HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/2003 - PB&R CommissionJUNE 4, 2003
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2003- 7:30pm
Convened 7:30pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Debra Allen
Roy Englebrecht
Bill Garrett
Gregory Ruzicka
Val Skoro
Tom Tobin
Absent: Pat Beek
Staff: Marie Knight, Recreation 8 Senior Services Director
David Niederhaus, General Services Director
Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent
Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Director Knight encouraged the Commission to attend the 22nd Annual Corona del Mar 5K
• on Saturday, May 7; Recreation Manager Sean Levin has been working very closely with
the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce on this event. Director Knight stated that the
Bonita Canyon Sports Park is looking at Late summer or early fall for the grand opening and
are still working on some different issues with the contractor; she also stated that July is
Parks and Recreation month and the Council will issue a Proclamation at the June 24
meeting and asked for a Commissioner to attend to accept the Council Proclamation.
Chair Allen asked Commissioner Tobin to attend. Due to anticipated absences, the June
Park Development meeting will be cancelled.
Director Niederhaus stated that the Bonita Canyon Sports Park has had numerous problems
with the landscape maintenance company changes and difficulties with the landscaping.
He stated that the Council had approved an annual $116,000 maintenance contract for the
entire park at their last meeting with the provision that on or about June 1�` the City
would take over maintenance of the east end and sections of the park. He noted that his
staff will be surveying the park and come to some consensus about when the entire park
could open.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2003.
2.
Item pulled by Commissioner Garrett
3.
Recreation £t Senior Services Activity Report
4.
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Item Dulled by Commissioner Tobin
5.
Tree Donation. Donation of one Melaleuca Linariifolia tree to be planted at Bonita Canyon
Sports Park by Stop Polluting Our Newport.
6.
Dog Nuisance Dispenser Donation. Donation of Dog Nuisance Dispenser for Irvine Terrace
Park by Irvine Terrace Homeowners Association.
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2. Parks & Tree Division Activity Report - Commissioner Garrett questioned the status of
the Hotel ficus tree on Main Street. He stated that he had been looking at it for a
number of weeks and it is looking pretty bad - looks like it is on its last leg. Just
wondering what was involved with removing it - wilt it be a decision that staff makes - if
in fact it does not survive?
Director Niederhaus stated that it was a good question. He stated that staff has been
asked by the Mayor and the City Manager for a continual update on the Hotel ficus tree.
He stated that Main Street is now finished as far as the street pavement and this week
they are pouring the west section of south Main and that was a very critical junction in
the project because staff had thought that the tree was declining quickly enough that
the tree might have to be removed before the sidewalk was placed. However, the tree
has declined three times since last November, and each time it has recovered, and if
you look closely you wilt find new growth throughout the tree. Much of the upper part
of the tree is dead but below that the tree is alive, but is not to the junction where the
Urban Forester or I can recommend to the City Manager that it be removed as a
hazardous tree. The ficus tree will remain and there is an outside chance that it will
recover yet again. If so, it wilt be pruned again as far as shaping and staff just needs to
stand by and keep a careful watch of the tree. He also stated that the Coral Gums look
beautiful and are ready to be planted by mid to late June.
• 4. Bench Donation
A. Donation of one bench to be installed at the Wedge adjacent to West Jetty View
Park by Marcia Austin - Zacharias
Commissioner Tobin stated that he really feels for staff when they are approached
by people requesting benches. He has noticed that the bench requests on the
Peninsula and other areas have been getting rather out of hand. It is very cost
effective for someone to get a $300 bench when the gentleman next door to me
has a memorial business and the cheapest thing that you can purchase from there
is $7,000. 1 notice that one bench request on the Point is from a lady somewhere
in Oregon and the person that passed away enjoyed the Wedge. Well there are
thousands of people that enjoy the Wedge and I am sure that a lot of them are
passing on. There are not enough bench locations to go around.
Director Niederhaus stated that staff is put in a difficult position when
approached by the public that wants to donate something to the City. He stated
that staff tries to fit their interests with the City needs. In this case they were
very specific "about the location. We did approach the Balboa Peninsula Point
Association because in the past they have had some reservations about having
donations from out of the area. Staff is sensitive to Commissioner Tobin's
comments and will try to do a better job in the future but in some cases we don't
have any choice but to bring it to the Commission. A member of the family and a
representative from the Association are in the audience. Staff would like to take a
neutral position on this if possible.
