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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/7/1999 - Agenda PacketCOMMISSION Meetings December 7,1999 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission Tuesday, December 7, 1999 - 7Dm City Council Chambers AGENDA RDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Enclosed) • November 2, 1999 (regular meeting) • November 10, 1999 (joint meeting with Costa Mesa) PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers.are limited to three minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -7) 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 wilt 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 - Jo vandervoort, November 8, 1999 (Item 1) John Della Grotta, Newport Beach Little League, November 22, 1999 2. Park and Tree Division (Item 2) Report of Park and Tree Division during November and upcoming projects in December. Community Services (Item 3) Report of activities of Recreation Et Senior Services during November and upcoming activities in December. 4. Facility Inspection Report (Item 4) Combined report of commissioner's inspections of parks. 5. Street Tree Redesignation (Item 5) Approve redesignation of street tree on Marine Avenue from Desert Gum to Lemon Gum Tree. 6. Final Review of FY 2000/01 Capital Improvement Projects (Item 6) Approve in concept Parks Division proposed list of Capital Improvement Projects 7. Status Report on Bonita Canyon Sports Park (Item 7) verbal update on Bonita Canyon Sports Park. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8. Review of Community Services Facilities (Item 8) Review of Community Services facilities and requests for Capital Improvements Projects for FY 2000/01. 9. Lincoln Athletic Center Field Light Request (Item 9) Discussion /approval of Newport Beach Little League request for additional use of field lights on Friday nights. 10. City Council G -1 Policy - Retention or Removal of Street Trees (Item 10) Discussion /approval in concept of proposed additions /deletions to G -1 Policy. 11. Subcommittees Reports • Budget • Community Services Award • Oasis Liaison • Park £t Open Space • Beach • Tree FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion. ADJOURNMENT Joint Meeting of the City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and the City of Costa Mesa Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission November 10, 1999 - 6pm 4, CONVENED AT 6pm ROLL CALL Present: Newport Beach - Franklin, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro Costa Mesa - Harris, Sarris, Stiller, Zich Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, City of Newport Beach Community Services Director /City Librarian William Morris, City of Costa Mesa, Public Services Director Steve Hayman, City of Costa Mesa, Administrative Services Director Andrea McGuire, City of Newport Beach, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant PUBLIC COMMENTS None I. SKATE BOARD PARKS Commissioner Franklin reviewed the past planning process of skateboard parks in the City of Newport Beach. Commissioner Harrison reported on the progress of skateboard planning in Costa Mesa. II. FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENTS Mr. Morris reviewed the plans for Fairview Park, and stated that the cost would be $8 million to implement this 200 acre park. He noted that a large portion of it would be left in the native habitat and become part of the Coastal River Park. Vice Chair Skoro gave an update of the Bonita Canyon Sports Park and stated that the City hoped to complete the park in the spring of 2001. III. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY RECREATION DVISION AND NEWPORT -MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Discussion ensued regarding the need of reviewing and formalizing policies with the School District regarding joint use agreements. IV. IRVINE AVENUE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS Discussion regarding improvement designs that are currently being developed by Newport'Beach Public'Works Department. Costa Mesa will help fund the project. V. COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS Discussion regarding family oriented programming in both cities and the need for more young adult involvement in recreational programs. VI. FUTURE PLANS FOR BARK PARKS Discussion ensued regarding the problems of irrigation and ground cover for bark parks in Costa Mesa. 0 VII. ADJOURNMENT -7:55pm SUBMITTED BY: TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission Regular Meeting November 2, 1999 - 7pm CONVENED AT 7pm ROLL CALL Present: Franklin, Mcfarland, Pfaff (arrived at 7:10pm), Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Absent: Beek Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian John Conway, Urban Forester Andrea McGuire, Acting Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Admin Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion bV Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of October 5, 1999. Motion carried by the following vote. Present: Franklin, Mcfarland, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin Absent: Beek, Pfaff I PUBLIC COMMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Correspondence - Correspondence from Kathy Harrison, Chair, City Arts Commission, October 18, 1999, received and acknowledged. 2. Removed by member of the public 3. Community Services 4. Tree Donation - Accept donation of one Tipu tree from Bette Moses at Grant Howald Park. Items removed from Consent Calendar 2. Parks Et Tree Division — Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street questioned the number of trees that was stated to be removed in the October report versus the number of trees that were actually removed. FIS Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 1999 Page 2 Forester Conway stated that the report that was received by the Commission last month was incorrect. It stated that 36 trees were to be removed and the actual number at that time should have read 38 and since that time two more have been added to the list. He stated that the total number of trees removed for the three phases of the Corona del Mar reforestation were as follows: 1St phase — 7 2nd phase —48 2�phase — 40 Total 95 Mr. Conway also stated that larger King Palms and Hong Kong Orchids are being planted and that the end result will be worth the removals. Vice Chair Skoro stated that Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce is actually looking to have even more trees planted than what were removed. Motion by Commissioner Franklin to approve the items on the consent calendar. Motion carried, by acclamation. } 5. MarinaPark - Deputy City Manager Dave Kiff presented, an overview on MarinaPark and the .tidelands. He stated that the City Council, had asked for Request for Proposals (RFP) for new uses for the area known as Marina Park with the understanding that is not known whether they will be called tidelands or overlands. Vice Chair Skoro opened the Public Hearine Hewing no comments the Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Franklin to move forward with ideas for the use of MarinaPark and suggested that the Park & Open Space Committee meet. Motion carried by acclamation. 6. Donation of Shade Structure at Buffalo Hills Park - Mr. Conway stated that the Community Association would fund the cost of the pouring the cement slab since General Services Department would not have the manpower to do it for some time and in trade the City would fund the cost of the shade structure. Vice Chair Skoro opened the Public Hearing. Hearine no comments the Public Hearing was closed. Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to have staff move forward on funding the shade structure in exchange for the Association funding the pouring of the cement stab. Motion carried by acclamation. 3 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 1999 Page 3 Vice Chair Skoro opened the Public Hearing Hearing no comments the Public Hearing was closed. 7. Joint Commission Meeting with Costa Mesa - Director Kienitz asked who from the Commission would be able to attend. Commissioners Franklin, Pfaff, Skoro would be able to attend. Commissioner Sinclair will come for the dinner. Discussion ensued regarding items for the agenda. Suggested items were Skate Board Parks, Irvine Avenue Median Improvements and Community Special Events. 8. City Wide Street Tree List - Mr. Conway distributed the proposed palette of trees and the list of suggested street trees for specific streets. He reported that there had been 4 public hearings regarding this and that after these hearings their concerns and recommendations had 'been incorporated into the list. Mr. Conway introduced -Andy Trotter from the West Coast Arbrorist, current city tree trimmer, who had assisted with these meetings and the proposed palette. Vice Chair Skoro opened the Public Hearing Jan'Vandersloot, 2221' E. 16th Street, stated that he had spent 10 hours working on this list and that of the 491 street segments, 424 designated street trees are being changed. He commented on several of the suggested trees, such as the Firewheel and Strawberry Trees and questioned reasons why. He urged the Commission to take the time to look over the suggested tree list before approving it today. Vice Chair Skoro iterated that this list is for the future, no trees will be removed unless it is needed. Wade Roberts of Sherman Gardens stated that Sherman Gardens have several examples of how full grown Firewheel and Strawberry trees will look and invited anyone from the community to come and look at them. Virginia Herberts stated that she cannot see why we would change any trees that are Looking so well. She suggested that the Commission take some time to look over the list. Bill Zinn, 2309 East Bluff Drive, stated that the homeowners associations be consulted and coordinated for a meeting one last time before voting on this issue. John Conway reiterated that four public meetings had been held with public notices mailed to all interested parties, including all known homeowner associations. Vice Chair Skoro closed the Public Hearing Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 1999 Page 4 Motion by Vice Chair Skoro to hold decision on street tree list and direct staff to mail the proposed list to all homeowner associations asking for specific comments. Motion carried by acclamation. 9. Preliminary Review of FY 2000/01 Capital Improvement Projects - Received and duty noted. 10. Subcommittee Reports Budget - Nothing to report. Community Services Award - Nothing to report. Liaison with Oasis - Nothing to report. Park Et, Open Space - Committee will meet Wednesday, November 10, 5pm. Beach reservation - Nothing to report. Tree - Nothing to report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Status of Bonita Canyon Sports Park Status of Trees in the Median on MacArthur Boulevard. When will Hydroseeding of Berms on MacArthur Boulevard Occur Redesignation of Street Trees - January 2000 ADJOURNMENT- 8:25pm SUBMITTED BY: TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 5 �� _ ..�,�-- .�—a -• �cc --�lv .cry e rr� J 0 7 City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission October 21, 1992 TO: TREE COMMITTEE, Chairman Compton, Director Whitley FROM: Commissioner Vandervort RE: Tree Philosophy You and the rest of the Commission are probably quite aware of my struggle the past year and a half to get a handle on a philosophy to consistently deal with requests for tree removals that come in so often from residents of our City. Well, to paraphrase Professor Higgins, "I think I've got it!" I believe the absolutely ideal, best -case scenario to be the streetscape of a row of mature, same - species trees, arching gracefully over a street. From that, in descending order (although all scenarios include the same - species of trees), would come: a street with a mixture of young and old trees; third, a street with young trees; and last, a street with no trees. I would also push for no more trees than one per standard -size interior lot, with consistent criteria for corner lots and over -size lots. Recommended tree removals should maintain a balance between the primary components listed below, with the external components listed last providing the approach. Aesthetics. The appearance of the neighborhood and the city as a whole should be considered. The beauty of trees adds considerably to the ambiance of the neighborhoods as well as the value of the individual homes. Homeowner and neighbor preferences should be considered. Also, the carbon dioxide into oxygen process should be considered. Homeowner. The cost to the individual homeowner for pipes and plumbing repairs should be considered. We, as a City, do have a responsibility to "be a good neighbor," and the cost and aggravation must be considered. Also the landscaping costs of tree roots and suckers coming up in lawns and flower beds should not be disregarded. Financial. The sidewalk and curb replacement process is costly, and even more aggravating when there can be no guarantees that root pruning will solve the problem. Possible litigation in a self- insured city is a constant threat, and even if we have been lucky so far, there are no guarantees that this "loaded gun" will not explode in our faces. Special trips for a crew to do on- request trimming, root pruning or tree removal are extremely costly and not cost effective in any case. Finally, in an economy that is thriving or constantly expanding, we can afford to make different choices. When A i money is not a major consideration, we can afford to buy some more time for our mature trees that can be temporarily fixed. When the economy is down, when sales taxes are down, and when even property taxes are, while not declining, not going up at a rapid rate either, we need to start skewing our thinking to putting financial considerations in the front. We literally can't afford not to! I proposed the following in January of this year. It no longer reflects my thinking on the subject, but then no one really looked at it seriously in January, either. At this point, I would offer it only as a historical solution to be used when the economy is not such a factor. Criteria for committee's use when asked to authorize tree removals: 1. Repeated sewer problems Sewer must be shown to be reasonably close enough to tree roots to be able to be invaded. Problems should have occurred over a reasonable length of time. 2. Concrete damage and /or repeated repairs Sidewalk and /or curb and gutter should have had repeated repairs, within recent years. 3. Tree damaged or trimmed so extensively so that tree would not recover to a level of reasonable attractiveness within a couple of years. 4. View impairment Tree's condition of blocking view is an unusual occurrence for area and'happened fairly recently. 5. Tree placement Tree will block driveway of remodel and no reworking of plans will give relief to homeowner. Tree blocks views of cars or creates a similar unsafe condition, such as being too close to corner. Conditions for Replacement Before removing tree, homeowner must agree to care for replacement tree(s) in tree strip area. A tree is not removed without being replaced in an appropriate location in tree strip. Homeowner will be given care instructions, including suggestion that a tree root system needs approximately 25 square feet of unpaved, uncovered growing area contiguous to base of tree. I NOV 22 '99 11;25 TO- #282066#19496443155 FROH -PHA OC • Via Facsimile NEWPORT BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE 1280 Bison Avenue, Suite 89 -491 Newport Beach, California 92660 (714) 668 -6210 November 22, 1999 Ms. Andrea McGuire Senior Recreation Manager Community Services Department The City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Dear Andrea: T -432 P;02/03 F -815 C 14-em 1) -Dec -)) M9 Re: Friday Night Field Usage for the 2000 Season Pursuant to your request, i hereby make our yearly request to play Friday night games at Lincoln 1 and Lincoln 2 until 9:45 p.m. from February through the second week in June 2000. Please place this matter on the first available PBAP Commission Agenda. This is not a new request, we have been playing night games at Lincoln on Friday evenings for at least the last 4 years. This season our need is greater than ever for two reasons: (i) we have more players in the program and (ii) Little League Baseball /District 55 has decided to hold Its Tournament of Champions a week earlier. That decision by District 55 has forced us to shorten our season by one week, thereby making it more difficult to play the required number of games. Without 1 /0 NOV 22 '99 11:25 T04g206U19496443155 1 �_ 0 Page 2 11 0 FROM -PHA OC T -432 P.03/03 F -815 night games on Fridays, we simply do not have the fields to accomodate the number of players at the AA, AAA and Major Division levels. We already have scheduled games on every available field at every available time Monday through Saturday, leaving only Sundays for practice. Without the Friday night games, we cannot make it. Please call me with the date and time of the next PB &R Commission Meeting so that T may attend. Thank you. ORANGE COUNTYWIS12.1 Sincerely, JIA- John F. Della Grotto, President 1 0 0 PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. 'i- December 7, 1999 General Services Department Parks and Trees Divisions November 1999 Activities Report Park Division Activities Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding Bonita Canyon Sports Park, the two Gateway Parks, Grant Howald Park Ballfield Renovation Project, Seashore Street End Improvement Project, and the Irvine Avenue Median Improvement Project, and the Eastbluff Park Walkway Replacement Project with the Public Works Department. 2. Staff completed irrigation renovation and plant replacements at various sites. 3. The construction of the two Gateway Parks is progressing well. Staff is ,providing Public Works assistance relative to irrigation and landscape inspections. 4. The Governor signed a Bill to provide funding to eradicate the Red Imported Fire Ant in California (RIFA). The original requested amount, $9.5 million was reduced to $6 million. The State will notify staff as to the specific funding that the City will receive as part of the Bill. 5. One staff member from each the Park and Tree Divisions attended a free chainsaw training course provided by our tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists. This training was part of continued safety training for staff. 6. Two Park Division staff attended a free two hour workshop hosted by the Irvine Ranch Water District relative to water and greenwaste management. 7. As a requirement before City takeover of the Castaways Blufftop Trail, the developer, Taylor Woodrow, is replacing all of the wood fencing due to its deteriorated condition and will replace it to match the fencing in the Castaways 'Park. Additionally, they will remove the Saltbush, which has grown so high that it blocks views of the bay, and will replant with low growing native species. 8. Phase Two of the new MacArthur medians has been accepted. Our median and roadside contractor, California Landscape Maintenance, Inc, will maintain the new areas. 9. Two donated benches were placed at Begonia Park. Both donators were very pleased with staff coordination of this effort. /a' Upcoming Activities for December 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide. 2. Staff will continue to monitor the Fletcher Jones and Arches Mitigation Sites in the Big Canyon area. 3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract services. 4. Staff will perform irrigation and turf renovations at various City facilities. Tree Division Activities During the month of November, 452 trees were trimmed, 4 trees were removed (501 Aliso Avenue, property damage), 33 trees were planted, 5 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and the Urban Forester received 212 tree maintenance requests. 1. The City tree- trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed work within the Corona del Mar and Buffalo Hills areas. The Westcliff area will be the next tree trimming location for the next two months. 2. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program with the General Services Department Concrete Supervisor and the Public Works Inspector. This involved the Urban Forester inspecting City street trees as related to sidewalk repairs. 3. Eight King palm trees were removed along East Coast Highway on the south side and replaced with larger and taller King Palms as the final phase of the CDM Reforestation project. The smaller King palms were relocated to the 28' street parking lot along Newport Boulevard to enhance this City entry area. This completes the reforestation project, which was a joint effort between the merchants (BID), and the City. BID has expressed their compliments to staff with the timely and efficient matter that the project was completed. Very respectfully, Randy Kearns \ Acting Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent 10 RKJpw 13 0 0 (Item 3) December 7, 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 Reports on the activities of the Recreation and Senior Services Divisions for the past month are enclosed. Both divisions have been extremely busy with a full range of activities and services, remodeling and refurbishment projects. /If (Item 3) December 7, 1999 Page z I 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/ Instruction - The winter Navigator was mailed on December 4. Youth Programs • Youth Flag Football - The 1999 City of Newport Beach Youth Flag Football season concluded on November 19 with the City Championships. Nine teams in the 3rd' and 4th grade division and 10 teams in the 5th and 6th grade division competed for the opportunity to advance to the Orange County Municipal Athletic Association (OCMAA) which began November 30 in Costa Mesa. In the older division, Newport Elementary Dolphins will be representing Newport Beach, having defeated the Harbor View Scorpions 26 -0 in the championship game. In the younger division both the first and second place teams advanced to OCMAA. A vacant spot in the tournament schedule allowed for the city with the greatest number of teams to send a second place finisher. Therefore,, both Anderson Broncos and the Harbor View Steelers will represent Newport Beach in this division. • Youth Winter Basketball - Registration is underway for the 1999/2000 Winter Youth Basketball Season. On -site registration will be held at seven local elementary schools on Monday, December 6. Practices are held regularly after - school. Beginning January 8, games will be played Saturdays at the Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club and at the West Newport Gymnasium. Last season the league grew to 29 teams; more growth is expected this season. Kids Holiday Sports Camp - The second Kids Holiday Sports Camp is scheduled for Winter Break. The camp will be held at the Community Youth Center and Grant Howald Park. Two one week sessions are available for boys and girls from age 6 -12. Children will enjoy games, arts ft crafts, and sports instruction in an environment emphasizing individual achievement, . self - esteem and sportsmanship. Recreation Leaders will oversee flag football, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, court hockey, volleyball, and track and field activities. The fee is $60 per week. 0 1S- Page 3 (item 3) December 7, 1999 Adult Sports Leagues 1999 Fall Softball League - Play continued in November and December with 111 teams participating in 16 different leagues. League play will conclude by December 16. League winners are receiving impressive Sports Mugs imprinted with the City seal. Registration deadline for spring season is January 7; play begins the week of January 31. Over 600 registration packets have been mailed to interested teams. • 1999 Fall Basketball League - Basketball league play concluded in November, with 62 teams participating in 10 leagues. League winners received custom printed "Championship" shirts. Registration deadline for the winter 2000 season is December 3; play begins January 10. Over 300 registration packets have been mailed to interested teams. Facilities • Renovation - Three softball fields are scheduled to be renovated, beginning December 17, at Bonita Creek Park and at Lincoln Athletic Center. Improvements will include new playing surface and improved grading. The fields will be ready by mid - January when Adult Softball, Bobby Sox, and Little League begin the new season. Li htin - Musco Sports Lighting and Electra. Co. completed the second stage of retrofitting of the Lincoln Athletic Center Sports lights on November 22. Two poles with 18 additional lights now have been upgraded, leaving 5 poles still unmodified. The reduced glare benefits the surrounding residents and the improved lighting makes a safer facility for all of the City's user groups. Funds to complete the project will be requested in the FY 2000/01 Capital Improvements Budget. Special Events • Rent -A -Santa - The annual Rent -A -Santa program begins December 1. By November 23, staff had received and booked 24 Santa rentals. Four contract Santos are being assigned, based on availability and special requests. Training was held November 22, highlighting logistics, costume hints and proper Santa etiquette. • 14th Annual Winter Wonderland - The 14th Annual Winter Wonderland event will be held on Saturday, 'December 11, at Grant Howald Park from 10am to 1pm. Children of all ages will enjoy playing in 20 tons of snow. The event includes a snowman building contest, holiday arts and crafts, playing in the snow and a visit from Santa. The program sponsored by The Elks Club and free to the public. • Rose Parade - The Community Services Department is encouraging residents, to celebrate the New Millennium with Roses. Over 140 people will be transported to Pasadena to see the "Grand Daddy of them All - The Tournament of Roses Parade." The trip includes grandstand seating, deluxe charter transportation, coffee, juice and donuts, prior to departure and lunch on the bus ride back. Departure time is 6:30am from Mariners Park. Ticket price is $80 per person. 1(4 (Item 3) December 7, 1999 Page n 0 AB 18 Bond - Parks Water, and Coastal Protection Act Included in your packet is a copy of the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. This is the first park bond issue brought to the voters in 12 years. It is aimed at improving the quality of life of every resident, by providing cleaner air and water, recreational opportunities, safe places for children to play, and new wildlife preserves. AB 18 (Proposition 12) provides substantial funds for safe neighborhood parks, and for programs to give youth safe recreational alternatives to gang, drug, and other inappropriate behavior. It includes funds for youth to participate in conservation corps, and to learn skills which will provide them with later employment opportunities. Programs included in Proposition 12 will benefit every neighborhood in California. Proposition 12 gives heavy emphasis to improving the quality of life in cities and suburbs. Specific programs go to making neighborhood parks safer, providing new recreational opportunities, planting urban trees, restoring rivers and streams in our cities, protecting open space, and building new trails between parks. A full copy is enclosed in your packet for your information. The Commission may wish to make a decision regarding support for this bond proposition before the March election is date. Upcoming Youth Sports Commission - The next meeting for spring field allocations will be held on Thursday December 9, at 6pm, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. Recuitment - The Recreation Division is recruiting for Department Assistant and Recreation Manager positions. Interviews are scheduled in December, with the expectation of hiring in early January. 0 (Item 3) Page s December 7, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts a cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report Academies of Lifelong, Learning at OASIS - The four classes offered by the UCI Academy of Lifelong Learning are over subscribed, with almost 40 people in each class. The classes, Second Adventure in Life, Discovering Spiritual Values Through Literature, and Transformation of our Idea of Our Place in the Universe by Modern Science, offer unique opportunities for participants at OASIS. Classes are taught by UCI professors and incorporate intellectually stimulating material in the course curriculum. Staff are pleased to have these additional offerings available at OASIS. Travel Opportunities - Travel is a large source of entertainment for seniors. Group travel provides companionship and safety which is many times lacking when traveling alone. The Friends of OASIS have a travel office that is supported by Volunteer help and plans group travel opportunities with wholesale tour companies. Both day trips and extended travel are offered through this office. All trips originate and end at the Senior Center, which is convenient for those who do not drive. Trips planned for the month of November included San Diego Wild Animal Park, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Impressionism Exhibit, Reagan Library, Palm Springs Follies, Laughlin, and Thanksgiving in San Diego. OASIS- Sailing Club Held Christening — A new sailboat, recently donated to the OASIS Sailing Club, was christened The OASIS fl on November 18, 1999 The Sailing Club is an active group of almost 60 members who sail as many as 15 times each month. The sailing club dues are a minimal $5 per month. Club members perform most routine maintenance. Capital Improvements - Staff has been busy acquiring bids for capital improvement projects at the OASIS Senior Center. This year's projects include exterior painting, Carpeting classrooms, repairing the underground plumbing in outside restrooms. These projects are expected to cost $30,000. Thanksgiving, Luncheon - The OASIS Thanksgiving luncheon was held November 24. The luncheon included a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a cultural performance by the Nevaquaya Entertainers, native American performers of the Comanche Tribe, dressed in traditional regalia. 0 r' 0 Page 6 OASIS SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING RECREATIONAL CLASSES PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED Includes: Another Passage Blood Pressure Braille Counseling Eldercare Employment HICAP 2 70 62 61 7 32 1 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 626 Shuttle 371 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER Long Trips Includes: Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals Front Office Travel Office Gift Shop Library Instructors PreS/VP Treasurer Rummage Sale PARTICIPANTS IN FRIIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS (Item 3) December 7, 1999 9,467 CUSTOMERS 3,260 CUSTOMERS 1,709 CUSTOMERS Housing counseling Information /Referral Legal Assistance Senior Assessment(hrs) Telephone Reassurance Visual Screening 58 1,008 13 40 350 5 997 CUSTOMERS 1,380 CUSTOMERS 2,630.25 HOURS ( "equiv. to 16 full -time employees) 204 CUSTOMERS Day Trips Long Trips Getty Museum 41 Imperial Cities 13 Oak Glen 41 Carson City/Tahoe 31 Santa Anita 28 Temecula 50 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 18 Newsletter Collating 16 107 PERSONS General Membership 64 Fundraiser Meeting 9 SPECIAL EVENTS Flu Shots/ Expo 700 1,810 PERSONS Welcome Tea 60 Gazebo Dedication 50 Rummage Sale 1,000 I Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB18 Cacli vrnia State Senate `2 "$tHoxre Senators legiislation Conu ittees schedules OfficesiCaucuses AndiolTV Faq Subscribe -Current Session Legislation- Bill ln o AB 18 Bond: parks, water, and coastal protection act. Past Sessions Codes BILL NUMBER: AB 18 CHAPTERED 09/22/99 Statutes CHAPTER 461 FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 consti.tut.i.o"' APPROVED BY GOVERNOR SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PASSED THE SENATE SEPTEMBER 3, 1999 PASSED THE ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 3, 1999 AMENDED IN SENATE SEPTEMBER 3, 1999 AMENDED IN SENATE AUGUST 25, 1999 AMENDED IN SENATE AUGUST 17, 1999 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 21, 1999 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 22, 1999 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 23, 1999 INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members Villaraigosa and Keeley (Principal coauthors: Senators Hayden, Chesbro, and Murray) (Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Shelley) (Coauthors: Assembly Members Aanestad, Alquist, Aroner, Battin, Bock, Briggs, Calderon, Cardoza, Cedillo, Correa, Cunneen, Dickerson, Dutra, Firebaugh, Frusetta, Gallegos, Havice, Hertzberg, Honda, Jackson, Kuehl, Lempert, Longville, Lowenthal, Machado, Maldonado, Mazzoni, Migden, Pescetti; Reyes, Romero, Scott, Soto, Steinberg, Strom - Martin, Thomson, Torlakson, Wesson, Wiggins, and Wildman) (Coauthors: Senators Alarc6n, McPherson, Rainey, Schiff, Sher, and Solis) DECEMBER 7, 1998 An act to add Chapter 1.692 (commencing with Section 5096.300) to, and Chapter 1.693 (commencing with Section 5096.400) to, Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to financing a program for the acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, and protection of park, recreational, cultural, historical, fish and wildlife, lake, riparian, reservoir, and coastal resources, by providing the funds necessary therefor through the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of California and by providing for the handling and disposition of those funds, and 1 of 36 1113011999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... O. ABO018 %SDCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB18 2 of 36 declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST' AB 18, Villaraigosa. Bond: parks, water, and coastal protection act. (1) Under existing law, programs have been established pursuant to bond acts for, among other things, the development and enhancement of state and local parks and recreational facilities. This bill would enact the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) which, if adopted, would authorize, for the purpose of financing a program for the acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, and protection of park, recreational, cultural, historical, fish and wildlife, lake, riparian, reservoir, river, and coastal resources, as specified, the issuance, pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law, of bonds in the amount of $2,100,000,000. (2) The bill would require the Secretary of State to submit the bond act to the voters at the March 7, 2000, statewide general election. (3) The bill would require that, to the extent permitted by federal law, if the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in the County of San Diego ceases to be used as a federal facility, it be converted to an open -space area of greenbelt administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation. (4) The bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.. SECTION 1. Chapter 1.692 (commencingwith Section 5096.300) is added to Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 1.692. SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 (THE VILLARAIGOSA- KEELEYACT) Article 1. General Provisions 5096.300. