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PB &R COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Tuesday, August 5, 2003- 7pm— City Council Chambers
AGENDA
ORDER AND ROLL CALL
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
• Director Knight
• Director Niederhaus
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to
three minutes.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -3) are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The Commission Members have received detailed staff reports
on each of the items recommending approval. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the
time the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the Commission, staff, or the public request a
specific item to be discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon
invitation by the Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar item number, and place the completed sign -in
card provided at the podium. Speakers are limited to three minutes on all agenda items.
1. Minutes of the July 7, 2003 regular meeting. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and
order filed.
�. Park and Tree Division Activity Report. Receive and file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming
projects.
3. Recreation Et Senior Services Activity Report. Receive and file monthly Activity Report for activities and
upcoming projects.
II. OLD BUSINESS
4. Upper Bayview - Verbal Report by Program Administrator Dan Trimble, Planning Department
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
5. Committee Reports.
— Verbal Report by Chair of committee
— Committee Appointments
• Finance — Garrett & Skoro
• Park Development — Skoro, Allen 3 Beek
• Rec it Open Space Element — Garrett
• Recreation Activities — Englebrecht, Ruzkkaa Tobin
• Seniors — Allen, Tobin it Skoro
• Ad Hoc
— Community Service Award - Garrett, Ruzicka ri Skoro
— Tree Committee- Allen, Skoro rt Tobin
— Youth Sports Liaison — Ruzicka
V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH W-1 0 3
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
July 7, 2003- 7pm
SUMMARY MINUTES
Convened 7pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Debra Allen
Pat Beek
Bill Garrett
Steve Rosansky
Val Skoro
Tom Tobin
Absent: Roy Englebrecht
Greg Ruzicka
Staff: Marie Knight, Recreation ft Senior Services Director
David Niederhaus, General Services Director
Marcelino Lomeli, Park Ft Tree Superintendent
Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent
Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant
• RECOGNITION
Chair Allen recognized Michael Andraszczyk for breaking the 1600 meter record at SCMAF
Track Meet; and Austin Wobrock for winning the Regional Team Competition for Pepsi Pitch,
Hit & Run major league baseball competition skills with a certificates.
SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONERS
Chair Allen and the Commission thanked Commissioner Beek was leaving the Commission after
serving for 8 years.
Commissioner Tobin stated that Commissioner Beek was a tremendous example for the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Commissioner Skoro stated that Commissioner Beek always did her homework and was an
active member and contributed a lot to the Commission, notably with the Bonita Canyon
Sports Park and the outreach meetings that were held.
Commissioner Beek thanked her fellow commissioners for the opportunity for serving the City
of Newport Beach for the last 8 years. More than anything she wanted to thank staff for their
their support.
Chair Allen presented a plaque, flowers and pictures to Commissioner Beek.
Chair Allen introduced the new Commissioner Steven Rosansky and welcomed him to the
Commission.
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Commissioner Rosansky thanked the City Council for their support, confidence and trust in
their selection. He stated that he looks forward to serving the residents of Newport Beach.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair Allen opened the nominations for Chair for FY 2003/04.
Motion by Commissioner Tobin to elect Commissioner Allen as Chair.
Hearing no other nominations, Chair Allen closed the nominations for Chair
Motion carried by acclamation.
Chair Allen opened the nominations for Vice Chair for FY 2003/04.
Motion by Chair Allen to elect Commissioner Tobin as Vice Chair.
Hearing no other nominations, Chair Allen closed the nominations for Vice Chair
Motion carried by acclamation.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Director Knight stated that it was a great July 4`h celebration at Mariners Park and thanked
Chair Allen for beginning the festivities and Commissioner Skoro for riding on the haywagon, it
was a great community event. She also thanked General Services staff for their support in the
set up of that event. She announced that the Bonita Canyon Sports Park would be opening on
August 24, a Sunday afternoon, details are still being firmed up. She stated that the
dedication of the athletic fields will begin at 3pm and will have the Youth Sports
Organizations involved in that process followed by some family activities and then a 5pm
family concert. Please mark your calendar. The Park Patrol item will be on the City Council
agenda for July 22 and a reminder will be sent out once the agenda has been published.
Director Niederhaus thanked Commissioner Beek for her years on the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Larry Porter stated he wanted to talk about the overall quantity and quality of the water
supply. He stated that much of what the Commission is going to want to do in the future is
going to include irrigation and water. He stated that right now normal storage levels of water
in the San Joaquin area is down. He went on to say that a directive has been announced that
only 62% of the well water can be pumped.
• Chair Allen suggested that Mr. Porter make that same announcement at a City Council
meeting.
Scott Porterfield requested that the Commission reconsider his request for a bench donation
at West Jetty View Park at their next meeting in August.
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Kay Moretenson stated that she was speaking to the issue of the Porterfield request for a
bench at West Jetty View Park. She stated that she wanted to thank the Commission for the
vote to deny the request and encourage the commissioners to not renew the issue. She stated
that this is about location, location, location. The Balboa Point HOA met and it was
unanimous that this area has too many benches. She commented that, while most think that
benches are a good thing, it is not for this Park as it is too small and not a lot of grass. She
stated that there are ten benches in that Park. She commented that the location where the
Porterfields wanted to have the bench installed was 140 feet from the park encroaching on
the beach. She stated that the concrete boulders would need to be removed before a bench
could be installed. She urged the Commission not to approve any request for benches at the
location, however there are needs for benches at the end of some of the streets in the area
and perhaps the requested bench could be placed there.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the June 4. 2003 study session and reeular meetin¢. Waive reading of subject
minutes, approve as written and order filed.
2. Item pulled by Staff.
3. Recreation ft Senior Services Activity Report. Receive and file monthly Activity Report for
activities and upcoming projects.
4. Bench Donations.
• Accept two bench donations from Gina Stewart to replace existing deteriorating benches on the
bayfront at the end of Medina Way.
5. Bench Donations.
Accept one bench donation from Kelly Aguerre to be installed at Corona del Mar State Beach.