Chair Allen opened the public discussion
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Scott Porterfield, son of the donor stated that he has a business in Newport Beach
and that his mom does live in Oregon, but that a lot of family members are here
in Newport Beach and are looking forward to having that bench installed. He
stated that he is passionately looking forward to having that bench placed. Mr.
Porterfield stated that it is not just some woman in Oregon wanting to buy a
bench for her son. He urged the Commission to support their request for the
bench.
Kent Dillishak, BPPA President, stated that this request had come up before they
were able to have their normal Association meeting. So tonight he would be
speaking as a resident within a few doors of Jetty Park to express some concerns
and suggest that the bench placement be reconsidered. He stated that first of all
he is concerned about the proliferation of benches at Jetty Park, there are
currently 7 benches at the park that rim the channel and relatively evenly spaced
among the grass and trees and those benches represent a pretty cluster of
benches facing the channel. He stated that this bench request would make eight
and the difference here is that this one is proposed to be put out on the beach.
He stated that we have always taken a position as an Association that we did not
want to encroach onto the beach. So the placement is wrong as well as the
. proliferation of benches. In addition to the benches I have already discussed there
is a grassy area at the end of Channel Drive which is a small park with two
benches. Mr. Drillishak stated that it is conceivable if we are not careful that the
whole grassy area could be surrounded by benches. So for all these concerns we
think that this is the wrong thing to be doing by placing a bench at that location.
He stated that we are residents of the Peninsula and we use the Jetty Park as
much as anyone we are very concerned about the look and feel of the park and
we are very much concerned about the proliferation of benches and that there
should be a cap on placement and that if we are not careful that there will be no
places for residents of the Peninsula to have to ability to place benches. So for all
those reasons he urged the Commission to either table or deny this request for the
time being and find a better solution.
Chair Allen closed the public discussion
Chair Allen asked Director Niederhaus if the City has any kind of criteria for the
number of benches; and if we don't should we?
Director Niederhaus stated that it is a good suggestion, possibly two actions
should be taken tonight. He stated that there is no criteria, that staff tries to use
good taste and design and not have too many at any one location. He stated the
photograph shows where the bench would be placed between the trees and not
within the cluster by the entrance and exit points. He stated that quite frankly
they would rather have people sitting on the benches than climbing or sitting on
the trees. He stated that he realizes that this is a sensitive issue but there is
plenty of room for more benches - so there might be two actions; one to approve
this action and the other might be to give direction to staff that West Jetty Park
has its limit of benches at this time.
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Commissioner Englebrecht asked if the final approval rested with the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission?
Director Niederhaus stated that yes, by Council policy. Staff makes the
recommendation and then goes to Commission for approval. He stated that we do
try to deal with these in a sensitive matter there is obviously a lot of emotion
attached to the donation and the location as the gentleman said but on the other
side there is some neighborhood concern. But that concern could be allayed if
some type of limit was made by the Commission so that staff is not placed in this
position.
Commissioner Englebrecht asked how many bench donations had been denied in
the last 10 years.
Director Niederhaus stated that he could not recall any and that staff rarely buys
any except for replacement benches because of vandalism. He stated that they
depend on donations and that there is not even a budget line to purchase new
benches.
• Director Allen stated that she believes there have been some denials in the past.
Discussion ensued regarding placement of benches in the past.
Director Niederhaus stated that staff is recommending approval of this request
but that the Commission consider a limit of benches if that is there desire.
Commissioner Englebrecht suggested that staff come up with a list for of items
that could be donation in addition to benches and maybe come up with some
creative ideas so that we do not run into this problem again. He stated that he
appreciates that these people want to do; it's a nice gesture and you hate to deny
anything like this, but there is a certain limit to generosity.
Commissioner Garrett stated that one of his favorite things to do is to ride his
bicycle down to the end of the Peninsula and often there are lines of people
waiting to sit there. I personally don't think there is a shortage of benches there
concerning the location, this location is not on the beach. He stated that this
would be an ideal place for a bench as it is a shady place. However this is not on
the bench.