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the Villaraigosa- Keeley Act). 5096.301. Responding to the recreational and open -space needs of a growing population and expanding urban communities, this act will revive state stewardship of natural resources by investing in neighborhood parks Y1 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation 3 of 36 http: / /www. son. ca. gov /htbin/ testbi ...O.AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill /AB 18 and state parks, clean water protection, and coastal beaches and scenic • areas. 5096.302. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Historically, California's local and neighborhood parks often serve as the recreational, social, and cultural centers for cities and communities, providing venues for youth enrichment, senior activities, and family recreation. (b) Neighborhood and state parks provide safe places to play in the urban neighborhoods, splendid scenic landscapes, exceptional experiences, and world- recognized recreational opportunities, and in so doing, are vital to California's quality of life and economy. (c) For over a decade, the state's commitment to parks and natural resources has dwindled. California has not kept pace with the needed funding to adequately manage and maintain its multibillion dollar investment in neighborhood, urban, and state parks and natural areas resulting in disrepair and overcrowding of many park facilities and the degradation of wild lands. (d) The magnificent Pacific Coast, outstanding mountain ranges, and unique scenic regions are the source of tremendous economic opportunity and contribute enormously to the quality of life of Californians. (e) Continued economic success and enjoyment derived from California's natural resources depends on maintaining clean water, healthy ecosystems, and expanding public access for a growing state. (f) The backlog of needs for repair and maintenance of local and urban parks exceeds two billion five hundred million dollars and the need for maintenance of state parks exceeds one billion dollars. The state's conservancies and wildlife agencies report a need for habitat acquisition and restoration exceeding $1.8 billion. (g) This act will begin to address these critical neighborhood park and natural resources needs. ,5096.303. The Legislature further finds and declares all of the following: (a) Air pollution continues to be a major problem in California which harms the health of our residents, costs our economy billions of dollars related to health care costs, reduced agricultural productivity, and damage to our infrastructure, and otherwise decreases the quality of life in our state. 9�_ 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 (b) Forests and trees improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide, particulates, and other pollutants from the air, and by producing oxygen. (c) Park, open- space, and tree planting projects also improve air quality and decrease congestion by reducing sprawl, improving the quality of life in areas that are already developed by helping local agencies implement sound land use plans that promote energy efficiency, and by providing incentives to reduce development in inappropriate areas. 5096.306. It is the intent of the Legislature to strongly encourage every state or local government agency receiving the bond funds allocated pursuant to this chapter for an activity to give full and proper consideration to the use of recycled and reusable products whenever possible with regard to carrying out that activity. 5096.307. (a) Every proposed activity to be funded pursuant to this chapter shall be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)). (b) Lands acquired with funds allocated pursuant to this chapter shall be acquired from a willing seller of the land. 5096.3075. Upon a finding by the administering entity that a particular project for which funds have been allocated cannot be completed, or that the funds are in excess of the total needed, the Legislature may reallocate those funds for other high priority needs consistent with this act. 5096.308. As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) "Acquisition" means the acquisition from a willing seller of a fee interest or any other interest, including easements and development rights, in real property from a willing seller. (b) 'Board" means the Secretary of the Resources Agency designated in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 5096.362. (c) "Certified local community conservation corps programs" means programs operated by public or private nonprofit agencies pursuant to Section 14406. (d) "Committee" means the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Finance Committee created pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 5096.362. (e) "District" means any regional park district, regional park and open -space district, or regional open -space district formed pursuant to �-3 4 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http: / /www.sen.ca.gov/htbin/ testbi... 0.AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bi1UAB IS Article 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of Chapter 3, any recreation and park district formed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 5780), or an authority formed pursuant to Division 26 (commencing with Section 35100). With respect to any community or unincorporated region that is not included within a district, and in which no city or county provides parks or recreational areas or facilities, "district" also means any other district that is authorized by statute to operate and manage parks or recreational areas or facilities, employs a full -time park and recreation director, offers year -round park and recreation services on lands and facilities owned by the district, and allocates a, substantial portion of its annual operating budget to parks or recreation areas or facilities (f) "Fund" means the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Bond Fund created pursuant to Section 5096.310. (g) "Historical resource" includes, but is not limited to, any building, structure, site area, place, artifact, or collection of artifacts that is historically or archaeologically significant in the cultural annals of California. (h) "Program" means the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Program established pursuant to this chapter. W "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Resources Agency. (j) (1) "Stewardship" means the development and implementation of projects for the protection, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and improvement of natural systems and outstanding features of the state park system and historical and cultural resources. Those efforts may not include activities that merely supplement normal park operations or that are usually funded from other sources. (2) (A) "Cultural resources stewardship" may include, but is not limited to, stabilization and protection of historical resources, including archaeological resources, in the state park system. Those resources may include sites, features, ruins, archaeological deposits, historical landscape resources, rock art features, and artifacts making up the physical legacy of California's past. (B) "Cultural resources stewardship" does not include the rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction, interpretation, or mitigation of historical resources typically required as part of a development program. (3) "Natural resources stewardship" may include, but is not limited to, such objectives as the control of major erosion and geologic hazards, the y4 5 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi ...O.AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill /AB18 6 of 36 restoration and improvement of critical plant and animal habitat, the control and elimination of exotic species encroachment, the stabilization of coastal dunes and bluffs, and the planning necessary to implement those objectives. (k) "Wildlife conservation partnership" means a cooperative acquisition, restoration, or management of wildlife habitat for which the Wildlife Conservation Board provides matching funds to leverage other public, private, or nonprofit resources to maximize the conservation benefits to wildlife and wildlife habitat. 5096.309. Pursuant to guidelines issued by the secretary, all recipients of funding pursuant to this chapter shall post signs acknowledging the source of the funds. Article 2. Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Program 5096.310. The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Bond Fund, which is hereby created. Unless otherwise specified and except as provided in subdivision (m), the money in the fund shall be available for appropriation by the Legislature, in the manner set forth in this chapter, only for parks and resources improvement and administrative costs allocable to the bond funded projects, in accordance with the following schedule: (a) The sum of five hundred two million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($502,750,000) to the department for the following purposes: (1) To rehabilitate, restore, and improve units of the state park system that will ensure that state park system lands and facilities will remain open and accessible for public use. (2) To develop, improve, rehabilitate, restore, enhance, and protect facilities and trails at existing units of the state park system that will provide for optimal recreational and educational use, activities, improved access and safety, and the acquisition from a willing seller of inhol'dings and adjacent lands. Adjacent lands are lands contiguous to, or in the immediate vicinity of, existing state park system lands and that directly benefit an existing state park system unit. (3) For stewardship of the public investment in the preservation of the critical natural heritage and scenic features, and cultural heritage stewardship projects that will preserve vanishing remnants of California's landscape, and protect and promote a greater understanding of California's past, and the planning necessary to implement those efforts. 9-� 11'/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 (4) For facilities and improvements to enhance volunteer participation in the state park system. (5)'To develop, improve, and expand interpretive facilities at units of the state park system, including educational exhibits and visitor orientation centers. (6) To rehabilitate and repair aging facilities at winter recreation facilities pursuant to the Sno -Park program, as provided for in Chapter 1.27 (commencing with Section 5091.01), that provide for improved public safety. (7) For projects that improve air quality related to the state park system, including, but not limited to, the purchase of low- emission or advanced technology vehicles and equipment and clean fuel distribution facilities that will avoid or reduce air emissions at state park facilities. (b) The sum of eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) to the department to undertake stewardship projects, including cultural resources stewardship and natural resources stewardship projects, that will restore and protect the natural treasures of the state park system, preserve vanishing remnants of California's landscape, and protect and promote a greater understanding of California's past. (c) The sum of four million dollars ($4,000,000) to the department for facilities and improvements to enhance volunteer participation in the state park system. (d) The sum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) to the department for grants to local agencies administering units of the state park system under an operating agreement with the department, for the development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, protection, and interpretation of lands and facilities of, and improved access to, those locally operated units. (e) The sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to the California Heritage Fund, created pursuant to Section 5079. 10, for competitive grants, in accordance with Section 5096.335. (f) The sum of three hundred eighty -eight million dollars ($388,000,000) to the department for grants, in accordance with Sections 5096.332, 5096.333, and 5096.336, on the basis of population, for the acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, and interpretation of local park and recreational lands and facilities, including renovation of recreational facilities conveyed to local agencies resulting from the downsizing or decommissioning of federal military installations. 7 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB18 (g) The sum of two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) to the department for grants to cities, counties, and districts for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and restoration of park and recreation areas and facilities pursuant to the Roberti - Z'berg- Harris Urban Open -Space and Recreational Program Act (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 5620)). (h) The sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to the department for grants, in accordance with Section 5096.337, for the improvement or acquisition and restoration of riparian habitat, riverine aquatic habitat, and other lands in close proximity to rivers and streams for river and stream trail projects undertaken in accordance with Section 78682.2 of the Water Code, and for purposes of Section 7048 of the Water Code. (i) The sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to the department for grants, in accordance with Section 5096.337, for the development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, and interpretation of nonmotorized trails for the purpose of increasing public access to, and enjoyment of, public areas for increased recreational opportunities. Not less than two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) of this amount shall be allocated toward the completion of projects that link . existing bicycle and pedestrian trail systems to major urban public transportation systems, to promote increased recreational opportunities and nonmotorized commuter usage. Of this amount, no less than two hundred seventy -five thousand dollars ($275,000) shall be allocated to the East Bay Regional Park District toward the completion of the Iron Horse Trail. (j) The sum of one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) to the department for grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for park, youth center, and environmental enhancement projects and programs that benefit youth in areas that lack safe neighborhood parks, open space, and natural areas, and that have significant poverty. (k) The sum of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to the California Conservation Corps to complete capital outlay and resource conservation projects and administrative costs allocable to the bond funded projects. (1) The sum of eighty -six million five hundred thousand dollars ($86,500,000) to the department for the following purposes: (1) The sum of seventy -one million five hundred thousand dollars ($71,500,000) for grants, in accordance with Sections 5096.339 and 5096.340, for urban recreational and cultural centers, including, but not limited to, zoos, museums, aquariums, and facilities for wildlife, a-7 8 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. 6a: gov/ htbin/ testbi ...0.AB00'18 %5DCURRVER.TXT; l/bill/AB18 environmental, or natural science aquatic education or projects that combine curation of archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources with education and basic and applied research, and that emphasize specimens of California's extinct prehistoric plants and animals. (2) The sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) for grants for regional youth soccer and baseball facilities operated by nonprofit organizations. Priority shall be given to those grant projects that utilize existing school facilities or recreation facilities and serve disadvantaged youth. (m) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the sum of two hundred sixty -five million five hundred thousand dollars ($265,500,000) is hereby continuously appropriated to the Wildlife Conservation Board, without regard to fiscal years, in accordance with Section 5096.350. (n) The sum of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) to the California Tahoe Conservancy, in accordance with Section 5096.351. (o) The sum of two hundred twenty million four hundred thousand dollars ($220,400,000) to the State Coastal Conservancy, in accordance with Section 5096.352. . (p) The sum of thirty -five million dollars ($35,000,000) to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, in accordance with Section 5096.353. (q) The sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, in accordance with Section 5096.354. (r) The sum of fifteen million dollars ($15;000,000) to the San Joaquin River Conservancy, in accordance with Section 5096.355. (s) The sum of twelve million five hundred thousand dollars ($12,500,000) to the California Conservation Corps for grants for the certified local community conservation corps program to complete capital outlay and resource conservation projects. (t) The sum of twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000) to the Department of Conservation in accordance with Section 5096.356. (u) The sum of million dollars ($10,000,000) to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for urban forestry programs in accordance with Section 4799.12. The grants made pursuant to this subdivision shall be for costs associated with the purchase and planting of trees, and up to three years of care which ensures the long -term viability of those trees. (v) The sum of twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) to the Department of y1 9 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill/AB18 Fish and Game for the following purposes: (1) The sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) for expenditure in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 5096.357. (2) The sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) for expenditure in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 5096.357. (3) The sum oftwo million dollars ($2,000,000) to remove nonnative vegetation harmful to ecological reserves. (w) The sum of thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) shall be available for purposes of Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31160) of Division 21. Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be allocated to a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and saving Mount Diablo. (x) (1) The sum of seven million dollars ($7,000,000) to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for grants to local agencies to assist them in meeting state and federal accessibility standards relating to public playgrounds if the local agency guarantees that 50 percent of the grant funds will be used for the improvement or replacement of playground equipment or facilities through the use of recycled materials and that matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the total amount of those grant funds will be provided through either public or private funds or in -kind contributions. The board may reduce this matching fund requirement to not less than 25 percent if it determines that the 50 percent requirement would impose an extreme financial hardship on the local agency applying for the grant. (2) The funds allocated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the Playground Safety and Recycling Account established pursuant to Section 115815 of the Health and Safety Code if Assembly Bill i055 of the 1999 -2000 Regular Session, which would add that section, is enacted and becomes operative on or before January 1, 2000. If Assembly Bill 1055 of the 1999 -2000 Regular Session is not enacted and does not become operative on or before January 1, 2000, the Playground Safety and Recycling Account is hereby created for the deposit of funds allocated pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) The funds deposited into the account pursuant to this subdivision may be expended by the board, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purposes specified in paragraph (1). (y) The sum of'fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) to a city for rehabilitation, restoration, or enhancement to a city park that is over 1,000 acres that serves an urban area of over 750,000 population in 10 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %SDCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /ABI8 northern California and that provides recreational, cultural, and scientific resources. (z) (1) The sum of six million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($6,250,000) to the secretary to administer grants to the Sierra Nevada - Cascade Program, in accordance with Section 5096.347. (2) The sum of thirty -three million five hundred thousand dollars ($33,500,000) to the secretary to administer a river parkway and restoration program to assist local agencies and other districts to plan, create, and conserve river parkways. The secretary shall make funds available in accordance with Sections 7048 and 78682.2 of the Water Code, and any other applicable authority, for the following purposes: (A) Twenty -five million dollars ($25;000,000) for the acquisition or restoration of public lands within the Los Angeles River Watershed, the San Gabriel River Watershed, and the San Gabriel Mountains and to provide open space, nonmotorized trails, bike paths, and other low- impact recreational uses and wildlife and habitat restoration and protection. Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be allocated for the Los Angeles River Watershed, and fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) shall be allocated for the San Gabriel River Watershed and the San Gabriel Mountains and lower Los Angeles River. (B) Two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) for river parkway projects along the Kern River between the mouth of the Kern Canyon and I -5. (C) One million dollars ($1,000,000) for land acquisition in the Santa Clarita Watershed. (D) Three million dollars ($3,000,000) for watershed, riparian, and wetlands restoration along the Sacramento River in Yolo, Glenn, and Colusa Counties. (E) Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the construction of a visitor center at a state recreation area encompassing a body of water along the American River. (3) The sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the secretary for resource conservation and urban water recycling, multicounty regional recreational needs habitat restoration, and joint sponsorship by multiple local agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County of Sonoma. (4) The sum of one million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000) to the secretary, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) of which shall be made available to fund a community center and a veterans park in San 11 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation 12 of 36 http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... O .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill/AB 18 Benito County, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) of which shall be made available to fund a community center in the City of Galt, and four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) of which shall be made available to fund a community center in the City of Gilroy. (5) Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for Camp Arroyo in Alameda County. (6) The sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to construct a rehabilitation center for injured endangered and indigenous wild animals in the San Bernardino Mountains. Article 3. State Park System Program 5096.320. The Legislature hereby recognizes that public financial resources are inadequate to meet all capital outlay needs of the state park system and that the need for the acquisition, development, restoration, rehabilitation, improvement, and protection of state park system lands and facilities has increased to the point that their continued well-being and the realization of their full public benefit is in jeopardy. (a) The department shall annually submit to the Legislature and to the secretary a report, consisting of a prioritized listing and comparative evaluation of needs. (b) Projects approved by the secretary shall be forwarded by the secretary to the Director of Finance for inclusion in the Budget Bill. 5096.322. (a) No later than November 1, 2001, the director shall determine the amount of funding that is necessary to complete all deferred maintenance projects within each unit of the state park system. (b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), no proceeds of the bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter may be used to acquire improved property for a unit of the state park system until 75 percent of the amount determined pursuant to subdivision (a) has been appropriated, and allocated to complete deferred maintenance projects within that unit from an appropriated funding source other than the proceeds of the bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter. (c) Real property may be acquired under this chapter -for a unit of the state park system that does not meet the requirements of subdivision (b) only if the director finds, with respect to that unit, that a unique opportunity is presented to acquire real property that will constitute a significant improvement of the state park system. (d) As used in this section, "deferred maintenance project" means any, project identified in the department's 2001 Deferred Maintenance 3 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/biIUAB18 Assessment that rehabilitates or repairs a facility to a safe and usable condition for the visiting public. 5096.323. Fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) of the funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 5096.310 shall be expended for the acquisition of land from willing sellers that are a high priority for both the state parks system and for habitat purposes, with priority given to projects that protect habitat for rare, .threatened, or endangered species pursuant to a natural community conservation plan adopted pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 10 of the Fish and Game Code, if the acquisition of the land is conducted in conjunction with a natural community conservation plan approved by the Department of Fish and Game prior to January 1, 1999, or if the acquisition is approved by statute. Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 5096.310, those land acquisitions may be for either new or existing units of the state park system. 5096.324. (a) Funds appropriated to the department pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 5096.310 shall be made available for the following purposes: (1) The sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) to preserve and restore a unit of the state parks system that preserves and restores cultural and historical immigration resources in northern California. (2) The sum of two million six hundred thousand dollars ($2,600,000) to construct visitor centers in state parks, state recreation areas, and state historic parks. The department shall give priority to projects at Chino Hills State Park and California Citrus State Historic Park. (3) Up to six hundred fifty thousand dollars ($650,000) for playground equipment upgrades in state recreation areas. (4) The sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for restoration of state reserves that maintain the state flower. (5) The sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for restoration of state beaches. (6) The sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) for restoration, study, and curation of paleontological, archaeological, and historical resource site protection. Priority shall be given to projects that combine curation of archaeological, paleontological, and historical resources with education and basic and applied research, and that emphasize specimens of California's extinct prehistoric plants and animals. (7) The sum of two million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars 3 a- 13 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi ...O.AB0018 %5DCURRVBR.TXT; I /bi]UAB 18 ($2,750,000) for restoration of historic rail sites and capital outlay projects for state approved underground mine tour sites. (8) The sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) for the acquisition of lands from willing sellers of lands that are forested with redwoods or that will enhance the protection or preservation of the redwood forest ecosystem. The department shall give preference to projects where matching contributions in funding from other public agencies, private parties, or nonprofit organizations are available. (9) Up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to construct trails, trailheads, and parking, and to provide nonvehicular public access between the Bear and Mendoza Ranch open -space and adjacent Henry Coe State Park. Article 4. Grant Program 5096.331. The Legislature hereby recognizes that public financial resources are inadequate to meet all of the funding needs of local public park and recreation providers and that there is an urgent need for safe, open, and accessible local park and recreational facilities and for the increased recreational opportunities that provide positive alternatives to social problems. Accordingly, it is declared to be the policy of this state that the funds allocated pursuant to subdivisions (f) and (g) of Section 5096.310 to local agencies shall be appropriated primarily for projects that accomplish all of the following: (a) Rehabilitate facilities at existing local parks that will provide for more efficient management and reduced operational costs. This may include grants to local agencies for the renovation of recreational facilities conveyed to local agencies resulting from the downsizing and decommissioning of federal military installations. (b) Develop facilities that promote positive alternatives for youth and that promote cooperation between local park and recreation service providers and youth- serving nonprofit organizations. (c) Promote family oriented recreation, including art activities. (d) Provide for open, safe, and accessible local park lands, facilities, and botanical gardens. 5096.332. (a) Sixty percent of the total funds available for grants pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5096.310 shall be allocated to cities and to districts other than a regional park district, regional park and open -space district, or regional open -space district. Each city's and district's allocation shall be in the same ratio as the city's or district's population is to the 33 14 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin /testbi...0.AB0018 %5DCURRV ER.TXT;1 /bilYAB I8 15 of 36 combined total of the state's population that is included in incorporated areas and unincorporated areas within the district, except that each city or district shall be entitled to a minimum allocation of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). In any instance in which the boundary of a city overlaps the boundary of such a district, the population in the area of overlapping jurisdictions shall be attributed to each jurisdiction in proportion to the extent to which each operates and manages parks and recreational areas and facilities for that population. In any instance in which the boundary of a city overlaps the boundary of such a district, and in the area of overlap the city does not operate and manage parks and recreational areas and facilities, all grant funds shall be allocated to the district. (b) Each city and each district subject to subdivision (a) whose boundaries overlap shall develop a specific plan for allocating the grant funds in accordance with the formula specified in subdivision (a). If, by April 1, 2001, the plan has riot been agreed to by the city and district and submitted to the department, the director shall determine the allocation of the grant funds among the affected jurisdictions. 5096.333. (a) Forty percent of the total funds available for grants pursuant to subdivision (0 of Section 5096.310 shall be allocated to counties and regional park districts, regional park and open -space districts, or regional open -space districts formed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of Chapter 3. (b) Each county's allocation under subdivision (a) shall be in the same ratio as the county's population, except that each county shall be entitled to a minimum allocation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). (c) In any county that embraces all or part of the territory of a regional park district, regional park and open -space district, or regional open -space district, whose board of directors is not the county board of supervisors, the amount allocated to the county shall be apportioned between that district and the county in proportion to the population of the county that is included within the territory of the district and the population of the county that is outside the territory of the district. (d) In any county that currently embraces all or a part of the territory of a regional open -space district and an authority formed pursuant to Division 26 (commencing with Section 35100), the allocation shall be distributed between the county and these entities as follows: (1) First, the funds shall be apportioned' between the district and the county in proportion to the population of the county that is included within the territory of the district, and the proportion of the population of the county that is outside the district. The amounts resulting from this calculation shall be known as the district's share, and the county's first 3y- 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin /testbi...0.AB0018 %5DCURRV ER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 balance. The district's share shall be allocated to the district. The county's first balance shall be further apportioned as provided in paragraph (2). (2) The county's first balance, as determined in accordance with paragraph (1), shall be further apportioned between the authority and the county in proportion to the population of the county that is included within .the territory of the authority, and the proportion of the population of the county that is outside the authority. The amounts resulting from this calculation shall be known as the authority's share, and the county's second' balance. (3) The authority's share shall be divided equally between the county and the authority. The county shall receive all of the county's second balance. 