HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/6/2007 - Agenda PacketMARCH 6, 2007
PB &R COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 - 7om— City Council Chambers
AGENDA
• ORDER AND ROLL CALL
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION
• OASIS Travel Volunteers
• Hannah Rebekkah Dean
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three
minutes.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar 1 -11 are considered by the Commission to be routine and -will all be enacFed by one motion in the form listed
below. The Commission Members have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval and 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. The City provides a yellow sign -in card for those wishing to address the Commission
to assist in the preparation of the minutes. If you do fill out the card please place it in the box at the podium.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the February 6, 2007 regular meeting. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
2. Park and Operations Division Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects.
3. Recreation Et Senior Services Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects.
4. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Gloria Oaks of one City Carrotwood parkway tree adjacent to 2209
Channel Road.
5. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Stephen Hendlin of one City Rusty Leaf Fig parkway tree adjacent to
2006 Kewamee Drive.
6. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Eric Fults of one City Rusty Leaf Fig parkway tree adjacent to 2007
Kewamee Drive.
•7. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Newport Hills Community Association of two Lemon Scented Gum park
trees adjacent to Clubhouse located at 1900 Port Carlow Place.
B. Bench Donation. Approve donation by Deborah Scott of one "Huntington Beach" style bench to be located at 15 "' and Bay Avenue.
9. Bench Donation. Approve donation by Jack Malloy of one bench to be located at the Peninsula Park play area-
10. Tree Donation. Approve donation by Michele Ayres of one 36" box New Zealand Christmas tree to be located at the Galaxy View Park.
11. Tree / Bench Donation Request. Approve donation by Denise Battram of two 36" box Baily Acacia trees and one "Huntington Beach" style
bench to be located at Spyglass Hill Park.
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
12. 1 /1 Marine Memorial Location. Discussion /Approval of Ensign View Park as site for the 1 /1 Marine Memorial Location.
Action: Approve / Deny
13. Park Development Foundation. Discussion regarding a recommendation that the City Council establish a Park Development Foundation.
Action: Approve / Deny
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
• Park Development - Allen, Brown, Lugar - Attached (Council Staff Report dated 2113107 re: Resolution to Amend the Composition of
the City Council/Citizens Advisory Committee on Marina Park Design to add a Third Council Member and to confirm the Mayor's Appointment of
Council Member Henn to that Position.)
• Recreation /Senior Activities - Brown, Lugar
• Ad Hoc -- Budget - Garrett, Brown, Lugar
Community Service Award - Garrett, Ruzicka
-- Youth Sports Liaison - Ruzicka
• Other Santa Ana River Vision Plan - Trapp, Garrett
1/1 Memorial Committee - Garrett
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
• Director Morgan
• Director Harmon
• City Council Actions
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion.
ADJOURNED
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2007 - 7pm
Convened 7:06pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Debra Allen
Tim Brown
Bill Garrett
Phillip Lugar
Marie Marston
Greg Ruzicka
Cristine Trapp
Staff: Wes Morgan, RSS Director
Mark Harmon, General Services Director
Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent
Dan Sereno, Parks l3 Tree Superintendent
Teri Craig, Admin Asst
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1. Minutes of the January 2, 2007 regular meeting. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and
order filed.
2. Park and Operations Division Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming
projects.
3. Recreation Et Senior Services Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming
projects.
Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to accept items 1 -3 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by
acclamation.
4. Community Service Award Nomination. Superintendent McGuire stated that there are two
nominations for approval of this award:
• OASIS Senior Center Travel Volunteers
• Hannah Rebekah Dean
Discussion ensued regarding the nominations.
Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to approve the nomination of the OASIS Senior Center Travel
Volunteers and Hannah Rebekah Dean for the Community Service Award to be presented at the
March meeting. Motion carried by acclamation.
5. City-Wide Irrigation System - Superintendent Sereno provided a power point presentation of the
weather based irrigation controllers at City owned properties to the Commission.
6. Discussion of a Dog Park in the City of Newport Beach - Commissioner Trapp stated that she had
asked for this item to be discussed as she had been approached by several residents regarding the
need for a dog park in the city.
Chair Garrett opened the public discussion
Parks, Beaches ix Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2007 - 7pm
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Kay Jameson stated that she is a 25 year resident and serious dog owner and noted that there is
no off leash dog parks in the City and no place for large dogs at all. She stated that she can get
50 residents to sign a petition for the need for a dog park in the City. She suggested Sunset
Ridge as a possibility. Ms. Jameson asked what could be done to have this as a serious
consideration for inclusion in park discussions for the future.
Commissioner Allen stated that Sunset Ridge is located very close to homes and suspected that a
dog park would be a problem for the residents.
Director Harmon noted that the City of Claremont had built one and had taken part in the
planning and the clean -up of it. He reviewed his thoughts regarding dog parks in general and
overall noted that maintenance is a big concern along with noise. He stated in the end
Claremont spent over $500,000 on that project. He stated that a lot of thought would be
needed, location would be critical and would need funds.
Shirley Reickert suggested a sound wall and noted that the one in Huntington Beach is run by
volunteers and donations.
Chair Garrett closed the public discussion.
Discussion ensued regarding liability issues, more information would be needed.
Motion by Commissioner Allen to have staff bring a report back to the Park Development
Committee in the next 90 to 120. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Allen, Brown, Garrett, Lugar, Marston, Trapp
Noes: Ruzicka
Community Service Award Criteria. Superintendent McGuire stated that the Commissioner Ruzicka
had requested staff to bring this item back so that the Award criteria or guidelines could be
discussed and /or to changed in the hope that more of the community could be nominated in the
future.
Discussion ensued regarding possible change to the criteria. After discussion it was decided to
amend the Award Criteria to Award Guidelines and to make some other minor changes
Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to amend the Community Service Criteria to Community
Service Award Guidelines with other minor changes. Motion carried by acclamation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Porks- Commissioner Allen stated that the believes that Newport Center Park will remain a passive park
as approved by the PBizR Commission but noted that it will be an issue of discussion as possibly a
location for City Hall by City Council. She urged all Commission members to attend the meeting.
RSS- Nothing to report.
Budget Director Morgan stated that a committee meeting has been set for February 26 for discussion of
the budget and Newport Coast. He stated that it would be come before the Commission in March or
April.
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—Youth Sports Liaison - Nothing to report
Parks, Beaches £t Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2007 - 7pm
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— Community Services Award - Action taken above.
Other
—Santa Ana River Vision Plan- Commissioner Trapp stated that the committee had met and been
presented an overview of the goal and visions.
— Memorial Committee- Chair Garrett stated that the committee had met and that the first thing on
their agenda would be to find a location.
Director Morgan - stated that Jessica Reiten had been offered the full -time position of Asst
Coordinator replacing Chris Bailey who has taken a position as a teacher. He recognized Andrea
for all her work and congratulated her on her retirement.
Director Harmon - Nothing to report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The following are new or ongoing items to be discussed:
Fire pit discussion on safety and to regulate what is burned
• Discussion of possible implementation of Parks Et Rec Foundation.
• Appointment to MarinaPark Committee,
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Item No. i
March 6, 2007
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Parks and Trees Maintenance and Operations Support Superintendents
SUBJECT: February Parks, Trees, and Operations Division Activity
Report
Parks Maintenance Division Activities
1. The Goldenrod footbridge received special attention in preparation for the much
• cherished Corona del Mar 5K race. The leaks that had been identified in the wooden
planter boxes were repaired, followed by the removal of the impatiens and re- planting
of the traditional ivy geraniums. This provides adequate time for the geraniums to
mature, and provide a strong bloom for race participants to enjoy.
2. A Commission approved picnic table donation for Peninsula Park, bench for Bob
Henry Park and tree at Castaways Park were all installed.
3. The old, dirty and compacted sand was removed from the play area at Bayside Park,
and new clean sand was installed. This project generated positive comments from the
park users.
4. Parks Maintenance Division staff is coordinating with the Recreation Department
regarding the complete renovation of the Mariners Park play area, and installation of a
new toddler play area.
5. An Eagle Scout project was completed at Castaways Park. Ross Evan's project
included the installation of some railing, planting numerous varieties of California
native plants, and placement of educational placards with a picture and information of
each plant type.
6. Several Parks Maintenance Divison staff were recognized at the 47`s Annual
• Employee Recognition Breakfast:
• Groundsworker I, John Warfield, 20 years of service
• Groundsworker II, Marty Colver, 25 years of service
• Park Maintenance Crew Chief, Paul Ramirez, 25 years of service
• Park Maintenance Supervisor, Randy Kearns, 30 years of service
• 7. Parks Maintenance Crew Chief Kevin Pekar attended the Parks, Maintenance and
Design Conference in Garden Grove provided by the California Parks and Recreation
Society. Topics included:
• Field Maintenance, conducted by Barney Lopas, Head Groundskeeper for the
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim;
• Risk Management for Park Operations, presented by Lauren Farley; and
• Landscape Design, which covered current trends in synthetic turf applications,
presented by Landscape Architect David Volz.