Motion by Commissioner Garrett to approve the donation of one bench to be
installed at the Wedge adjacent to West Jetty View Park by Marcia Austin-
Zacharias.
Discussion ensued regarding possible other types of donations.
Commissioner Ruzicka asked that this item be tabled until next month
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Chair Allen agreed.
Commissioner Englebrecht stated that if Commissioner Garrett bikes there every
weekend then he would take his word for it that there is a need for additional
benches and that this bench placement is not on the beach and called for the
question.
Motion tied and therefore fails by the following vote:
Ayes: Englebrecht, Garrett, Skoro
Nays: Allen, Ruzicka, Tobin
Absent: Beek
B. Donation of two benches to be installed at San Joaquin Park by Nancy Whelan -
Director Knight stated that there is someone in the audience that will want to
speak to this item as well but as some of you may know Candace Mason was a
part-time tennis instructor for the City of Newport Beach for over 25 years and
unfortunately passed away in April. Many of her students expressed a desire to do
some a memorial to her for the many years of instruction, she taught at San
. Joaquin Hills, so in working with some of her students and family, benches and or
trees were discussed; but ultimately it was decided that after the fundraising that
they would like two benches to be placed at that location as there was a need for
them.
Commissioner Tobin stated that he thought two was an overkill but possibly one
bench was called for. He stated that he would like to hold his remarks until
Director Niederhaus returned as he had stepped out of the room momentarily.
Chair Allen opened the public discussion
Nancy Whelan stated that she was representing Candace's many students and
family and that she had called Director Knight and the first thing that came to
mind was a plaque on Court 2 where she spent her time; but was told would not
be permitted in accordance with Council policy; and the only thing they could do
was a bench. She stated that they had raised over $2000. She also noted that
there are no memorial benches at the park and the reason she was here was
because she wanted the wording to be changed, never thinking that the
Commission would turn down a donation. Ms. Whelan asked that the plaque on the
bench state: In Memory of Candace Mason not For Candace Mason as stated in the
staff report. She stated that the benches are actually about $700 plus the plaque
so it really is not quite as easy as just throwing down $300.
Commissioner Englebrecht stated that he is just speechless that the prior donation
was not passed and how this Commission could do that is beyond me.
Chair Allen again asked staff to come up with an additional way to donate instead
of just benches that could be offered to people.
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Discussion ensued regarding bench requests and the need for other possible types
of donations.
Commissioner Ruzicka stated that it is the Commission's responsibility to look at
each request and not approve any summarily.
Director Knight reminded the Commission that staff does not have a budget line
number for benches and that at a lot of the parks the City relies on donations in
order to supply that amenity. We are also hoping that someday Bayview Landing
will be a park and we have talked over and over again that amenities will need to
be provided by private donations. Possibly staff could come back with a report for
future site locations for benches or trees; trees were offered to this group as a
possible donation also. They wanted to put the benches there because Candace
spent a lot of her time teaching there, and looking at the park it certainly makes
sense to add benches for those that are waiting to play tennis.
Commissioner Englebrecht stated that this was a good idea.
Ms. Whelan again asked the Commission to change the phrase on the plaque
• Chair Allen closed the public discussion
Director Knight stated again that it was not possible according to Council Policy.
Commissioner Tobin stated that there is one plaque on the Island which states
They went to bed each evening always speaking. He asked Director Niederhaus if
he was aware of that plaque.
Director Niederhaus stated that he had not had time to read each plaque in the
on the benches at Balboa Island.
Director Knight stated that this policy is set by Council and that possibly this
plaque was approved prior to the revision which now dictates this wording.
Commissioner Garrett stated that he can see that there are possible places where
there are possibly too many benches and believes that there was enough room for
the one at the Jetty, but the City as a whole is a long way from having too many
benches.
Motion by Commissioner Garrett to approve the donation of two benches to be
installed at San Joaquin Park by Nancy Whelan.
• Commissioner Tobin asked if this was for two and stated that he could approve
one not two.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Allen, Englebrecht, Garrett, Ruzicka Skoro
Nays: Tobin
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_Motion by Commissioner Skoro to accept items 1 through 3, 5 and 6 of the Consent calendar.