6. Bench Donations.
Accept one bench donation from Helen Rask to be installed at the Balboa Pier.
2. Parks li Tree Division Activity Report - Director Niederhaus stated that the East and Mid
Parks of Bonita Canyon Sports Park is finished and the Council has approved the
landscape maintenance contract for the entire park. Staff will meet this week with the
Surety Company re: the West park to consider some kind of financial conveyance from
the Surety Company to the City to take over the park sooner than 3 -5 months from now.
More than likely that we will be able to resolve our difference and the park may very
well come to Council as early as next month. Director Niederhaus recommended that
the Commission visit the north and south Main Street in the Balboa Village to see the 31
new Coral Gum trees. He also passed along thanks to Superintendent Lomeli and Urban
Forester Conway for taking the time to locate, grow, and transplant these trees. He
stated that it appears that it is going well with the new streetscape.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to accept items 1 through 6 of the Consent calendar. Motion
carried by acclamation.
OLD BUSINESS
7. MarinaPark Walkway Gates - Director Niederhaus stated that in April 2003, staff
responded to a request from the Commission to remove two large entrance gates
adjoining the public sidewalk and the Marina Park trailer court. The gates were
removed to improve public access to the beach areas along Newport Bay after the
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Commission voted to do so. The two gates were located at each end of the public
sidewalk. To date, no public complaints have been received in response to the
removals.
On May 6, 2003, staff received a second request from the Park, Beaches, and
Recreation Commission to identify the several additional beach access gates that adjoin
the public sidewalk and the Marina Park trailer court. Staff confirmed that there are 10
such gates. Director Niederhaus went on to say that there are no existing agreements
between the City and the residents of Marina Park with respect to the access gates.
Marina Park staff has noted in the past that gates are instrumental in keeping stray
animals and litter out of the area. The gates are not locked. Staff has invited local
residents to comment on the proposed gates removal. Over 50 residents in the
neighboring community as well as the Manager of Marina Park, and the President of
Central Newport Beach Community Association were notified that the City would
receive public comments at the Commission's July 7 meeting.
Director Niederhaus stated that staff has not taken a position on this matter, but
provides two alternatives for the Commission's review either:
• Remove 10 gates bordering Marina Park that provides public access to the beach
along the bay; or
Retain the gates.
Commissioner Rosansky asked if the City had installed those gates originally. Director
Niederhaus stated that he was not sure since it had been some years ago since the
property was developed. Commissioner Rosansky asked if there had been a purpose for
their installation. Director Niederhaus stated that he believed at one time they kept out
stray animals from wandering into the park or possibly blocked the litter.
Commissioner Skoro stated that we all need to remember that this is tidelands property
and it is a requirement of the Coastal Commission that there be public access. He
stated that if there is a real valid reason to keep the gates from the residents he would
like to hear it.
Chair Allen stated that she had asked that this item be on the agenda, although it had
been discussed informally and action had been taken to remove the gates but I was not
sure that enough public notice had been given.
Chair Allen opened the public discussion
Patricia Frostham thanked the Commission for taking down the fence with the chain and
the lock as it was forbidding. She believes that the beach should be access friendly. The
beach in front of the trailers is very exclusive and the shrubbery in front of the trailers
should be removed. She went on to say that there are too many signs that say NO. The
beach should be open to everyone.
Joe Ribus, Mariners Park resident stated that it has not been a trailer park since 1960
but rather a mobile home park. He stated that the way that the gates now do not have
any locks and anyone that chooses to use that beach can do so. He stated that he has a
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3 year old daughter with twins on the way and with kids playing right there the gates
have prevented his daughter from going out onto the beach. If the City was to decide to
remove the gates then a lot of those drop down transition steps are excessive in height
and would be need to be brought up to code with handrails from the walkway to the
beach in at least three locations. He also requested then that the City install gates in
front of each house to allow the residents the ability to keep the children in. He stated
that now that the gates are open no one is monitoring the speed of roller skaters and
bicyclists. Mr. Ribus requests a dedicated service of police monitoring bicyclists. He also
noted that since the gates have been taken down many things items are missing from
the homeowners properties.
Tom Hyans stated that he did not believe any of the gates had been locked in the park.
He stated that those gates do serve a purpose as they provide a little bit of privacy for
those residents and not to the detriment of others.
Herbert Williams, Marina Park resident, stated that many people believe that the 10
gates along the center of the park do serve a purpose. However, we are tenants of the
City and these 10 gates restrict children from getting out. He recommended that the
City install these gates with spring locks and signs be installed on the outside of the
gates stating public walkway.
Chair Allen closed the public discussion
Discussion ensued regarding some possible liability issues on the stairs not being to code
if the gates were removed and not being able to enclose the homes so that children
cannot walk on the beach.
Director Niederhaus stated that hardscape is always a problem but that is a real
concern; interior enclosures have been brought up as an issue from some of the
residents. He stated that Mr. Ribus' ideas could be done at minimal cost.
Commissioner Garrett stated that there really is no access to the beach so he is unsure how
we impede any one's use, also he believes that the gates do keep a certain kind of element
out of the park. He stated that he does not see the value of removing the gates.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to retain the gates and that signage be added to the
outside of the gates indicating public access.
Commissioner Skoro recommended that staff look at those steps from a liability
standpoint.
Commissioner Rosansky stated that he visited the park and that 5 of the ten gates were
open so he is not convinced that they keep the children from getting to the beach but is
very concerned about the stairs and urged staff to look at that from a liability use.
Alternative motion by Commissioner Rosansky that a study be done to install a fence
along that walkway to fence in the park rather than fencing out the people.
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Motion fails due to lack of a second.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro carried by acclamation.