The Conference allowed staff the opportunity to network with staff from other cities
and various vendors, and to gain further education on the industry's upcoming
challenges and changes.
8. This season, City staff has coordinated with an
outside vendor to respond to numerous bee hive
removals. So far, 53 bee hives have been removed
at $125 per hive.
The majority of hives that were removed were on
public property. Bee incidents on private property
are the property owner's responsibility, unless the
• hive is near a school or in any way poses an
immediate public hazard.
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The photo shows a recent sighting of a bee swarm on a palm frond in front of the
Balboa Branch Library.
9. Last weekend, Police Department took a report at Bonita Canyon Sports Park
regarding the theft of 24 bleacher planks surrounding the baseball fields. In addition,
four dugout planks were also stolen, as shown on the photo.
The estimated replacement value for the stolen planks is $5,200.
• Upcomina Activities for March
1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide.
2. Continue to work with prospective donators.
Trees Division Activities
• During the month of February, 855 trees were trimmed, and crews responded to 6 emergency
tree calls.
1. The City's tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, is currently pruning trees
within the Balboa Peninsula and Newport Heights and Corona Del Mar areas as part
of the City's overall grid trimming schedule. Additionally, a crew continues pruning
trees in the Newport Coast area scheduled from October through April as part of the
maintenance agreement between the City and the Newport Coast Community.
2. Since July 2004, under City Council direction and funding, staff has undertaken an
extensive root pruning effort. Combined efforts of the Field Maintenance, Tree
Maintenance Division, and West Coast Arborists staffs have resulted in the root
pruning of 848 trees to date. This effort will mitigate any potential property damage
from City tree roots and provide for tree longevity in the urban forest. The extensive
work included root pruning, root barrier installation, and hardscape repairs at each
tree site.
The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities performed
during the past month.
Beach Maintenance Activities
• Since the dry winter conditions continued into February, Beach Maintenance Equipment
Operators assisted the Storm Drain staff in clearing and removing the cattails, and sediment
from the drainage culvert that runs parallel to the Back Bay trail.
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The culvert is instrumental in keeping storm and nuisance
water off the roadway, and can only be cleaned between the
months of March and September. This strict guideline
which restricts the use of heavy equipment during this
period is due to the nesting season of the Clapper Rail, and
other fully protected species that visit the Back Bay on their
migratory path.
City staff works closely with the Fish and Game Department to ensure that all requirements of
the maintenance permit are adhered to. This annual cleaning is also a good way for junior
equipment operators to hone their skills on the Departments backhoes, while at the same time
addressing an annual maintenance concern.
Staff has replaced the 38 undersized and rusted blue metal trash receptacles in Balboa Village.
The cans were part of the initial revitalization project, unfortunately, did not hold up well with
the harsh marine environment. Additionally, they were not representative of the fresh new
• facelift the area has undergone in recent years.
The metal cans were replaced with a brownstone molded plastic decorative receptacle which
is user friendly, durable, and easy to service. With the price of concrete, wrought iron, and
other designer cans costing in excess of $500 per unit, it is important to have an attractively
modern and decorative lower cost alternative.
See attached General Services Department, Activities Report for January 2007.
Very-respectfully,
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Dan P. Sereno
Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent
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Operations Support Superintendent
Attachments: (A) Tree Activity Report 2006 -2007
(B) General Services Department January Activities Report
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MONTH
July -06
August -06
CLAIM REMOVALS
Fiscal Year 2006- 2007
TREE #
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1
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1
1
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Total 13
September -06 0
October -06 1
2
1
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3
2
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Total 14
November -06 0
December -06 0
January -07 0
February -07 1
LOCATION
2200 Heather Lane
413 Dahlia Avenue
415 Dahlia Avenue
520 Dahlia Avenue
1902 West Balboa Blvd
1746 Tradewinds Lane
Begonia Park, CDM
2221 Aralia Street
3201 Via Lido Bridge
1300 Ford Road
100 6th Street
126 30th Street
2427 Margaret Drive
2801 Seaview Avenue
1506 Park Avenue
522 Old Newport Blvd
2525 Island View Drive
601 Irvine Avenue
300 Heliotrope Avenue
420 Fernleaf Avenue
2332 Azure Avenue
521 Acacia Avenue
4633 Tremont Lane
PROBLEM TREE REMOVALS
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Fiscal Year 2006 -2007
MONTH
TREE hI
LOCATION
July -06
0
Auaust -06
4
442 Redlands Avenue
1
1533 Ocean Blvd
1
2215 Port Carlisle Place
2
1300 Nottingham Road
1
618 Acacia Avenue
Total
9
September -06
0
October -06
0
November -06
0
December -06
0
January -07
0
February -07
0
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General Services Department Activities Report
THIS MONTH
THIS MONTH
LAST. YEAR
TOTALTo
DATE
TTD LAST
YEAR
ASPHALT /CONCRETE
Street Patching (Tons of Blacktop)
469
473
2,868
2,754
Sidewalk Repaired (sq. ft.)
2,745
2,570
21,127
21,922
Curb & Gutter Replacement (lin. ft.)
341
456
3,158
2,480
Sweeping, Beach Cleaning, Demo Materials (tons)
385
388
2,519
2,727
Asphalt/Concrete Recycled (tons)
430
521
2,782
1,960
SIGNS & TRAFFIC MARKINGS
Signs Made
94
168
7,054
7,425
Signs Installed
201
253
1,342
1,503
Decals
28
1,083
1,000
4,004
Special Purpose Signs /Banners
14
4
297
223
Street Striping (lin. ft.) Added/Replaced
1,351
5,728
569,071
577,654
Pavement Markings (including reflective)
33
16
1,147
502
Parking Stalls
4
363
178
605
Curb Painting (lin. ft.)
19,923
14,608
68,391
79,559
Thermoplastic (lin. ft.)
0
4,241
9,614
11,296
Sign Posts Installed
54
81
251
424
GRAFFITI
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Staff
178
42
1,286
1,590
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Contractor
65
43
416
260
REFUSE COLLECTION
Residential (tons)
3,112
3,301
22,888
23,389
Liquid HazMat Incidents
6
19
6
19
E -Waste Incidents
11
15
11
15
U -Waste Incidents
18
23
18
23
Recyclables (tons)
819
947
6,673
6,239
TREES
Trimmed by Staff
96
154
911
1,093
Trimmed by Contractor
1,226
720
10,053
9,302
Removed
11
5
60
41
Planted
14
13
141
155
Roots Pruned by Contractor
0
0
0
0
Roots Pruned by Staff
12
28
143
447
AUTOMOTIVE
Repairs
342
297
2,114
2,098
Preventive Maintenance Completed
92
78
516
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PM Labor Hours
184
160
1,002
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BEACH MAINTENANCE -
Beach Area Refuse (tons)
53
67
544
568
Beach Debris (tons)
39
158
558
639
SWEEPING /STORM DRAIN
Gutter Miles Swept
4,684
41542
33,032
33,073
Sweeping Debris (cubic yards)
581
629
3,935
3,790
Storm Drain Debris (cubic yards)
89
80
423
381
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To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Wes Morgan, Recreation tx Senior Services Director
Re: Recreation and Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
The following information is enclosed:
• Page 2 — Reports on the activities of the Recreation Division.
• Page 7 — Reports on the activities of the Senior Services Division.
Item 3
March 6, 2007
Recreation & Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
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RECREATION SERVICES
To: Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission
From: Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report
ADULT SPORTS
BASKETBALL - Winter hoops action continues with 82 teams' currently playing and will run the
"hardwood" through March 29, with no breather the spring league will begin the week of April 2.
Registration Packets have been emailed to over 150 interested managers with a March 2
registration deadline date.
SoFrBALL - The spring softball leagues began the week of February 5 with 76 teams, comprising of 40
coed and 36 men's teams. This current spring season marks the first time in City adult softball
history with more coed teams than men's teams. The current trend in this recreational activity is to
have company based softball teams, with both male and female employees participating. This
season runs through May 4, pending any games rescheduled due to wet weather. The summer
league is projected to have more than 110 teams participating, including the unique 2 woman /8
man stockbroker league. Stockbroker games involve teams comprised of brokerage office
employees beginning at 4:45pm, before regularly scheduled evening games and after brokerage
offices close for business. Registration packets were emailed to interested managers around March
1.