5096.334. Notwithstanding Section 5096.331, of the funds allocated on the basis of population pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5096.310 within counties with a population of five million persons or more, not less than 75 percent of the total amount shall be available as follows: (a) Not less than 20 percent for land acquisition, construction, development, and rehabilitation of at -risk youth recreation facilities. As used in this section, "at -risk youth" means persons who have not attained the age of 21 years and are at high risk of being involved in, or are involved in, one or more of the following: gangs, juvenile delinquency, criminal activity, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, or school failure or dropout. (b) Not less than 40 percent for projects within the most economically disadvantaged areas, which may include projects along river parkways, conservation corridors, and parkways along corridors of economic significance. (c) Not less than 10 percent for urban reforestation projects. (d) Not more than 5 percent for projects that convert publicly owned land to a neighborhood park providing open- space, recreational, cultural, and festival opportunities, if the bond proceeds do not exceed 25 percent of the total project cost and there is a 75 percent funding match. 5096.335. Funds authorized pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 5096.310 shall be administered by the State Office of Historic Preservation and shall be available as grants, on a competitive basis, to cities, counties, districts, local agencies formed for park purposes pursuant to a joint powers agreement between two or more local entities, and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration, and interpretation of historical resources. 3 5� 16 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/testbi...0.AB0018 %5DCURRV ER.TXT;1 /bill /AB 18 5096.336. (a) Of the funds authorized pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5096.310, three hundred thirty -eight million dollars ($338,000,000) shall be available for grants to cities, counties, and districts on the basis of their populations, as determined by the department in cooperation with the Department of Finance, on the basis of the most recent verifiable census data and other population data that the department may require to be furnished by the applicant city, county, or district. (b) Of the funds authorized pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5096.310, fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) available for grants pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 5096.310 shall be allocated to cities and districts in urbanized counties providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of 200,000 or less in population. For purposes of this subdivision, "urbanized counties" means a county with a population of 200,000 or greater. 5096.337. (a) Funds authorized pursuant to subdivisions (h), (i), and (z) of Section 5096.310 shall be available as grants, on a competitive basis, to cities, counties, districts, local agencies formed for park purposes pursuant to a joint powers agreement as defined in subdivision (b), and other districts, as defined in subdivision (c). (b) For purposes of this section, "local agency" means any local agency formed for park purposes pursuant to a joint powers agreement between two or more local entities. (c) For purposes of this section, 'other districts" include any district authorized to provide park, recreational, or open -space services, or a combination of those services, except a school district. 5096.338. The funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (j) of Section 5096.310 shall, upon appropriation in the annual Budget Act, be available for existing or new entities or programs designated by statute for grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations, and for related administrative costs. At least 50 percent of the funds shall be available for grants to local public agencies and districts. 5096.339. Not less than 11 percent of the funds authorized in paragraph (1) of subdivision (1) of Section 5096.310 shall be available as grants administered by the department to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for the development, rehabilitation, or restoration of facilities accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and operated by cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations, and to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for the development, rehabilitation, or restoration of zoos and aquariums operated by cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations, but not yet accredited by the AZA. This program shall be known, and may be cited, as the Dr. Paul Chaffee Zoological 3( 17 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 18 of 36 Program. Allocation in awarding grants pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with the following schedule: (a) Individual grants of up to one million dollars ($1,000,000), or an amount to be determined by dividing 95 percent of the total zoo and aquarium funds available pursuant to this section by the number of AZA accredited institutions at the time of enactment of this section, shall be made available to zoos and aquariums that are AZA accredited. (b) Not less than 20 percent or two million dollars ($2,000,000), whichever is greater, of the funds available pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be reserved for institutions with annual operating budgets of less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). (c) Not more than 5 percent of the total funds available pursuant to this section, shall be made available as grants to zoos and aquariums that have initiated the AZA accreditation process but are not yet accredited at the time of the enactment of this section. Grants awarded under this subdivision shall be dedicated to projects which will enhance the institution's ability to meet standards of AZA accreditation. (d) Not more than 5 percent of the total funds available pursuant to this section shall be granted for publicly owned or nonprofit zoos and wildlife centers that may not be accredited, but that care for animals that have been injured or abandoned and that cannot be returned to the wild. To be eligible for this portion of those funds, applicants shall demonstrate that they serve a regional area, foster the environmental relationships of animals within that region, and operate outreach and onsite programs communicating those objectives to the public. (e) At least ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be provided to the California Science Center for implementation of the Exposition Master Plan. Three million dollars ($3,000,000) of this amount shall be made available to the California African - American Museum for completion of its education and visitor facility in Exposition Park and seven million dollars ($7,000,000) of this amount shall be made available for the California Science Centers' environmental science facility. (f) Not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) of the funds allocated pursuant to this section shall be available as grants for facilities for education programs focused on the National Marine Sanctuaries along California's coast. (g) Not less than forty -four million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($44,750,000) of the funds allocated pursuant to this section shall be made available for the following purposes: 37 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation ht tp:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 (1) At least ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be provided to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana for capital' improvement projects, if there is a local match in private funds. (2) At least ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be provided to the California Academy of the Sciences for capital improvement projects, if there is a local match in private funds. (3) At least two million dollars ($2,000,000) shall be provided toward the creation of the Delta Science Center to carry out significant marine and delta aquatic education and interpretive programs, if there is a local match in private funds. (4) At least fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) shall be provided to the Alliance of Redding Museums for capital improvements for the Turtle Bay- Museums "and the Arboretum on the River, if there is a local match in private funds. (5) An individual grant of four million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($4,250,000) shall be made to the California Division of Fairs and Expositions of the Department of Food and Agriculture for capital outlay to assist with an approved contract entered into on or before January 1, 2000, for an exposition or state fair relocation in any county with a population greater than 5,000,000. (6) The sum of three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) to enhance the two -acre historical exhibit at the Kern County Museum. 5096.340. (a) Not Tess than 11 percent of the funds authorized in paragraph (1) of subdivision (1) of Section 5096.310 shall be available as grants on a competitive basis to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for the development or rehabilitation of real property consisting of urban recreational and cultural centers, museums, and facilities for wildlife education or environmental education. (b) To be eligible for funding, a project shall initially be nominated by a Member of the Legislature for study by the department. The department shall study each project so nominated and, prior to the April I preceding the fiscal year in which funds are proposed to be appropriated, shall submit to the Legislature a prioritized listing and comparative evaluation of all projects nominated prior to the preceding July 1. (c) In establishing priorities of projects, the department shall consider any favorable project characteristics, including, but not limited to, all of the is following: (1) The project will interpret one or more important California historical, 31 19 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... O.AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bi1VAB 18 cultural, economic, or resource themes or an important historical, cultural, economic, technological, or resource theme in a major region of California. Higher priority shall be assigned to projects whose themes are not interpreted in any existing museum or have demonstrable deficiencies in their presentation in an existing museum. (2) The project is proposed to be operated on lands that are already in public ownership or on lands that will be acquired and used for the project in conjunction with adjoining public lands. (3) Projects that are closely related geographically to the resources, activity, structure, place, or collection of objects to be interpreted, and are close to population centers and access routes. (4) Projects that are in, or close to, population centers or are adjacent to, or readily served by, a state highway or other mode of public transportation. (5) Projects for which there are commitments, or the serious likelihood of commitments, of funds or the donation of land or other property suitable for the project. (d) The department shall annually forward a list of the highest priority projects to the Department of Finance for inclusion in the Budget Bill. (e) An application for a grant for a cooperative museum project shall be submitted jointly by the city, county, or other public agency, an institute of higher learning, or a nonprofit organization that cooperatively is operating, or will operate, the project. 5096.341. (a) The director shall prepare and adopt criteria and procedures for evaluating applications for grants allocated pursuant to subdivisions (0, (g), (h), (i), and (1) of Section 5096.310. Individual applications for funds shall be submitted'to the department for approval as to their conformity with the requirements of this chapter. The application shall be accompanied by certification from the planning agency of the applicant that the project for which the grant is requested is consistent with the park and recreation element of the applicable city or county general plan or the district park and recreation plan, as the case may be, and will satisfy a high priority need. To utilize available grant funds as effectively as possible, overlapping or adjoining jurisdictions are encouraged to combine projects and submit a joint application. (b) Any applicant may allocate all or a portion of its per capita share for a regional or state project. is(c) The director shall annually forward a statement of the total amount to be appropriated in each fiscal year for projects approved for grants 31 20 of 36 1113011999 2:54 PM Legislation http: / /www.sen.ca.gov/ht bin/ testbi ...O.AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT; I/bill /AB 18 pursuant to subdivisions (f), (g), (h), (i), and (1) of Section 5096.310 to the Director of Finance for inclusion in the Budget Bill. A list of eligible jurisdictions and the amount of grant funds to be allocated to each shall also be made available by the department. (d) (1) Funds appropriated for grants pursuant to subdivisions (f), (g), (h), (i), and 0) of Section 5096.310 shall be encumbered by the recipient within three years from the date that the appropriation became effective. Regardless of the date of encumbrance of the granted funds, the recipient is expected to complete all funded projects within eight years of the effective date of the appropriation. (2) Commencing with the Budget Bill for the 2009 -10 fiscal year, any grant funds appropriated pursuant to subdivisions (f), (g), (h), (i), and, (1) of Section 5096.310 that have not been expended by the grantee shall revert to the fund and be available for appropriation by the Legislature for one or more of the categories specified in Section 5096.310 that the Legislature determines to be of the highest priority statewide. 5096.342. (a) Grant funds appropriated pursuant to subdivisions (f), (g), (h), (i), and 0) of Section 5096.310 may be expended by the grantee only for projects on lands owned by, or subject to a lease or other interest held by, the grantee. (b) If a grant applicant does not have fee title to the lands, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the proposed project will provide public benefits that are commensurate with the type and duration of the interest in land that is held by the applicant. 5096.343. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), no grant funds authorized pursuant to subdivisions (f), (g), (h), (i), and 0) of Section 5096.310 may be disbursed unless the applicant has agreed, in writing, to both of the following: (1) To maintain and operate the property funded pursuant to this chapter for a period that is commensurate with the type of project and the proportion of state funds and local matching funds or property allocated to the capital costs of the project. With the approval of the department, the grantee, or the grantee's successor in interest in the property, may transfer the responsibility to maintain and operate the property in accordance with this section. (2) To use the property only for the purposes for which the grant was made and to make no other use or sale or other disposition of the property, except as authorized by specific act of the Legislature. if 21 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... O.ABO018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bi1VAB 18 (b) The agreements specified in subdivision (a) shall not prevent the transfer of the property from the applicant to a public agency, if the successor public agency assumes the obligations imposed by those agreements. (c) If the use of the property is changed to a use that is not permitted by the category from which the grant funds were appropriated, or if the property is sold or otherwise disposed of, an amount equal to (1) the amount of the grant, (2) the fair market value of the real property, or (3) the proceeds from the sale or other disposition, whichever is greater, shall be used by the grantee for a purpose authorized by that category, pursuant to agreement with the department as specified in subdivision (a), or shall be reimbursed to the fund and be available for appropriation by the Legislature only for a purpose authorized by that category. If the property sold or otherwise disposed of is less than the entire interest in the property funded with the grant, an amount equal to either the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the interest or the fair market value of the interest sold or otherwise disposed of, whichever is greater, shall be used by the grantee for a purpose authorized by the category from which the funds were appropriated, pursuant to agreement with the department as specified in subdivision (a), or shall be reimbursed to the fund and be available for appropriation by the Legislature only for a use authorized by that category. 5096.344. All grants, gifts, devises, or bequests to the state, that are conditioned upon being used for park, conservation, recreational, agricultural, or other such purposes, may be accepted and received on behalf of the state by the appropriate departmental director, with the approval of the Director of Finance, and those grants, gifts, devises, or bequests shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure for the purposes specified in Section 5096.310. 5096.345. Except for funds continuously appropriated by this chapter, all appropriations of funds pursuant to Section 5096.310 for purposes of the program shall be included in a section of the Budget Bill for the 2001 -02 fiscal year, and each succeeding fiscal year, for consideration by the Legislature, and shall bear the caption "Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Program." The section shall contain separate items for each project, each class of project, or each element of the program for which an appropriation is made. Article 4.5. Clean Air Improvement Program • 5096.346. (a) In allocating funds pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 5096.310, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shall give preference to the planting of trees that provide greater air quality benefits LN 22 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation 23 of 36 http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 and to urban forestry projects that provide greater energy conservation benefits. (b) The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shall consult with the State Air Resources Board in developing guidelines for the allocation of grant funds pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 5096.310 that promote air quality benefits. (c) State and local agencies shall consider potential air quality benefits when allocating funds received pursuant to this chapter. Article 4.6. Sierra Nevada - Cascade Mountain Region 5096.347. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountain Region constitutes a unique and important environmental, anthropological, cultural, scientific, educational, recreational, scenic, water, watershed, and wildlife resource that should be held in trust for the enjoyment of, and appreciated by, present and future generations. (b) The secretary shall administer grants to the Sierra Nevada - Cascade Program to assist local governments, agencies, districts, and nonprofit organizations working in collaboration with those local governments, agencies, and districts to plan, create, and conserve the Sierra- Cascade natural ecosystem. The secretary shall make funds available on a competitive basis for all of the following activities: (1) The acquisition and restoration of riparian habitat in accordance with Sections 7048 and 78682.2 of the Water Code to improve water quality, and to protect, restore, or rehabilitate watersheds, streams wetlands, or other aquatic habitat. (2) Capital improvement projects that provide park and recreational opportunities. (3) Access to trails and public lands, in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 5070) of Chapter 1 of Division 5. (4) Acquisition of park lands or recreational facilities. (c) The secretary shall give priority to fund up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for public beach improvements on properties owned or administered by local agencies in the Lake Tahoe area, that will provide improved lake access, bicycle and pedestrian trail linkages, and interpretative facilities. (d) The secretary may provide the following capital outlay grants: qd-- 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin /testbi...0.AB0018 %5DCURRV ER.TXT;1 /bill /AB 18 (1) Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for capital outlay to an incorporated city all or part of the territory of which is located within five miles of the boundary line between San Joaquin County and Sacramento County. (2) Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to the department for the renovation of a state historical point of interest near the intersection of Jack Tone Road and State Highway 88. ,(e) For the purposes of this article, the Sierra Nevada - Cascade Mountain Region includes those portions of Fresno County, Kern County, Stanislaus County, and Tulare County, and counties with populations of less than 250,000 as of the 1990 United States Census, that are located in the mountains, the foothills, and the area adjacent to the geologic formations of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. Article 4.7. Murray- Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program 5096.348. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (j) of Section 5096.310 shall be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for parks, park facilities, or environmental youth service centers that are within the immediate proximity of a neighborhood that has been identified by the department as having a critical lack of park or open -space lands or deteriorated park facilities, that are in an area of significant poverty and unemployment, and that have a shortage of services for youth. Priority shall be given to capital projects that employ neighborhood residents and at -risk youth. (b) (1) Fifty percent of the funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (j) of Section 5096.310 shall be made available on a competitive basis to heavily urbanized counties and cities or to nonprofit organizations in those counties and cities, in compliance with subdivision (a) and the matching requirements of the Roberti - Z'berg- Harris Urban Open -Space and Recreation Program Act (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 5620). (2) No more than 10 percent of the amounts made available pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be allocated to fund grants pursuant to Chapter'2.5 (commencing with Section 990) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, at least 50 percent of which shall be granted to youth service organizations eligible for tax - exempt status pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that are chartered by a national youth service organization. 0 Article 5. Wildlife Program 24 of 36 5096.350. (a) Funds appropriated pursuant to subdivision (m) of Section 7� 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill/AB18 25 of 36 5096.310 shall be available for expenditure by the Wildlife Conservation Board for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration, and protection of real property benefiting fish and wildlife, for the acquisition, restoration, or protection of habitat that promotes recovery of threatened, endangered, or fully protected species, maintains the genetic integrity of wildlife populations, and serves as corridors linking otherwise separate habitat to prevent habitat fragmentation, and for grants and related state administrative costs pursuant to the Wildlife Conservation Law of 1947 (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1300) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code), for the following purposes: (1) Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) for the acquisition or restoration of wetland habitat, as follows: (A) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) for the acquisition, preservation, restoration, and establishment, or any combination thereof, of habitat for waterfowl or other wetlands- associated wildlife, as provided for in the Central Valley Habitat Joint Venture Component of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and the Inland Wetlands Conservation Program. Preference shall be given to projects involving the acquisition of perpetual conservation easements; habitat development projects on lands which will be managed primarily as waterfowl habitat in perpetuity; waterfowl habitat development projects on agricultural lands; the reduction of fishery impacts resulting from supply diversions that have a direct benefit to wetlands and waterfowl habitat; or programs to establish permanent buffer areas, including, but not limited to, agricultural lands that are necessary to preserve the acreage and habitat values of existing wetlands. (B) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) for the acquisition, development, restoration, and protection of wetlands and adjacent lands, or any combination thereof, located outside the Sacramento -San Joaquin Valley. (2) Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) for the development, acquisition from a willing seller, or restoration of riparian habitat and watershed conservation programs. (3) Forty -five million dollars ($45,000,000), upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the restoration, or acquisition from a willing seller, of habitat for threatened and endangered species or for the purpose of promoting the recovery of those species. Five million dollars ($5,000,000) of that amount shall be for the acquisition of property along the central coast containing coastal terrace prairie, federally listed spineflower, state listed San Francisco popcorn flower, and candidates for federal listing including ohlone tiger beetle and opler's longhorned moth. No funds may be expended pursuant to this paragraph for the acquisition of real property or other actions taken pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 4Y 1113011999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB18 2800)• of the Fish and Game Code. (4) Thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) for the acquisition from a willing seller, or restoration of forest lands, including, but not limited to, ancient redwoods and oak woodlands. Not more than five million dollars ($5,000,000) of this amount shall be expended on the federal Legacy Forest Program (16 U.S.C. Sec. 2103) to meet federal matching requirements and not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) of this amount shall be allocated for the preservation of oak woodlands. Not more than five million dollars ($5,000,000) of this amount shall be expended on the federal Legacy Forest Program (16 U.S.C. Sec. 2103) to meet federal matching requirements and not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) of this amount shall be allocated for the preservation of oak woodlands. (5) Eighty -two million five hundred thousand dollars ($82,500,000), upon appropriation by the Legislature, to match funds contributed by federal or local agencies or nonprofit organizations for the acquisition, restoration, or protection of habitat or habitat corridors that promote the recovery of threatened, endangered, or fully protected species. Projects funded pursuant to this paragraph may include restoration projects authorized pursuant to Public Law 105 -372, the Salton Sea Reclamation Act of 1998. The board shall require matching contributions of funds, real property, or other resources from other public agencies, private parties, or nonprofit organizations, at a level designed to obtain the maximum conservation benefits to wildlife and wildlife habitat. No funds may be expended pursuant to this paragraph for the acquisition of real property or other actions taken pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of the Fish and Game Code. (6) One hundred million dollars ($100,000,000), upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purpose of funding the acquisition of real property subject to a natural community conservation plan adopted pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of the Fish and Game Code, if the acquisition of the real property is conducted in conjunction with a natural community conservation plan approved by the Department of Fish and Game prior. to January 1, 1999, or if the acquisition is approved by statute. (7) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) for environmental restoration projects for the following purposes approved pursuant to the Salton Sea Restoration Project authorized by Public Law 105 -372, the Salton Sea Reclamation Act of 1998, and identified in the Final Environmental Impact Statement of the Salton Sea Restoration Project: (A) Reduce and stabilize the overall salinity of the Salton Sea. (B) Stabilize the surface elevation of the Salton Sea. is- 26 of 36 1113011999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www .sen,ca.gov/htbin /testbi...O. ABOO 18 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill/AB18 (C) Reclaim, in the long term, healthy fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. (D) Enhance the potential for recreational uses of the Salton Sea. (b) Not more than 5 percent of the funds authorized for expenditure by this section may be used for public access and wildlife- oriented public use projects. Article 6. Lake Tahoe Program 5096.351. (a) The Legislature has recognized the need to protect and restore the fragile environment at Lake Tahoe; and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has prepared an Environmental Improvement Program that outlines a capital outlay approach to help achieve environmental thresholds in the Lake Tahoe Basin, which allocates funding responsibilities over the first 10 years of the program in the amounts of approximately two hundred seventy -four million dollars ($274,000,000) to the State of California, two hundred ninety -seven million dollars ($297;000,000) to the federal government, eighty -two million dollars ($82,000,000) to the State of Nevada, one hundred one million dollars ($101,000,000) to local governments, and one hundred fifty -three million dollars ($153,000,000) to the private sector. (b) Funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (n) of Section 5096.310 shall be available for expenditure for the development, restoration, acquisition from a willing seller, and enhancement of real property, by the California Tahoe Conservancy within the Lake Tahoe region pursuant to Title 7.42 (commencing with Section 66905) of the Government Code for the following purposes: (1) Protecting the natural environment through preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, soil erosion control, restoration or enhancement of watershed lands, and restoration or enhancement of streams and other natural areas. (2) Providing public access and public recreation opportunities. (3) Enhancing and restoring wildlife areas. (c) The provision of these funds is to meet applicable state responsibilities pursuant to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Environmental Improvement Program. (d) The allocation of these funds has been made in the expectation that the federal government, the State of Nevada, local jurisdictions, and the �fG 27 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0. AB00 18 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB18 28 of 36 private sector will fulfill their respective obligations pursuant to the Environmental Improvement Program. The secretary shall report annually to the Legislature on the progress of the development and implementation of the Environmental Improvement' Program, and the provision of these funds may be restricted in the event that the parties are found to be making inadequate progress or are not making good faith efforts towards fulfilling their respective obligations. Article 7. Coastal Protection Program 5096.352. Funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (o) of Section 5096.310 shall be available for expenditure by the State Coastal Conservancy pursuant to Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) for the acquisition from a willing seller, preservation, restoration, and enhancement of real property or an interest in real property in coastal areas and watersheds within its jurisdiction and the development of public use facilities in those areas in accordance with the following schedule: (a) Twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000) for projects funded pursuant to the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program established pursuant to Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31160) of Division 21. (b) (1) Twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be made available to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project to fund grants to public entities and nonprofit organizations to implement storm water and urban runoff pollution prevention programs, habitat restoration, and other priority actions specified in the Santa Monica Restoration Plan. The Santa Monica Bay Watershed Council shall determine project eligibility and establish grant priority. (2) The Santa Monica Bay Watershed Council or the State Coastal Conservancy may require the grant recipient to provide a portion of matching funds for any funding received. The council or the state conservancy may use the funds as matching funds for federal or other grant funding. (c) Sixty -four million two hundred thousand dollars ($64,200,000) of the funds available may be expended by the State Coastal Conservancy directly or as grants to government entities and nonprofit organizations for the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000), and for the following and related purposes, including, but not limited to, the acquisition, enhancement, restoration, protection, and development of coastal resources, beaches, waterfronts, and public accessways in accordance with the following schedule: (1) An amount not to exceed three million dollars ($3,000,000) may be expended on regional approaches to reduce beach erosion. Up to thirteen /7 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... O .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bill/AB 18 million dollars ($13,000,000) shall be made available to the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Maintenance and Protection Fund for the restoration and protection of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. (2) At least fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) shall be expended in coastal areas north of the Gualala River. (3) At least twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be expended within Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, or Santa Barbara Counties. One million dollars ($1,000,000) shall be allocated to the City of Monterey to fund public access and open space along the waterfront. (4) At least five million dollars ($5,000,000) shall be expended on completion of the Coastal Trail. (5). Two million dollars ($2,000,000) shall be dedicated to projects for the Guadalupe River Trail and the San Francisco Bay Ridge Trail. (d) Twenty -two million dollars ($22,000,000) may be expended by the State Coastal Conservancy directly or as grants to government entities and nonprofit organizations consistent with Division 21 (commencing with .Section 31000), and for administrative costs in connection therewith, for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement, and protection of real property, or other actions that benefit fish and wildlife. At least ten million dollars ($10;000,000) of those funds shall be expended in coastal areas north of the Gualala River. Eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) shall be spent to restore the arroyo, stickeleback, and steelhead in Orange County. (e) Twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the State Coastal Conservancy and the Department of Fish and Game for direct expenditure and for grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to protect, restore, acquire, and enhance habitat for salmon. These funds may be used to match federal funding available for those purposes. (f) Twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000). of the funds shall be allocated to acquire, protect, and restore wetlands projects that are a minimum of 400 acres in size in any county with a population greater than 5,000,000. (g) Twelve million five hundred thousand dollars ($12,500,000) shall be allocated to acquire land needed to connect important coastal watershed and scenic areas in Orange County. 