8. Castaways Park Reveeetation Proiect - Director Niederhaus stated that he hoped he
wound not need to be brief as this is a fairly complicated historic issue and situation and
for the benefit of the new commissioner and a lot of the public who are probably not
familiar with all the events that took place with the development of the Park he would
like to go through the background and discussion items before he gets to the
recommendations. He commented that he would be followed by Mr. Lomeli with a map
illustrating the amendment of the park plant palette. Director Niederhaus stated that
Castaways Park was constructed by The Irvine Company in late 1997, and stated that
yocu may remember that Bob Henry Park was also being concurrently developed as an
active park, whereas Castaways Park was developed as a passive park. Castaways Park
was never designated a view or natural park. Director Niederhaus stated that the City
was basically given the land, like other CIOSA parcels in the City. We had very limited
funds to develop it; some $900,000 and that was spent on trails, some native plantings
outside the fencing, and a view area where the Castaways Restaurant was on the view
point, which was the reason for naming the Park. There is a walk /bike way course from
Dover and Cliff into the Park; a parking lot adjacent to the Church and there are other
amenities in the course of the Park including the walkway that goes all the way towards
the Dover Shore area. There were two grants and two projects in this Park that included
the planting of native plants; these were done with volunteers and with outside money
and some City participation. These projects were sited from the parking lot along Dover
and along the west side of the Castaways and in fact they have been in bloom over the
last couple of years.
In April of 1999, an Ad Hoc Castaways Park Advisory Committee was formed by Council
Woman Norma Glover with some 12 members and represented a cross section of
expertise and representation of the neighborhood as well as the staff. Superintendent
Lomeli participated on that Committee which met at the General Services Department
and was chaired by Bo Glover who unfortunately was not able to make it tonight. Mr.
Glover took this Committee through the next three years as they worked their way
through how to develop a native plant palette or grouping of plants to make this a
beautiful natural Park. This Committee came to the Commission on June 6, 2000 with a
submittal of a grant application, with costs of $200,000 to develop the Park in native
planting and provide temporary irrigation. And as you know, capital improvement money
has not been very plentiful in the last several years, so the City approached the Coastal
Conservancy for a grant and was ultimately awarded $99,400 toward the $230,000 total
estimated cost of the improvements. The City at that time opted to put $75,000 into a
capital improvement project that has been carried forward for the last two years. The
final player as far as donating funds was the Nature Conservancy, which is The Irvine
• Company environmental entity that has been funding various environmental
improvements in the County. The Coastal Conservancy agreement, which was presented
to the Commission and eventually to the Council with Council approving a resolution and
that agreement is highlighted on page 2 of the staff report. The 7 elements of the
agreement are:
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• 20 Year Agreement: Agreement is effective June 2002 through June 30, 2022 of
the City must return all grant funding.
• Completion Date: Proposed work must be completed by March 31, 2004. Upon
completion of the project installation, the City shall submit a final report
certifying the completion of the project according to the approved work program.
• Maintenance Requirements: The City is required to use, manage, operate and
maintain the project in a manner consistent with the grant purposes for the term
of the agreement. The City assumes all management, operations, and
maintenance costs associated with the project.
• Limits on Use: The City may not develop or use any other City property in the
vicinity of the project in such a way as to interfere with or detract from the
project purposes for the duration of the agreement. Exceptions to this
requirement may be granted only by the Executive Officer of the Coastal
Conservancy.
• Failure to Perform: The City will be liable for immediate repayment to the
Coastal Conservancy of all amounts disbursed under the agreement if it fails to
complete the project or fails to fulfill any of the obligations of the agreement.
• Expenditure of Funds: The City must expend funds in the manner described in
the approved project budget. Line item limits may be exceeded by as much as
ten percent, however, the total budgeted grant amount may not be increased
• except by amendment to the agreement.
• Disbursement of Funds: Disbursements shall be made on the basis of costs
incurred to date, less ten percent, upon the City's satisfactory progress with the
approved work program. The Conservancy may disallow all or part of the cost of
any activity or action that it determines to be not in compliance with the
requirements of the agreement.
Director Niederhaus explained that the issue is back before the Commission because staff
took this to a City Council Study Session on March 25, 2003 and a question was raised by
Council Member Webb whether or not we should proceed with this project and if this Park
could not have more active use. Staff took that request very seriously and met with the
Nature and Coastal Conservancy staff and members of the public and proposed a
compromise. Council Member Webb originally wanted ornamental non - native grass like
you would have in other parks, such as Bob Henry Park, but the Coastal and the Nature
Conservancy staff said that two agencies would withdraw their combined $150,000 grant
leaving the City with only the $75,000 City funding if anything other than native grass was
planted. So a compromise was reached - certain areas of the Park will be planted and
irrigated year round in a native grass that resembles non - native grass and can endure high
use. This proposal now needs the Commissions approval in order to go forward to Council
again. This is a very tight time frame that we have to deal with due to the grant deadline
of March 2004. He stated that we have to redesign the project, prepare new
specifications, and go out to bid; so if this project does not proceed in the next 60 days,
the grant money will be lost. He reminded the Commission that there are three other City
parks, basically two that we own, in need of future development. The City has no money
in the current budget other than to study these new parks, much less to develop the
areas. He concluded that staff is very supportive of the effort and requested the
Commission to consider the alternative and forward this to Council within the next 30
days.
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Director Niederhaus also stated that the City will need an additional $30,400 with the
proposal that will basically fund the alternative grass planting and irrigation. He reminded
the Commission that it will be very difficult to go to Council early in the budget year and
ask for that kind of money, however, staff is making an effort to salvage this project and
try to not only meet the public need to have a more active park but also to enhance the
Park which is fairly bare now that fire abatement has been done. To date the City has
spent about $18,000 in plans and specifications in keeping the project on track with brush
removal and preparation and again recommends that the Commission approves the staff
proposal and forward to Council.
Superintendent Lomeli explained the amended plan and stated that the drawing shows
the area where staff proposes to plant California native grass. He stated that the area is
sectioned out into a 20,000 square feet to section for the 50 feet of native grass and a
amended 13,400 square feet circular view area for a total of about '/a of an acre. The
area would be planted and irrigated throughout the year, mowed to keep the grass to a
height of 3 inches. He reiterated that timing is very important as the best time to plant
California natives is the fall with the projected completed by March 2004.