• SOCCER - The season kicked off February 5 with a full slate of 28 teams. This popular coed league
plays most games in the later part of the evenings on the city's lighted fields (Bonita Creek and
Arroyo Parks) after youth sports teams have finished their practices and games. Games feature 11
on 11 action, with many teams carrying rosters of over 25 players. The adult soccer program runs
on the same schedule as adult softball, (3 seasons per year) and now serves a capacity of 84 teams
per year comprising over 2000 players.
FIELD ALLOCATION SCHEDULE - The new field allocation schedule began the week of February 5. The
new schedule allocates 24 fields among 15 sports groups' assigned fields on a regular basis. All
groups, both adult and youth, were anxious for the beginning of field availability, with most City
fields closed during the months of December and January for renovation.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
REc LEADER TRAINING - On February 3, City staff hosted the California Parks and Recreation Society
"Recreation Leader Training" at the OASIS Senior Center. The workshop focused on teaching the
Recreation Leaders new imaginative and creative games for every occasion. Mike Signorelli and Dr.
Gale K. Gorke trained 184 participants from 21 different cities on the latest innovative games!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Senior Recreation Leaders, Brian Contino and Melia Fernandez will
present at the bi- monthly Recreation Leader meeting on Childhood Obesity and prompt a discussion
• on innovative ideas to promote and implement the "Catch the Healthy Wave" in the Kidscene After
School Programs.
Recreation Et Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
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KIDSCENE - Wesley Li and Jacqui Duzac joined the energetic team of Recreation Leaders in February
although they are also pool lifeguards for the City and are eager to continue their work with
children at KidScene and at upcoming camps.
TEEN PROGRAMMING
YOUTH COUNCIL - Youth Government Day was held February 15 and
attended by 43 local high school aged youth. In addition to the
students, 20 staff members and Mayor Rosansky acted as mentors
for the day which included a description of local government, a 1.5
hour internship and a mock council meeting where the students
took over the chambers! The mock council tackled the topics of
Rehabilitation Homes, and Newport Center Park. The day conclude
on the lawn. A big thank you to everybody who helped to make the day a success.
• CONTRACT CLASSES
NAVIGATOR The 2007 Spring Navigator was released the second week of February with registration,
February 12. The City Recreation Summer Day Camps will also be apart of the Spring Navigator so
parents can start planning summer accordingly.
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New instructors and classes for Spring include:
• Siniin Smith Indoor Volleyball Clinics for youth, teens and adults at West Newport Community Center
Gym taught by Sinjin Smith Volleyball Coaches
• Endless Fun Intermediate Level Surf Class by Scott Morlan, offered at Newport Pier
• Endless Fun and Fitness Surfing by Scott Morlan offered at Newport Pier
• Kids "Cooking" the Healthy Way by Cindy Dupuie, B.S. Dietitian, offered at Bonita Creek Community
Center
• A Living Balance (Nutrition for Life) A Living Balance which includes: The 4 Week Series or the one day
lectures: A Living Balance - Managing Stress, A Living Balance - Balancing the Caloric Equation, A Living
Balance -The Secrets of Staying Healthy, A Living Balance - Creating A Nutrition Plan That Works For
You all by Cindy Dupuie, B.S. Dietitian
The 2007 Summer Special Preview is already in the works. Due to a larg
number of requests, we are distributing the summer camp and surf clas
information about one month earlier than last year. The publication will be
outin mid - February.
SAILBOATS - The City owned 8ft Sabots are being renovated and equipped for
summer 2007. The Sabots and Lidos get quite a bit of use during the
summer months and so during the winter and spring renovation begins.
Many thanks to Harbor Patrol for the transportation of the boats. Braving the
weather, City employees Don Duffy and Lisa Walters were a great help towing ine :)aoots cnrougn
the Harbor.
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AQUATICS - Coach Bandaruk of the Newport Beach Aquatics Club added a Get In Shape for Jr.
Lifeguards Workout for winter and spring 2007 with each practice consisting of enhanced workouts
• for youth looking to increase their endurance and improve their stroke technique before Jr.
Lifeguard Tryouts.
Rentals at MBAC were slow for the month of December and January rentals picked up as the CdM
Girls Water Polo Team starts their season.
• Sage Hill rental consisted of water polo practices Monday- Friday December 4- December
22 in the deep end only. The January schedule consists of ongoing daily practices, 3
home games and 5 away games.
• CdM Girls Water Polo rental consists of Saturday morning practices in the deep end
during December. Saturday, January 6, 13, ft 27 are home games from 12 -4pm.
• On December 29 a 30, CdM Water Polo hosted the Holiday Cup Tournament from 8am-
5pm on both days.
RECREATION DIVISION SPECIAL EVENTS
HOP INTO SPRING - Join the City of Newport Beach, Recreation a Senior Services Department on
Friday, March 30, 2007, 6:30 - 9:00pm for the 3rd annual Flashlight Egg Hunt. This fun - filled event
will feature activities for children of all ages, including:
• five separate egg hunts divided by age groups
• bouncers
• holiday crafts
• carnival games
• and photos with Freckles the Bunny
Throughout the event, Youth Council will be selling food and entertainment will be provided from
recreation classes and Newport -Mesa Unified School District music groups. Additional parking and
shuttles will be available at the Ambassadors Parking Lot (1701 Camelback Street).
FACILITIES USE a REPAIRS
During the period of Jan 16, 2007 - Feb 15, 2007 there were:
• 12 Picnic /Park Area Rentals
• 22 Room Rentals
• 15 Field Rentals
• 7 Gym Rentals
. During this period, park and picnic area rentals have started to slow down, which is typical of this
time of year.
There were total of (0) wedding reservation rentals for this period:
Recreation Ft Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
Page 5
PARK PATROL
Requested calls are assigned visits by staff or schedule or phone requests. Customer Contacts are
• the number of times they stopped and spoke to customers other than requested calls. Due to the
timing of the meeting, these monthly summaries will be two months behind (i.e. in June you will
receive April summary)
During the month of Jan Park Patrol had the following contacts:
1. Requested Calls
0 29 with Youth Sports Groups
0 63 Field related issues /checks- monitored use of fields by Youth Sports organizations
and club teams, monitored all closed athletic fields and reminded numerous groups not
to use fields that are closed for repairs, turned on /off field lights, reported goal posts
unlocked at several fields, advised NHHS Lacrosse team playing at Peninsula Field that
they must put up nets to protect the public and parking lot around the field, stopped
skateboarders from grinding on bleachers at Eastbluff.
0 4 Picnic/ reservation issues /checks: monitored scheduled picnic reservations at various
parks.
0 57 Community Center issues /checks: unlocked and locked various community center
rooms /gyms, checked on weekly meetings at community rooms, reported an abandoned,
wrecked truck at West Newport CC parking lot,
0 32 Playground checks - checked all playgrounds for safety issues and vandalism,
0 22 other- monitored and warned numerous commercial photographers at Little Corona
Beach, stopped a group of youths from Lighting fireworks at Lincoln Field, assisted
recreation office staff with a disruptive caller who was threatening to cause problems at
one of out classes, stopped a man from using the tennis courts at Las Arenas Park as a
dog kennel, advised numerous park visitors to keep their dogs on leashes.
0 1 Pre -event check
0 1 Post -event checks
2. Public Contacts
0 29 education
0 2 alcohol
0 16 dog related
Additional Info: During the month of January, our athletic fields were closed for maintenance.
Park Patrol monitored all the fields and reminded several groups to please keep off the posted
closed fields.
Written Warnings Issued- 0
Citations Issued- 3 (1 administrative cite for commercial activity at BCSP, 2 parking citations
for illegal parking at City Hall.)
SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS
As of January 15, 2007, there were 37 Special Event Permits processed and issued for the year.
Those events of note for this period are:
NHHS Grad Night Fundraiser- Sterling BMW,
Feb 8, 2007 Attendance:225
Hal Rosof Kayak Race- Newport Harbor,
Feb 10`h, 2007 Attendance: 100
NHHS Surf Contest- 54`" Street Beach,
Feb 15, 2007, Attendance: 100
Recreation Et Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
Page 6
FACILITIES USE AND REPAIRS
• West Newport Community Center - The fence at Grant Howald park was damaged during high winds
the first week of January, 2007. The fence was repaired and reinforced during the month of
January and is now better than ever!
OTHER
Staff met with Bundy /Finkel Architects and Rabben /Herman Design to discuss the preliminary
design of Marina Park. Staff is currently working with the Architects to identify facility design and
needs.
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Page 7
SENIOR SERVICES
• To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager
Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
NEW CENTER - This is an exciting time at OASIS due to the pending contract with the Architect who
will develop a conceptual plan to rebuild the Center. This Center needs updating from both a
structural and programmatic stand point. Staff is looking forward to working with the Architect in
thinking through a design that will meet the needs of the senior population in the future.