0 Article 8. Mountain Resource Program 5096.353. Funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 5096.310 29 of 36 1113011999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 30 of 36 shall be available to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for capital outlay and grants for the acquisition fiom a willing seller, enhancement, and restoration of natural lands, improvement of public recreation facilities, and for grants to local agencies and nonprofit organizations to increase access to parks and recreational opportunities for underserved urban communities, in accordance with the following schedule: Twenty -five million dollars ($25,000,000) to acquire, improve, or restore park, wildlife, or natural areas, including areas near or adjacent to units of the state park system wherever such units may be situated within a local jurisdiction within the Santa Monica Mountains Zone or Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor. 5096.354. Funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (q) of Section 5096.310 shall be available to the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy for expenditure for the acquisition, development, enhancement, and protection of land, and for administrative costs incurred in connection therewith, in accordance with Division 23.5 (commencing with Section 33500). Article 9. San Joaquin River Program 5096.355. Funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (r) of Section 5096.310 shall be available to the San Joaquin River Conservancy for expenditure of the acquisition, development, enhancement, and protection of land, and for administrative costs incurred in connection therewith, in accordance with Division 22.5 (commencing with Section 32500). Article 10. Agriculture Program 5096.356. (a) Funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (t) of Section 5096.310 shall be available to the Department of Conservation for grants, on a competitive basis, to state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations for farmland protection and administration of the Agricultural Land Stewardship Program Act of 1995 (Division 10.2 (commencing with Section 10200)). This purpose shall include, but not be limited to, .the placement of improvements and acquisition of agricultural conservation easements and other interests in land pursuant to the Agricultural Land Stewardship Program. (b) At least 20 percent of the funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (t) of Section 5096.310 shall be available for projects that preserve agricultural lands and protect water quality in the counties that serve the San Pablo Bay. Article 11. Fish and Game Program 5096.357. (a) Funds allocated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (v) q__1 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVBR.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 of Section 5096.310 shall be available to the Department of Fish and Game for the development, enhancement, restoration, and preservation of land pursuant to Sections 1580 and 10503 of, and subdivision (b) of Section 1525 of, the Fish and Game Code. The provision of these funds shall be in accordance with an expenditure plan developed by the Department of Fish and Game and approved by the Department of Finance. (b) Funds allocated pursuant to paragraph ,(2) of subdivision (v) of Section 5096.310 shall be deposited in the State Duck Stamp Account of the Fish and Game Preservation Fund and shall be available for expenditure by the Department of Fish and Game for the exclusive purpose of acquiring habitat preservation and enhancement agreements on private wetlands pursuant to the California Waterfowl Habitat Program- -Phase II and administrative costs incurred in connection therewith. Article 12. California Indian Tribe Participation 5096.358. To the extent funds authorized pursuant to this chapter are available for competitive grants to local government entities, federally recognized California Indian tribes may apply for those grants, the tribe's application shall be considered on its merits, and the tribes shall expend any funds received for the purpose authorized by this chapter for which the funds are made available. Article 13. Fiscal Provisions 5096.360. Bonds in the total amount of two billion one hundred million dollars ($2,100,000,000), not including the amount of any "refunding bonds issued in accordance with Section 5096.370, or so much thereof as is necessary, may be issued and sold to provide a fund to be used for carrying out the purposes set forth in Section 5096.310 and to be used to reimburse the General Obligation Bond Expense Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 16724.5 of the Government Code. The bonds, when sold, shall be .and constitute a valid and binding obligation of the State of California, and the full faith and credit of the State of California is hereby pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds as the principal and interest become due and payable. 5096.361. The bonds authorized by this chapter shall be prepared, executed, issued, sold, paid, and redeemed as provided in the State General Obligation Bond Law (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code), and all of the provisions of that law apply to the bonds and to this chapter and are hereby incorporated in this chapter as though set forth in full in this chapter. 5096.362. (a) Solely for the purpose of authorizing the issuance and sale, 5.0 31 of 36 11/30/19992 :54PM Legislation http: / /www.sen.ca.gov/htbin/ testbi ...O.AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1 /bil l/AB 18 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law, of the bonds authorized by this chapter, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Finance Committee is hereby created. For purposes of this chapter, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection (Villaraigosa- Keeley Act) Finance Committee is "the committee" as that term is used in the State General Obligation Bond Law. The committee consists of the Governor, the Controller, the Director of Finance, the Treasurer, and the secretary, or their designated representatives. The Treasurer shall serve as chairperson of the committee. A majority of the committee may act for the committee. (b) For purposes of the State General Obligation Bond Law, the secretary is designated the "board." 5096.363. The committee shall determine whether or not it is necessary or desirable to issue bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter to carry out Section 5096.310 and, if so, the amount of bonds to be issued and sold'. Successive issues of bonds may be authorized and sold to carry out those actions progressively, and it is not necessary that all of the bonds authorized to be issued be sold at any one time. 5096.364. There shall be collected each year and in the same manner and at the same time as other state revenue is collected, in addition to the ordinary revenues of the state, a sum in an amount required to pay the principal of, and interest on, the bonds maturing each year. It is, the duty of all officers charged by law with any duty in regard to the collection of the revenue to do and perform each and every act which is necessary to collect that additional sum. 5096.365. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, there is hereby appropriated from the General Fund in the State Treasury, for the purposes of this chapter, an amount that will equal the total of the following: (a) The sum annually necessary to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter, as the principal and interest become due and payable. (b) The sum necessary to carry out Section 5096.366, appropriated without regard to fiscal years. 5096.366. For purposes of carrying out this chapter, the Director of Finance may authorize the withdrawal from the General Fund of an amount or amounts not to exceed the amount of the unsold bonds that have been authorized to be sold for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. Any amount withdrawn shall be deposited in the fund. Any 5( 32 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %SDCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 money made available under this section shall be returned to the General Fund from proceeds received from the sale of bonds for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. 5096.367. Pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the cost of bond issuance shall be paid out of the bond proceeds. These costs shall be shared proportionally by each program funded through this bond act. 5096.367.5. Actual costs incurred in connection with administering programs authorized under the categories specified in Section 5096.310 shall be paid from the funds authorized by this act. 5096.368. The secretary may request the Pooled Money Investment Board to make a loan from the Pooled Money Investment Account, in accordance with Section 16312 of the Government Code, for purposes of carrying out this chapter. The amount of the request shall not exceed the amount of the unsold bonds that the committee, by resolution, has authorized to be sold for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. The secretary shall execute any documents required by the Pooled Money Investment Board to obtain and repay the loan. Any amounts loaned shall be deposited in the fund to be allocated by the board in accordance with this chapter. 5096.369. All money deposited in the fund that is derived from premium and accrued interest on bonds sold shall be reserved in the fund and shall be available for transfer to the General Fund as a credit to expenditures for bond interest. 5096.370. The bonds may be refunded in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 16780) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, which is a part of the State General Obligation Bond Law. Approval by the voters of the state of the issuance of the bonds described in this chapter includes the approval of the issuance of any bonds to refund any bonds originally issued under this chapter or any previously issued refunding bonds. 5096.371. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or the State General Obligation Bond Law, if the Treasurer sells bonds pursuant to this chapter that include a bond counsel opinion to the effect that the interest on the bonds is excluded from gross income for federal tax purposes, subject to designated conditions, the Treasurer may maintain separate accounts for the investment of bond proceeds and the investment earnings on those proceeds. The Treasurer may use or direct the use of those proceeds or earnings to pay any rebate, penalty, or other payment required under federal law or to take any other action with respect to the investment and use of bond proceeds required or desirable under federal law to maintain the tax - exempt status of those bonds and to obtain any J - 33 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation http:// www. sen. ca. gov/ htbin/ testbi... 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 other advantage under federal law on behalf of the funds of this state. 5096.372. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, inasmuch as the proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this chapter are not "proceeds of taxes" as that term is used in Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, the disbursement of these proceeds is not subject to the limitations imposed by that article. (b) Funds provided pursuant to this chapter, and any appropriation or transfer of those funds, shall not be deemed to be a transfer of funds for the purposes of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 2780) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code. SEC. 1.5. Chapter 1.693 (commencing with Section 5096.400) is added to Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 1.693. CAMP PENDLETON MARINE BASE 5096.400. To the extent permitted by federal law, if the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in the County of San Diego ceases to be used as a federal facility, it shall be converted to an open -space area or greenbelt that shall be administered by the department. SEC. 2. Section 1 of this act shall take effect upon adoption by the voters of the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the Villaraigosa- Keeley Act), as set forth in Section 1 of this act. SEC. 3. (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other provision of law, the Secretary of State shall submit Section 1 of this act to the voters at the March 7, 2000, statewide general election. (b) Notwithstanding Section 13115 of the Elections Code, if Section 1 of this act is placed on the ballot by the Legislature for the March 7, 2000, statewide ,general election after the 131 -day deadline set forth in Section 9040 of the Elections Code, it shall be placed on the ballot following all other ballot measures in the order in which it qualified as determined by chapter number. (c) The Secretary of State shall include, in the ballot pamphlets mailed pursuant to Section 9094 of the Elections Code, the information specified in Section 9084 of the Elections Code regarding the bond act contained in Section 1 of this act. If that inclusion is not possible, the Secretary of State shall publish a supplemental ballot pamphlet regarding this act to be mailed with the ballot pamphlet. If the supplemental ballot pamphlet cannot be mailed with the ballot pamphlet, the supplemental ballot pamphlet shall be mailed separately. 53 34 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation 35 of 36 http: / /www.sen.ca.gov/ht bin / testbi ...O.AB0018 %SDCURRVER.TXT;1 /bil l/AB 18 SEC. 4. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the Villaraigosa- Keeley Act), all ballots of the election shall have printed thereon and in a square thereof, exclusively the words: "Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the Villaraigosa- Keeley Act)" and in the same square under those words, the following in 8 -point type: "'This act provides two billion one hundred million dollars ($2,100,000,000) to protect land around lakes, rivers, and streams and the coast to improve water quality and ensure clean drinking water; to protect forests and plant trees to improve air quality; to preserve open space and farmland threatened by unplanned development; to protect wildlife habitats; and to repair and improve the safety of state and neighborhood parks. (At this point, the Attorney General shall include the financial impact summary prepared pursuant to Section 9087 of the Elections Code and Section'88003 of the Government Code)." Opposite the square, there shall be left spaces in which the voters may place a cross in the manner required by law to indicate whether they vote for or against the act. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 13247 and 13281 of the Elections Code, the language in subdivision (a) shall be the only language included in the ballot label for the condensed statement of the ballot title, and the Attorney General shall not supplement, subtract from, or revise that language, except that the Attorney General may include the financial impact summary prepared pursuant to Section 9087 of the Elections Code and Section 88003 of the Government Code. The ballot label is the condensed statement of the ballot title and the financial impact summary. (c) Notwithstanding Section 13282 of the Elections Code, the public shall be permitted to examine the condensed statement of the ballot title in subdivision (a) for not more than eight days, and the financial impact statement from the time it is received by the Secretary of State until the end of the eight days. Any voter may seek a writ of mandate for the purpose of requiring any statement of the ballot label, or portion thereof, to be amended or deleted only within that eight -day period. (d) Where the voting in the election is done by means of voting machines used pursuant to law in a manner that carries out the intent of this section, the use of the voting machines and the expression of the voter's choice by means thereof are in compliance with this section. SEC. 5. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts constituting the necessity are: 5� 11/30/1999 2:54 PM Legislation P 0 http:// www. sen. ca, gov/ htbin/ testbi.., 0 .AB0018 %5DCURRVER.TXT;1/bill /AB 18 In order that the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the Villaraigosa- Keeley Act), set forth in Section 1 of this act, may be submitted for voter approval at the earliest possible time, and in order to make provision for the use of a federal military facility as soon as possible, it is necessary that this act take effect immediately. Home Senators Legislation Committees Schedules Offices /Caucuses Audiorw Fags /Links Please send any questions or comments about this site to WebAlastere, seu.ca. rov 5s 36 of 36 11/30/1999 2:54 PM (ITEM 4) DECEMBER 7, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts 8 Cultural- Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Facility Inspection Report Maintenance Safety Inspection Reports were undertaken by Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners in October and November 1999. Items noted on these reports that required immediate, standard or future improvement are noted on the attached Facility Inspection Report. The report also indicates responsibility, Community Services or General Services, for the necessary repairs or replacements. If you have any questions about the findings or comments, please do not hesitate to inquire of staff. In general, items noted in this year's inspections are different from those noted in 1998. A copy of last year's report is available from Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager. 5L Facility Inspection Report Page 2 67 Recommended Disposition ark/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project 38" Street Bouncing /climbing /stiding ✓ FY 2000/01 - Doggy Bag equipment badly corroded. container would help with feces problem Graffiti in men's room. ✓ Bayside Park No Report Bayview Park Drainage by walkway from ✓ sprinklers not working; excess mud and dying grass Begonia Park Remove chain link fence parts on ✓ hill behind playground Slight rust on playground ✓ equipment Bob Henry Park Repair door guide in men's room ✓ Bolsa Park No report Bonita Creek Park Resurface basketball courts ✓ Repaint white poles on playground equipment ✓ ffato Hills Park Exposed wires and holes above ✓ sink in restroom ,watts CastawaysPark No reported deficiencies ✓ CdM State Beach Missing bricks on walls ✓ One commode a urinal in men's ✓ restroom does not flush 3 barbecues need to be replaced Repaint snack bar; dormer eaves are broke and exposed ✓ Channel Park Replace basketball net and ✓ remove stickers from backboard Palm trees by swings need attention ✓ Discoloration of brick walls Cliff Drive Park Replace broken walkway lights at ✓ left center stairs Standing water at valve on Cliff ✓ Drive around playground CYC /Grant Howald No report Park 67 Facility Inspection Report Page 3 Recommend_ ed Disposition ark /Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project Eastbtuff Park No reported deficiencies Ensign View Park Lower lawn dry - pending ✓ completion of construction project Galaxy View Park No reported deficiencies Harbor View Nature Need trash can at San Miguel ✓ Park entrance Landslide dirt on walkway below ✓ Association pool Inspiration Point No report Irvine Terrace Park Repair tennis display kiosk ✓ Basketball court needs resurfacing - FY 2000/01 Repaint picnic tables ✓ Repair park sign ✓ Bare spots on field - needs ✓ reseeding Needs more sand - exposed footing under slide ✓ Repair men's rest room sink - clogged ✓ Repair door of women's restroom - does not close ✓ Landscape ties by statue are rotting and need filling ✓ Replace barbecue on east side Jasmine Creek View Replace turf - mostly crabgrass ✓ No sign to signify park - FY Park 2000101 Kings Road Park No reported deficiencies L Street Park Doggie bags hanging outside of ✓ container Las Arenas Park Drinking fountain is chipped ✓ Remove crayon markings on ✓ playground equipment Lido Park Repaint bench surface - fading ✓ Lincoln Athletic No reported deficiencies ter ookout Point Park I No reported deficiencies Facility Inspection Report Page 4 6/ Recommended Disposition Findings General Community Findings Comments ,&k/Facility Services Services Possible CIP Project IMF Mariners Park Drinking fountain by tennis court ✓ Repaint exterior trim on does not shut off and drain building- FY 2000/01 clogged Repaint lines on handball court ✓ Redo courtesy rules sign ✓ Replace mirror over sink in men's restrooms ✓ Newport Island Park No reported deficiencies Newport Shores Park Repair drinking fountain; leakage ✓ over electrical box Repaint exterior ✓ Replace roof ✓ Replace tether ball ✓ Sand surface is hard and shallow Repair lights on patio Repair restroom door Oasis Passive Park No reported deficiencies Peninsula Park Replace barbecues ✓ Rebar showing from lost,brick ✓ Peeling paint - exposed joints on ✓ climbing equipment Plastic peeling - exposed bolts on ✓ slides ft ladders Plyboard patchwork, ombridge -8 platform ✓ ✓ Outside plumbing on sinks loose ✓ Repair two toilets - do not flush ✓ Phone cover rusting ✓ Replace swing chains - rusted ✓ San Miguel Park Fiberglass equipment box bent ✓ Manhole cover off hole ✓ Retaining wall cracked and hard ✓ Bolt caps on slides /ladder cracking Replace chain on tire swing ✓ 6/ Facility Inspection Report Page 5 W Recommended Disposition ark/Facility Findings General Community Findings Comments Services Services Possible CIP Project San Miguel' Park Lights at west end- no's 2.6 caps at ✓ (continued) base rusted or gone Replace sprinkler cap at light 6 ✓ Mound needs buildup ✓ Bleachers have dry rot ✓ Replace basketball rim on west ✓ side - rust Clean handball court - leaves, ✓ sand build up Spyglass Reservoir Replace lights on downhill ✓ Park walkway - exposed wires Repair drain of drinking fountain ✓ Spyglass Hill Park Metal ladder rungs badly rusted ✓ Repaint playground equipment - ✓ rust Edge of wooden bench is rotted ✓ Repair picnic table - metal edge ✓ strip exposed Sunset Park No reported deficiencies Veterans Park No reported deficiencies Vincent Jorgensen Install rubber ends on stopper of ✓ New floor - Community Center front door 1999 at Mariner Branch Library Replace screen on vent /light ✓ Replace paper towel holder ✓ Clean brick round dedication ✓ plaque Repair/ replace AC floor vent near ✓ back door Refinish /polish floor ✓ West Jetty View No reported deficiencies Park West Newport CC No reported deficiencies West Newport Park Replace cover on electric fixture ✓ on concrete post near women's restroom Repair commode in men's ✓ restroom - clogged W Facility Inspection Report Page 6 Park/Facility sk Findings Recommended Disposition General Community Services Services Findings Possible CIP Project Comments Test Newport Park Fasten windscreens on courts ✓ Resurface lot by tennis (continued) courts - FY 2000/01 Replace wooden benches ✓ Tot lots - rust Westcliff Park No reported deficiencies 0 0 /J z 0 PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. S December 7, 1999 To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Street Tree Re-designation Recommendation To approve the change of designated street tree on Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, from the Desert Gum (Eucalyptus rudis) to the Lemon Gum Tree (Eucalyptus citriodora). Discussion Mr. Jack Callahan, President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association and the Balboa Island Business Association contacted staff regarding the procedure to change the designated street tree on Marine Avenue. The Balboa Island Improvement Association submitted the attached letter dated November 17, 1999, formally requesting the change. Staff has no objection to the designation of the Lemon Gum as it is a very desirable tree and would be an improvement to the business area. Mr. Jack Callahan has received a copy of the staff report and a notice of the December 7 Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /pw Attachment In y i FROM :Carolyn S. Hutchison PHONE NO. +949 + 7,19 +0884 Nov. 23 1999 06:44PM P1 i A. BALBOA BALBOA ISLAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION RO BOX 64 BALBOA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA 92662 TELEPHONE (714) 675 -1773 November 23, 1999 Mr. David Niederhaus, General Services Director City Of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Mr. Niederhaus, This letter is to confirm our support of the necessary change in the tree designation for Marine Avenue to Lemon Gum. As President of both the Balboa Island Improvement Association and the Balboa Island Business Association, we understand the need to make this change. Thanks for your cooperation on this matter. :Sincerely, J. F. Callahan Jr., President BALBOA ISLAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION' JFC /csh (P3 PB &R Commission Agenda Item ro December 7, 1999 To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subj ect: Final Review of FY 00 -01 Capital Improvement Projects Recommendation Approve in concept the proposed list of Capital Improvement Projects. Background The General Services Department staff has begun the preparation of the FY 00 -01 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). An initial review of the list was completed at the November 2, 1999 Commission meeting. CIP projects are due by the end of December to the Public Works Department. There is adequate opportunity to include input from the Commission on the current proposed projects as well as any additional projects that the Commission may want to propose. Staff intends to submit a reduced number of projects this year that meet higher priority requirements. Discussion The following final list of Capital Improvement Projects are being submitted for your review and comments. The projects are categorized and ranked as requested by the Public Works Department guidelines. Preliminary budget guidance directs us to anticipate normal level's of spending in FY 00 -01. Major projects requiring extensive funding have been segmented into several phases due to budgetary constraints. We anticipate City Council approval of the majority of the Category A (High Priority) projects and possibly some Category B items. Staff is prepared to respond to any interest by the Commission in additional projects. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL /rk Attachments: A. FY 00 -01 Capital Improvement Projects List B. Capital Improvement Projects Descriptions FY 00 -01 0 0 Capital Improvement Projects List MY 00 -01) Project 1. Park Facility Improvement Fund 2. Street Tree Reforestation 3. Big Canyon Park Mitigation (Phase III) 4. Big Canyon Park Wetland Mitigation, (Phase II) 5. Central Irrigation Computer System (Phase I) 6. Citywide Street Tree Survey (Phase II) 7. Castaways Park Planting Project (Phase II) 8. San Miguel Park Irrigation Renovation 9. Park Asphalt Walk Replacements 10. Roadside Landscaping and Automated Irrigation (E. Coast Highway at Irvine Terrace). Category Amount A $165,000 A $75,000 A $40,000 A $20,000 A $45,000 A $20,000 B $30,000 B $20,000 B $40,000 C $75,000 Total: $530,000 �p s 0 0 11 Capital Improvement Project Descriptions MY 00 -011 PROJECT 1. Park Facility Improvement Fund BUDGET $165,000 Projects for the improvement of parks and associated facilities generated by the public, Commissioners, staff, and the City Council. These projects do not include any capital improvement to athletic fields, which is funded seperately. 2. Street Tree Reforestation $75,000 Removal and replacement of problem trees Citywide in conjunction with the Sidewalk Replacement Program. 3. Big Canyon Park Mitigation (Phase III), $40,000 Removal of weeds and undesirable seedlings per a pre- approved mitigation plan with the State. 4. Big Canyon Park Wetland Mitigation. (Phase ID $20,000 Removal of weeds and undesirable seedlings per a pre- approved mitigation plan with the State in a wetland area. 5. Central Irrigation Computer System (Phase I) $45,000 Installation of one central computer to increase the efficiency of the irrigation distribution system throughout City parks systems. The eventual goal is to convert entire system over the next 5 years. Substantial water cost savings are anticipated. 6. Citywide Street Tree Survey (Phase Ill $205000 Phase II will complete the inventory begun in FY 98 -99 in Newport Heights. The update is a necessary maintenance feature for the City's tree database to provide for effective tree management and liability prevention. 7. Castaways Park Planting Project (Phase II) $302000 The continuation of a planting project initiated in 1999. The second phase will consist of the installing of irrigation and plants at the Park. .. 8. San Miguel Park Irrigation Renovation $20,000 0 The renovation of the existing irrigation system to improve the distribution of water. 9. Asphalt Walk Replacement $40,000 The replacement of existing asphalt walkways with concrete throughout the City parks system to enhance safety and maintenance. 10. Roadside Landscaping and Automated Irrigation (E. Coast Highway at Irvine Terrace). $75,000 Landscape planting of an East Coast Highway roadside area adjacent to Irvine Terrace, and the installation of an automated irrigation system in the same locale. 0 0 0 1e (ITEM 8) DECEMBER 7, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts Et Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission 'From: Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation-manager Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Review of Community Services Facilities and Requests for CIP Projects for FY 2000/01 The Community Services Department was directed by City Council to provide a comprehensive inspection of the eleven facilities in which programs are provided for the public. That report was formally presented to City Council on November 28, and is attached to this report. Staff is prepared to make a brief visual presentation to the commission as well. The Council directed staff to prepare a budget amendment in the amount of $39,200 for the December 13, 1999 meeting to undertake immediate safety repairs. For the FY 2000/01 CIP requests, staff have listed repairs, approximately one -third of the total costs identified. Specific requests include: Recreation Services $468,950 Recreation Facility Repairs/ Replacement $103,550 Playground Equipment 90,000 Park In -Lieu Fees for Park Renovation 275,000 Athletic Field 8t Outdoor Recreation Area 20.400 Projects/ Improvements Senior Services 85,500 Attachment 0 Total $554,450 T) 3 (ITEM 8) DECEMBER 7, 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - FY 2000/01 Recreation Services Facility Proiect Estimated Cost RECREATION FACILITY REPAIRS /REPLACEMENT Bonita Creek CC Remodel closet doors & kitchen $13,000 Install window shades Carroll Beek CC Replace front doors $3,000 Cliff Drive CC Finish & weatherproof storage closet $9,000 Install heating CYC Replace dance floor Et cabinets $23,500 Eastbluff BEtG Club Replace carpet /flooring in Arts /Crafts $4,050 Room Lincoln Athletic Center Repair bleachers $7,000 Marian Bergeson Aquatic Ctr Replace cabinets (deferred in 1999/00) $3,000 Vincent Jorgensen Room Remodel outdoor restrooms $8,000 West Newport CC Acoustical treatment in room 2 $33,000 Replace tables /chairs Refinish bleachers/ motorize Refinish gym floor Total $103,550 PLAYGROUND REPAIRS Spyglass Hill Replace playground $35,000 West Newport Park Replace playground $35,000 ALL Playgrounds Replenish sand $10,000 All Playgrounds Replace parts $10,000 Total $90,000 0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - FY 2000/01 Page 2 Facility Proiect PARK IN -LIEU FEES FOR PARK RENOVATION 38 "'Street Park Renovate basketball courts/ landscape Channel Place Park Replace landscape Replace picnic shelter Et wall Replace basketball court Grant Howald Park Finish field Et park renovation project Lincoln Field 1 Replace light fixtures ATHLETIC FIELD ft OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA PROJECT /IMPROVEMENTS Total All facilities Fence repairs, seasonal fencing ALL facilities Replace recreation equipment All facilities Replace field equipment, bases Bob Henry Park Sod, repairs Bonita Creek Field Sod, brickdust infield repairs Grant Howatd Field Brckdust Irvine Terrace Park Sod, repairs Lincoln Athletic Field Sod, brickdust infield repairs Mariners Park Sod, repairs Peninsula Park Sod, repairs San Miguel Park Sod, repairs Total (ITEM 8) DECEMBER 7, 1999 Estimated Cost $90,000 $80,000 $75,500 $30,000 $275,000 $4,000 $3,000 $3')500 $800 $2,400 $500 $800 $3,000 $800 $800 800 $20,400 1�- is ti d (ITEM 8) DECEMBER 7, 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - FY 2000/01 Page 3 Senior Services As you are aware, the OASIS Senior Center facility is old and in continual need of repairs and remodeling to keep it safe and respectable looking. The following projects were identified in the Community Services facilities report prepared for the City Council: Facility Project Estimated Cost OASIS SENIOR CENTER Classrooms Replace sinks $2,500 Lobby Area Remodel restrooms $20,000 Multi - Purpose Room Replace flooring $12,000 Outside Restrooms Install hot water heaters $3,000 Senior Center New phone system $20,000 Paint interior of building /minor repairs $10,000 Replace light fixtures, ballast & covers $18,000 Total $85,500 is 0 Item No.SS2 November 22, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural — Library — Recreation — Seniors To: Mayor and Members of City Council From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Re: Review of City Facilities Utilized by the Community Services Department At the direction of City Council, staff of the Community Services, the Building and the Fire and Marine Departments undertook a comprehensive review of those City buildings in which Recreation and Senior Services provide classes and programs for the public, and which are available for rental by the residents and organizations. The following facilities were inspected for this study: Paoe Balboa Community Center ( 2) ................................. ..............................4 Bonita Creek Community Center ( 10) ..................... ............................... 