Chair Allen asked Director Niederhaus what would happen if the work was not completed
by March 31, 2004.
Director Niederhaus stated that any funds would need to be refunded to the Coastal
Conservancy if the City did not complete the agreement. The other critical event is that
native plants are normally planted in the fall so that they can enjoy the winter and spring
moisture, he reiterated again how important the timing was.
Chair Allen stated that in other words if the work is not completed by March 31, 2004 we
lose the grant money.
Director Niederhaus stated yes, we will lose the grant money and then all we have left is
$50,000 - $60,000 of City CIP funds for Castaways Park development.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that the additional cost for the 33,000 square feet section
is $25,000 (for installation and irrigation) with native grasses if done in conjunction with
the larger project. Otherwise the cost to do only the native grass portion would be
$36,000.
Director Niederhaus stated that the point that staff is trying to make is that if the
Commission decides that they do not want to proceed on this and want to make that
recommendation to Council, then the fallback would be that yes we could propose to use
the balance of Capital Improvement Project funding for ornamental non - native grass and
. irrigation, and still achieve the amendment but the rest of the Park would be bare.
Commissioner Skoro distributed photographs of the Park taken on July 2, 2003 depicting
what it looks like 5 years after the dedication.
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Commissioner Garrett questioned exactly what native grasses look like in comparison to
rye or fescue.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that the native grass that staff is entertaining is from a
nursery that promotes no -water ornamental grass. He passed around a book with pictures
of the native grass.
Commissioner Garrett asked if this compromise would solve the problem as far as the
factions that are concerned about this project.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that staff met with the different grant representatives and
this is the agreement that was reached with them, anything beyond that would be
additional costs that would be borne by the City.
Director Niederhaus stated that it was discovered that there was a native turf grass
already growing at the Park. It is dwarf Bermuda grass and is thriving on the west slope,
Director Niederhaus stated that he believes that buffalo grass and several other
alternative grasses. He commented that they would be durable and comfortable for the
public to use.
• Commissioner Rosansky asked if there are additional costs for maintenance or water
costs?
Superintendent Lomeli stated that the water costs would be a little higher than coastal
sage because anytime you mow turf and keep it at a lower height you incur maintenance
costs, probably about 20 -30% higher than coastal sage because of the water costs. He
also stated that by using this type of cutting edge native grass, that it could be a major
test area for water conservation.
Chair Allen stated that we should also keep that type of grass in mind for Bayview.
Director Niederhaus reminded the Commission that there is a lack of funds to develop
Bayview and hopes that this will be the first City native park and something similar could
be grown at Bayview with additional grant funding. The Coastal Commission will require
us to plant a certain percentage or all in native grass. Castaways Park would be a very
good testing area for native plants and the City staff is ready to proceed. He commented
that the City might be able to attain more grants to move the Bayview project to
fruition.
Commissioner Tobin stated that in dollars and cents you are talking about a $20M parcel
of land.
Director Niederhaus stated that he did not know the exact value of that parcel but you
couldn't cost that out the same as the Castaways property development because of what
it is being used for. So it would need to be determined by a current City appraisal.
Commissioner Tobin stated that you also have to look at those homeowners who look
down on that Park too.
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Superintendent Lomeli stated that there was representation from two of those
homeowners on the Castaways Ad Hoc Committee.
Commissioner Tobin asked if they had bought off on the plans.
Superintendent Lomeli stated yes they approved the plant palette that was submitted for
the grant.
Commissioner Garrett stated that staff had commented early the fire control had to be
done up there; he asked if coastal sage was planted there and no irrigation wouldn't we
potentially if there were a dry year have a fire control problem.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that the Fire Department sat on the Committee as well and
there is a fuel modification area that Mr. Niederhaus has pointed out that would be fully
irrigated and would meet the Fire Department's requirement relative of a distance of 100
feet from a structure. The abatement that has occurred is due primarily to non- natives
and exotics that have been brought into the Park over the year such as mustard, fennel,
thistle, and have been eradicated by the Fire Marshall.
• Commissioner Garrett asked if this would save us any money if we just left it because of
the fire control issue.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that one of the charges of the Ad Hoc Committee was to
reduce the annual abatement that started around $25,000 per year and reduce it by
planting additional coastal sage that would be fire retardant so the Fire Marshall
provided lists of fire retardant plants in the coastal sage categories and those were
included into the plant palette.
Chair Allen opened the public discussion
Jo Vandervort, stated that she had served for 8 years as a Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commissioner, lives in the West Cliff Area, and is the Dover Village Association President.
She commented that these organizations are not nearly as important as my being a
grandmother for the past six years. She introduced her grandson Harrison and stated that
they were here tonight to advocate for grass in the center area not just the 20,000
square feet between the asphalt paths. The current status of the park requires all visitors
basically remain on the asphalt trails to protect the native vegetation which we call
weeds and also because the weed and dirt patches do not lend themselves to many
activities. Why is grass important - you can walk, sit, run and play on it. She stated that
there are other areas in the city for people that like to view native vegetation such as
the Environmental Nature Conservancy a half a block away, the adults could also drive
. just up the road the Upper Bay Regional Park and see a large dramatic expanse of bluffs
and tidal areas all with wonderful native vegetation; and even has an interpretive center
in case you do not recognize coastal sage. We have two active playfields to play
organized sports but we are talking here about plain old grass. Grass at the Castaways
could be used by families and kids to do all kinds of imaginative activities or just to soak
up the sun. This could be a great family destination right here in our own neighborhood if
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it were designed for families to use. We could all ride our bikes to the park and enjoy
family picnics. She thinks grass in the whole center area is an extremely positive step and
believes that the Commission can also see that.
Commissioner Skoro asked Ms. Vandervort if she remembered any extensive outreach
meetings done when she was a Commissioner.
Ms. Vandervort stated that frankly the Commission at that time was more concerned with
developing Bob Henry Park as an active play park and if you remember there was a lot of
emotion involved during that time also. Castaways was designated as a passive park and
she does not believe that we should change the designation, it should be a user - friendly
passive park.