FUNDRAISING - Currently, a group of the Friends leaders and other community members are forming
a fundraising committee that will take on the task of gathering funds to build the Center. This
group is working closely with Hoag Hospital who has a vested interest in insuring that seniors in this
community are provided with health and wellness activities which maintains a healthy living status.
HEALTH SCREENING - Life Line Screening performed vascular screenings on February 27 and offered
testing of the carotid artery in the neck, the arteries in the legs which pertain to Peripheral
Arterial Disease, and testing for aneurysms in the aortic vessel in the abdomen. Results will be sent
to the patients' primary physician as well as the patient.
LECTURES - We held two health Lectures this month, Peggy Morely a nurse practitioner discussed
• Cardiovascular disease, treatment and prevention and Dr. Dawn Lombards on cardiovascular disease
EMERITUS - Coastline College classes are offering 13 classes free of charge and taught by top quality
teachers.
TAI Ctrl FAN - The Senior Center never seems to stop when it comes to developing new and
interesting classes. Our newest is Tai Chi Fan which incorporates Chinese fans into this exercise.
DANCE - The OASIS dance offered once a month, has been gaining popularity again and are Looking
into offering it twice a month. The Friends pay for the band and the event is free of charge.
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PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED
Includes
Blood Pressure
42
Housing counseling
Braille
0
Information /Referral
Counseling - persons
55
Legal Assistance
Eldercare
7
Senior Assessment(hrs)
Employment
20
Telephone Reassurance
HICAP
5
Visual Screening
Transportation
SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Care -A- Van/ Shuttle 1085
CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER
VOLUNTEER HRS.
OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER
Includes:
Kitchen tt Home Delivered
Over 80's
Meals
Front Office
Travel Office
Gift Shop
Library
Instructors
President
Treasurer
Vice President
Bookkeeper
Taxes
PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Day Trips
Autry National Center 41
Los Angeles Times 28
SPECIAL EVENTS /SCREENINGS /LECTURES
Computer Friends
30
Movie - Devil Wears Prada
95
Over 80's
180
Dental Lecture
10
UCI Lecture - Spine Care
25
Reverse Mortage Lecture
24
7,715 CUSTOMERS
3,039 CUSTOMERS
1,584 CUSTOMERS
45
1,000
10
50
330
5
15
1,085 CUSTOMERS
1,272 CUSTOMERS
1,247.00 HOURS
(`equiv. to 9 full -time employees)
104 CUSTOMERS
Long Trips
Riverside Resort Hotel Et Casino 35
631 PERSONS
OASIS Golfers
156
Sunday Movies -
Pillow Talk
28
Up Close And Personal
30
East of Eden
25
Dial M For Murder
28
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PB &R Co mission Agenda
Item No.47
March 6, 2007
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
General Services Director
Reforestation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the reforestation
request of Gloria Oaks, property owner at 2209 Channel Road.
Discussion
City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees requires that individual property owners may
. submit a petition signed by surrounding property owners requesting single or multiple tree
reforestations.
Per City Council Policy G -1, the City has received a request from Gloria Oaks requesting the
reforestation of one City Carrotwood parkway tree adjacent to her residence.
Staff has attached a Tree Inspection Report, Tree Inventory Detail, and photographs related to the
request.
The applicant has complied with the requirements of the G -1 Policy, and has agreed to assume the
full cost of the removal and replacement of the City tree, approximately $364.00 ($195 for a 24" box
replacement tree and $169 removal).
Ms. Gloria Oaks and the Balboa Peninsula Point Association have received a copy of this report and
a notice of the Commission meeting.
Very
Mark Harmon
. Attachments: (A) Letter dated November 6, 2006 from Ms. Gloria Oaks
(B) Tree Removal Request Application/Petition
(C) Tree Inspection and Tree Inventory Detail
(D) Area Map
(E) Photo
• John Conway, Urban Forester
General Services Department
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, California 92658
November 6, 2006
Dear Mr. Conway,
The purpose of this letter is to request removal of one Cupaniopsis anacardioides
(carrotwood) tree, a tree listed on the city's problem tree list, from the parkway of my
home at 2209 Channel Road, Newport Beach, California, 92661. I will accept the cost of
replacing it with a more suitable tree.
The tree in our parkway has an extensive root system that has created a "tripper ", a
situation that is a hazard for anyone who walks across the space. The root system is at
least 3 inches above the sidewalk and this uneven ground surface has caused both me and
others I have observed to trip and lose balance. There is potential for city liability in the
event of injuries sustained in a fall caused by tripping over this irregular area.
The brick pad on the adjacent neighbor's parkway has also cracked and is uneven due to
the root structure. It will be necessary to repair or replace these bricks in order to
maintain safe pedestrian access.
• 1 am beginning a re- landscaping project and plan to replace the grass and sprinkler
system across the parkway, which includes the area surrounding this tree. In order to do
so, it will be necessary to level the ground by severely trimming the surface root system
of the tree. Since these roots are an anchor for this large tree, cutting the roots will
compromise the stability of the tree, which is already beginning to lean. In the event that
the tree falls the city could be held liable for any damage.
I am requesting that the city approve removal of this carrotwood tree. I will pay for
replacing it with a city - selected tree that is appropriate for the location. Neighborhood
streets are an asset to our city and keeping them both safe and attractive is our
responsibility. Please go and look at the situation I have described so that you can see
that it is more efficient and cost - effective to replace the tree rather than wait until further
damage or injury occurs.
I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your observations and recommendations.
My phone is (949) 675 -1152. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Thak you for your prompt consideration,
G oril a Oake
2209 Channel Road
• Newport Beach, California 92661
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
General Services Department
Tree Removal or Reforestation Application
Per City Council Policy G -I (Retention or Removal of City Trees), I am requesting a tree removal(s) to be reviewed
by staff and submitted to either the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for consideration at a future meeting
or the appropriate City approving authority. Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month
(expect for holidays) at 7PM at the Council Chambers.
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Section A. For Tree Removal Requests Only "IY 1'�'Li esi 1S � 1�
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Removal Criteria (Check one or more)
Please provide copies of photos, bills, documents or any other related
material that will verify the checked items.
=Proven and repeated history of damaging public or *private, sewers, water mains,
roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities or foundations.
( *Greater than $500)
Repeated history of significant interference with street or sidewalk drainage.
Dying Has no prospect of recovery.
Diseased Cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods.
In advanced state of decline with no prospect of recovery.
F7Hazardous Defective, potential to fail, could cause damage to persons /property upon
failure. Assessment by Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts
likely to fail, targets -if fails, procedures and actions to abate.
aBeautifrcation In conjunction with a City Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood,
Project or community association beautification program. Revered 062004
Section B. For Reforestation Requests Only
Reforestation is the concept of systematically replacing Problem or All Other Trees which are creating
• hardscape and/or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the
problem(s) they create, or those which have reached their full life, and are declining in health, or are
simply the wrong species of tree(s) for the planted location.
As initiated '
Property Owner
Community Association
Other
Check all items applicable:
FTree(s) causing curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities damage.
Wrong tree species for location
encroachment
has clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed.
lential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who apply for reforestation
--I"— must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined.
Areas represented by a legally established community association, may submit a resolution of the
Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation.
Individual property owners must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of a maximum
of 30 private property owners (up to 15 contiguous private properties on both sides of the street
• up to 500' in either direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable. a Ira�i 6Arrl i lred
*A request for reforestation requires a written agreement submitted to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission by
the petitioning sponsor (Individual private property owner(s) or group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and
replacement of the public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated
by the General Services Department using the City tree maintenance contractor.
*There shall be a minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in reforestation projects. Replacement trees
shall be a minimum size of 24" boxed trees and cost $195 per tree, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 24"
boxed tree or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in City Council Policy G -6.
This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is intended to expedite the tree
removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individual
City Council Policy G-1 for additional information.
Requestor Comments:
Removals, except emergency, will be subject to the notification processes, time frames and authority ass
specified in the City Council G -1 Policy.
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PETITION
REMOVAL OF CITY TREE
I or (group),
property owner(s) at:
City Council Policy G -1, Guideline
Reforestation of City Trees
City of Newport Beach
General Services Department
ED DEC 0 12006
Signature:
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I or (group) am (are) submitting for consideration to the City of Newport Beach's, Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission a reforestation request for the removal of #0, City CllCl L 6�IL [ Ci tree(s) which is adjacent to
my property located at: ;?-9M (' j did 11 l 961.1A
The decision of the Commission on reforestation requests will be considered final unless called up by at least one
Councilmember or the City Manager.
The request for tree removal is based on the criteria under the provisions of City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation
of City Trees. Policy G -1 requires that individual property owners may submit a petition signed by surrounding
property owners requesting single or multiple tree reforestations. In addition, the petitioner is responsible to pay
the full cost of a tree reforestation (including removal and replacement of the public tree). Please see the attached
copy of Policy G -1 for specific requirements.