8 Carroll Beek Community Center ( 12) ...................... .............................13 Cliff Drive Community Center ( 15) .......................... .............................17 Community Youth Center at Grant Howald Park (21) .......................... 21 Eastbluff Boys & Girls Club at Eastbluff Park ( 17) ............................... 27 Lawn Bowling Center at San Joaquin Hills Park (45) .......................... 33 Lincoln Athletic Center (30) .................................. ............................... 35 Newport Theatre Arts Center at Ensign View Park (18) ...................... 39 OASIS Senior Center ( 41) ...................................... .............................44 Vincent Jorgensen Community Center at Mariners Park (34) ..............48 West Newport Community Center ( 54) ................. ............................... 51 The individual reports for each site include inspections by the Building and the Fire and Marine Departments; inspections and functional reviews by Community Services staff; current use; limitations of the facility; and cost estimates for repairs. Repairs recommended will increase the number and enhance the quality of City programs at these sites. The resulting improved environments will also have the high potential for increasing rental use by City residents and organizations. 'Note —The italicized numbers following the name of each facility indicate the location of' the building on the Community Services Facilities map attached to this report. ILP 7 Q iReview of City Facilities (continued) I1 RENTAL of FACILITIES These City buildings, with the exception of the Lawn Bowling Center and the Newport Theatre Arts Center, are available for rental by the public under City Policy 1 -25. The rental rates were established by City Council resolution and vary according to customer status (resident/non- resident, non - profit, private or commercial). DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED Deficiencies which were identified in the inspections have been corrected to the extent of funds available in the 1999/2000 CIP budget, and are so indicated. Repairs recommended by the Community Services Department reflect repairs and modifications needed to improve the functionality of the facilities for City programs. Estimates for structural repairs were provided by Amak Group, Inc.; estimates for interior functional changes by the respective vendors. The total cost of repairs is $381,850, excluding repairs needed at Balboa Community Center. On the chart on the following page, these costs have been allocated over three years, at approximately $125,000 per year. Critical structural and safety repairs are allocated to Year 1, in addition to some repairs and modifications to improve City programs. Alternatively, staff recommends that funds in the amount of $39,200 be appropriated in this fiscal year to undertake the structural and safety repairs as soon as possible; and that the other needed repairs be incorporated into CIP budgets in succeeding years. STAFF RECOMMENDATION a. Direct staff to prepare a budget amendment in, the amount of $39,200 to undertake the critical structural and safety repairs in this fiscal year; and b. To incorporate costs for the other identified repairs into the proposed CIP budgets in succeeding years. November 22, 1999 2 7� Review of City Facilities (continued) 0 ESTIMATED COSTS FOR UPGRADE OF CITY COMMUNITY CENTERS • Facility Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Critical Needed Needed Needed Structural Upgrades Upgrades Upgrades & Safety Repairs Balboa Community $1,500 $0 $0 $0 $1,500 Center $39,450 Bonita.Creek $3,500 $3,000 $10,000 $54,800 $71,300 Community Center Carroll Beek $1,700 $3,000 $0 $16,000 $20,700 Community Center Cliff Drive $2,100 $2,000 $7,000 $7,000 $18,100 Community Center Community Youth Ctr $3,100 $0 $29,500 $3,250 $35,850 at Grant Howald Park East Bluff Boys & $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 Girls Club * * Lawn Bowling $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Center Lincoln Athletic $3,100 $7,000 $11,000 $0 $21,100 Center Newport Theatre $23,200 $0 $24,000 $0 $47,200 Arts Center at Ensign View Park OASIS Senior $0 $34,500 $37,500 $30,000 $102,000 Center Vincent Jorgensen $1,000 $8,000 $0 $0 $9,000 Community Center at Mariners Park West Newport $0 $23,100 $10,000 $19,000 $52,100 Community Center Totals $39.200 583.600 $129.000 $130.050 $381.850 Total (Year 1) - $122,800 Total with Balboa Community Ctr- $421,300 * With the exception of safety issues, no additional repairs are scheduled for this site until a final decision on use of the MarinaPark area is made. * *City will fund limited repairs in the amount of $3,000 in Year 1, to meet City program requirements to maintain classes at facility. Additional costs for the site are $69,475, including $39,470 for structural repairs identified by the Building Department. The balance is for repairs and modifications to improve City programming at that site. Structural repairs are the responsibility of the Boys & Girls Club per the conditions of the lease. None of these costs have been included in the three -year schedule November 22, 1999 3 76 0 13ALBOA COMMUNITY CENTER 1714 W. BALBOA BLVD Year Built: Unknown Square Footage: 2,760 (approximately) Occupancy Group: A -2 / Assembly Construction Type: V -N Recommended Occupancy: 40 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR • Wood dance floor. • Mirrored south wall. ❑ Small carpeted meeting room. • Restroom facilities. • Furniture available — 3 six -foot tables, 24 stacking chairs. • Two meeting rooms permanently rented to Balboa Power Squadron. CURRENT USE Facility is used for contract classes and the ongoing rental to the Balboa Power Squadron, which has exclusive use of two classrooms on a month -to -month basis under an expired lease. Days Used Per Month: 12 Activities Per Month: 12 Rentals Per Month: 0 (exclusive of use by the Balboa Power Squadron) LIMITATIONS ON USE • Parking is limited. Building is adjacent to the Girl Scout House; both facilities share a very small parking lot of 5- 6 spaces. The metered lot at 18th street and street parking is seldom available during summer months. • Traffic is difficult, especially in summer. ❑ Low ceiling in the dance studio limits certain exercise activities. • Power Squadron has exclusive use of two rooms. November 22, 1999 4 '1h 0 I BALBOA COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) ❑ The configuration of the two available rooms makes it impossible to have separate activities simultaneously in the rooms (exclusive of those assigned to the Balboa Power gquadron). INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September 16,1999 DESCRIPTION Structure is a single story building, constructed with wood frame members. Interior walls of lath and plaster along with some wood paneling and mirrors. The roof is a low sloping flat roof. The roof appears to have been recovered recently with a cap sheet covering and the main assembly ceiling has been remodeled with a new suspended ceiling system. The exterior of the building has wood shingles and stucco walls. The doors and windows are of wood sash construction FINDINGS Building is of sound construction. Some new acoustical ceilings have been installed in the main assembly area with new lighting and air diffusers. It appears to have had an upgraded heating system installed since the original wall heaters have been removed. The adjoining rooms have the old square acoustical ceiling tiles and old fluorescent lighting fixtures. Some conditions exist that warrant corrective work. 1. Exit doors at the rear towards the parking lot do not meet the current requirements of threshold distances, thus could create a liability for a trip and fall scenario. 2. Exit doors in front classroom has a threshold height that exceeds allowable code requirements. The door is posted as an exit and has a dead bolt locking device. A sign should be posted above the door stating, "This door to remain unlocked during business hours" (work order forsign submitted); 3. The water heater is not restrained with earthquake straps (work order submitted). 4. Water heater vent is not installed per code (work order submitted). 5. Water heater HPRV drain has threads on the end of the pipe. 6. Plaster is missing and damaged inside the water heater closet (work order submitted). 7. Water heater has no combustion air openings installed in the closet (work order submitted). 8. Exterior electrical boxes do not have waterproof covers on abandoned fixtures (work order submitted). 9. Facility is not ADA accessible. No parking and existing restroom upgrades. 10. Exit sidewalk is uplifted by tree roots and creates a trip and fall hazard. 11. Posting of occupant loads. 12. Repairing of sealed windows for required ventilation requirements. November 22, 1999 5 7 -3 BALBOA COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) RECOMMENDATIONS 40 FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT 0 The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled upgrade. The building was found to be structurally sound. The majority of the exterior shows a lack of maintenance. The windows need glazing and painting along with the trim of the exterior. The parking lot should have the cracks sealed to prevent water damage to the sub -grade (would suggest having the surface recoated and striped for parking with one handicapped parking space included). FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1. Replace the carpeting in the meeting room. 2. Paint interior and exterior. 3. Paint and repair the maintenance shed located behind the building. 4. Replace windows. 5. Remodel restroom facilities to comply with ADA requirements. 6. Seal parking lot. 7. Replace tables and chairs. ESTIMATED COSTS Costs to correct outstanding deficiencies identified by the $29,000 Building Department Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs $11,950 as identified by the Community Services Department Total $40,950 November 22,1999 6 79 kt �LtOiiv ila�i .W '�4 <<�C�»f7trf�• �.� t 5 h t Ct • 0 i BONITA CREEK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER UNIVERSITY DRIVE & LA VIDA Year Built: 1988 Square Footage: 2,876 (meeting room size: 900 square feet) Occupancy Group: A -3 /Assembly Construction Type: V -N (non - sprinklered) Recommended Occupancy: 72 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR ❑ Kitchen, with sink and counter used for concessions at youth sports in the kitchen is property of the contractor. ❑ Furniture available —12 six -foot tables, 75 stacking chairs. • Interior and exterior access to restroom facilities. • Mirrored south wall in meeting room. • Wall mounted chalkboard on the north wall CURRENT USE activities. Equipment Facility is used for contract classes, concessions for sporting events, meetings and facility rentals. The building also has an auxiliary office for the, Recreation Services Adult Sports coordinator and garage storage for field preparation supplies. Days Used Per Month: 20 Activities Per Month: 55 Rentals Per Month: 5 LIMITATIONS ON USE ❑ Parking is limited when ballfields are in use. November 22, 1999 �1 I BONITA CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, October 2,1999 DESCRIPTION The structure is a single story building constructed of cement block (CMU). The roof is medium sloped with clay tile covering. Interior walls are wood framed with drywall, and a suspended ceiling with t -bar guide. Windows and doors are anodized aluminum, doors exiting the meeting room are double leafed doors with panic hardware. Heating is provided by a forced air unit (FAU). The interior is divided in four major areas: assembly /meeting room, office, equipment garage, and snack bar kitchen. Other rooms are restrooms, storage rooms, janitor and electrical equipment room, and foyer. The meeting room was not marked for occupancy. The entire building appears to meet ADA requirements. FINDINGS Building is of sound construction and in a good state of repair, exterior appears to have been painted recently. I did not have a key to gain access to the locked room off the meeting area but would guess it is used for storage. Some conditions do exist that warrant corrective work. 1. Electrical junction box underneath the phone at the entrance does not have a cover (repairs completed). 2. Ground fault circuits interrupters GFCI's in both the men's and women's restroom did not function properly (work order submitted). 3. Broken tile coving at floor to wall junction in men's restroom violates UBC section 807.1, which requires a hard nonabsorbent material to at least 5 inches high (work order submitted). 4. Bar sink in the Meeting Room area does not have GFCI's installed, NEC article 210 - 8(a)(7) requires all outlets with 6ft of the sink to be GFCI' protected (work order submitted). 5. The Meeting Room is not posted for Occupancy Load as required by UBC Section 100.7.2.6 6. The Meeting Room doors to the exterior need adjustment, they are dragging on the sill (work order submitted). 7. Snack Bar, there is an outlet within 6 ft of the sink which is not GFCI protected (work order submitted). 8. Snack Bar, the refrigerator does not have its own electrical outlet and is being run off an extension cord (work order submitted). 9. Snack Bar, the top shelf in the Pantry/Storage closet is being used to store Styrofoam cups and cardboard boxes, such combustible materials should be kept at a minimum of 12 inches from the incandescent ceiling lamp (repair completed). 10. The FAU in the hall has the air return immediately under the unit, when the return is less than 10 feet away the door to the FAU closet is required to be gasketted. 11. Drinking fountains outside the restrooms, one faucet does not work and both fountains appear to be plugged, as evidenced by the accumulation of water on the ground by the units (work order submitted). November 22, 1999 9 9 X BONITA CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) 12. Outside the Meeting Room there is mold on the stucco indicating improper drainage along that wall. It appears the apron cants toward the building rather than away, this • should be corrected before additional damage is caused to the stucco and /or building. 13. Electric Equipment Room is being used for storage. All stored items must be removed. No storage is allowed within this area. Additionally the room has drywall with 5/8 inches Type X drywall but has not been taped or mudded, this should be fire taped as a minimum to maintain the fire- resistive nature of the building (stored items removed - work order submitted). RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled maintenance program. Top priority should be given to fixing and installing the missing and broken GFCI's and missing junction box cover at the entrance by the phone. The combustible materials stored in the pantry should be removed immediately. The posting of the meeting room occupancy is also important, as is the gasket for the FAU closet door. Other items can be addressed as time permits. There is an outlet in the janitor's closet which backs up to the kitchen, if that circuit is not over burdened, it would be easy to add an outlet for the refrigerator, a.licensed electrician should be consulted. FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1. Remodel the kitchen for multi - purpose use. 2. Replace the kitchen water heater. 3. Repair or remodel the closet doors in meeting room (the .current repeatedly). 4. Add air conditioning to the facility. 5. Build a patio cover for the patio located outside of the meeting. 6'. Extend the garage area to store the field maintenance equipment. 7. Replace tables and chairs. 8. Install window shade on west wall windows. 9. Create chair storage closet in alcove in meeting room. FROM THE FIRE /MARINE DEPARTMENT 1. Complete drywall in electrical equipment 2. Snack Bar and office, refrigerators do nc run off an extension cord (repairs completed). ESTIMATED COSTS door system breaks room (work order submitted). t have their own electrical outlet and is being Costs to correct outstanding deficiencies identified by the Building Department $3,500 Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs $67,800 as identified by the Community, Services Department Total November 22, 1999 $71,300 10 F3 ' 1 1 K4 fA VII I' a� rya= i 5 � �t a rE Li a ! t i 0 0 0 BONITA CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) Mold on stucco outside Meeting Room. November 22, 1999 Items stored in front of electrical service panel. 12 .9J 0 CARROLL BEEK COMMUNITY CENTER 115 AGATE, BALBOA ISLAND Year Built: 1980 Square Footage: 1,800 Occupancy Group: A -3 Construction Type: V -N Recommended Occupancy: 55 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR • Restrooms located in attached, but separate building behind the center. • Front doors open only from the inside. ❑ Main entrance is a glass door on the side of the building next to the park. • Street parking only available. • Small attached kitchen with sink, counter space, refrigerator, and 4 stovetop burners. • Mirrored west wall. • Furniture available — 7 six -foot tables, 73 stacking chairs. CURRENT USE Facility is used for contract classes, primarily pre - school groups; meetings; and facility rentals. Days Used Per Month: 16 Activities Per Month: 27 Rentals Per Month: 7 LIMITATIONS ON USE ❑ Parking is difficult. ❑ Summer crowds and traffic November22, 1999 13 017 CARROLL BEEK COMMUNITY CENTER (Continued) INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September 1999 DESCRIPTION The structure is a single story building constructed with concrete masonry units with a wood frame roof. Exterior walls are masonry and the interior roof is open truss design with drywall infill. Roofing materials are composition three tab roof materials on a pitched. roof. Windows and doors metal storefront type. Flooring is square vinyl flooring and the restroom floors are concrete. The structure is one large assembly,room with closet space and kitchen facility on the west end of the building. There is a sink and gas stove for the tenant's use. The hot water is supplied via a gas water heater located in the side closet off the main room. A heating unit was not located for inspection. There is an accessory restroom building and janitors closet added onto the back of the main assembly building, and this structure has a flat roof with built -up roof covering. The electrical panel is located inside the janitor's closet. The building adjoins a park with playground equipment and a sports court. There is no off street handicapped parking for this facility. FINDINGS Building is of sound construction. The interior and exterior have been well maintained and painted. 1. No address on the exterior of the building (repairs completed). 2. Illegal use of extension cords from kitchen area to main assembly room (reviewed safety codes with users). 3. Missing water heater vent. 4. Water heater not secured, for earthquake movement (work order submitted). 5. Drywall ceiling above water heater damaged and missing. 6. Kitchen hood /duct and electrical are not connected in cabinet above the hood (work order submitted). 7. Storage in and around electrical panel inside janitor's closet (storage removed). 8. Remove rubber tree from patio trellis area. Growth will damage structure. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled upgrade program. The City sidewalk in the public right of way is damaged. There were markings indicating that this section will be replaced and repaired. The building appears to be in sound condition and has been well maintained. November 22, 1999 14 97 0 CARROLL BEEK COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1. Add air conditioning to the building. 2. Replace or repaint the front doors. 3. Remodel kitchen counter and cabinets. 4. Replace tables and chairs. FROM THE FIRE /MARINE DEPARTMENT 1. Service fire extinguishers (repairs completed). 2. No address on the exterior of the building (repairs completed). 3. Repair electrical outlets on floor (repairs completed). 4. Drywall ceiling above water heat'er'damaged and missing. 5. Missing water heater vent. ESTIMATED COSTS Costs to correct outstanding deficiencies identified by the $700 Building Department Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs $19,000 as identified by the Community Services Department Additional costs identified by Fire /Marine Department $1,000 Total $20,700 EXHIBITS Illegal use of extension cord. Water heater missing vent connector and damaged drywall ceiling. November 22, 1999 15 7q q��, �� »« »2 ���\ � � � - � � / » �� \ : as . � �: � � \ d \ 2; � _ �� �. yy<y _2J: - / � + ; � \� 2 \ « :� a � � � •� >« <�\ �' /`� � / � �� � \ .� ? « , I � � �� , . . : » � :� � « I� d� \ |� 2 \� � /: � � \\ ����«���\d � ,.�K � � \: 2: � : . � C \� / ƒ(�� ¢� �J z ��� 11 CLIFF DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER 301 RIVERSIDE DRIVE Year Built: 1958 Square Footage: 850 (restroom building: 152 square feet) Occupancy Group: B Construction Type: V -N Recommended Occupancy: 35 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR • Single room building. • Restrooms located in separate building behind the center. • Street parking only available. • Small storage area with shelves. • Sink and counter top inside room with two burner stove top. ❑ Floor to ceiling mirrors on the south wall. ❑ Wall mounted chalkboard. ❑ Furniture available —4 six -foot tables, 39 stacking chairs; 7 small stacking chairs. CURRENT USE Building used for contract classes, Girl Scout meetings, facility rentals. Days Used Per Month: 19 Activities Per Month: 26 Rentals Per Month: 6 LIMITATIONS ON USE • No heat in building limits winter use. • Only street parking, which is usually taken by all day employees in area. • Only 7 -8 parking spaces with two -hour limit. ❑ Building has experienced a high incidence of vandalism. November 22,1999 17 —! U k CLIFF DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September l6, 1999 DESCRIPTION The structure is a single story building constructed wood frame members. Exterior walls are stucco and wood siding. Interior walls of wood paneling. Ceilings are wood members, which make up the roof ceiling system. Roofing materials are composition three tab roof materials on a pitched roof. Windows and doors have a mixture of metal /wood sash and wood doors. Flooring is square vinyl flooring. The structure is one large assembly room with closet space on side used for storage. There is a sink and electric water heater located in the side closet off the main room. There is an accessory building located next to the clubhouse building. This structure is constructed of concrete masonry walls and a wood frame roof structure. The composition roof covering on this building is older and in need of repair. The fixtures are stainless steel "institutional type" and they have had recent ADA upgrades. The playground equipment has been upgraded and the basketball court has a new coating surface. The grounds have been well maintained. There is no off street handicapped parking for this facility. FINDINGS Building is of sound construction. The interior and exterior have been well maintained and painted. 1. Holes in the exterior stucco where some element has been removed. Patch to protect the weather integrity of the structure (repairs completed). 2. Extend water heater pressure relief drain down towards ground. 3. Install roof ridge and hip caps of roofing material on restroom building. 4. Secure electrical panel cover and provide cover /door panel (worts order submitted). 5. Install weatherproof cover for cord connection in shed /closet (wore order submitted). 6. Provide handicapped parking stall on street. 7. Slope threshold at front door for ADA requirement. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled upgrade program. The roof on the restroom building should be repaired and ridge pieces replaced. The holes in the exterior wall of the clubhouse building should be patched to prevent water infiltration. In overview this facility has been well maintained. November 22, 1999 18 G 4#t ld fk A r 1,M .. I A T up II 0 0 CLIFF DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) Electrical receptacle without weather proof cover. November 22, 1999 20 Q3 0 0 0 COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER AT GRANT HOWALD PARK 3000 FIFTH STREET, CORONA DEL MAR Year Built: 1988 Square Footage: 5,850 (dance room: 1,920 square feet; meeting feet; game room: 926 square feet) Occupancy Group: A -3 / Assembly Construction Type: V -N (non - sprinklered) Recommended Occupancy: 266 (dance room: 121; meeting room: 66; game REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR ❑ Dance Room - Wood dance floor, uneven from moisture damage. - Floor to ceiling mirrored wall. - Freestanding dance rails. - East wall storage cabinets. ❑ Meeting Room - Carpeted floor. room: 707 square room: 79) - Furniture available — 10 six -foot tables, 1 table cart, 86 stacking chairs 18 small stacking chairs, 1 podium, portable chalkboard, television on cart. ❑ Game Room - Ping pong table. - 2 foos ball tables; 2 carom boards. - Pool table. ❑, Kitchen - Refrigerator /freezer (apartment size) - 4 burner stove. - Microwave November 22, 1999 21 9 `f 0 COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER AT GRANT HOWALD PARK (continued) CURRENT USE The facility is used daily for after - school programming for youth, contract classes, facility rentals, and dance classes. Days Used Per Month: 31 Activities Per Month: 143 Rentals Per Month: 20 LIMITATIONS ON USE • Parking is limited because of the large number of activities at the site. Illegally parked cars pose constant problems. • Open access to game room creates some security and abuse of equipment problems. • Uneven dance floor, from moisture damage, poses potential risks. INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September 20,1999 DESCRIPTION The structure is a single story building constructed of cement block (CMU) with a wood framed open beam /truss roof. The roof is low sloping with wood plank decking exposed underneath and has recently been covered with architectural grade composition material. Interior walls are wood framed with drywall. Windows are wood framed except for one which is anodized aluminum, doors are wood framed, double leafed with panic hardware. Heating and cooling is ,provided by a split HVAC unit. The interior is divided in three major areas: game room, meeting room and activity room. Other rooms are restrooms, storage rooms, janitor and electrical equipment room, two offices, a foyer and kitchen area. The entire building appears to meet ADA accessibility requirements. FINDINGS Building is of sound construction and in a good state of repair. Exterior appears to have been painted recently. All assembly areas are correctly marked for occupancy. The wood floor in the activity area appears to be a floating floor system of some type and shows evidence of waviness or ripples, this appears to be an esthetic concern rather than a structural problem. I did not have a key to gain access to the attic area, however I did find a maintenance log for the HVAC system and the last planned maintenance (PM) was performed 9/8/99 and appears to be on a 3 month cycle. November 22, 1999 22 L7 C COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER AT GRANT HOWALD PARK, (continued) 1. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) outside the building, 3 of the 4 GFCCs did not functionproperly, one at the entrance,, one outside the game room and one by storage room 4. All of the outside GFCI's require weatherproof covers (completed). 2. GFCI in men's restroom did not function properly (work order submitted). 3. HVAC vent in men's restroom is broken. 4. Kitdhen sink area does not have any GFCI's installed, they are required on any outlet within 6 feet of the sink (work order submitted). 5. The garbage disposal switch was taped in the off position, I checked the circuit and it was functioning, the disposal should be looked at to determine what is wrong (work order submitted). 6. Women's restroom is missing some tile on the counter and the wall (work ordersubmitted). 7. Janitors room is missing some drywall, the water heater installed here is, not properly strapped for earthquakes. The water heater also appears to be the original one installed and therefore may need to be replaced soon. 8. There is an outlet within 6 ft of the sink not GFCI protected (work order submitted). 9. Electric equipment room is missing some drywall and is used for storage. All stored items must be removed. No storage is allowed within the area (stored items removed - work order submitted). 10. One of the light pendants by the entry is missing a cover. 11. Both AC condenser units are installed in equipment wells, both had broken conduit junction boxes, and the drains were plugged, one with sand and the other with leafs. The one clogged with leafs also serves as a roof drain. It is important to keep these drains functioning (work orderforjunctionboxessubmitted— drainscleaned). 12. When looking at the broken junction boxes it appears romax cable has been pulled inside the conduits which is not allowed, an electrician should look at these and assure they are wired properly (work order submitted). 13. The roof beam /truss system is bolted together, I did find two nuts which were loose, due to the age of the building and the fact that the wood shrinks over time, it would be advisable to tighten all the nuts the next time the building is painted (work order submitted). 14. The cement walkway at the entrance has several cracks in it some have scarfed level however there are still some that are not level and are a potential for a trip and fall hazard. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled maintenance program. Top priority should be given to fixing and installing the missing and broken GFCI's, along with the repair of the cement cracks at the entrance. The clogged drains at the AC wells should be cleaned prior to the rainy season. November 22, 1999 23 9 (_, 0 0 0 COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER AT'GRANT HOWALD PARK (continued) FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1. Replace the cabinet doors in the office storage area. 2. Replace the wood dance floor with proper moisture seal. 3. Remodel kitchen and office area, to permit use of kitchen classes. 4. Replace cabinets in dance studio. 5. Replace the 10 six -foot tables. FROM THE FIRE /MARINE DEPARTMENT Service fire extinguishers (repairs completed). ESTIMATED COSTS area for City cooking Costs to correct outstanding deficiencies identified by the $3,100 Building Department Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs $32,750 as identified by the Community Services Department Total $35,850 EXHIBITS Missing tiles in women's restroom. November 22, 1999 HVAC vent broken in men's restroom. 24 q7 I j 1 f ,u 11 '.C7 ejui l ;11 �! 7� �I I I ihivf 5� St 4 r' ily4 !�'f�Y t11�'E�44'v�l'4 erf � yl .' �' tn�lt FS SI MI'I 1p� M r ra 5'N tM +�, ir4}x• = FFF llTlSlry 1. a'•• 1 �w5 I f ' r I ' 17 w' Y i7f) ti '':v �nxAyS M S 1 i 1 I li, '1'i9 � 41G St f� 1 I t I l al �'1 j l 1 I X11 1 j r♦r.� I i i 1 I 1 I t I l al �'1 j l 1 I X11 1 1 t 1: 1'1 t I t L] EASTBLUFF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT EASTBLUFF PARK 2555 VISTA DEL'ORO Year Built: 1974 Square Footage: 12,131 Occupancy Group: B / A -2 Construction Type: V -N (sprinklered) Recommended Occupancy: 610 (gymnasium: 500; game room: 60; arts & crafts room: 50) REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF 0 DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR The facility has a gymnaisum, an arts & crafts room, game room, meeting room, kitchen, restrooms, 2 offices areas and 2 main storage areas. Small parking lot has 10 spaces. • Gymnasium (5,760 square feet) - Hard wood floor. - Wooden bleachers one side of the gym. - Table for score keeper. - Coaches room with a view of the court. • Game Room (1,848 square feet) - Linoleum floor. - Tables, and chairs used for homework. • Arts & Crafts Room (1,225 square feet) - Built in storage cabinets along one wall. - Carpeting. - Small storage room with cabinets and counter space. - Large storage room for City use. - Tables and chairs. • Kitchen (216 square feet) - Industrial size kitchen for food preparation. - 4 burner stove (gas is disconnected). November22,1999 27 / o ' EASTBLUFF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT EASTBLUFF PARK (continued) �I CURRENT USE The facility is owned by the City and leased to the Boys & Girls Club for term of 25 years. The City use is strictly limited by the lease agreement. The Club uses the facility for after - school programming, summer day camps and basketball. The City uses the facility for contract classes and basketball programs for youth and adults. City specific use periods are: Elam to 1 pm, Monday - Friday (during the school year), weekend days and some night use. City Use Only Days Used Per Month: 13 Activities Per Month: 13 Rentals Per Month: 0 LIMITATIONS ON USE • Condition of the facility makes it difficult to schedule classes. City instructors perceive it as below standard and therefore prefer not to use the facility. • Continuous scheduling for day classes is impossible as the lease permits City use only during the school year. Classes must be relocated for the summer months, causing registration and continuity problems. • Parking is limited. INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September 13, 1999 DESCRIPTION The structure is a single story building with wood framed members. Interior of walls of lath and plaster along with drywall. Some rooms have wood paneling mid height and the gymnasium has full height paneling. Ceilings have acoustic tile and some spray applied acoustic covering. The roof is a flat roof with five sections of different elevations. Roofing materials on the flat roofs are built up and rock. There is a mansard roof built around the front section of the building with Spanish clay tiles. All mechanical equipment is located on the roof areas. There are skylights located, in these roof areas and the roof access is located in the janitor's closet. Windows and doors have a mixture of steel /wood frames and mostly wood doors. The entrance doors are of steel and glass storefront type. The structure has fire sprinklers throughout. FINDINGS Building is of sound construction. There is evident of past and possible roof leaks. It appears that the majority of the most severe problems exist in the roof and especially around mechanical and roof penetrations. Some walls show evidence of water infiltration and damage. The flooring is of sheet type linoleum and has damaged areas around some perimeters and near some doorways. The carpeting in the other areas are well worn. November22,1999 28 ,vj 0 EASTBLUFF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT EASTBLUFF PARK, (continued) 1. Damaged roof tiles on the mansard need to be replaced. 2. Detect and repair roof problems. 3. Repair interior ceilings and walls from water damage. 4. Replace bulbs in illuminated exit signs throughout the building - should remain illuminated at all times. 5. Remove storage and combustibles in front of electrical main switchgear. No storage allowed within this area (lessee notified). 6. Provide blanks in unused openings at electrical subpanel (repair completed). 7. Install light fixture in corridor or provide blank cover. 