Motion carried by acclamation.
OLD BUSINESS
7. Corona del Mar State Beach — Beach oer Amenity Improvement Project - Lloyd Dalton,
Design Engineer stated that he and George Berger have been working with an architect
to redesign public facilities at Corona del Mar State Beach. Prior to that time a public
outreach was started by Deputy City Manager Dave Kiff to find out what the public
wanted to see at the beach. Public outreach has been done with public meetings and is
outlined in the staff report. He stated that they are seeking approval of the conceptual
plan of the project.
Jason Briscoe of Robbins Joregenson Christopher AIA presented the conceptual plan.
Chair Allen stated that she has received many phone calls regarding the second story of
the building.
Mr. Briscoe stated that the lifeguards feels that the height is needed as the lifeguard
• will be able to do their work and also be able to have a clear view of the ocean, beach,
participants and staff. He stated that the lifeguards reasoning is quite compelling and
that it will dramatically increase safety and commented that he wished that Jim Turner
or one of his comrades were here so that they could give you those statistics.
Chair Allen stated that she has not heard from the lifeguards either in writing or at any
of the public outreach meetings on why this is needed and suggested that they may
want to make that case and why it is a critical safety element of the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the possible nominal impairment of any view.
Commissioner Skoro commended staff for the outreach project and wondered when it
would be going to the Coastal Commission.
Mr. Dalton stated that if it is approved here tonight and by the Council on June 24 that
it would go to Coastal Commission for preliminary approval and hopes to have the
design process wrapped up by next summer and begin the bid process and begin work
after summer 2004 and open spring 2005. He stated that if the project in concept was
approved with parking entry and exit modifications and basic buildings would cost
approximately $2.2 M and only have $1.3 M.
Chair Allen opened the public discussion
. Gordon Kilmer, Corona del Mar State Beach Concessionaire, stated that he believed that
the concession has almost been ignored, right now there is almost 3100 square feet
under the roof for the concession facility and the concession would be about 1200
square feet and in only one location. He then asked to read the following statement
from a letter that was forwarded to the project staff: Two concession stands are needed
to serve the public adequately, there would be substantial reduction in public service
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and convenience if only one facility were provided. The popularity and the size of the
beach and the scope of the service of amenities currently offered suggest that the
public would be under served by one concession stand. He stated that it could be done
with one but two would be better. He stated that he is not asking for more money just
better facilities for the public.
John Lee, Breakers Drive, stated that there is just one guy that wants a building like this
so he can have a place to work and it will not help to protect people, he is only going to
be Looking out the window. He stated that at a public meeting this gentleman stated
that he would be coming there early in the morning or late at night. This is definitely
not needed for safety reasons. He stated that it is a waste of money, in fact the whole
building is a waste of money.
Mr. Lee stated that there are tons of people that go to that one building to get food,
and what Mr. KiLlmer says is necessary and it would be better if there were two
buildings instead of one.
Chair Allen asked if he had any sense of whether his neighbors agreed with him.
• Mr. Lee stated that he actually lives farther down the street; and was sorry that more
residents were not here tonight to comment on it.
Mr. Dalton stated that this item would be going to Council on June 24.
Chair Allen closed the public discussion
Commissioner Ruzicka asked if it was a viable option to accommodate the
concessionaire.
Mr. Dalton stated that a lot of the residents would say yes it's a big problem, most want
nothing down there. We think we have a pretty good design right now with two
windows.
Commissioner Ruzicka stated that it is the Commission's job to look out for the interests
of the public at large and not just for the ones that happen to live on that block.
Discussion ensued regarding the size of the concession and the efficiency of the new
building.
Chair Allen reopened the public discussion
Sandra Pianta, Breakers Drive, stated that the beauty of Corona del Mar is the charm and
is the beach. She stated that the locals are not looking to develop a modernized structure
on the beach nor increase traffic. She stated that she cannot imagine anything being
done that would increase traffic, and feels some of those things proposed are directed in
that matter. She stated that there are so many things here to comment on but would like
to know what their goal is. The beach is charming the way it is. Nothing here maintains
the authenticity of the beach.
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Eve Brooke, Breakers Drive, does not see why we need permanent structures for
something that is only used for two months of the year.