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TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Gloria Oaks
2209 Channel Road
(949) 675 -1152
Request: The property owner is requesting of the General Services Department
staff, the removal of one City Carrotwood tree based on the criteria of
City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees.
Botanical Name: Cupaniopsis anacardioides — Carrotwood
Designated Street Tree: Pittosporum phillvraeoides — Willow Pittosporum
Estimated Tree Value:
Damage: N/A
Parkway: Concrete
$1,380.00
Brick (X) Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection confirmed a healthy City Carrotwood tree with no
apparent property damage.
Inspected by: , r��" Date: December 19, 2006
John Conway, Urban Forester
Recommendation:Arward the reforestation request to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
,.,,�CAmmissypn for review and approval.
Reviewed by:
Date: December 19, 2006
Dad P. Sered'b r and Tr s Superintendent
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Please note: 13" DBH = $169 removal cost / 24" box replacement tree= $195
TOTAL = $364.00
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PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
March 6, 2007
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
General Services Director
Reforestation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the reforestation
request of Steven Hendlin, property owner at 2006 Kewamee Drive.
Discussion
City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees requires that individual property owners living
within a legally established community association area with mandatory association membership
• must petition for reforestation through their respective association.
Per City Council Policy G -1, the City has received a request from the Irvine Terrace Community
Association, Board of Directors approving the removal of the City Rusty Leaf Fig parkway tree
adjacent to 2006 Kewamee Drive.
The property owner has complied with the requirements of the G -1 Policy, and has agreed to assume
the full cost of the removal and replacement of the City tree, approximately $429.00 ($195 for a 24"
box replacement tree and $234 removal).
Staff has attached a Tree Inspection Report, Tree Inventory Detail, and photographs related to the
request.
The Irvine Terrace Community Association and Mr. Steven Hendlin have received a copy of this
report and a notice of the Commission meeting.
• Attachments: (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Irvine Terrace Community Association, Board of Directors Letter
Tree Removal Request Application
Tree Inspection and Tree Inventory Detail
Photos
Area Map
FROM : Drs. Hendlin PHONE NO. : 949 7200530 Jan. 29 2007 09:06RM P1
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TERI�°�CE
January 24, 2007
Steven Hendlin
2006 Kewamee Dr.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Re_ Meeting Results
Dear_Me Hendlin
The Board of Directors met on January 17, 2007 and reviewed your request to approve the
removal of a City owned trees.
The Board of Directors granted your request to remove the Rusty Fig Leaf tree, conditional upon
the cost of removal and an appropriate replacement tree being home by you.
Should you have any questions, please contact Lisa Bravo, Merit Property Management, at (949)
is 448 -6113 or by email at lbravo@meritpm.com.
Board of Directors
Irvine Terrace Community Association
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
General Services Department
Tree Removal or Reforestation Application
Per City Council Policy G -1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees), I am requesting a tree removal(s) to be reviewed
by staff and submitted to either the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for consideration at a future meeting
or the appropriate City approving authority. Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month
(expect for holidays) at 7PM at the Council Chambers
Indicate the number and
Located at: A+h f 'e
Please be as specytc as possible
Requestor
®Property Owner
Community Association
Other
Aodress/ Phone (Daytime) / Email
(at/q) -;M_ OS3O
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Signature: Date: �] at-K 7-1 �OD�
Print Name:
If this is a reforestation request proceed to the reverse side of this form
Section A. For Tree Removal Requests Only
Removal Criteria (Check one or morel
Please provide copies of photos, bills, documents or any other related
material that will verify the checked items.
=Proven and repeated history of damaging public or *private, sewers, water mains,
roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities or foundations.
,(*Greater than $500) '
Repeated history of significant interference with street or sidewalk drainage. �x
Dying Has no prospect of recovery. Zh'W�'r
Diseased Cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods.
In advanced state of decline with no prospect of recovery.
H 6//azarrdous Defective, potential to fail, could cause damage to persons/property upon
G *IHtyi.R i+ #allure. Assessment by Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts
L bv�.%cn ' u-e S • likely to fail, targets -if fails, procedures and actions to abate.
/ =Beautification In conjunction with a City Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood,
• Project or community association beautification program.
Section B. For Reforestation Requests Only
Reviaetl 05/2004
Reforestation is the concept of systematically replacing Problem or All Other "frees which are creating
• hanlscape and/or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the
problem(s) they create, or those which have reached their full life, and are declining in health, or are
simply the wrong species of tree(s) for the planted location.
As initiated by:
Property Owner
Community Association
Other
Check all items applicable:
Tree(s) causing curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities damage.
Wrong tree species for location
View encroachment
Area has clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed.
Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who apply for reforestation
must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 601/o of the property owners within the area defined.
=Areas represented by a legally established community association, may submit a resolution of the
Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation.
=Individual property owners must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of a maximum
of 30 private property owners (up to 15 contiguous private properties on both sides of the street
up to 500' in either direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable.
• *A request for reforestation requires a written agreement submitted to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission by
the petitioning sponsor (Individual private property owner(s) or group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and
replacement of the public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated
by the General Services Department using the City tree maintenance contractor.
•
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shall be a minimum size of 24" boxed trees and cost $195 per tree, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 24"
boxed tree or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in City Council Policy G-6.
This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is intended to expedite the tree
removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individual
City Council Policy G1 for additional information.
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Address:
Phone Number:
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Steven Hendlin
2006 Kewamee Drive
(949) 720 -0530
Request: The property owner is requesting of the General Services Department
staff, the removal of one City Rusty Leaf Fig tree based on the criteria
of City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees.
Botanical Name: Ficus rubi iginosa - Rusty Leaf Fig
Designated Street Tree: Tabebuia avellanedae - Lavender Trumpet Tree
Estimated Tree Value: $3,260.00
Damage:
Parkway:
N/A
Concrete Brick Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection confirmed a healthy City tree with no apparent
property damage.
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John Conway, Urban Forester
Recommendation: Forward the reforestation request to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
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Item No. C�
March 6, 2007
TO:
FROM:
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
General Services Director
SUBJECT: Reforestation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the reforestation
request of Eric Fults, property owner at 2007 Kewamee Drive.
Discussion
City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees requires that individual property owners living
within a legally established community association area with mandatory association membership
• must petition for reforestation through their respective association.
Per City Council Policy G -1, the City has received a request from the Irvine Terrace Community
Association, Board of Directors approving the removal of the City Rusty Leaf Fig parkway tree
adjacent to 2007 Kewamee Drive.
The property owner has complied with the requirements of the G -1 Policy, and has agreed to assume
the full cost of the removal and replacement of the City tree, approximately $429.00 ($195 for a 24"
box replacement tree and $234 removal).
Staff has attached a Tree Inspection Report, Tree Inventory Detail, and photographs related to the
request.
The Irvine Terrace Community Association and Mr. Eric Fults have received a copy of this report
and a notice of the Commission meeting.
Attachments: (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Irvine Terrace Community Association, Board of Directors Letter
Tree Removal Request Application
Tree Inspection and Tree Inventory Detail
Photos
Area Map
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Eric Fults
2007 Kewamee Drive
(949) 675 -6783
Request: The property owner is requesting of the General Services Department
staff, the removal of one City Rusty Leaf Fig tree based on the criteria
of City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees.
Botanical Name: Ficus rubiginosa — Rusty Leaf Fig, tree site Front # 2.
Designated Street Tree: Tabebuia avellanedae — Lavender Trumpet Tree
Estimated Tree Value: $3,260.00
Damage: N/A
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other
• Comments: A field inspection confirmed a healthy City tree with no apparent
property damage.
Inspected by: Date: February 5, 2007
John Conway, Urban forester
Recommendation: Forward the reforestation request to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
ommission for review and approval.
Reviewed by: Date: February 5, 2007
Dan P. Sere ar and Trees Superintendent
Reviewed by: Date: l 7
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IRVINE
January 24, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Fults
2007 Kewamee Dr.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Re: Meeting Results
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fults:
Thank you for meeting with the Board of Directors on January 17, 2007 to discuss your request to
approve the removal of a City owned tree.
The Board of Directors has granted your request to remove the tree directly in front of your home,
conditional upon your agreement that you will pay for the cost of the tree removal and, if the City
requires, an appropriate replacement tree.
Should you have any questions, please contact Lisa Bravo, Merit Property Management, at (949)
• 448 -6113 or by email at (bravo @meritpm.com.