8. Provide weatherproof cover on exterior electrical receptacle at rear vending machine. 9. Remove helium tank from the kitchen or from premises (leassee nofed). 10. Clean kitchen hood filters. 11. Spray for ants throughout the building and around the premises. 12. Adjust panic hardware on exit doors to lock. Adjust doors that jamb and do not allow easy operation. 13. Stripe parking lot and provide required handicapped parking stall with signage. 14. Provide handicapped facilities throughout the building. 15. Remove all trash and debris from roof areas. 16. Repair mechanical ducts as needed on rooftop. Seams of ducts /supports. 17. Water heater not accessed (check for earthquake straps). 18. Post occupancy loads for various rooms. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled upgrade. The building was found to be structurally sound. The majority of the interior repairs are results of roof leaks past or present. They should be repaired and the interior damaged ceilings then be repaired thereafter. The flooring should be considered as an esthetic concern only for the amount of use and traffic it bears. Note — The Boys & Girls Club has the responsibility for maintenance and repair of the facility per the conditions of the lease. November 22, 1999 29 n T�S� M.a_�C.F.� � j � �� Sl ll 1 � � � � � r 1 .. n '.� n } � �� Sl ll 1 � � � � � r �'.WM 01, fMira Q777 . . . . . . . . . . rt i41 I WIrYA 'Man - a 3 WAY Pot Oil 0 Q fMira Q777 . . . . . . . . . . 3 WAY Pot . . . . . . . . . . 1 N 1. a r r { +U•{ r {f � Y ,,r I:: Irl �' y r 11 f s f ty iyl I � 4 {I I �, {, i n Bk 1 �,� yam*'•;. �� rYr"�.lS 5 "ij � a's 11',.- + �t,•a3 •+ tea% ✓'� 9 LAWN BOWLING CENTER AT SAN JOAQUIN HILLS PARK 2900 CROWN, CORONA DEL MAR Year Built: Square Footage: Occupancy Group: Construction Type: Recommended Occupancy: Unknown Main Recreation Building — 2,052 square feet Storage Building 1 — 570 square feet Storage Building 2 —108 square feet A3 V 149 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR • One large multi - purpose room, kitchen, office • Men and women's dressing room • Exterior public restrooms at rear of building for use by public using the park • Two storage buildings CURRENT USE Facility is for exclusive use of the Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club. No City programs are conducted. Lessee has responsibility for maintaining interior of facilities; the City, the exterior, per lease. LIMITATIONS ON USE ❑ Not available for public use. November 22, 1999 33 /o(0 I ' LAWN BOWLING CENTER AT SAN JOAQUIN HILLS PARK (continued) s INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, November 1, 1999 DESCRIPTION The facility is located on a lot 120 feet by 120 feet. The parking lot is shared with a tennis court. The facility has three separate building. The largest building is used as a multi- purpose meeting room. The building also houses dressing rooms, restrooms,, and a small office. The occupant load is 149. The remaining two buildings are used as storage for materials and equipment for the lawn bowling area. All three buildings are well maintained. FINDINGS The building conforms to ADA requirements. RECOMMENDATIONS From the Building Department Only minor painting is required. EXHIBITS Storage Shed 1. Storage Shed 2. November 22, 1999 34 / Q ^ 0 LINCOLN ATHLETIC CENTER (GYMNASIUM) 3101 PACIFIC VIEW DRIVE Year Built: 1961 Square Footage: 7,300 (gymnasium: 6,300 square feet) Occupancy Group: A -2.1 /Assembly Construction Type: V -One Hour (non - sprinklered except for boiler room) Recommended Occupancy: 550 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR The facility is located on Lincoln Elementary School site. ❑ One full basketball court with two side courts. Full court has glass backboards which can be raised electronically. ❑ Bleachers on both sides of gym. • Room can be turned into two full size volleyball courts, or four full size badminton courts. • Assorted gymnastics equipment. Contract instructor owns some of the equipment. CURRENT USE The facility is owned by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and leased to the City of Newport Beach on ten year lease, renewable for additional ten years. It is used for youth and adults sports programs, contract classes, rental groups and school groups. Days Used Per Month: 31 Activities Per Month: 67 Rentals Per Month: 20 November 22, 1999 35 /6-? LINCOLN ATHLETIC CENTER (Continued) LIMITATIONS ON USE o Storage closet is not secure. ❑ No locker rooms. ❑ Limited improvements made by City because facility is leased; improvements normally not undertaken by School District. INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, October 2,1999 DESCRIPTION The structure is a single story building with a steel open beam /truss roof. The roof is barrel vaulted, I did not have access to the roof itself, but records indicated that it was re- roofed in 1988. Heating is provided by a 1,750,000 BTU input Ajax Boiler. The interior is divided in three major areas: Gymnasium, Storage Room and Boiler Room. Doors are double leafed with panic hardware. Occupancy loads are not posted. The entire building appears to meet ADA accessibility requirements. The gym floors appears to be in good shape but may need to be refinished in the near future. FINDINGS Building is of sound construction and in a good state of repair. There were some loose ceiling tiles and a few fluorescent lights were out. There was evidence of water damage at the ceilings around the roof drains. I could not determine if this was recent damage or old previous damage to the re -roof in 1998. The boiler appears not to have been used in the recent past. I do not feel qualified to give an opinion on the condition of the boiler and suggest you have a boiler mechanic check the condition of this unit before it is used again. 1. Occupancy load should be posted as required by UBC Section 100.2.7.6. 2. Hole in storage room wall should be patched. 3. Holes in electric service panel room (back of storage room) should be patched. 4. Floor drain in boiler room should be cleared. 5. Boiler must be inspected by a boiler mechanic prior to use. 6. If the boiler is to be used, all stored items must be removed from the boiler room (stored items removed)' 7. Burnt out bulbs should be replaced, ceiling tiles fixed and the water damage fixed next time the building is painted. RECOMMENDATIONS From the Building Department The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected. Top priority should be given to posting of the room occupancy. November 22, 1999 36 io9 D�j I lv� 0 0 NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER at ENSIGN VIEW PARK 2501 CLIFF DRIVE Year Built: Unknown Square Footage: 7,800 (approximately) Occupancy Group: A3 / B / S -1 Construction Type: V -N Recommended Occupancy: 120 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR ❑ 120 -seat theatre. • Lobby with two restrooms. • Box office. • Backstage prop room. • Basement with restroom, one classroom, prop and costume storage rooms. CURRENT USE Facility is for exclusive use of the Friends of the Newport Beach Theatre Arts Center under City Council Policy 1 -6. Current play season runs from September to June; some summer season activity. Days Used' Per Month: 21 Activities Per Month: 16 Rentals Per Month: 0 November 22, 1999 39 /I ;�— 0 NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER AT ENSIGN VIEW PARK (continued) LIMITATIONS ON USE ❑ No City programs. Exclusive use by Friends of the Theatre Arts Center. INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September28,1999 DESCRIPTION The structure was first built and used as a community church. Throughout the years, various additions and alterations have occurred per City records. The construction is wood frame with exterior stucco and concrete block. There are heavy timber beams that accent the architecture features on the front and main entrance of the upper level. There is a basement located under the majority of the building with various rooms, storage and mechanical equipment. Interior walls are plaster, drywall and concrete types. Ceilings are acoustical tiles and drywall ceilings. The roof has composition type roof covering and some mechanical ductwork is located on the roof. FINDINGS The building is of sound construction, although there is evidence of lack of maintenance. 1. Exterior wood members are in need of repair and replacement from dry rot damage (work order submitted). 2. Correct drainage around perimeter of building - water infiltration (work ordersubmitted iortront or building). 3. Basement equipment ventilation well needs to be cleaned and correct drainage problem. Verify existence of drain or sump pump needed to be installed (repair completed). 4. Roof leaks around skylight in main lobby (repair completed). 5. Paint exterior of building. 6. Replace worn exhaust fans in restrooms. 7. Seal and stripe parking lot (in progress). 8. Landscape slope areas adjacent to building to protect from erosion (work order submitted). 9. Repair interior ceilings and walls in lobby from past water damage. 10. Repair and paint basement wall from water damage. 11. Repair and replace damaged ceiling in equipment room. 12. Repair electrical in equipment room. November 22, 1999 40 /J3 0 E E ' NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER AT ENSIGN VIEW PARK (continued) RECOMMENDATIONS From the Building Department The above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled upgrade program. The exterior wood beams are the greatest concern along with site drainage and landscaping. Records indicate numerous alterations and additions to the building. This site is currently under open building permits for an addition on the rear of the stage. Items such as completion "pick -up or punch -list" concerns need to be addressed through the project management team responsible for the project. Some of the issues on the current permit are door operations and adjustments, workmanship doors, site drainage and roof drain extensions. inspection and sign off. Currently the Center certificate of occupancy as stated by the Buildin g FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT drainage problems around the building, of floated floor under carpet at side exit This job is still open and needs final is allowed to occupy under temporary Department. 1. Install walkway lighting and rail on rear stairs from parking lot. 2. Install lights in John Wayne sculpture for better viewing (work ordersubmitted). 3. Repair outdoor lights. FROM THE FIRE /MARINE DEPARTMENT 1. Check wiring in control room. 2. Occupant load sign needs to be posted. 3. Install fire extinguishers upstairs (repairs completed). ESTIMATED COSTS Costs to correct outstanding deficiencies identified by the $22,200 Building Department Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs $24,000 as identified by the Community Services Department Additional costs identified by Fire /Marine Department $1,000 Total $47,200 November 22, 1999 41 n j- 1 n 5111 Ogj }l u r FIT Il�r wl dab ILA .It 'dpGpllS All �.AAV 0 rz—Wr011 fy 0 0, 0 0 - - A 1�1]i� "�L" ` I �to ii /�f fv jf�l,I N ilAi rat` F �1rA y , s , "i1v 1 rf�1 Nu }�i n% Rr T ° 1 t r "�" i•'S'1 pM .,y ",'�l A t i n�Y %p n t, i 'fe(�( �.1i1 40!'�� 1 11. A 1 1 r � 15��.��it��l Ohl dills rr�''" 'y1r� n %t" jv?; Mh ` jA ' k'rN �1'A.I;�QvS °� PL 'n r !"'p'SN tfilvt.rle'"ry Y ?(M °$ 11 ! >= ��i• ' .a :71� ^r, §It A ir�,r'}y -+1.:. +y ! )M I LL��n, i ,a„fi' YlG, r' 4.•si a n � ' l � {0`�.- ..�:•1 F�l,i t t N�k �``''� rr ' w1; .. y�? ,s: r •.,. LJ.y I r s£'�•"S3, �>''•i 1,� f �rnJl I �� !t .11 X11 1 1 it kt rt h t 7y 1,1�r ,r t✓ . Na � ' 1 9 9 ' NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER AT ENSIGN VIEW PARK (Continued) Water damage at basement walls. November 22,1999 Damaged ceiling in equipment room. 43 E i OASIS SENIOR CENTER 800 MARGUERITE AVENUE, CORONA DEL MAR Year Built: 1950 (estimated school building / new, assembly 1992) Square Footage: Various Buildings Occupancy Group: A2 / B Construction Type: NA REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR The facility has five buildings — one large building with a multipurpose room and a kitchen and four classroom, buildings with 8 rooms. Buildings surround courtyard with a gazebo. • Main Building (3,750 square feet - Maximum occupancy - 350; dining - 200) - Multi Purpose Room -- Lounge area carpeted with sofas - Stage with podium -- Furniture available –14 round tables, 200 chairs - Kitchen, with oven, commercial stove with 6 burners, dishwasher and refrigerator - Offices • Building North - Room 1 A/B (1,380 square feet; maximum occupancy - 70) -- Small kitchen with oven, 4 burners and refrigerator -- Tables, chairs - Room 2 (667 square feet) -- 2 table tennis tables - Room 3 (667 square feet) -- Tables, chairs November22,1999 44 1/7 d OASIS SENIOR CENTER (continued) o Building East (820square feet) - Billard room -- Computer Lab ❑ Arts & Crafts Room (1,200 square feet) -- 2 kilns -- 3 potters wheels -- Tables, chairs ❑ Building South - Room 4 (667 square feet; maximum occupancy 30) - Carpeted room -- Tables, chairs - Room 5 (667 square feet; maximum occupancy - 30) -- Carpeted room -- Tables, chairs - Room 6 - Room (667 square feet; maximum occupancy - 30) -- Tables, chairs - Room 7 - library (391 square feet) - Room 8 - computer lab (391 square feet) CURRENT USE Primary use is for senior services; also used for meetings, contract classes, and facility rentals. Days Used Per Month: 31 Activities Per Month: 1,362 Rentals Fer Month: 38 LIMITATIONS ON USE • Insufficient parking when all classrooms are being used at the same time. • Maximum use of multi - purpose room is notable to accommodate rentals over 200 people • Exterior lighting is very limited to accommodate class use after daylight hours. INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September 1999 DESCRIPTION The site appears to be a closed school site. A newer assembly building has been constructed on the site within the last few years. The various school classroom'bui [ding s are single story wood frame stucco construction with brick veneer. Roofing materials are rolled cap sheet roofing on the older school room ,buildings. Windows are steel frame types. Flooring varies throughout each building. The site is surrounded by two parking lots and a community garden area. In the middle of the grounds is a courtyard with a gazebo. November 22, 1999 45 //9 'OASIS SENIOR CENTER (continued) FINDINGS The buildings are of sound construction. Exterior painting needed (current CIP project). 2. Two restrooms were closed and in disrepair (current CIP project) 3. Clean out roof gutters (repairs completed). 4. Electrical cover needed on exposed wiring of fire alarm system (repairs completed). 5. Damaged wood roof trim in some areas (currentCIPproject) 6. Drinking fountain needs repair (to be removed). RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE'BUILDING DEPARTMENT Above mentioned items should be addressed and corrected on a scheduled upgrade program. Records show that roofing has been done recently along with some ADA handicapped upgrades to existing restroom facilities. The newer building is in excellent condition although the older school buildings and facilities do need attention. The parking lots have good lighting and markings. The site was found to be quite active on the day of inspection with use in almost every room available. This site is quite an asset to the city 10 and the sehior population who choose to use it. FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON 1. Paint outside of facility (current ciPproject). 2. Repair plumbing in outside restrooms (currentCiPproject). 3. Replace carpeting in classrooms (current CIP project). 4. Repair acoustic tiles in classrooms (repairs funded by Friends of oasis). 5. Replace flooring in multipurpose room. 6. Replace sinks in classrooms. 7. Remodel restrooms counters in lobby restrooms. 8. New phone system, consistent with total City system 9. Replace tables and chairs. 10. Paint interior of building; make minor repairs. 11. Install hot water heaters in outside restrooms. 12. Replace light fixtures and covers in entire facility. FROM THE_FIRE /MARINE DEPARTMENT Five -year certification on sprinkler system needed (repairs completed) November22,1999 46 11 0 ' OASIS SENIOR CENTER (continued) ESTIMATED COSTS Outstanding costs to correct deficiencies identified by the $0 Building Department Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs $102,000 . as identified by the Community Services Department Total EXHIBITS Restrooms in need of repair. Open electrical box on exterior wall. $102,000 Roof gutters need cleaning. Drinking fountain repair needed. November 22, 1egg 47 1.;)"D J, S 0 VINCENT. IORGENSEWCOMMUNITY CENTER AT MARINERS PARK DOVER AT IRVINE AVENUE Year Built: 1963 Square Footage: 1,820 Occupancy Group: A3 Construction Type: V -One Hour (sprinklered) Recommended Occupancy: 80 REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR The facility is attached to Mariners Branch Library. There is a small kitchen; restrooms located outside with exterior access only. There is a small office for recreation staff located outside of the building near the restrooms. • Furniture available — 8 six -foot tables; 75 stacking chairs. • Wall mounted chalk board. • Side room has a small kitchen, with sink, 2- burner stove and cabinets. • Six computer locked carrels for homework center. CURRENT USE Building is used for contract classes, after school youth programming and homework center, Girl Scout groups, library use and meetings. Days Used Per Month: 28 Activities Per Month: 45 Rentals Per Month: 23 November 22, 1999 48 14 ' -Vincent JORGENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER AT MARINERS PARK (continued) LIMITATIONS ON USE o Concurrent scheduling of classes and after school programming is not possible. 0 INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 DESCRIPTION This is a small center approximately 1,820 square feet. It is attached to the Mariners Library, The center is comprised of one large room used for general meetings, etc. The north portion of this building is an exterior restroom and a small kitchen. There is a small furnace closet adjacent to the kitchen. The north west corner is a small office. FINDINGS Meeting room is well maintained. 1. The women's restroom has suffered vandalism and needs the sink reset (repair completed). 2. The furnace appears to be inoperative. The installation appears to have been done without permits or benefit of inspection. A licensed heating and air condition contractor should be hired to correct the heater installation and insure safe operation of this unit (worn order submitted). 3. A licensed electrical contractor should be hired to correct improper wiring methods at the same location (work order submitted).. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT The above work will require permits. FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Remodel outdoor restroom. FROM THE FIRE /MARINE DEPARTMENT Repair electrical wiring. ESTIMATED COSTS Costs to correct outstanding deficiencies identified by the Building Department Estimated costs of repairs to improve facility for City programs as identified by the Community Services Department Additional costs identified by Fire /Marine Department Total November 22, 1999 $0 $8,000 $1 _000' $9,000 49 r s { utyyFy{ Ah'Yl+ p � "s�ryv �1`9 f . ✓1 I ��vi 1, t. . i s. t a4 �H)'` �N�, \1���'1 A1.J e imp" ow PIN J 7 Rb °i Sim r 1�I4 �1 IC{r�YV �V. 1 1 � iifill { ' 1' " • .. '' p� 1 S to ,�jy ;}s# Wd�l �� yNf79rR, �a�Cw 1K rv' i �'^Jkw i v 1 'j� ,t N /.,YLIM11�1 'i{C j7f= h) I �T /J'n ^i�i ppfvlli' ,lt LfrJ i i 0 fi`Ya�iM r ,� �Jl+Yt t 1 }r' �, Ilrl lri r(tt r;� Scald protection missin• from (handicapped -• M�.?�Af�;. WEST NEWPORT COMMUNITY CENTER 883 WEST 15TH STREET Year Built: Unknown Square Footage: 11,960 (gymnasium - 7,800) Occupancy Group: A2.1 Construction Type: Type V (one hour fully sprinklered) ,REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF DESCRIPTION OF INTERIOR The facility contains a gymnasium with locker rooms for both men and women; seven classrooms on two levels. There is no elevator. Restroom facilities_ are located on both levels and in the gymnasium. Parking lot has 40 spaces. ❑ Gymnasium (8,625 square feet - Maximum occupancy - 650) - Hard wood floor. - One regulation full -sized basketball court, can be converted into three smaller basketball courts or three volleyball courts. - Eight total baskets, which permit three games to run simultaneously. - Electronic scoreboard on two walls of the gym. - Scorekeeper table. - Glass backboards on full court baskets. - Volleyball standard with padding and nets. - Locker rooms, with interior and exterior access, showers, restrooms. - Bleachers on one side of the court. November 22, 1999 51 /'x ? ( ` B WEST NEWPORT COMMUNITY CENTER (continued) 0 • Room 1 (520 square feet; maximum occupancy - 25) Carpeted room. - Wall mounted chalkboard. Furniture available - 4 card tables, 26 stacking chairs • Room 2 (920 square feet; maximum occupancy - 72) - Large room with two entrances. - Tile floor. - Floor to ceiling mirrors on one wall. - Wall mounted chalkboard. - Furniture available - 3 eight -foot tables, 4 card tables, • Room 3 (552 square feet; maximum occupancy - 30) - Carpeted room. - Interior storage area that is used for contract classes. - Furniture available - 3 card tables, 15 stacking chairs. • Room 4 (897 square feet; maximum occupancy - 72) - Double room with two entrances. - Hardwood floors. stacking chairs. - Mirrored wall. - Dance railing on three walls. - Furniture available -15 blue stacking chairs, audiovisual cart ❑ Room 5.(575 square feet; maximum occupancy - 30) - Carpeted room. - Wall mounted chalkboard. - Furniture available - 1 card table, 21 stacking chairs. • Room 6 (483 square feet; maximum occupancy - 20) - New carpeting. - Well- lighted room with windows that provide direct sunlight. - Interior storage room. - Furniture available - 3 card tables, 64 stacking chairs, 10 small stacking chairs. • Room 7 (374 square feet; maximum occupancy - 20) - Conference room table for 12'. - Carpeted room CURRENT USE The facility is used for contract classes, youth and adult sports activities, facility rentals, and co- sponsored youth groups. The gymnasium is used for basketball and volleyball. The various rooms are used for karate, pre - school classes, Girl Scout meetings, and bridge groups. Gymnasium Utilization: Classroom Utilization: Days Used Per Month: 28 Days Used Per Month: 22 Activities Per Month: 51 Activities Per Month: 19 Rentals Per Month: 14 Rentals Per Month: 26 November 22, 1999 52 / ac h r c IT WEST NEWPORT COMMUNITY CENTER (Continued) LIMITATIONS ON USE ❑, No elevator; second story classrooms are not ADA accessible. ❑ Parking lot is not large enough to accommodate cars if all rooms are utilized. INSPECTION BY CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT, September 21, 1999 DESCRIPTION The facility is an "L" shaped building. The north west leg of the building is two story and used for dressing rooms, restroom and small classrooms. This is approximately 4,160 square feet per floor. The leg of the "L" that faces east west, located at the rear of the property is a modern gymnasium. This is approximately 7,800 square feet. A full indoor basketball courts occupies most of this part of the structure. The upstairs portion over the women's dressing room is dedicated to a weight room for City employees. The weight room is approximately 1,800 square feet. FINDINGS The gymnasium is concrete tilt up. The remainder of the building is wood frame with stucco and wood siding. This is a high use building. The overall condition of the building is very good. Maintenance has been very good. 1. Most exit signs have been damaged or are missing. When these signs are replaced it is recommended that they be protected by a cage as it is likely they were broken as a result of stray basket or volleyballs(work order submitted), 2. The scald protector is missing in the bathroom (work order submitted). RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT It is a high priority to have these items fixed at once. None of the above items require permits. All of the above involve life safety or are ADA requirements. All are high priority items. FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1. Install electronic system for opening and closing bleachers to insure safety and proper use. 2. Add acoustical ceiling and wall treatments to Room 3. Replace, lockers in, the men's restroom. 4. Refinish the bleachers. 5. Replace tables and chairs throughout building. 6. Install swamp cooler in gymnasium. 7. Refinish floor every other year. 2, for sound attenuation. November 22, 1999 61 />-�, I.. .:'r. �.I! � 1 i � ...Y����.. ... I.. 41 i COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts Ii Cultural - Library - Recreation ­Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Lincoln Athletic Center Field Light Request RECOMMENDATIONS (Item 9) December 7, 1999 a. Approve the use of the Lincoln lights on Friday evening till 9:45pm, February 11 through June 16,1999; or b. Require the Newport Beach Little League to stay within the 9pm guidelines established by City Council Policy 1 -27. BACKGROUND Staff has received a request from the Newport Beach Little League for use of the Lincoln Athletic Center on fields 1 and 2 on Friday nights until 9:45pm, February 11 through June 16, 2000. This .necessitates the use of lights for 45 minutes longer than Council Policy 1 -27 permits. The Little League is co- sponsored by the Community Services Department and uses Lincoln field 2, as its primary field. The request by Little League is based on the increase in the number of teams and the shortened season requiring that all games be completed one week earlier than in previous years. The Little League has requested and been granted the use of the field lights past 9pm on Friday nights in 1995, 1997 and 1998. City Council Policy 1 -27 - Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Decisions is attached. For this commission meeting, staff provided notice to the residents residing 150' from the address of Lincoln Athletic Center. Attachment 0 / X? b! I -27 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 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, after 9:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday 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; D. 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 Paragraphs A - D, 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 1 {m I -27 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 calculating the distance between the residential parcel and the property that is the subject of the proposal. APPEAL Any person shall have the right to appeal to the City Council any Commission decision on any of the proposals described in Paragraphs A - D. The appeal must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk witlun fourteen days after the date on which the Commission took action on the proposal. The appeal shall not be accepted unless accompanied by the fee established by Resolution of the City Council. The hearing on the appeal shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days after the appeal is filed with, and accepted by, the City Clerk. The City Council shall, in ruling on the appeal, consider the information, documents and testimony presented to the Commission and other relevant information known to the appellant when the matter was presented to the Commission. COUNCIL CALL -UP Any member of the City Council shall have the right to call up for review (call -up) any ✓ action or decision of the Commission on any of the proposals described in Paragraphs A - D. The hearing on the "call up' shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures for an appeal as specified in the Appeal section of this policy. Adopted,- September 13,1999 2 _ M 0 0 PB& R Commission Agenda, Item No. ( 0 December 7,1999 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Revision of Council G -1 Tree Policy Recommendation: Approve in concept the proposed additions and deletions to the Council G -1 Policy (Retention and Removal of City Trees). Background: On April 12, 1999, the City Council directed staff to review the G -1 Policy (Retention and Removal of City Trees) as a result of citizens complaints about the difficulty in administering the tree policy and obtaining approval for the removal and replacement of City trees. Staff prepared the attached report (Tree Policy Analysis) for the June 28, 1999 Council meeting. Subsequent Council direction was to proceed with a public review of the Policy to improve the workability of the Policy as well as provide solutions to tree problems. Staff prepared draft additions /deletions to the Policy which were reviewed by the City Manager. Following this review, a series of three meetings were held with various interested parties to assess the Policy changes and accept public input and comments. A final policy review by the staff and the City Manager resulted in the attached draft Policy. The Tree Subcommittee of the Commission then reviewed the changes and the decision was made to place the revised draft policy on the agenda for the December meeting of the Commission. Discussion: The majority of the changes are self explanatory, clarify the language of the original policy, or define procedures or time limits related to the retention or removal of City trees. 13) z The definition developed for hazardous, diseased, or dying trees is a good example of the clarification of the wording (Page 2). The proposed Policy places the major emphasis on the decision of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for tree removal requests in that appeals to the Council of the Commission decision may only be proposed by the Council or City Manager (Page 3). The most significant change to the Policy is the application of the reforestation procedures to the replacement and removal of single trees. The current Policy was originally crafted to apply to community associations requests. The single tree reforestation modification should ease some of the current frustration felt by individual citizens who want only to address an individual tree problem, although in areas with legally established or CR &R based community associations, an endorsement from the association is required of the individual requesting tree removal (Page 4). A second significant change to the reforestation policy is the upgrading of the size of replacement trees from a 24" boxed specimen to a 36" boxed specimen. While this change will result in a doubling, or in some cases tripling of the cost of the replacement tree to the applicant, it does ensure .the planting of the most mature trees available in the City parkways (Page 5)'. The clarification of the use of Encroachment Permits as related to tree removals, addresses an ongoing problem for staff and relates this activity back to a reforestation process with the associated requirements (Page 6). The limitations of two Supplemental Trimmings of trees in one year prior to the consideration of reforestation will ensure all adequate measures have been taken before removal of mature trees are considered' (Page 6). A number of additions to the Dedicated Trees list are included in the proposed Policy. These additions represent trees planted over the past year (Attachment 1, Page 1). In summary, staff has attempted to draft changes to the Policy that would ensure the continued quality and size of the urban forest while addressing and facilitating the handling of individual or group tree removal or trimming requests. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/kr Attachments : (A) Council Agenda Item — June 28, 1999 (Tree Policy Analysis) (B) Proposed Council G -1 Policy (Retention and Removal of City Trees) /-301- City Council Agenda Item No. 29 June 28, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Tree Policy Analysis Recommendation None. Report is for informational purposes and discussion only. Background The City has a large urban forest of over 28,000 trees. The forest is managed through the use of Council Policies G -1 (Retention and Removal of City Trees) and G -6 (Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees). Overall management of the urban forest has been assigned to the General Services Department with specific staffing and budgeting assigned to the Tree Maintenance Division. Currently, the Division is staffed by the Urban Forester, John Conway, who is a highly qualified and certified arborist. He is assisted by a Park/Tree Laborer. The current budget for the Tree Division is $595,494, which is primarily dedicated to funding tree care through the use of a private contractor. With the current funding level, the tree trimming cycle is three years, however, as the urban forest continues to grow, additional funding will be required to maintain this cycle. Numerous trees such as palm, coral, and fcus trees must be trimmed on an annual basis due to liability concerns. The City has been nationally recognized for the past eight years as Tree City USA and has received a Special Growth Award for the past four years. While Policies G -1 and G -6 are the main guidelines regarding the management of the urban forest, the former is the most controversial and the focus of this report. The City Council approved four minor changes to the G -1 Policy on August 10, 1998. A copy of the Council agenda item and Council Policy G -1 are attached. As a result of a number of tree issues, primarily related to the retention and removal of City trees, Council has directed an analysis of problem areas that have surfaced since the last major revision of the G -1 Policy in July 1997. /33 Some of the Council interests that were identified are: (a) Can the ;Policy be improved? (b) What are some of the implementation problems encountered by staff with the revised policy? (c) Can "common sense" solutions still be made by staff with the current policy or is strict application of the Policy guidelines the only option? (d) Review the mechanism related to the G -1 Policy to resolve tree requests and identify problem areas. (e) What are some alternatives that could be initiated to improve overall tree service response? The Council requested only an informational report from the staff's viewpoint on tree matters and not any specific recommendations, policy revisions, nor non -staff input. Discussion Staff has identified the following implementation problems since the last maior revision of the G -1 Policy in July 1997: (a) The current policy leans heavily toward tree preservation even though a tree is in the latter stages of its life, is stunted or has overgrown its tree well, is damaging public or private property, and can be replaced with a large boxed tree, in some cases, at no expense to the City. An example MLf of this type of tree request was studied by the Council in April with the homeowner appeal being returned for Council consideration at the June 28 meeting (Parker tree removal/replacement request, 2327 Arbutus). (b) A very small fraction of the community insists on the strict interpretation of the G -1 Policy as a means of tree preservation at any cost, forcing additional City expenses, liability, and consuming an inordinate amount of staff and Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commissioners' time. (c) Some groups of trees have been placed on the Special Tree list of the Policy for the sole purpose of preservation even though the trees are of no special interest to the City. Such a designation creates an awkward tree management situation, unnecessary additional expense to the City, and a high frustration level by adjacent property owners who expect equal treatment of their tree requests (Attachment 1, Council Policy G- 1, Neighborhood Trees). (d) Reforestation procedures for the City trees have been interpreted by staff to apply to neighborhood association areas versus individual resident's requests. This results in all individual tree removal requests automatically being judged by the more stringent Tree Removal procedures of the Policy. (e) Some wording of the Policy leaves staff without clear direction. An example would be whether "repeated damage" to public or private property by City trees equates to two, or more than two, incidents of hardscape damage before a tree may be removed. MLf (f) Special Trees can't be removed even when endangering public /private property according to the current policy. The interval for root pruning of Special Trees could be lowered to six months from 12 months depending upon tree species. This would lessen the amount of public or private damage caused by tree roots. Tree Policy Analysis The G -1 Policy was written to provide specific tree maintenance procedures for staff, residents, and business owners. The Policy is divided into four distinct categories: Special City Trees, Removal of City Trees, Reforestation of City Trees, and Tree Trimming Standards /Supplemental Trimming. A number of provisions were added to the Policy in the final hour to appease specific interests and have resulted in creating, in staff's opinion, a lengthy process for tree removal requests that often frustrates residents and business owners. As the problem areas (a -f) noted earlier specify: the majority of the difficulties in managing the tree policy is related to tree removal requests by citizens or staff. The Reforestation and Tree Trimming Standard/Supplemental Trimming portions of the Policy have been adequate in resolving tree problems. An expansion of the authority of the Reforestation section to include single, tree locations would significantly improve the staff's ability to solve tree requests. As noted earlier, the Tree Division is comprised of only two staff members. Collectively, they handle an average of 200 requests per month. Each request takes from 30 minutes to several days to resolve. A common complaint to my office is that tree requests are not handled in an expeditious manner. Modifications to the Policy or at least a less stringent interpretation of the Policy could resolve many of the delays. Tree Removal Process Council also indicated interest in the mechanism or manner that tree removal requests were handled. Staff has provided a City Tree Removal Process Flow Chart (Attachment C) to illustrate the steps involved in the process. A typical street tree removal request consumes a minimum of six staff hours through the level of an appeal to the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission. Over 90% of all tree removals that are denied by staff are appealed to the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission. The Commission attempts to resolve the removal disputes in an equitable, common sense manner, but is bound'by tree advocates' insistence on the strict interpretation of the G -1 Policy. Almost all tree removals are opposed by tree advocates, who are particularly adamant when the PB &R Commission or staff attempts to mitigate tree disputes. j3S Tree Trimming In 1993, the Tree Division was staffed by 11 employees and had a budget of $727,665. The cost to trim each City tree was calculated to be $89. The budgeted amount did not include the costs of purchasing and maintaining the tree trimmer truck fleet, which if the costs were included, would result in an estimated $900K annual tree budget. A staff study prepared at Council direction in October 1993, identified savings of $199K by privatizing the tree trimming function. Council then directed privatization of tree trimming, which occurred on January 1, 1994. The annual tree maintenance budget was subsequently decreased to $499,620. With the decreased level of funding, the tree trimming cycle was consequently lengthened from three years to 4.3 years and the public complaints on the service level (specifically the extension of the trim cycle) significantly increased. .Staff requested an additional $100K in the FY 98 -99 budget in tree trimming funds to alleviate this problem. The Council subsequently approved this request and tree trimming interval complaints have decreased. As a separate step in alleviating tree trimming service levels, staff developed the Supplemental Tree Trimming Procedures in the G -1 Policy wherein a resident may pay $39 per tree to have a City parkway tree trimmed by the City tree contractor on a shorter interval than three years. While both additional funding and Supplemental Tree Trimming Procedures alleviated a significant amount of citizens' complaints, funding for the larger number of trees (22;000 in 1992, 28,000 in 1999) was never restored in a proportional amount from earlier years. The proposed FY 99 -00 Budget provides for $592K for tree maintenance as compared with $727K (estimated with equipment costs to be $900K) budgeted in 1992 when the urban forest consisted of 6,000 fewer trees. The end result has been a growing frustration level with the tree trimming service level and has led to an increased number of tree trimming and removal requests, or worse, illegal tree removals. Time that the Urban Forester would normally devote to tree removal requests has been consumed by tree trimming inquiries, requests, and major reforestation projects. Summary Staff opines that the current City G -1 Tree Policy, while not perfect, is an excellent framework to manage the urban forest. With some new minor changes in the Policy related to removal and reforestation of City trees and a common sense approach to the interpretation of the requirements; residents and business owners would be better served, controversies over individual tree problems resolved at staff level, response to requests improved, and overall City costs would be lowered. Staff could present those minor policy changes to the PB &R 13& Commission at their next monthly meeting as the first step in a public review process before returning the matter to the Council. Of a more immediate nature would be the consideration of a FY 99 -00 Budget Check list item for $50K to 100K to address the tree maintenance service level problem. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN /mhl Attachments: A. Council Policy G -1 B. City Council Agenda Item No. 22, dated August 10,.1998 . C. City Tree Removal Process Flow Chart 0 0 l37 0 G -1 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal, maintenance, reforestation, and supplemental trimming of City trees. City street trees are an important part of the character and charm of certain communities and regular care, trimming, maintenance and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while protecting public and private property. SPECIAL CITY TREES It is the City's policy to retain City trees categorized as landmark, dedicated, or neighborhood trees, which contribute to and give character to an entire neighborhood. Landmark, dedicated, and neighborhood trees are identified on Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these categories shall be established, mapped, recorded and maintained by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( "Commission "). Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are exceptional problems which require their removal. Prior to consideration for removal of Special Trees, the General Services Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific treatment is unsuccessful in retaining a tree(s) then a full report shall be made to the Commission before any further action considering removal is taken. Prior to any removal of Special Trees, the City must comply with the noticing provisions of the Removal of City Trees section set forth in this policy. During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, all steps will be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association with hardscape improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a tree's root are to be pruned, one side should be pruned a year in advance of the other side. ALL OTHER CITY TREES It is the City's policy to retain all other City trees unless removal is necessary for one of the following reasons: 1 Attachment A 131 G -1 A. The City tree has had a history of damaging public or private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, or foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. B. The City tree has had a repeated history of interfering with street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. C. The City tree is dead, diseased', or dying D. The tree(s) must comply with the criteria for reforestation as contained in the Reforestation of City Trees section of this policy. E. The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City Council- approved neighborhood or community association beautification program. Is REMOVAL OF CITY TREES The initiation to remove any City tree may be made by the General Services Department, Public Works Department, a legally established community association, or a private property owner by making application with the General Services Director. After receipt of the application a tree inspection report shall be prepared by the City's Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria outlined above for consideration for removal. Simultaneously, a notice shall be provided to the affected property owner and the owners immediately adjacent to the applicant's property and the appropriate community association if applicable. The Urban Forester shall determine whether in his /her judgment additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree. If a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be marked at least 30 days prior to the removal with a white X (using temporary paint) and posted with a sign notifying the public that they have the right of appeal. The sign shall also note a staff contact. Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and the Park and Tree Superintendent to the General Services Director and the General Services Director or designee concurs, then the applicant, the adjoining owners, and the community association if applicable shall be notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree within 30 days of the proposed removal. The General Services Director, or his designee, shall report at a regularly scheduled PB &R Commission meeting of all trees 2 /39 G -1 recommended for removal using the Trees Division Activities Report, except for those trees categorized in paragraph 3,in the preceding section on All Other City Trees. An applicant, an adjoining property owner, or any interested party may appeal the decision of the General Services Director to the Commission, and if the appeal cannot be resolved at the Commission level, then the final resolution will be determined at the City Council level. The Commission and Council, in considering any appeal, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined in this policy, as well as any unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal or retention of tree(s). An appeal to the Council regarding a Commission tree decision must be received by the General Services Department no later than 14 calendar days following the date of the Commission decision. The General Services Department will delay any tree removals until the appeal period has expired or until the Council has acted upon the appeal. REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years ago and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully mature create significant problems in curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. In certain neighborhoods, mature City street trees may encroach into blue water views from public and private property depending on the length of time since the trees were last trimmed. Today, arborists have developed lists of tree species which are able to grow in restricted parkway areas without causing significant future problems to curb, gutter, sidewalk, utilities or views. The concept of systematically replacing mature trees which are creating hardscape and /or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problems they create, or those which are reaching their full life and are declining in health, is referred to as reforestation. As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty it brings to a community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest through reforestation. In,areas where City trees have been removed' through City initiation, the City should expeditiously replace them with the appropriate designated City tree. Reforestation may also be initiated by residents utilizing the process outlined below. The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in City Council Policy G -6. Furthermore, no person shall tamper with replacement trees in violation of Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code. /1110 C1 G -1 Individuals or parties desiring to reforest City trees in their respective area, may submit a request to the General Services Director for consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements: A. The proposed area must have clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the trees proposed for removal and replacement, street addresses, block numbers, or other geographical information. B. Residential communities, neighborhoods. or business organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. A neighborhood is defined for the purposes of this policy as ten or more homes in any given area of the City. As an alternative, areas represented by a legally established community association empowered with CC & R's, may submit a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation with a statement that all members of the community association have been officially notified and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the request. C. A written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public trees in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated by the General Services Department. The total costs shall include only the contractor's removal and replacement costs and be paid in advance of any removal actions. D. The replacement tree must be the designated street tree as prescribed by City Council Policy G -6, or the organization must request and have approval from the Commission of the designation of a different tree species. E. There shall be a minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in reforestation projects. Replacement trees shall be a minimum size of 24" box trees. In the event that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission does not approve the reforestation request, the applicant has the option to appeal the proposal to the City Council. The applicant shall have ten (10) calendar days to appeal the decision of the Commission, by letter, to the General Services Director. The General Services Director shall submit the appeal to the City Council for review within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal. 4 /W 0 0 G -1 TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS /SUPPLEMENTAL TRIMMING The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and species. The current tree trimming cycles and trimming standards represent the maximum feasible frequency and extent of trimming given current fiscal conditions. Except as provided in this Section, trimming shall be in accordance with the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The City will consider, and as a general rule approve, requests to trim certain trees more frequently or to trim trees consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption of ISA standard's (to enhance public and private views, preserve required sight /distance standards, or other public purposes) which are submitted. by affected residents or the board of a legally established community association and the request is accompanied by a completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form" and full payment. The General Services Director shall establish procedures to implement the supplemental trimming provisions of this Policy. An approval must be obtained from a legally established association by the requestor in areas with an active homeowners' association. [Attachment 1- Preservation of Special Trees] [Attachment 2- Tree Inspection Report]' Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended - August 14,1967 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 12,1985 Amended -November 28,1988 Amended - March 14,1994 Formerly 1 -9 Amended —April 11, 1994 Amended — February 26,1996 Amended — JuIy 14,1997 Amended (Administratively) — November 24,1997 Amended - August 10, 1998 5 iqY 0 E 0 G -1 PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES LANDMARK TREES Balboa Library Eucalyptus globulus Balboa Library Phoenix canariensis West Jetty (near Historical Marker) Phoenix canariensis Dover Drive at Westcliff Liquidambar styraciflua 400 block Poinsettia Eucalyptus corynocalyx Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Phoneix canariensis Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Eucalyptus globulus Main Street (between East Bay Ficus nitida Ave. and Balboa Blvd.) DEDICATED TREES No. Mariners Park (Marcie Schrouder) Pinus radiata Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) Pinus radiata No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert) Ficus benjamina City Hall grounds (Walter Knott) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (Calif. Bicentennial) Pinus halepensis Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Melaleuca linarifolia Mariners Park (Isy Pease) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Harpephyllum caffrum Buffalo Hills Park (Bahia Community Earth Day Celebration) Erythrina caffra Peninsula Park (Gray Lunde Memorial Tree) Chamaerops humili' Cliff Drive Park Quercus agrifolia (Gary Lovell) Begonia Park Prunus cerasifera (Cheryl Bailey Ringwald) Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia (Jan Vandersloot) Peninsula Park Ravenea rivularis (Don Perdue) Grant Howald Park Metrosideros excelsus 1 (Pete Munro) 2 (Mark Munro) Attachment 1 I `i-3 0 1 DEDICATED TREES (contd.) Veterans Park (Rosemary Rae Hill Hansen) Mariners Park (N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club) (Christopher & Marisha Thomposn) (Meghan & Camielle Thompson) NEIGHBORHOOD TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs Marguerite Avenue Goldenrod Avenue Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine) 15th Street (Newport Heights) Irvine Avenue Median Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Along Avon Avenue Via Lido Bridge Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) Commodore Starlight Glenwood Candlestick Sandalwood Adopted — May 9,1966 Amended — November 9,1976 Amended — November 28,1988 Amended — October, 1993 Amended — July 14,1997 Amended — January 25,1999 Attachment 1 Lagenstroemia indica faueri Stenocarpus sinuatus Pinus eldarica Pinus eldarica Erythrina caffra Phoenix canariensis Washington robusta . Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus cladocalyx Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora G =1 0 1-74 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION' REPORT Name Address Phone Number Request Botanical Name Common Name Designated Street Tree Estimated Tree Value Damage Parkway: Concrete Brick _Turf _Other Comments Inspected by Recommendation Reviewed Otachment 2 Date Date G -1 r • -, 1 IL L] City Council Agenda Item No. 22 August 10, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Council Policy G -1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees) Recommendation Adopt the amendments to the attached G -1 Policy as recommended by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. History The G -1 Policy was originally adopted in 1966 as a means of providing procedures related to the retention or removal of City trees. After a lengthy study during 1996 -97, that included extensive input from citizens, community associations, and environmental groups, the Policy was rewritten by staff, reviewed by the Commission, and approved by Council in July 1997. During the past several months, staff, including the City Manager, have met with various concerned parties regarding the tree policy issues that have developed over the past year. Minor issues have been analyzed and resulted in the recommendation of minor changes to the Policy. Each issue that surfaced has been thoroughly researched by staff and resolved as appropriate. As required by City policy, changes were initially referred to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. The Commission appointed a Tree Committee comprised of Chairman Pat Beek and Commissioners Val Skoro and Tom Tobin who reviewed the attached Policy with staff on July 16 before directing staff to place it on the Commission agenda. On August 4, 1998 the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, at their normal monthly meeting, reviewed the attached amendments, accepted public comments, and forwarded the attached amended Policy to Council for review and approval. The proposed Policy is annotated in the standard form: i.e. underlined items represent additions, and steikeeuts represent deletions to the current Policy. Attachment B j4L 0 Discussion Two citizens' groups have provided their recommendations regarding this matter: one, a tree advocacy group led by Dr. Jan Vandersloot, and two, the Community Associations Alliance, a group of associations primarily interested in the reforestation policy and supplemental tree trimming procedures. Although not all of the citizens' groups recommendations were included in the final recommendation, each will be addressed in this report. Recommended Policy Changes The following policy changes were accepted by the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission. Public comments concerning these changes were favorable at the Commission public hearing of August 4. Each of the following recommendations are included in the attached amended Policy. Page 2: Removal of City Trees The changes recommended by Dr. Vandersloot would improve the public notice process. Staff concurs. 10 Page 3: Removal of City Trees Dr. Vandersloot recommends a fourteen -day appeal period before any tree removal approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission occurs. This could result in a minimum of forty-four to sixty days before a routine tree removal could be scheduled. Staff has no objections to lengthening the appeal process. Page 4: Reforestation of City Trees The reforestation applicant would have an appeal option to the Council if the Commission did not approve a reforestation request. Approval of this amendment would allow the applicant a second opportunity for approval. Staff concurs. Page S: Ti-ee Trimming Standards /Supplemental Trinuning The requirement for a completed trimming request and full payment in advance will ensure a more orderly process for staff. Additionally, an individual member of a community association must obtain an association endorsement for supplemental tree trimming when an association is active .in community matters. The latter ensures that active associations are kept informed of individual member requests. Staff concurs. Further Public Comments Several recommendations of the general public' were not approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. These are explained in detail by reference to the page number of the attached Policy to ensure the Council is knowledgeable of all related Policy issues. 1q] Removal of City Trees, Page 2 second aragraph Dr. Vandersloot has proposed that the notice of a proposed tree removal be revised to commence thirty days prior to a Commission meeting rather than as the current Policy language which allows the period to start from the date that the tree removal report is completed and a removal warning sign is placed on the tree. The Commissioners' reasoning in retaining the current policy language is that all proposed tree removals (except dead or diseased trees) are included in the regular Commission agenda report. Dr. Vandersloot may object to any staff tree removal recommendation at a Commission meeting. Further, a proposed amendment to the current policy would allow an additional fourteen days to appeal any Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission removal approval. Staff opines that the available time periods provide ample opportunity for Dr. Vandersloot to evaluate any proposed tree removals or appeal a removal request if he needs additional time for consideration. Reforestation ofCity Trees Page 4 paragraph b Elaine Linhoff has proposed additional language to the last sentence of paragraph b as follows: b. Residential communities, neighborhoods or business organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. A neighborhood is defined, for the purposes of this policy,, as ten or more homes in any given area of the City. As an alternative, areas represented by a legally established community association empowered with CC &R's may submit a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting reforestation with a dated copy of the notification sent to members and a list of members who received notification. Members must have been given an 'appropriate opportunit • to respond before the board voted on the request Staff does not concur with the underlined recommendation in that sufficient evidence would be provided by an association board of directors under the guidelines of the proposed tree Policy. Appeal of Reforestation Approval Page 4 Currently the Policy provides for an appeal by the applicant to the City Council if an applicant's request for reforestation is denied by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. The proposed amendment included in the recommendation provides for time limits for the appeal and the appeal process. Dr. Vandersloot proposes that any reforestation approved by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission may be appealed by "any interested party" within fourteen calendar days of the Commission action. IVI Reforestation applicants generally will be community associations that agree in their application to sponsor a reforestation project. Since reforestation requests are associated with a small community, wherein the parkway trees primarily affect the residents as applicants, and the applicants are funding the removal and replacement of each tree, the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission declined to expand appeal rights to "any interested party ". Their reasoning was that although City trees, which are owned by all residents, were being reforested, the matter was a community decision that directly affected only the applicants. Supplemental Tree Trimming Procedures The current Policy permits the development of supplementary tree trimming procedures by staff. Several changes have also been proposed for the current Procedures as a result of meetings with the Community Association Alliance. A draft of these Procedures, which are separate from, the Policy and were prepared by the General 'Services Department Staff, is attached for your review. Council does not have to act on these changes. Approval of the various items by staff would improve the supplemental tree trimming service and facilitate staff work. Attachment C is a revised Supplemental Tree Trimming form that will facilitate better coordination of supplemental tree trimming. Neither Attachment B nor C are part of the G -1 Policy, but are authorized by the Policy for development by myself for management purposes. Staff has provided Attachments B and C to illustrate the steps being taken to improve supplemental tree trimming procedures. Summary Staff has carefully reviewed and consolidated appropriate tree policy changes with the various groups and individuals with the objective of improving the current Policy. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN /me Attachments: (A) Proposed Council Policy G -I (B) Draft Supplemental Tree Trimming Procedures (C) Supplemental Tree Trimming Form E j q k G -1 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal, maintenance, reforestation, and supplemental trimming of City trees. City street trees are an important part of the character and charm of certain communities and regular care, trimming, maintenance and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while protecting public and private property. SPECIAL CITY TREES It is the City's policy to retain City trees categorized as landmark, dedicated, or neighborhood trees which contribute to and give character to an entire neighborhood. Landmark, dedicated, and neighborhood trees are identified on Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these categories shall be established, mapped, recorded and maintained by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission ( "Commission "). Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are exceptional problems which require their removal. Prior to consideration for removal of 'Special Trees, the General Services Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific treatment is unsuccessful in retaining a tree(s) then a full report shall be made to the Commission before any further action considering removal is taken. Prior to any removal of Special Trees, the City must comply with the noticing provisions of the Removal of City Trees section set forth in this policy. During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair .activity requiring root pruning, all steps will be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association with hardscape improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a tree's root are to be pruned, one side should be pruned a year in advance of the other side. ALL OTHER CITY TREES It is the City's policy to retain all other City trees unless removal is necessary for one of the following reasons: /Sb Attachment A G -1 1. The City tree has had a history of damaging public or private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, or foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. 2. The City tree has had a repeated history of interfering with street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. 3. The City tree is dead, diseased, or dying. 4. The tree(s) must comply with the criteria for reforestation as contained in the Reforestation of City Trees section of this policy. 5. The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City Council- approved neighborhood or community association beautification program. REMOVAL OF CITY TREES The initiation to remove any City tree may be made by the General Services Department, Public Works Department, a legally established community association, or a private property owner by making application with the General Services Director. After receipt of the application a tree inspection report shall be prepared by the City's, Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria outlined above for consideration for removal. Simultaneously, a notice shall be provided to the affected property owner and the owners immediately adjacent to the applicant's property, and the appropriate community association if applicable. The Urban Forester shall determine whether in his/her judgment additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree. If a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be marked at least 30 days prior to the removal with a white X (using right of appeal. The sign shall also note a staff contact public Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and the Park and Tree Superintendent to the General Services Director, and the General Services Director or designee concurs, then the applicant, the adjoining owners, and the community association, if applicable, shall be notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree within 30 days of the proposed removal. The General Services Director, or his designee, shall report at a regularly scheduled PB &R Commission meeting of all trees recommended for removal using the Trees Division Activities Report, except for those trees categorized in paragraph 3 in the preceding section on All Other City Trees. An applicant, an adjoining property 2 X57 G -1 owner, or any interested party may appeal the decision of the General Services Director to the Commission, and if the appeal cannot be resolved at the Commission level, then the final resolution will be determined at the City Council level. The Commission and Council, in considering any appeal, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined in this policy, as well as any unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal or retention of tree(s). An appeal to the Council regarding a Commission tree decision must be received by the General Services Department no later than 14 calendar days following the date the appeal. REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years ago and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully mature create significant problems in curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. In certain neighborhoods, mature City street trees may encroach into blue water views from public and private property depending on the length of time since the trees were last trimmed. Today, arborists have developed lists of tree species which are able to grow in restricted parkway areas without causing significant future problems to curb, gutter, sidewalk, utilities or views. The concept of systematically replacing mature trees which are creating hardscape and/or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problems they create, or those which are reaching their full life and are declining in health, is referred to as reforestation. As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty it brings to a community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest through reforestation. In areas where City trees have been removed through City initiation, the City should expeditiously replace them with the appropriate designated City tree. Reforestation may also be initiated by residents utilizing the process outlined below. The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in City Council Policy G- G. Furthermore, no person shall tamper with replacement trees in violation of Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code. Individuals or parties desiring to reforest City trees in their respective area, may submit a request to the General Services Director for consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements: a. The proposed area must have clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the trees proposed for removal and 3 �s� G -1 replacement, street addresses, block numbers, or other geographical information. b. Residential communities, neighborhoods or business organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. A neighborhood is defined for the purposes of this policy as ten or more homes in any given area of the City. As an alternative, areas represented by a legally established community association empowered with CC & R's, may submit resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting reforestation with a statement that all members of the community association have been officially notified and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the request. C. A written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public trees in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated by the General Services Department. The total .costs shall include only the contractor's removal and replacement costs and be paid in advance of any removal actions. d. The replacement tree must be the designated street tree as prescribed by City Council Policy G -6 or the organization must request and have approval from the Commission of the designation of a different tree species. e. There shall be a minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in reforestation projects. Replacement trees shall be a minimum size of 24" box trees. In the event that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission does not approve the reforestation request, the applicant has the option to appeal the proposal to the City Council. The applicant shall have ten calendar days to appeal the decision or the Commission, by letter, to the General Services Director. The General Services Director shall submit the appeal to the City Council for review within 30 days of receipt of the appeal TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS /SUPPLEMENTAL TRIMMING 40 The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and species. The current tree trimming cycles and trimming standards represent the maximum feasible frequency and extent of trimming given current fiscal E . I . 