Jan Vandersloot, 16"' Street, argued that two concession stands are needed and that it
could increase revenue for the City.
Chair Allen closed the public discussion
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the conceptual plan as provided. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Allen, Garrett, Skoro Tobin
Nays: Englebrecht, Ruzicka
Absent: Beek
8. MarinaPark Walkway Gates /Fences - Director Niederhaus stated that this information
report was being provided as requested by Commissioner Tobin.
• Commissioner Tobin stated that he has walked through this community and with all the
gates it gives the appearance of a private area.
Commissioner Garrett stated that these gates do not impede anybody.
Discussion ensued regarding signage and the gates and unimpeded access.
Chair Allen asked staff to bring this item back and notice the MarinaPark residents that
the gates would be removed.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Reforestation Request - Director Niederhaus stated that this request has been in the
works for sometime, and is a cooperative effort between the City and BPPA and has been
delayed to some degree by Council Policy G -1 to get the correct items that are noted in
the policy. The City had 100 Queen Palms donated by a BPPA resident and half were
planted on Balboa Boulevard and the other half on Park Avenue. So the Queen Palm has
become the street tree and the Association is asking to remove three trees that have
been assessed and valued by the Urban Forester. He stated that normally staff does not
take a stand on approval of a request but in this case what the City is trying to do is to
extend the entrance way from Balboa Village; an effort to further improve the area. He
also stated that that Association had done a public notice regarding the removal of the
• trees.
Commissioner Skoro asked about the costs to remove.
Director Niederhaus stated that there had been some discussion with Council Member
Ridgeway and that they possibly needed to talk to the Association regarding those
promises.
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Chair Allen opened the public discussion
Kay Mortenseon, BPPA, strongly supports the reforestation to move ahead. She stated
that the parkways are way too narrow for the Canary Island and the Fan Palm, has just
outgrown. The Dragon tree has holes all over it and it just not a pleasing tree to look at.
She stated with the negotiations with the City, this reforestation is the final phase of the
beautification project, had worked out a sharing of the costs, understanding is that the
City will cover the cost of removals and the BPPA will fund $2100 for three 36" box
Queen Palm trees.
Commissioner Skoro asked if the Association planned to reforest any more trees toward
the Wedge.
Ms. Mortenseon stated that there are no further plans to reforest at this time.
Director Niederhaus stated that after reviewing attachments of the staff report that the
City will share the removal costs with the BPPA.
• Jan Vandersloot, Newport Heights asked if this proposal meets the requirements for a
reforestation as outlined on page 4 of the G -1 policy. He commented that this does not
meet those requirement and that the reason for this reforestation is that they are non
conforming trees and are misfits. This is not an acceptable reason for reforestation, and
wondered if the definition was being expanded if this project is approved. Why don't we
wait for the G -1 Policy review since this does not fit the current policy. This proposal
may fit if its is being removed under the City Council beautification program and asked if
City Council approve this or is this just because of one council member - Tod Ridgeway?
Mr. Vandersloot stated that if there are the signatures of the 60% residents - they should
be attached to the staff report and it is the public's right to see the names; why are we
losing such a valuable tree such as the Canary Island Palm; why wouldn't they be
transplanted; they certainly should be transplanted. He also questioned that BPPA does
not have CC &R's. And lastly the policy specifically states that the applicant should cover
all costs.
Ken Drellishak, President BPPA wanted to reaffirm the request made by the Association.
He stated that BPPA has been legally established since 1949 and have been association in
many community projects including the 100 Queen Palms that were donated and the quid
pro quo that goes with that and is behind the cost sharing.
Chair Allen closed the public discussion
• Commissioner Garrett stated that it is important to follow the policy but you can see that
these three trees are clearly out of place.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibilities of transplanting the three trees.
Motion by Commissioner Enelebrecht to approve request for reforestation of one Canary
Island Palm, one Mexican Fan and one Dragon Tree on East Balboa Boulevard by BPPA
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with the caveat that staff look into the possibility of transplanting the Canary Island
Palm. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Allen, Englebrecht, Garrett, Skoro, Tobin
Abstain:
Ruzicka
Absent:
Beek
10. Request for Lot Line Adjustment - Director Niederhaus stated that the following was
routed to the Public Works Department but should have come to the Commission. He
stated that there are representatives from the Newport Hills Community Association and
that staff does not recommend approval but instead that this be a meet and confer issue
and that they be allowed to meet with the Association on site and sort out how this might
be done and then return to the Commission.