Board of Directors
Irvine Terrace Community Association
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MERIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
1 Polaris Way, Suite 100 • Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 • 949/448.6000 • 800/428 -5588 • FAX 949/448 -6400
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General Services Department
Tree Removal or Reforestation Application
Per City Council Policy G -1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees), I am requesting a tree removal(s) to be reviewed
by staff and submitted to either the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for consideration at a future meeting
or the appropriate City approving authority. Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month
(expect for holidays) at 7PM at the Council Chambers.
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Indicate the number and specie(s),(if known) of tr (s).
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Print Name: CO-V J t_-X_.S
If this is a reforestation request proceed to the reverse side of this form
Section A. For Tree Removal Requests Only
Removal Criteria (Check one or more)
Please provide copies of photos, bills, documents or any other related
material that will verify the checked items.
=Proven and repeated history of damaging public or *private, sewers, water mains,
roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities or foundations.
( *Greater than $500)
Repeated history of significant interference with street or sidewalk drainage.
Dying Has no prospect of recovery.
Diseased Cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods.
In advanced state of decline with no prospect of recovery.
=Hazardous Defective, potential to fail, could cause damage to persons /property upon
failure. Assessment by Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts
likely to fail, targets -if fails, procedures and actions to abate.
• =Beautification In conjunction with a City Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood,
Project or community association beautification program.
Section B. For Reforestation Requests Only
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• Reforestation is the concept of systematically replacing Problem or All Other Trees which are creating
hardscape and/or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the
problem(s) they create, or those which have reached their full life, and are declining in health, or are
simply the wrong species of tree(s) for the planted location.
As initiated by:
Property Owner
Community Association
Other
Check all items applicable:
Tree(s) causing curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities damage.
Wrong tree species for location
View encroachment
Area has clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed.
Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who apply for reforestation
must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined.
=Areas represented by a legally established community association, may submit a resolution of the
Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation.
Individual property owners must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of a maximum
of 30 private property owners (up to 15 contiguous private properties on both sides of the street
up to 500' in either direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
• endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable.
*A request for reforestation requires a written agreement submitted to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission by
the petitioning sponsor (Individual private property owner(s) or group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and
replacement of the public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated
by the General Services Department using the City tree maintenance contractor.
*There shall be a minimum of a one -for -one replacement of all trees removed in reforestation projects. Replacement tree:
shall be a minimum size of 24" boxed trees and cost $195 per tree, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 24"
boxed tree or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in City Council Policy G -6.
This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is intended to expedite the tree
removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individual
City Council Policy G-1 for additional information.
Requestor Comments:
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DBH /Height:
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Parkway Size:
5
Utility Overhead:
No
Sidewalk Damage:
Yes
Recommended Maintenance:
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Estimated Value
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Date Work Type Amount
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6/17/1999 Grid Trimming $39.00
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Notes
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TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Reforestation Request
Recommendation
PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
March 6, 2 07
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the reforestation
request of the Newport Hills Community Association (NHCA), property owner of the NHCA's
Clubhouse at 1900 Port Carlow Place.
Discussion
City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees requires that individual property owners living
within a legally established community association area with mandatory association membership
must petition for reforestation through their respective association.
• Per City Council Policy G -1, the City has received a request from the Newport Hills Community
Association Board of Directors approving the removal of two City Lemon Scented Gum park trees
within the Buffalo Hills Park adjacent to 1900 Port Carlow Place. In addition to planting two 24-
inch replacement trees, the Newport Hills Community Association Board of Directors are proposing
to incur the cost for the planting of two additional 24 -inch box trees within the specified area for
park enhancement.
The property owner has complied with the requirements of the G -1 Policy, and has agreed to assume
the full cost of the removal and replacement of the City trees, approximately $1,248.00 ($390 for the
required two 24 -inch box replacement trees, $390 for the additional planting of two 24 -inch box
trees, and $468 for two removals).
Staff has attached a Tree Inspection Report, Tree Inventory Detail, and photographs related to the
request.
The Newport Hills Community Association has received a copy of this report and a notice of the
Commission meeting.
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• Attachments: (A) Newport Hills Community Association, Board of Directors Minutes
(B) Tree Removal Request Application
(C) Tree Inspection and Tree Inventory Detail
(D) Photos
(E) Area Map
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TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Newport Hills Community Association
Address: 1900 Port Carlow Place, Association's Clubhouse
Phone Number: (949) 721 -1929
Request: The Newport Hills Community Association (NHCA, property owner of
NHCA's Clubhouse) is requesting of the General Services Department
staff, the removal of two City Lemon - Scented Gum trees based on the
criteria of City Council Policy G -1, Reforestation of City Trees. NHCA
has agreed to incur the costs of the two tree removals and the
replacements of two 24 -inch box size Australian Willow trees within the
park near the basketball court at Port Laurent Place.
In addition, NHCA has agreed to incur the cost of planting two more
24 -inch box size Australian Willow trees within the same area for park
enhancement.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus citriodora — Lemon Scented Gum, tree sites Park #230 &
231.
Designated Street Tree: Not applicable, tree locations at City Park site. Buffalo Hills
Park.
Estimated Tree Value: $3,260.00 x 2 = $6,520.00
Damage:
Parkway:
N/A
Concrete Brick Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection confirmed two healthy City trees with no apparent
property damage.
Inspected by: Date: February 5, 2007
John 4Vonway, Urba4 Forester
Recommendation: Forward the reforestation request to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
,y-,\ Commission for review and approval.
Reviewed by:
Reviewed by:
P. SefengV arks and Trees Superintendent
Date: February 5, 2007
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REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 2006
MINUTES
NOTICE OF Upon due notice, had and received, the Board of Directors of the
MEETING Newport Hills Community Association, a California non -profit
corporation, met for a Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday,
December 5, 2006 at the Association's Clubhouse, 1900 Port
Carlow, Newport Beach, California. The meeting was called to
order at 7:25 p.m.
DIRECTORS Brook Morris, President
PRESENT Tim Epp, Vice President
Brad Hillgren, Treasurer
Tom Orbe, Member at Large
DIRECTORS Larry Dorn, Secretary (previously advised)
ABSENT
ALSO ATTENDING Jill Schwalbe, Property Manager
ADMINISTRATION
Summary of the The Board of Directors met for an Executive Board meeting on
Executive Session December 5, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. The following
Meeting
actions and discussions were taken at the meeting:
The Board approved the minutes of the November 1, 2006
Executive Board meeting.
The Board took disciplinary action against homeowners in the
neighborhood for various architectural and CC &R violations.
The Board approved an annual bonus for Jill Schwalbe and
Jesse Briggs.
• Approval of the A motion was duly made by Tom Orbe and seconded by Brook
Minutes Morris to approve the minutes of the October 3 2006 Regular
Board of Directors meeting The motion was—approved
unanimously.
A motion was duly made by "Tom Orbe and seconded by Tim Epp
to approve the minutes of the November 1 2006 Regular Board of
Directors meeting The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion was duly made by Tim Epp and seconded by Brook
Morris to approve the minutes of the November 6 2006 Adjourned
Annual Meeting of the Membership The motion was approved
unanimously.
A motion was duly made by Brook Morr and seconded by Tom
is Orbe to approve the minutes of the November 19 2006 An ual
Election Meeting of the Membership The motion was approved
unanimously.
Thank You Gift A motion was duly made by Brook Morris and seconded by Tom
Orbe to approve the purchase of a Gift Card in the amount of
$250.00 for Nina Elisius as a thank you for serving on the Board of
Directors The motion was approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL A motion was duly made by Tim Epp and seconded by Tom Orbe
to approve the financial material for the period ended October 31,
2006 subject to audit review. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Management was requested to contact the Association's auditor to
determine why the balance sheet shows a retained earnings line
item.
•CLUBHOUSE &
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Security Door- Management was requested to invite Nordic Security to the
Kitchen January Board meeting to discuss security for the clubhouse.
Clubhouse Security
Rucker Rental Management was directed to invite Jami Rucker to the next Board
meeting for a hearing to discuss the violation of the clubhouse
rental guidelines.
FACILITIES A motion was duly made by Brook Morris and seconded by Tom
Pool Service Orbe to terminate the Association's contract with Aquatic Balance
effective February 1 2007 and to approve the contract with Aqua
Blue Pool Company effective February 1 2007. The motion was
approved unanimously. Management advised the Board that the
Association should save approximately '/2 of their total fees for
0 chemicals with the new company.
LANDSCAPE Management advised the Board of Directors that the City will
City of Newport allow the removal of the two eucalyptus trees by the wade pool as
Beach- Reforestation
program long as the Association pays for the removal and plants two new
trees in Buffalo Hills Park. Following review, a motion was duly
made by Tom Orbe and seconded by Tim Epp to approve an
amount not to exceed $1,400.00 to remove the two eucalyptus trees
near the wade pool and plant four new Australian willow trees near
the basketball court at the end of Port Laurent. The motion was
droved unanimously.