Wendy Thompson stated that she is a graduate of the Upper Newport Bay Naturalist
Educational Training program and have led numerous eco kayak tours there. She stated
that she considers herself an environmentalist and has a deep appreciation for the rare,
special and fragile condition of the bay, that being the largest of the remaining wetlands
in California and home to at least five birds on the endangered species list. She
commented that over the past 10 years she has noticed that most times the people do
not abide by the rules of the back bay such as staying on paths, staying off the island,
• walking their dogs off paths, etc. Ms. Thompson stated that her point is perhaps if people
had more public usable space around the bay they would not venture into the areas that
are off limits. A large grassy area would serve many purposes and the other many grassy
areas in the City are designated for baseball, and such. It would be nice to have an area
that we could picnic, etc., and appreciate the beautiful view of the back bay. Why
create a new area that would need to be environmentally policed when we do not have
adequate protection for the areas that are already off limits.
Coralee Newman stated that she lives in Newport Heights and agrees with the two
previous speakers and that this area is calling out to be used by families. If you were
there on the 4`" of July you could see that this community wants to use this park in a
passive way but be able to picnic on the park and utilize it more in a way that just a
natural center. The environmental community in Newport Beach needed to be
commended but stated that we have an Environmental Nature Center here in our
neighborhood but the Castaways Park is not the right location to add another natural
park. She stated that she represents many of the moms in Newport Heights and they are
one of the neighborhoods that would utilize this park the most. She commented that
what you commonly hear from people at the park is "what's going on here ", "why is this
park so ugly ?" "why do we not have any grass." The thing about the Castaways Park is
that it is one of only places where you get a panoramic view of both the harbor and the
back bay and it should be open to the community at large and should be used at its
highest and best use which is for a broader community use than just preservation. In
• conclusion we commend the environmental community but Newport Beach has made its
contribution to preserving native grass and habitat and Castaways should be a
contribution to the families.
George Schroeder stated that he also supports a passive park with more grass area.
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Margit Motta, Newport Heights resident stated that there are many grassy areas in
Newport Beach, such as Cliff Drive Park, Mariners Park to play in. I am against turf and I
would hate to think that we would give up $100,000 worth of conservancy money to put
in essentially more water -able grass and I think we all know that there is a water
problem and its coming sooner rather than later. She stated that we have enough
manicured parks and that the compromise plan presented tonight sounds very good and
would really hate to see that money go and to have to have more space that will need to
be mowed and watered.
Pat Beek stated that the City Council had voted with the help of Norma Glover to make
Castaways a passive park. Ms. Glover yanked the plans, blue prints and all that were
already established for that site and it became what it is today - a passive park. So the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was disturbed that the park had been yanked
from them and the park remained that way until Ms. Glover asked for an Ad Hoc
Committee to be formed to improve the looks of the park especially for people driving up
Dover Drive. That Ad Hoc Committee had 3 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
members on it along with Robert House, founder of the Environmental Center; Bo Glover,
Marcy Lomeli and a lot of experts including Mike Evans from Tree of Life. The Committee
spent all of their meetings coming up with a color palette for year round. After looking at
how much it would cost to have color year round, which was over $200,000, it was
. decided that they would apply for a grant. The Community had a lot of opportunity to
object to the park and ask for grass a long time ago. She recommended that the
Commission approve the compromise and approve staff's recommendation.
Kerry Slayback complimented staff on the compromise and stated that it sounded like a
great plan and wanted to say on record that she endorses the plan. She stated that she
hoped that we would be able to maintain the grant from the conservancy and go forth
with that plan with haste.
Alan Beek stated that he agreed with Ms. Slayback's remarks and that the staff does
deserve a compliment for working out this compromise that this is a good example of
team work. He is very sorry that there are some in the audience who are dissatisfied with
the result but thinks that the reason they are dissatisfied is because the original plan for
a native vegetation park was sabotaged by the planting not being watered and they all
died and there is nothing but brown grass. Although some of the plants are taking hold
and we are getting some shrubbery on that hillside. The top is intended to be a meadow
and a meadow is a better place for kids to have fun than a lawn is. He stated that you
can have a picnic on a meadow, fly a kite, but you can also find ground squirrels and
rabbits and snakes and lizards in a meadow. Mr. Beek stated that you can find those
things in Castaways. Mr. Beek stated that it is appropriate that the park should be
developed as a meadow and watered so that it exists as such and does not turn brown
. again. That is the key to get it established, so we can find out what a meadow looks like.
He stated that we have a lot of lawns in this City and it appears to me that it is time that
we have a meadow. He again thanked the staff and urged approval on the compromise.
Chair Allen asked if in the event the City was to move ahead with the plan from staff and
in 5 years if folks were not happy and wanted to put in non native grass, would that still
be doable.
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Director Niederhaus stated no, we would need to maintain it the way it is planted for 18
more years per the requirements of the grant.
Chair Allen asked if we were to take this money and continue on with this plan then we
are basically tying ourselves up for 18 years, is that correct?
Director Niederhaus stated that was correct and if the City was to do something that was
against the agreement one could expect the Coastal Conservancy to ask for all or a
portion of their money back.
Christine Carr stated that she agrees with Mr. Beek regarding the meadow and has
actually had her gardener come and work on it to keep it as a passive native area for
people to enjoy. She stated that there are a lot of areas with grass and grass means more
noise, more workers and could open a door for more people and once that happens they
will push for a restroom to be installed. She believes that more funds will need to be
expended if turf was planted. She recommended that the Commissioners really think this
decision out so that everyone can feel that both sides have been looked at.