Chair Allen asked if the staff recommendation is to just continue this and work with the
applicant rather than either approve, deny or no action on the request tonight.
Director Niederhaus confirmed the staff recommendation.
. Chair Allen asked if there was a reason that a lot line adjustment had to be done to move
ahead with this project?
Commissioner Skoro stated that the question here is do we give the applicant some park
land for some uses that are not open to City residents and that seems to be inappropriate
unless there are some tradeoffs - is that what is being presented here today?
Director Niederhaus stated yes on an initial look - it does appear to be as Commissioner
Skoro noted but staff doesn't know what the alternatives might be as we have not had
time to meet with the Association as this just came to us a few days ago.
Chair Allen opened the public discussion
Si Teller, architect for Newport Hills Community Association stated that they had met
with City staff a few years ago out at the site and at that time we discussed why we
wanted the land and what we would be willing to do in exchange for that, he stated that
he was unclear why the Association had not gotten together with staff before now. As to
why, is that the Newport Hills Community Center is over 35 years old and it is packed and
not enough room for the seniors. So it was suggested that they move out about 30 feet
from the pool and open it up to the park area. It was suggested by Park staff that that
area of the park is not used and that it had been a pain for the maintenance staff to
maintain; and there is a little piece between the walls that Parks recommended that we
• ask for that. What we would like to do in exchange for that would be to clean up the
restrooms and talk to you what that really means, like improving some of the natural
ventilation, redo the roof and an addition of a barbecue and were told that it sounded
good.
Discussion ensued regarding the perimeter area of the Center.
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Bob Attia, Port Stanhope Place, and Newport Hills Community Association President
stated that they have been working on this for four years and the plans are going to the
City as a remodel of the Club House; during those conversations it was discussed with
staff on a kind of swap.
Chair Allen closed the public discussion
Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht to approve the concept for a lot line adjustment.
Director Knight stated that it has been awhile since staff has met with this Association
and that at no time were concrete plans provided; she stated that conversation still
needs to take place.
Director Niederhaus stated a staff assessment could take 60 days or more to complete.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe.
Commissioner Englebrecht withdrew his motion
• Motion by Commissioner Skoro to continue item for 60 days. Motion carried by
acclamation.
Chair Allen asked the Commission to move the next meeting from July 1 to Monday, July
7, 2003. All Commissioners agreed.
Director Knight stated that at that meeting would be Commissioner Beek's last meeting
and a presentation to her would be made at that time and hoped that the new
Commissioner would be seated.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Committee Reports
Finance - Commissioners Skoro and Garrett met with Recreation staff regarding the budget
Park Development - June meeting cancelled.
Recreation it Open Space Element - Nothing to report.
Recreation Activities - Nothing new to report
Seniors - Nothing new to report.
Community Service Award - Nothing to report
Tree Committee - Chair Allen stated that they have met several times but there was a great
deal of public interest at the hearing. It was suggested that the Committee look to Costa
Mesa regarding their tree policies and they did and they had a policy for dealing with
• nuisance and problem trees; it was presented last night and it was straw voted and
accepted by the Committee; it was enormously popular with the view communities and
there were provisions for saving special trees in the non -view communities. She stated
that the public as a whole is pleased with what has been done and it is hoped that it will
be a simpler policy. She commented that the City Attorney is looking into an EIR and it
was found that another ordinance was not needed. Chair Allen stated that the next
meeting is scheduled for July 10.
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Youth Sports Liaison Superintendent McGuire stated that the next meeting was scheduled for
June 24 for the fall allocation at 6pm.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Status of Grants /Bonds for Park Development — July /August
Fence Gates at MarinaPark
Lot Line Adjustment for Newport Hills Community Association — August/September
Exploring other donation options in addition to benches or trees that could be available
Limiting of Bench Donations, identify areas where they are needed
ADJOURNMENT - 10:15pm
Submitted by:
Teri Craig, Admin Assista
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