ARCHITECTURAL/ A motion was duly made, seconded and unanimously passed to
. CC &R invite Mr. & Mrs Brooks to the next Board meeting, to discuss
CORRESPONDENCE,
their violation of the pool rules as they relate to pets on the pool
• deck.
OLD BUSINESS The Board of Directors agreed to cancel the Annual Dinner Party
for 2006.
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NEXT MEETING The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to be held on
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the Association Clubhouse, 1900 Port
Carlow Place, Newport Beach at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board of
Directors at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST
Secretary
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
General Services Department
Tree Removal or Reforestation Application
Per City Council Policy G -I (Retention or Removal of City Trees), i am requesting a tree removal(s) to be reviewed
by staff and submitted to either the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for consideration at a future meeting
or the appropriate City approving authority. Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month
(expect_ for holidays) at 7PM at the Council Chambers.
Indicate the numbern and s� le(s),(if known) oftree(s). b /
Located at: MOD O D p r r p�% � l V 1 S
Please be as specific as possible
Requestor Address/ Phone (Da time ) / Email
Property Owner d
Community Association "
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Signature: ` Date: 1Z 1 C1 p La
Print Name:
If this is a reforestation request proceed to the reverse side of this form
Section A. For Tree Removal Requests Only
Removal Criteria (Check one or more)
Please provide copies of photos, bills, documents or any other related
material that will verify the checked items.
=Proven and repeated history of damaging public or *private, sewers, water mains,
roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities or foundations.
( *Greater than $500)
Repeated history of significant interference with street or sidewalk drainage.
Dying Has no prospect of recovery.
Diseased Cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods.
In advanced state of decline with no prospect of recovery.
=Hazardous Defective, potential to fail, could cause damage to persons /property upon
failure. Assessment by Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts
likely to fail, targets -if fails, procedures and actions to abate.
• Beautification In conjunction with a City Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood,
Project or community association beautification program.
Section B. For Reforestation Requests Only
Revisetl 0512009
Reforestation is the concept of systematically replacing Problem or All Other Trees which are creating
hardscape and /or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the
problem(s) they create, or those which have reached their full life, and are declining in health, or are
simply the wrong species of tree(s) for the planted location.
As initiated by:
Property Owner
Community Association
Other
Check all items applicable:
}C Tree(s) causing curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities damage.
Wrong tree species for location
View encroachment
Area has clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed.
Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who apply for reforestation
must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners within the area defined.
t—�4reas represented by a legally established community association, may submit a resolution of the
Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation.
=Individual property owners must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60.% of a maximum
of 30 private property owners (up to 15 contiguous private properties on both sides of the street
up to 500' in either direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable.
• *A request for reforestation requires a written agreement submitted to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission by
the petitioning sponsor (Individual private property owner(s) or group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and
replacement of the public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated
by the General Services Department using the City tree maintenance contractor.
*There shall be a minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in reforestation projects. Replacement trees
shall be a minimum size of 24" boxed trees and cost $195 per tree, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 24"
boxed tree or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in City Council Policy G -6.
This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is intended to expedite the tree
removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individual
Removals, except emergency, will be subject to the notification processes, time frames and authority as
0 specified in the City Council G -1 Policy.
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DBH /Height:
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Parkway Size:
99
Utility Overhead:
No
Sidewalk Damage:
No
Recommended Maintenance:
Grid Trim
Estimated Value
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Date Work Type
Amount
Job#
Crew
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8474
4/3/2003 Grid Trimming
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Location: Park -230
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Species: Eucalyptus citriodora, LEMON
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GUM
DBH /Height: 13 -18 / 60+
Parkway Size: 99
Utility Overhead: No
Sidewalk Damage: No
Recommended Maintenance: Grid Trim
Estimated Value $3,260
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. Date Work Type Amount
Job#
Crew
7/29/2005 Grid Pruning
$39.00
8474
4/3/2003 Grid Trimming
$39.00
5737
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$39.00
4184
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$39.00
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General Services Director
Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
PB &R Co fission Agenda
Item No.
March 6, 2007
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the bench donation
request at 15th Street and Bay Avenue.
Discussion
• City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program donations
within the City. The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform procedure for making gifts to
the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff and donors.
Per City Council Policy B -17, the City has received a request from Deborah Scott (Attachment A) to
donate a bench at 15th and Bay Avenue. The bench donation Attachment B) is included on the
City's Official Bench List and fits with the other benches at 15 and Bay Avenue. Attachment C
shows the location of the proposed bench donation.
Since the value of the bench is greater than $1,000.00, the donation is eligible to receive a dedicatory
plaque that will be placed on the bench. The submitted plaque verbiage is "In Recognition of Paul
Washburn", which complies with City Council Policy B -17.
Ms. Scott, Council Member Michael F. Henn, and the Central Newport Beach Community
Association have received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting.
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a plaque. This bench will be in memory of a child of one of our employees who died
unexpectedly. The only caveat that we would put on this donation is that the bench be
placed by the water or overlooking the water. This child and his family have spent many
memorable days at the harbor and on their boat so it is only fitting that the bench be
placed there.
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get this accomplished.
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very helpful. He spent quite a long time on the phone with me walking me through the
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SUBJECT: Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
March 6, 107
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the bench donation
request at the Peninsula Park play area.
Discussion
City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program donations
within the City. The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform procedure for making gifts to
• the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff and donors.
Per City Council Policy B -17, the City has received a request from Jack Malloy (Attachment A) to
donate a bench at the Peninsula Park play area. The bench donation (Attachment B) will replace an
existing bench, and is included on the City's Official Bench List, Attachment C shows the location
of the proposed bench donation.
Even though the value of the bench donation is less than $1,000.00, the donation is eligible to
receive a dedicatory plaque that will be placed on the bench since this is Mr. Malloy's second bench
donation. The submitted plaque verbiage, which Mr. Malloy requested to be placed on the first
bench donation on Balboa Pier, is "Donated for Mickey Esmay ", which complies with the City
Council Policy B -17.
Mr. Malloy, Council Member Michael F. Henn, Balboa Peninsula Point Association, and the Balboa
Village Business Improvement District have received a copy of this report and a notice of the
Commission meeting.
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(B) Santa Monica Bench picture
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Item No. Q
March 6, 2007
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Tree Donation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve the tree donation
request at Galaxy View Park.
Discussion
City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program donations
• within the City. The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform procedure for making gifts to
the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff and donors.
Per City Council Policy B -17, the City has received a request from Michele Ayres (Attachment A) to
donate a tree at Galaxy View Park. The donated tree (Attachment B) will be a New Zealand
Christmas tree and will be planted from a 36" box container. The tree will compliment the existing
trees at the proposed location (Attachment C), and will not pose a view impediment for the Back
Bay and the skyline of Fashion Island.
Since the value of the tree is greater than $1,000.00, the donation is eligible to receive a dedicatory
plaque. The submitted plaque verbiage is "In Recognition of Dylan Ayres', which complies with
the City Council Policy B -17.
Ms. Ayres, Council Member Don Webb, and the Dover Shores Homeowners Association have
received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting.
Very respe ly,
Mark Harmo
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(C) Proposed location map
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Item No. V—
March 6, 2007
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approve two tree donations
and one bench donation requests at Spyglass Hill Park.
Discussion
City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program donations
within the City. The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform procedure for making gifts to
the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff and donors.
Per City Council Policy B -17, the City has received donation requests from Denise Battram
(Attachment A) to donate two trees and a bench at Spyglass Hill Park. The bench donation
(Attachment B) is included on the City's Official Bench List, and will replace an existing bench.
The donated trees (Attachment B) will be Baily Acacia trees, and will be planted from a 36" box
container. Staff selected this particular tree variety, and planting locations that will not pose a view
impediment for the homes above the park. Attachment C shows the location of the proposed bench
and tree donation requests.
Since the value of the bench and trees are greater than $1,000.00, this donation is eligible to receive
three dedicatory plaques at the proposed locations. However, Ms. Battram has expressed a desire to
place a plaque on the bench and one tree. The submitted plaque verbiage is "In Recognition of My
Father: Dennis George Brice & My Mother: Edith Mary Brice," which complies with City Council
Policy B -17.
Ms. Battram, Council Member Keith D. Curry, the Harbor Ridge Master Association, and the
Spyglass Hill Community Association have received a copy of this report and a notice of the
Commission meeting.
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NEWPORT BEACH
Mayor
Steven Rosansky
Mayor Pro Tern
Edward D. Selich
Council Members
Keith D. Cmry
Leslie J. Daigle
Nancy Gardner
Michael F. Henn
Don Webb
February 20, 2007
MEMBERS OF THE PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Dear Ladies and Gentleman:
I am writing in my capacity as Chairman of the 1/1 Memorial Committee, at the
request of the Committee, to advise you of the ongoing efforts to establish a memorial
to the Marines of the 1 11, pursuant to City Council direction.