Deaana Epley stated that she has lived in Corona del Mar for 18 years and is a member of
the California Native Plant Society but not speaking for them. She stated that she has a
native garden on her own property and knows that some people would call it weeds but
weeds are in the eyes of the beholder. Ms. Epley stated that the people that came to
California came because they like California, they didn't go to England, I just exchanged
my house 2 years ago with tow English families, believe me, unless you have a full -time
gardener with tweezers, it's a meadow, its not lawn unless it's a stately mansion owned
by the government. The people will have a putting green with rabbit holes, tennis courts
are covered with algae, She stated that we do not live in a place like that, we live in a
place with no water, water has been a problem since my grandfather was here. Water
has always been a problem. I see this park as a place where children's curiosity and
imagination can go; instead of throwing a Frisbee, which you can do in your front yard. I
urge your support of the staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Skoro stated that the park was dedicated in 1998 about the time he came
onto the Commission. Since then people go up there and see my name there and happen
to know my wife and we are asked when will the park be finished and it pretty much has
been in dire straits since its dedication. The park is used infrequently. I stopped by the
park yesterday and no one was there, I stopped this evening at 6pm and there were 5
people there contrast that to Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar where there is grass and
benches and people are enjoying the view continually anytime of day or night. He stated
this 17 acres of property is probably worth in today's market $20 -$30M, it is a priceless
piece of property. If we accept a grant of $100,000, we will invest $5,000 a year to
• control the property and asked what kind of business investment is that. It is a bad
investment. He stated that the requirements of the grant that were not made clear to
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission when it was voted on are as follows:
• 20 year commitment
• Limits what you can do with the property
• Specs are very tight as it requires up to 5 years of irrigation
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• Requires a success rate of at least 70% of the native plants
• Less than 25% weeds
The City has an obligation to do that and that would be very expensive over the life of
the grant. Commissioner Skoro stated that there were a lot of outreach meetings
regarding Bonita Canyon Sports Park and it does not appear that it was done with this
park. He commented that one of the residents that live there in the Newport Heights
area grabbed me one day and indicated that the park was built for an elitist few. He
stated that he felt that it could be better utilized by having a community use it with turf.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to:
• Reject the recommendation proposed by staff
• Send a letter signed by the Chair on behalf of the Commission to the City Council that
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission strongly recommends that planning
and implementation be initiated as funding is available to incorporate a sprinkler
system and ornamental non native grass in the flat areas of the Castaways Park that
are encircled by the asphalt pathways. This proposed turf area encompasses less than
'/2 of the available park and will allow ample acreage for revegetation and existing
natural vegetation. If this plan is inconsistent with obtaining grants from the Coastal
Conservancy then Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission recommends rejection
of the grants.
• Commissioner Garrett stated that it is certainly evident that Castaways is not user
friendly to the people that go up there and frankly he believes that staff has come up
with a pretty good compromise.
Substitute motion by Commissioner Garrett to approve staff's recommendation and
forward to City Council for their approval.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Chair Allen stated that she would support Commissioner Skoro's motion but not
necessarily because she is not convinced that the entire upper area needs to be grass.
It's because she is convinced that we do not want to tie our hands for the next 18 years
for $5,000 a year. She went on to say that the City budget is tight right now and that
budgets throughout the state are tight, but that is a situation that comes and goes and
this is 17 acres of property that has to be worth millions and millions of dollars believes
that if we make an agreement with someone that we are going to accept $100,000 and
give up our authority and our right to plan that park in a way that satisfies the concerns
of everyone that has environmental areas in it, that has turf areas in it, perhaps even
that has that grass that Superintendent Lomeli has come up with a compromise in it.
That may be the best thing and that may be a wonderful solution but she simply cannot
accept $100,000 and give up the right to plan this park for 17 years. So that is the reason
• she supports the motion.
Commissioner Rosansky asked if there were any discussion of putting in the native grass
in the whole upper portion or was it strictly limited to the band of area displayed on the
map.
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Superintendent Lomeli stated that it was strictly the band other than the meadow that
was referred to which is a composition of coastal sage with native grasses and flowers
mixed in with that, but strictly the area which is indicated in the report, 2/3 rd of an
acre. He stated that was the compromise.
Commissioner Rosansky stated that he visited the park over the weekend and cannot say
that it was heavily used although I did find that there were a number of people with their
dogs jogging through the park, a couple of bicyclists, and he marveled that there was a
bush there with bugs with orange spots on them and was full of them and was fascinated
by it. He stated that he would like to think that he is a supporter of nature and natural
settings however, as some of the speakers did point out tonight we have a number of
areas in the City that do have natural settings and I go jogging through El Moro down to
the south and Back Bay has a number of areas that you can go and visit the park in
somewhat of a natural setting.I do share some of the other Commissioner's objection to
tying up this piece of land for 20 years although I also am not convinced that it needs to
be a big lawn out there, so I guess I would be in favor of the motion.
Motion carried by acclamation.
NEW BUSINESS
• 9. Donation List Ideas - Superintendent McGuire stated that she had met with both Senior
Services Manager Jardine -Haug and Park Superintendent Lomeli to come up the donation
ideas with costs for the Commission to review.
Commissioner Tobin complemented staff for this list and did not realize that there were
so many things could be donated.
Superintendent McGuire asked if the Commission would like to know where plaques could
be located and exact costs.
Chair Allen stated that the commission would like staff to work on it.
Director Knight stated that staff would work on a brochure that could list these items
with pictures for staff to provide to people when they want to donate something.
10. Update on Grant Availability - Superintendent McGuire reviewed the current grants in
progress and has been researching other grants but stated that most grants are given to
city's that can show economic need; so we do not qualify for them.
11. Committee Reports
Finance - Commissioner Garrett stated that the budget has been approved.
. Park Development - July meeting has been cancelled. Upper Bayview status is still
unknown until it comes back from the Coastal Commission
Recreation Et Open Space Element - Nothing to report.
Recreation Activities - Nothing new to report. Director Knight reminded the Commission
that Park Patrol will be on the July 22 Council agenda.
Seniors - Nothing new to report.