0 0 0 G -1 The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and species. The current tree trimming cycles and trimming standards represent the maximum feasible frequency and extent of trimming given current fiscal conditions. Except as provided in this Section, trimming shall be in accordance with the standards of the International Society of Aboriculture (ISA). The City will consider, and as a general rule approve, requests to trim certain trees more frequently or to trim trees consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption of ISA standards (to enhance public and private views, preserve required sight/distance standards, or other public,purposes) which are submitted by affected residents or the board of a legally established community association and the request is accompanied by a_ completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form" and fullpayment eenimitment te fulb, reimburse the City for any costs of trimming. The General Services Director shall establish procedures to implement the supplemental trimming provisions of this Policy. An approval must be obtained from a legally established association by the requestor in areas with an active homeowners' association. Note: (Attachment 1— Preservation of Special Trees) (Attachment 2 — Tree Inspection Report) Adopted — May 9,1966 Amended — August 14, 1967 Amended — November 9, 1976 Amended — November 12,1985 Amended — November 28, 1988 Amended — March 14, 1994 Amended —April 11, 1994 Amended — February 26, 1996 Amended —July 14, 1997 Amended (Administratively) —Nov. 24, 1997 5 Is4 e 0 LANDMARK TREES G -1 PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES Balboa Library Balboa Library West Jetty (near Historical Marker) Dover Drive at Westcliff 400 block Poinsettia Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Main Street (between East Bay Ave. and Balboa Blvd.) DEDICATED TREES No. Mariners Park (Marcie Schrouder) Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert) City Hall grounds (Walter Knott) City Hall grounds (Calif. Bicentennial) Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Mariners Park (Isy Pease) City Hall grounds (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Buffalo Hills Park (Bahia Community Earth Day Celebration) Peninsula Park Eucalyptus globulus Phoenix canariensis Phoenix canariensis Liquidambar styraciflua Eucalyptus corynocalyx Phoneix canariensis Eucalyptus globulus Ficus nitida Pinus radiata Pinus radiata Ficus benjamina Pinus halepensis Pinus halepensis Melaleuca linarifolia Pinus halepensis Harpephyllum caffrum Erythrina caffra NEIGHBORHOOD (Gray Lunde Memorial Tree) Chamaerops humilis TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs Marguerite Avenue Goldenrod Avenue Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine) 15th Street (Newport Heights) Irvine Avenue Median Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Along Avon Avenue Via Lido Bridge Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Erytlu-ina caffra Phoenix canariensis Washington robusta Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus cladocalyx Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus ,globulus Eucalyptus globulus' Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Attachment 1 • � 1 I I Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) Commodore Starlight Glenwood Candlestick Sandalwood Adopted - May 9, 1966 Amended -November 9, 1976 Amended - November 28, 1988 Amended - October /1993 Amended —July 14, 1997 0 G -1 Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora 2 \� Name Address Phone Number Request CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Botanical Name Common Name Designated Street Tree Estimated Tree Value Damage E Parkway: Comments Inspected by Recommendation Reviewed by 0 Concrete Brick Turf Other Date Date G -1 Attachment 2 JS] . w' :. , I j 0 CITY COUNCIL POLICY G -1 Supplemental Tree Trimming Procedures Al2plicants 'Prepe Ay owners, per the policy, have the option to have City trees, in their parkway, trimmed by incurring the costs of such services per the following procedures: A request letter and conmleted "Supplemental Tree Triimning Form" must be submitted to the Urban Forester by the property owner or the board of a legally established community association specifying the number of City trees to be trimmed and the location of each tree by address. The cost of supplemental tree trimming will be $39 for each tree. Additionally, a check made payable to the City of Newport Beach must be included in the letter. 2. After the tree trimming request has been verified by a site visit, the trimming will be scheduled by the Urban Forester, normally within 60 days. The Urban Forester will group multiple requests in a geographic area prior to scheduling supplemental tree trimming. A ore -trim meeting will be scheduled on site by staff and the City tree trimming contractor with an association board representative to ensure detailed directions are given to the City contractor. Pre -trim meetings will not be scheduled for individual tree trimming requests not related to an association request. _However tree trimming instructions may be sumbitted on the attached form. reeeived. Supplemental tree trimming shall be in accordance with the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or with standards applied to a particular area prior to the adoption of the ISA standards in the City. These standards may include practices to enhance public and private views as necessary. 4. All supplemental trimming will be performed by the City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, with the supervision of the Urban Forester. Attachment B JS?3 APPLICANT SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TRIMMING FORM rnT ?A= T71�1IT1! ASSOCIATION SOCI A TION NAME: Xonnnunity Association or Individual) Date: Please fill in the information requested below and return this form to the attention of John Conway, Urban Forester, City of Newport Beach, General Services Department, 3300 Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915, with a check(s) payable to the City of Newport Beach in the amount of $39.00 per tree. If the applicant resides in a community with an active homeowners' association, an endersenien approval from the association must be received as well. Property Owners Name, Address, Phone: Address where tree(s) is /are located: If the tree(s) requested for trimming is not located in front of property owner's address, acknowledge notice given to the property owner closest to the tree by initialing: Yes No Trimming Instructions: Community Association Approval: Number of trees to be trimmed: Amount enclosed: Date received by the City: Note: The City will notify the property owner of the date of trimming however, a specific time of day cannot be set �q Attachment C, I a . , Newport Beach City Council RECEIVED August 5,1998 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 '98 AUG —5 ° 3 :41 Re: G -1 Policy OFFICE FOFF TNi= CITY CLERK Dear Mayor Edwards and members oftheLifyounctiiCH The G -1 Policy that was adopted about a year ago after much debate and compromises is coming before you again for minor changes. During the year, some deficiences have appeared that need to be corrected. General Services staff met with two groups who are interested in trees and Dave Niederhaus incorporated some suggestions (but not ail) in his presentation to the PBR Commission. The Commission approved his draft without discussing changes that were presented at the PBR meeting. One change I propose is as follows: REFORESTATION b . .......... CC&R's, may submit resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting reforestation with a dated copy of the notification sent to members and a list of to whom the notification was sent. Members must have been given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the request. According to Yvonne Housels of Harbor View Homes, that kind of information was given to the General Services Dept. for the first reforestation project. I think if those directions were included in the policy it would make it easier for a group wanting to reforest, and also prevent any accusations after the fact wherein people might say they were not informed. Also, since (according to the City Attorney's office) any decision of the Commission can be appealed to the City Council, the last paragraph in section REFORESTATION should be deleted because it is redundant. If it is left in, then the right of any interested person to appeal should be included. Sincerely, Elaine Linhoff 1760 E. Ocean Blvd. Balboa CA 92661 Phone: 949 - 673 =8037 L.J /Cp b 0 0 City Tree Removal Process Request Initiated by Staff or Other Party Evaluation and Written Report Completed by Urban Forester Evaluation by Park and Tree Superintendent Removal Approved or Disapproved by the General Services Director If removal is disapproved... (Note 1) If removals approved... (Note 1) Requesting Party is Informed of Disapproval of Removal and Right to Appeal Party May Appeal to the P, B, & R Commission If removal is disapproved by the P, B, & R Commission Party May Appeal to the City Council Tree is Removed Following 30 day Posting Period Removal May be Appealed by Any Interested Party to the P,B, & R Commission If removal is approved by the P, B, & R Commission Party May Appeal to the City Council Notes: 1. Notice sent to affected property owner, adjacent property owners, and community association (if applicable) .2. Above procedures in accordance with Council Policy G -1 3. Removal request may take 30 -90 days for approval under normal circumstances 4. The majority of removal approvals or disapprovals are appealed to the. PB &R Commission Prepared by General Services Department Attachment C June 16, 1999 1 0 G -1 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal, maintenance, reforestation, and supplemental trimming of City trees. City s&-ee trees are an important part of the character and charm of the entire City and regular care, trimming, maintenance and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while at the same time protecting public and private property. SPECIAL CITY TREES It is the City's policy to retain City trees categorized as landmark, dedicated, or neighborhood trees, which contribute to and give character to an entire neighborhood'. Landmark, dedicated, and neighborhood trees are identified on Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these categories shall be established, mapped, recorded and maii#eined administered by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( "Commission"). Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are e epdepc?epu overriding problems, such as death, disease, or the creation of a hazardous situation, which require their removal. Prior to consideration for removal of Special Trees, the General Services Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific treatment is unsuccessful in retaining a. tree(s) then a full report shall be made to the Commission before any further action considering removal is taken. Prior to any removal of Special Trees, the City must comply with the noticing provisions of the Removal of City Trees section set forth in this Policy. During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, all steps will be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association with lseape- sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a tree's roots are to be pruned, one side should be pruned a year 6 months to a year in advance of the other side depending upon the svecies and other related factors. If special hardscape improvements shall be installed by the City in order to retain the tree. All proposed root pruning shall be reviewed by the Urban Forester. 1 !(D,)- 0 ALL OTHER CITY TREES G -1 It is the City's policy to retain all other City trees unless removal is necessary for one of the following reasons: A. The City tree has had a proven and repeated history (defined as two or more occurrences within an 18 -month period) of damaging ,public or private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities, or foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. Water or private damage shall be sufficient criteria for tree removal. B. The City tree has had a repeated history (defined as two or more occurrences within an 18 -month period) of interfering with street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. C. The City tree is dead, diseased, er-dying, or hazardous, and presents a significant liability to the City. Diseased trees are defined as those trees that cannot be cured by current arboriculture methods, are in an advanced state of decline, and have no prospect of recovery. Dying trees are those that have no prospect of recovery. Hazardous trees are defined as those that are defective, have a identified as hazardous. The assessment will identify structural defects present within the tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where imminent personal injury or property damage may result with tree failure, and procedures or actions necessary to abate the hazard. Y _ I . The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City Council- approved gLty, neighborhood or community association beautification program. 2 (03 G -1 REMOVAL OF CITY TREES The initiation to remove any City tree may be made by the General Services Department, Public Works Department, a legally established community association, or a private property owner by making application with the General Services Director. After receipt of the application a tree inspection report shall be prepared by the City's Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria outlined above for consideration for removal. Simultaneously, the Urban Forester ai�ice hall be- provided a notice to the affected property owner and the owners immediately adjacent to the applicant's property and the appropriate community association if applicable, (not applicable to the emergency removal of hazardous trees with trees under Item C above). The Urban Forester shall determine whether in his /her judgment additional specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree. If a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be masked posted at least 30 days prior to the removal with a white X (using tempaFaa-y pah* and posted with a sign notifying the public that they have the right of appeal. The sign shall also note a staff contact. Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and the Park and Tree Superintendent to the General Services Director and the General Services Director or designee concurs, then the applicant, the adjoining owners, and the community association, if applicable, shall be notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree within 30 days of the proposed removal. The General Services Director, or his designee, shall report at a regularly scheduled PB &R Commission meeting of all trees recommended for removal using the Trees Division Activities Report, except for those trees categorized in Paragraph -3-C. in the preceding section on All Other City Trees. An applicant, an adjoining property owner, or any interested party may appeal the decision of the General Services Director to the Commission, and if the appeal eaffiffiet be fe-selved at level. The Commission - si , in considering any appeal, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined in this Policy, as well as any unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal or retention of tree(s). The decision of .. O Councilmember or the City Manager to call the item. 3 /vf 9 REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES G -1 The concept of systematically replacing trees which are creating hardscape and /or view health, is referred to as reforestation. It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years ago and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully mature create significant problems in curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. hi certain neighborhoods, matuiFe City, street trees may encroach into blue water views from public and private property depending on the length of time since the trees were last trimmed, or the age and height of the trees. Today, arborists have developed lists of tree species which are able to grow in restricted parkway areas without causing significant future problems to curb, gutter, sidewalk, The a f a a; 11 l i _n ti tr 1_• 1 utilities or views. : :«-- --__ -- -- - .- --- -._ -__ ___ __ _ _ � ___ .. . -_ .._... medified to alleviate the pEeblems they create, o, these 1.' 1 - ,' b t full life As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty Wthev brings to a community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest through reforestation. In areas where City trees have been removed through City initiation, the City should expeditiously replace them with the appropriate designated City tree. Reforestation may also be initiated by residents utilizing the process outlined below. The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in City Council Policy G -6. Furthermore, no person shall tamper with replacement trees in violation of Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code. Individuals, as well as community associations, may apply for single or multi ple tree reforestation. Individuals or parties desiring to reforest City trees in their respective area, may submit a request to the General Services Director for consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements: A. The proposed area must have clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the treeUs proposed for removal and replacement, street addressek4 block number "s or other geographical information. 4 )425, G -1 B. Residential communities, neighborhoods or business organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined for reforestation. A neighborhood is defined for the purposes of this policy as ten or more homes in any given area of the City. As an alternative, areas represented by a legally established community association empowered with CC & R's, may submit a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation with a statement that all members of the community association having their residential views affected, have been officially notified and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the request. C. Individuals not residing within a CC & R based community association area may submit individual requests for single or multiple tree reforestation in which case as the endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if ap lip cable. D. A written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public trees in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated by the General Services Department. The total costs shall include only the contractor's removal and replacement costs and be paid in advance of any removal actions. E. The replacement tree must be the designated street tree as prescribed by City Council Policy G -6, or the organization must request and have approval from the Commission of the designation of a different tree species. F. There shall be a, minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in reforestation projects. Replacement trees shall be a minimum size of 24'! 36" boxed trees, unless the parkway space will only accommodate a 24" boxed tree. City Council Policy G -6, then the replacement tree shall be planted in the same neighborhood. G. In the event that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission does not approve the reforestation request, the applicant has the option to appeal the proposal to the City Council. The applicant shall have ten (10) calendar days to appeal the decision of the Commission, by letter, to the General Services Director. The General Services Director 5 Ppi."' G -1 shall submit the appeal to the City Council for review within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal. All Encroachment Permits (private property development which have encroached upon City right of way) that involve the removal or replacement of City trees must be wherever possible (exempt: dead, dying_, or in an advance state of decline). If the related removal and replacement costs as indicated in the previous paragraphs. TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS /SUPPLEMENTAL TRIMMING The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and species. The current tree trimming cycles and trimming standards represent the maximum feasible frequency and extent of trimming given current fiscal conditions. Except as provided in this Section, trimming shall be in accordance with the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The City will consider, and as a general rule approve, requests to trim certain trees more frequently or to trim trees consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption of ISA standards (to enhance public and private views, preserve required sight /distance standards, or other public purposes) which are submitted by affected residents or the board of a legally established community association and the request is accompanied by a completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form" and full payment. However, since these practices often require 'topping' or severe disfiguring of a tree and are often aesthetically displeasing and injurious to a tree, reforestation shall be considered once this practice has occurred more than twice within a one year ep riod. The General Services Director shall establish procedures to implement the supplemental trimming provisions of this Policy. An approval must be obtained from a legally established association by the requestor in areas with an active homeowners' .association. [Attachment 1- Preservation of Special Trees] [Attachment 2- Tree Inspection Report] �J R09 Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended - August 14,1967 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 12,1985 Amended -November 28,1988 Amended- March 14,1994 Formerly I -9 0 0 Amended - April 11, 1994 Amended - February 26,1996 Amended -July 14,1997 Amended (Administratively) - November 24,1997 Amended - August 10, 1998 G -1 7 i (P (Gray Lunde Memorial Tree) Chamaerops humilis Cliff Drive Park G -1 PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES LANDMARK Begonia Park TREES Balboa Library Eucalyptus globulus Balboa Library Phoenix canariensis West Jetty (near Historical Marker) Phoenix canariensis Dover Drive at Westcliff Liquidambar styraciflua 400 block Poinsettia Eucalyptus corynocalyx Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Phoneix canariensis Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Eucalyptus globulus Main Street (between East Bay Ficus nitida Ave. and Balboa Blvd.) 2 (Mark Munro) DEDICATED Bob Henry Park TREES No. Mariners Park (Marcie Schrouder) Pinus radiata Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) Pinus radiata No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert) Ficus benjamina City Hall grounds (Walter Knott) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (Calif. Bicentennial) Pinus halepensis Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Mariners Park (Isy Pease) Melaleuca linarifolia Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Harpephyllum caffrum Buffalo Hills Park'(Bahia Community Earth Day Celebration) Erythrina caffra Peninsula Park (Gray Lunde Memorial Tree) Chamaerops humilis Cliff Drive Park Quercus agrifolia (Gary Lovell) Begonia Park Prunus cerasifera (Cheryl Bailey Ringwald) Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia (Jan Vandersloot) can Watt Peninsula Park Ravenea rivularis (Don Perdue) Grant Howald Park Metrosideros excelsus 1 (Pete Munro) 2 (Mark Munro) Bob Henry Park Ficus Rubigonsa Bob He Attachment 1 1109 Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 28,1988 Amended - October, 1993 Amended - July 14,1997 Amended - January 25,1999 Attachment 1 2 110 G -1 DEDICATED Cliff Drive Park Quercus agIffolia TREES (contd.) (Dr. Vandersloot) Veterans Park Lagenstroemia (Rosemary Rae Hill Hansen) indica faueri Mariners Park Stenocarpus (N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club) sinuatus (Christopher & Marisha Thompoon) Pinus eldarica (Meghan & Camielle Thompson) Pinus eldarica NEIGHBORHOOD TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Goldenrod Avenue Washington robusta Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine) Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street (Newport Heights) Eucalyptus cladocalyx Irvine Avenue Median Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Along Avon Avenue Via Lido Bridge Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus globulus Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Eucalyptus rudis Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Eucalyptus rudis Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) Eucalyptus citriodora Commodore Eucalyptus citriodora Starlight Eucalyptus citriodora Glenwood Eucalyptus citriodora Candlestick Eucalyptus citriodora Sandalwood Eucalyptus citriodora Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 28,1988 Amended - October, 1993 Amended - July 14,1997 Amended - January 25,1999 Attachment 1 2 110 0 • Attachment 2 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Name Address Phone Number Request Botanical Name Common Name Designated Street Tree Estimated Tree Value_ Damage Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other _ Comments Inspected by Recommendation Reviewed Date Date G -1 1 n! i. 14; ; I r ` E r 1� `t W O w m "o a� m gu �W o F' z �I C/) C/1 � O � �U F � IN 0 9 ��r r NO,NryJ 1 r x F �. 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N M< 2 b ti r,. , 7ww ' 1 /llii ••� { j i 0 CITY OF NEWPORT 'BEACH MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: Dave Kiff, Deputy City Manager DATE: December 7, 1999 RE: Gateway Parks Recognition As the Commission is aware, Council Policy I -9 ( "Naming of City Parks ") sets the City's policy regarding the naming of parks and, park amenities for Newport Beach residents. Section C of the Policy states that "new or existing community centers, buildings, rooms, or site •amenities may be dedicated in honor of persons who have served their community in an exceptional and distinguished manner." As the Commission is also aware, the Gateway Parks will soon be complete. The • Gateway Park project involved donations from more than 170 individuals, families, and trusts amounting to over $200,000. The two major "drivers" behind the donation program were Helen Japenga and Gail Rosenstein. Helen and Gail's work did not stop at generating donations. Over the course of at least three years, they were involved in multiple meetings with City staff to review park plans, the selection of donor bricks, the placement of donor bricks, and more. have never encountered two such dedicated park volunteers as Helen and Gail. To recognize their contribution -of time and effort, I propose that the two major trees (the palm and the strawberry tree) on the Lido side of the Gateway Parks project be named after Helen and Gail. If approved by the Commission, I will acquire two simple 2" by 6" bronze plaques to recognize their effort— reading "Gail's Tree" and "Helen's Tree" (see attached diagram). In closing, I would note that Council Policy G -5 ( "Park and Street Improvement Donations ") also applies to park improvements, but refers solely to donated items think that Policy I -9 is more applicable to this rinstance associated with City - sponsored recognition of "exceptional and distinguished" service. I respectfully ask for your Commission's approval of this request. cc: Members of the Newport Beach City Council Homer Bludau, City Manager LaDonna Kienitz, Director of Community Services • Dave Niederhaus, Director of General Services City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard • Post Office Box 1768 • Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768 S • • 0 Plaque Diagrams wrl en, s' Tr e Dedicated 'December 10,1999, 1.1 r ll Ved cated pecember 10, 1999 12/07/1999 04:50 7148486643 JAN D. VANDERSLOOT, M.D. 2221 East 16th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 • (949) 548 -6326 FAX (714) 848 -6643 December 7, 1999 Chairwoman Pat Beek, and Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Members Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 Re: G -1 Policy Changes PBR Meeting of 12 -7 -99 Dear Chairwoman Beek and Commission members, Below are three major concerns with the G -1 Policy changes that I hope you will consider: PAGE 02/02 1. Definition of hazard trees and diseased trees (page 2), and public notice before removing these trees (page 3, in parentheses). The Policy as currently written allows for removal of trees that,are not in immediate danger of falling without public notice. Language that allows for public notice for trees not immediately hazardous should be inserted, such as: "All trees shall be properly noticed except those trees determined to be immediately hazardous and posing an immediate danger to the public or to property. 'Immediate" shall be defined as being liable to fall and cause injury within a 30 day period of time or less. • This will give time for the public to evaluate the hazard condition and present findings before the Commission. Otherwise, the trees will be gone before an independent evaluation can be performed (witness what happened with the 4th Ave, trees last June.) 2. Appeal process (p.3 and p.5). Appeal rights to the City Council have been made more inequitable. Appeal rights to the public have been stricken from the Policy, while appeal rights to reforestation applicants have been retained. This inequity is unfair and unbalanced, and skews the Policy towards tree removals rather than tree retentions. I suggest either providing appeal rights to all parties or level the playing field by removing appeal rights to all parties. 3. Tree Trimming, page 6. The inserted language allows parties determined to remove trees to simply ask for two trimmings within a year, for $80, then they can ask for removal. This "sets up" the tree for removal with a nominal fee. This should not be permitted, and the language should be stricken from the Policy. It skews the Policy again towards tree removals rather than retentions. Thank you for considering this request. The SPON group has applied for and received a grant to retain an arbodst to evaluate "diseased ", "dying ", or "hazardous" trees, and to aid in the development and implementation of the Policy. We hope you will avail yourselves of these evaluations by affording the public the time and notice when trees rare being proposed to be removed. Sincerely, Jan D, vandersloot, M.D. • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION PARK AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Thursday - December 16, 1999 - 5pm City Hall Council Chambers AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comments. Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. 3. Discussion of MarinaPark. 4. Adjournment Distribution: Pat Beek Val Skoro Donald Pfaff Andrea McGuire David Niederhaus LaDonna Kienitz Bob Pederson n u `'e� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH o .,. . MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: Dave Kiff, Deputy City Manager, DATE: December 7, 1999 RE: Gateway Parks Recognition As the Commission is aware, Council Policy I -9 ( "Naming of City Parks ") sets the City's policy regarding the naming of parks and park amenities for Newport Beach residents. Section C of the Policy states that "new or existing community centers, buildings, rooms, or site amenities may be dedicated in honor of persons who have served their community in an exceptional and distinguished manner." As the Commission is also aware, the Gateway Parks will soon be complete. The . Gateway Park project involved donations from more than 170 individuals, families, and trusts amounting to over $200,000. The two major "drivers" behind the donation program were Helen Japenga and Gail Rosenstein. Helen and Gail's work did not stop at generating donations. Over the course of at least three years, they were involved in multiple meetings with City staff to review park plans, the selection of donor bricks, the placement of donor bricks, and more. I have never encountered two such dedicated park volunteers as Helen and Gail. To recognize their contribution of time and effort, I .propose that the two major trees (the palm and the strawberry tree) on the Lido side of the Gateway Parks project be named after Helen and Gail. If approved by the Commission, I will acquire two simple 2" by 6" bronze plaques to recognize their effort— reading "Gail's Tree" and "Helen's Tree" (see attached diagram). In closing, I would note that Council Policy G -5 ( "Park and Street Improvement Donations ") also applies to park improvements, but refers solely to donated items. I think that Policy I -9 is more applicable to this instance associated with City - sponsored recognition of "exceptional and distinguished" service. I respectfully ask for your Commission's approval of this request. cc: Members of the Newport Beach City Council Homer Bludau, City Manager LaDonna Kienitz, Director of Community Services • Dave Niederhaus, Director of General Services City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard a Post Office Box 1768 • Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768 n L� • E Plaque Diagrams �i j,' I Heio ee,n,s Dedui+;dlDeceb�+'0, �99�' Gee, �.� ; Ded�cated,December 10, 1999'