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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/2002 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting November 5, 2002- 7pm CONVENED AT 7:03om ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Englebrecht, Garrett, Ruzicka, Skoro, Tobin Absent: Allen Staff: Marie Knight, Recreation 8 Senior Services Director David Niederhaus, General Services Director Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant WELCOME /INTRODUCTION OF RECREATION It SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR - MARIE KNIGHT Director Knight stated that she was looking forward with great anticipation to working with the Commission on future projects and to continue the excellent programs with the Recreation and Senior Services staff. She noted that she had worked for the City of Garden Grove, and had been the Director of Senior Services for 6 years before moving on for the last 21/2 years with the Boys Et Girls Club. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht to approve the minutes of October 1, 2002. Motion carried by acclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Item pulled by Commissioner Englebrecht 2. Parks & Tree Division 3. Recreation ft Senior Services 4 Bench Donation To accept bench donation from Roger McGonegal to be installed at Irvine Terrace Park. 5. Item pulled by Commissioner Beek 1. Communications - The following correspondence was received and acknowledged. Fm: Gina Frye, October 1, 2002 To: Jill Schwabe, October 8, 2002 William & Mary Singleton, October 1, 2002 William & Mary Singleton, October 23, 2002 Thomas Stefl, October 14, 2002 Thomas Stefl, October 23, 2002 Karen & Jim O'Connell, October 16, 2003 Karen & Jim O'Connell, October 25, 2002 CAPRCSM Award Nominations, October 2002 Commissioner Englebrecht stated that it appeared from the communications from the Singletons, Tom Stefl, and the O'Connell's regarding the removal of 3 River She Oak • trees on the West side of the 300th Block of Larkspur in Corona del Mar that the residents had not been made aware of the G -1 Policy and that proper procedures had not been followed before the removal; specifically that the signatures and addresses were not verified on the petitions filed. Director Niederhaus stated that the residents were confusing tree removal from reforestation. He also stated that staff is very cognizant of the importance of confirming Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting • November 51 2002 Page 2 signatures and addresses on petitions; he stated that even though the policy states that trees will be replaced with a 36" box tree, that it is not always feasible as some of the designated street trees are difficult to find at that size and staff is only able to procure a 24" box tree. Discussion ensued regarding the accuracy of petitions and the Commission stressed the importance of staff confirming the validity of the names and owners listed on the petition. Commissioner Skoro stated that it was important that all trees be replaced with a 36" box and that if staff is unable to procure one at that size that he would like the Commission to be notified before the tree is removed. Commissioner Beek stated that the way the G -1 Policy currently reads, it is easier to remove a tree by reforestation than by an actual request to remove a tree as long as they follow the checklist. Commissioner Englebrecht asked staff to be clear that the petition signers are the actual owners of the residence. • Marla Smith, 506 Clubhouse stated that she does not understand the G -1 Policy and would like to see a more clear and concise policy. Director Niederhaus stated that he would like to add the discussion of the G -1 Policy to a future agenda and that he would be happy to spend some time with Ms. Smith discussing and clarifying the G -1 Policy. Linda Grant, 310 Fernando, stated that she wanted to apologize on the record to Director Niederhaus for her outburst at the last meeting. Director Niederhaus accepted her apology. Regarding the correspondence from Gina Frye recommending that the future park site at Jamboree and PCH be dedicated and named for Rosalind Williams. Commissioner Skoro commented that his personal opinion was that public parks should not be named after people. Commissioner Beek agreed and asked staff to add the Park Naming Policy to the agenda for December. 5. Tree Donation - Commissioner Beek asked if the request to accept a Coast Live Oak tree from Ms. Barbosa to be planted at Castaways Park was part of the Castaways Park planting process. Director Niederhaus stated that the Coast Live Oak tree would be planted with the other Live Oak trees near the old restaurant site and that it would not be in the section of • Phase 4 (native plantings) of Castaways Park. Additionally he noted that the Committee had been sunsetted following the successful completion of obtaining grant funding. Commissioner Beek stated that she was unaware that the Castaways Park Committee had been disbanded as she had attended every meeting. She noted her concern of the timeline of the planting and would encourage the public to continue donations for the Park. Parks, Beaches £t Recreation Commission Regular Meeting • November 5, 2002 Page 3 Discussion ensued regarding the Castaways Park Committee. Motion by Commissioner Enelebrecht to accept items 1- 5 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Information Update — Visioning Summit - Director Knight stated that the Summit was scheduled for November 16 at the OASIS Senior Center and hoped that some could attend. • Commissioner Workshop - Director Knight stated that Commissioners Allen, Garrett, and Skoro were scheduled to attend and to meet with Superintendent McGuire after the meeting if they were interested in car pooling. 7. Cliff Drive Park Superintendent McGuire updated the Commission on the status of the Park and noted: • Some of the planned improvements will need to be done in phases or postponed until funds are available. • That staff hope to use FY 2003/04 CIP funds to replace the concrete driveway in the park. • . By regrading, it should reroute some of the traffic that is now going through the playground. • The existing palm tree is projected to be relocated. 8. Committee Appointments and Reports Liaison to Youth Sports Commission - Vice Chair Tobin appointed Commissioner Beek to attend the December 5 meeting if she was available, otherwise he would attend. Park Development - Commissioner Skoro stated that he had talked to Mike Sinacori from Public Works and that he had been told that money was going to be an obstacle for Newport Village to go forward and would like a Park Development Committee meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible with Steve Badum in attendance. Recreation It Open Space Element - nothing new to report. Recreation Activities - nothing new to report Seniors - nothing new to report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of "How a tree becomes a Special Tree" according to the G -1 Policy Review of Special Tree List with Criteria Park Naming Policy ADJOURNMENT - 8:15pm Submitted by: - • Teri Craig, Admi ssistant