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Recreation Commission
Community Service Award - Nothing to report
Tree Committee - Chair Allen stated that the
it was hoped that the draft G -1 Policy would
their review.
next meeting was scheduled for July 15 and
be approved and thus forward to Council for
Chair Allen asked staff to forward the current committee assignments to the Commission
and ask for their review for possible reassignments or appointments.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Lot Line Adjustment for Newport Hills Community Association — August/September
Limiting of Bench Donations, identify areas where they are needed
Irvine Terrace Park Encroachment
Bench Donation — Porterfield - September
Review of Council Policy G -5 possibly requiring approval of HOA where bench will be installed or gage
number of benches in parks.
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Item No.
August 5, 2003
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent
SUBJECT: Parks and Tree Divisions Activities Report
Park Division Activities
I. Staff finalized the coordination of the last phase of construction of the Bonita Canyon
Sports Park this month with the Public Works Department. The west park area passed
inspection of the 60 day establishment period. The entire park project was accepted
for completion by the City Council on July 22 and is now being maintained by the City
with contract services. The west park area, which is also now being maintained by the
City landscape contractor, will remain closed to public access until this fall.
2. Park staff is coordinating with the Recreation and Senior Services and Public Works
Departments regarding the play area renovations at Cliff Drive, San Miguel, Channel,
Bonita Creek and Grant Howald parks.
3. Improvement work consisting of renovation, aerification and fertilization continued on all
City fields.
4. Park maintenance staff provided key assistance for the annual 4`h of July Mariners Park
City Picnic and Parade. Additionally, park staff also coordinated with other divisions of
the General Services Department in the extensive City cleanup efforts on July 5`h and 6`h.
5. A Commission - approved donation tree was planted at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park
adjacent to the picnic area.
6. Staff installed "Public Access" signs on each side of the ten gates at Marina Park as
directed by the Commission. See the attached photo. Additionally, staff inspected the
stairs at these gate locations and found that no repairs were required at this time.
• Upcoming Activities for August
1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide.
2. Staff will continue to monitor the Arches Mitigation Site in the Big Canyon area.
3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents with contract services.
Tree Division Activities
During the month of May, 735 trees were trimmed, 38 trees were planted, and 6
emergency tree calls were responded to. The Urban Forester received 123 tree
maintenance requests, which is 25% times the normal rate.
1. The City's tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborist, is currently trimming
trees in the Balboa Peninsula, Eastbluff, and Harbor View areas.
2. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program
with the Concrete Maintenance Supervisor and a Public Works Inspector. This
work involved the Urban Forester inspecting City street trees as related to
is sidewalk repairs.
3. Staff continues to coordinate with the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission
and the Ad Hoc Tree Committee on changes to the City Council Policy
G -1. A study session presentation to the City Council is scheduled for
August 26.
4. The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities
performed during the past month.
Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent
Attachment: Tree Division Reforestation and Tree Removal Activity
Report Fiscal Year 2003 -2004
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August 5, 2003
RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1" Choice for People, Play It Programs
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Marie Knight, Recreation Ft Senior Services Director
Re: Recreation and Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
The following are reports on the activities of the Recreation and Senior Services Department are
enclosed.
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Monthly Activities Report (Item 3)
Page 2 August 5, 2003
RECREATION SERVICES
• To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent
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Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report
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ADULT SPORTS
Men's and Co -ed Softball - The summer softball leagues will conclude play by August 21, with 770
games played! League Champions will be receiving impressive Hawaiian "Halo Red" T- shirts and
Team plaques. Registration materials have been mailed to all interested managers for the fall
season, set to kick -off the week of September 8th. One hundred teams are expected to register.
Seniors - The new senior program completed the second month of action in July. Every Monday
morning beginning at 10am at Bonita Creek Park, four senior teams comprised of 45 men and two
women, 65 years of age and over are playing high -level senior softball.
Adult Basketball - The 88 summer league hoop teams will wrap up by September 4, just in time for
the fall leagues to begin on September 8. The high-Level 'W' division again features several current
and former NBA players, as well as many former NCAA Division I college stars. Check out the action
in the 'W' league Wednesdays at the West Newport Community Center!
YOUTH SPORTS it PROGRAMS
Summer Hoops - The Youth Summer Hoops program is bouncing along with 235 youth, grades one
through six participating on the hardwood. Games are held on Monday - Wednesday evenings at
Lincoln and Eastbluff gymnasiums and conclude the week of August 4th with awards and certificates
being presented to each of the athletes.
- 6pm at Lincoln
The Tiny League Basketball clinic continues through
July 301h on Wednesday's at Lincoln Gym. Over 50 first
and second graders are having a blast learning the basic skills and FUNdamentals of dribbling,
passing, shooting and defense.
Youth Council - The final Youth Council meeting of the 2002/03 term was held June 16th and
consisted of a quick recap of the year and then bowling! The Council enjoyed blowing off some
steam after a year of hard work. No 300 games to report but fun was had by all.
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(Item 3)
August 5, 2003
Camps are
CONTRACT CLASSES
The fall Navigator is at the printer and will be distributed by August 13. With minor hitches, the
myriad of summer programs and classes are going great as children and adults participate in fun
• summer activities.
New instructors for fall include:
• Tutoring Club- Offering classes to primary and secondary students and include Math Facts,
Time 8 Money and SAT Prep classes.
• Carole Boller -is offering an art class for kids to learn to paint, draw and sculpt using
Newport Beach as their inspiration.
AQUATICS
Summer swim is in full swing. The weather has been great (warm and sunny) which helps young
swimmers. There is a full compliment of swim instructors this season, which really helps in terms
of consistency. Parents and students are elated with the swim instructors as they often request
their same teacher for the next session.
Sharing the pool with NHHS is also working out well. All groups have been able to have adequate
practices and games. South Coast Swim Relay Finals were held on July 12`h. The event went
smoothly and sound was not an issue. South Coast Swim Championships will be held on August 2nd
Aquatics Classes Revenue Participants
Lap Swim $605 472
Annual Pass $800 5
Punch Pass $100 2
NBAC -Swim $3,600 18
•NBAC -Jr. Polo $14,250 81
Swimming Lessons $10,451 361
TOTAL $24,820 939
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FACILITIES USE AND MAINTENANCE
•During the period of June 16 through July 15, 2003 there were:
• 19 Picnic /Park Area Rentals
• 28 Room Rentals
• 3 Field Rentals
• 7 Gymnasium Rentals
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There was (1) wedding reservation rental as follows:
Peninsula Park -July 12`h
SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS
There were 40 Special Event Permits issued for the month.
Some of the more significant events the last month included:
• CNB /Dunes Fireworks Show -July 4, 2003
Big Canyon Country Club - Fireworks Show -July 4, 2003
• CNB Mariners July 4`h Parade -July 4, 2003
• Old Glory Boat Parade -July 4, 2003
• Newport Breakers Tennis Team - Palisades Tennis Club -July 8.26, 2003
• Fashion Island - Summer Concert Series -July 9, 2003
• Pier to Pier Swim -July 12, 2003
• Concert in the Park -July 13, 2003
Total #i of Special Event Permits issued for 2003 (as of July 14, 2003) 189
SPECIAL EVENTS
(Item 3)
August 5, 2003
July 4 Family Picnic and Parade - Independence Day Celebration - The 30th Annual Mariners Park
Independence Day Celebration, held on Friday, July 4, was a patriotic success. The day's festivities
began at 10 am with the traditional bicycle parade led by Grand Marshall, the Honorable Marian
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ergeson, a oar a orse rawn hay wagon. Master of
Ceremonies, Recreation and Senior Services Director
Marie Knight, kicked off the patriotic portion of the
program. The party really began once Barnaby the
Clown takes over the microphone. Barnaby's truly
unique style for both youth and adults gets everyone in
the spirit of the day! Concessions provided by In -N -Out
Burger, Los Primos and Maui Ice helped everyone stay
energized throughout the day. The carnival rides and
attractions kept all of the kids focused on having a very
memorable 4th of July Celebration.
• Bonita Canyon Sports Park Opening Day
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OTHER
Cliff Drive Park
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(Item 3)
August 5, 2003
Pre - construction meeting is scheduled for August 4. Work should begin soon
Bonita Canyon Sports Park - see special events above. West park section remains closed to the
public at this time.
Playground Improvements - Equipment has been ordered, waiting for pre- construction meeting to
be scheduled. Work to be done at Bonita Creek, San Miguel, CYC tot lot and Channel Place Park
playgrounds.
Bonita Creek Kitchen - The remodel of the kitchen at Bonita Creek Park should be underway this
month. The unused snack bar is being converted into a kitchen for cooking classes and rental
groups to use for parties at the site.
Recruitments - Staff is currently recruiting for the following positions:
• PT Park Patrol
• PT Senior Recreation Leader
PT Recreation Clerk
• FT Recreation Manager — Staff has been involved in a reorganization project to redistribute
responsibilities before the Manager recruitment will begin.
Monthly Activities Report
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SENIOR SERVICES
• To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
• From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager
Re: • Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
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(Item 3)
August 5, 2003
Installation Luncheon - On July 11 the newly elected OASIS Board of Directors was installed by
Mayor Bromberg at the General Membership Meeting. Following the installation, there was a
wonderful entertainment program by the "Two Grandmas from Brooklyn ". The Lunch program had a
theme of an Old Fashioned. Picnic to go along with the July 4th celebration. Approximately 200
people enjoyed the BBQ lunch and the musical entertainment in the Gazebo.
Lights, Action - On July 23 the OASIS Players, the
volunteer based drama group at the Center, held a
performance for 100 people called "Will the Ladies Please
Come to Order ", "Marriage Mix" and 'Pink Surprise ". There
was no charge for this event and was a great way to showcase
the Center's talent.
Lecture - On July 25 the ophthalmologist Dr. Kuupermann, from UCI Medical Center along with the
Braille Institute presented a lecture on Macular Degeneration. The lecture explored emerging
techniques such as Photodynamic Therapy and laser procedures. The disease is prevalent among
old individuals and therefore attracted a very large crowd.
Annual Rummage Sale - About 100 volunteers are busy getting details ready for the annual rummage
sale, which will be held in late September. This event is the main fundraising event that the
Friends hold and usually raises about $20,000.
Online Instruction - Back by popular demand, the library offered a course to seniors on how to use
their online catalog. The Center's computer lab is used for teaching people how to search for best-
selling new books, how to place a hold on books, how to look for articles on consumer's topics and
how to research your favorite topic. This free course is always popular as seniors are frequent users
of the library.
Recruitments - Staff is currently recruiting for the following positions:
• FT Recreation Coordinator
• FT Department Assistant
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PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
• RECREATIONAL CLASSES
PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED
Includes:
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(Item 3)
August 5, 2003
9,532 CUSTOMERS
3,915 CUSTOMERS
2,073 CUSTOMERS
Blood Pressure
52
Housing counseling
45
Braille
59
Information/ Referral
1,450
Counseling - persons
50
Legal Assistance
6
Eldercare
4
Senior Assessment(hrs)
35
Employment
35
Telephone Reassurance
315
HICAP
2
Visual Screening
5
Homerepair Program
0
Transportation
15
SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Care-A -Van 801
Shuttle 304
CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER
VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER
Includes:
Kitchen Ft Home Delivered Meals
Front Office
Travel Office
Gift Shop
Library
Instructors
President
Treasurer
Vice President
Bookkeeper
Health Fair
1,105 CUSTOMERS
1,500 CUSTOMERS
1,911.75 HOURS
('equiv. to 12 full -time employees)
PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Day Trips Long Trips
Ojai 40 Canada
Pechanga 46
San Juan Mission 17
ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS
Board of Directors 18
General Membership 181
SPECIAL EVENTS /SCREENINGS /LECTURES
Pancake Breakfast -not in summer 0
Computer Friends 100
Stroke Lecture 35
105 CUSTOMERS
3
199 PERSONS
635 PERSONS
Health Fair 350
Friday Movie- Tuck Everlasting 20
Sushlne Boys 130