Prior to soliciting design proposals, the Committee felt it advisable to first determine
a potential location for the memorial. At our February 14, 2007 meeting, the
Committee identified Ensign View Park, near the theater. arts center, as the most
appropriate location for this memorial. While specific design and location are yet to
be determined, the Committee would request the concurrence of PB& R in this
location, prior to soliciting design proposals. I would anticipate a full community
outreach/comment period on this site, once design parameters and the specific site are
identified.
The Committee is fortunate to have Bill Garrett representing PB &R on the
Committee and Bill can provide further background on this request.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
v /Keith D. Curry
Council Member, District 7
cc: Mayor Steve Rosansky,
Councilmember Don Webb
1/1 Memorial Committee
Wes Morgan
City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard • Post Office Box 1768
Newport Beach California 92658 -8915 • www.citynewport- beach.ca.us
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No.
February 13, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: City Clerk's Office
LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk
(949) 644 -3005 or Harkless@city.newport-beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Resolution to Amend the Composition of the City Council /Citizens
Advisory Committee on Marina Park Design to Add a Third Council
Member and to Confirm the Mayor's Appointment of Council Member
Henn to that Position
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2007-_ amending Resolution No. 2006 -98 to revise the
composition on the City Council /Citizens Committee on Marina Park Design, and
confirm the Mayor's appointment of Council Member Henn to the new position.
. DISCUSSION:
On November 14, 2006 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -98 establishing
the City Council /Citizens Committee on Marina Park Design. The resolution set up the
composition of the membership as follows:
Two (2) City Council Members;
One (1) member of the Protect Our Parks organization;
One (1) Harbor Commissioner; \V-„ �a4
One (1) Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner; Q� G
One (1) designee from the American Legion Post 291;
One (1) designee from the Girl Scout Council of Orange County;
One (1) person from an area sailing or rowing organization; and
One (1) neighborhood representative.
At the City Council meeting on January 23, 2007, the City Council confirmed the
appointments made by the Mayor, however the Mayor indicated his desire to amend the
membership to have three (3) City Council Members on the committee. The addition of
a new member necessitated the need to amend the resolution which established the
Committee. Mayor Rosansky indicated that he would be appointing Council Member
Henn to that position.
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LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk
Aft: Draft Resolution
Manna Park Design Committee
February 13, 2007
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -98
TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY COUNCIL/
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MARINA PARK DESIGN
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2006 the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2006 -98 establishing the City Council /Citizens Advisory Committee on Marina Park
Design; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2007, the Council confirmed the Mayor's
appointments to the Committee, however the Mayor expressed a desire to amend the
composition of the committee to have three (3) Council Members serve on the
committee.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach hereby amends Resolution 2006 -98 as follows:
SECTION 1. COMPOSITION
The Committee shall consist of the following members appointed by, and serving at the •
pleasure of, the Mayor:
Three (3) City Council Members;
One (1) member of the Protect Our Parks organization;
One (1) Harbor Commissioner;
One (1) Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner;
One (1) designee from the American Legion Post 291;
One (1) designee from the Girl Scout Council of Orange County;
One (1) person from an area sailing or rowing organization; and
One (1) neighborhood representative.
ADOPTED this 13"' day of February 2007.
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dave Kiff, Assistant City Manager
DATE: February 6, 2007
RE: Agenda Item # 10
The item that came before you previously entitled Operating Agreement for Newport
Ridge Park was continued to a specific date.
This memo hereby continues the matter indefinitely.
If you have any questions about this issue, please do not hesitate to contact me at 949-
644 -3002 or dkiff(o)citv.newoort- beach.ca.us. Thank you.
City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard • Post Office Box 1768 • Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768
TO: PB &R Commission
FROM: Wes Morgan, Director
SUBJECT: City Foundation
Item 13
March 6, 2007
Staff is following up with the Budget Committee regarding the subject of forming a City Foundation
designed to assist with raising capital funds for special or various park development projects.
The Budget Committee can discuss this concept and decide if it is appropriate for the full
Commission to recommend this idea to the City Council for consideration in the budget adoption
process for FY 2007/08.
Foundations, Booster`Clubs and Support Groups
Current Foundations with Department /City Sponsored
1. Friends of OASIS
2. Newport Beach Public Library Foundation
3. Newport Beach Arts Foundation
4. Friends of the Library
5. Newport Theater Arts Foundation
6. Balboa Performing Arts Foundation
7. Newport Beach Film Festival
Current Competing Fundraising Groups
1. CdM Booster Club
2. Boys Et Girls Club
3. Newport Aquatic Center
4. NHHS Booster Club
5. CdM Aquatic Foundation
6. Newport Sea Base
7. Newport Center Park
8. Nautical Museum
9. Centennial McFadden Legacy Project
10. Environmental Nature Center
11. Newport Bay Naturalists It Friends
12. Newport Harbor Education Foundation
13.Mariners Foundation, Ensign Foundation, Eastbluff Foundation, et al.
14. Hoag Hospital Foundation
15. Newport Sports Collection Foundation
16. Girl Scouts
17. Youth Sports Group — AYSO 57, Newport Harbor Baseball, NB Little League, Pacific
Coast Fast Pitch, Junior All American Football
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
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Agenda Item No. 23
February 27, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Stephen G. Badum
949 - 644 -3311 or sbadum @city.newport- beach.ca.us
Office of the City Manager
Homer L. Bludau
949 - 644 -3000 or hbludau @city.newport - beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO INITIATE THE
PROCESS TO DEVELOP PHASE 1 OF NEWPORT CENTER PARK
ISSUE:
Should the City Council proceed with the design and eventual construction of Newport
Center Park Phase 1 or should the Council maintain the Newport Center Park site as an
option for a City Hall location until such time as Council makes a firm decision on a City
Hall location?
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Direct staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the bid
package for Phase 1 of the Newport Center Park, (See Selich items for proposed
action) and determine whether a soccer field will be a component of the park plan
or
2) Take no action on park development until such time as the City Council
determines a final location for City Hall.
DISCUSSION:
Park Development History: The concept of having a park in the general vicinity of
what is now the Central Library site has its origins as early as 1990, when a 4 -acre park
was publicly discussed. Since 2000, the most recent park concept envisioned a parking
area behind the Library, passive park area just to the north of this parking lot with low
water ornamental landscaping, turf, a small amphitheater area, and a very modest
native vegetation refurbishment at the north end of the site adjacent to San Miguel
Newport Center Park
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Drive. A cost estimate was prepared in November 2004 based on preliminary drawings
with costs estimated at $1.1 million. Since that time, various amenities have been
added to the design concept including an enhanced circular arbor area, landscaping
enhancements along the perimeter of the park on Avocado Avenue and San Miguel
Drive, and an enhanced vegetation area was proposed for the north area of the park.
In September 2006, a new construction phasing was proposed. The proposed revised
phasing was based on a sketch and follow -up conversations with Councilmember Ed
Selich and an unnamed donor. The first phase (Phase 1) would construct the passive
park area (including the Circular Arbor area and landscaping edge treatment along
Avocado Avenue) in the center of the site. Two new elements would be added to
Phase 1:
• a 30- space, on -site parking lot with access near the intersection of Avocado
Avenue and Farallon Drive, and
• an extension of the park area to the south to the existing top of slope. This
portion of the park would be sacrificed when grading for the library parking lot
(Phase 2) commenced.
The second phase (Phase 2), would construct the parking lot behind the library as well
as the stairway and ADA ramp to the circular arbor structure. Grading for the parking
lot would demolish about 65,000 square feet of park constructed under Phase 1.
The third phase (Phase 3), would construct the enhanced vegetation area and adjacent '
landscaping edge treatment as originally proposed in November 2005.
In September 2006, a revised cost estimate was prepared to address the current
design concept. A conceptual plan with proposed phases and a detailed Cost estimate
is attached for more information.
Phase 1, Passive Park Central Area $1,420,000
Phase 2, Library Parking Lot $1,569,000
Phase 3, North Park Area $ 764,000
Total estimated cost = $3,753,000
Approximately $200,000 is currently budgeted for the final design and preparation of
Plans, Specification and bid documents. Additionally, an unidentified donor has
committed to providing the City $600,000 towards the park construction in exchange for
naming rights. All work on this project is currently suspended and awaiting direction
from City Council as to the park funding priorities regarding this park, Sunset Ridge
Park and Marina Park.
At the February meeting, Councilmember Webb requested that staff
investigate the% ssibly f adding an active soccer field element into the park. The
addition of a s ccer ie would require the following:
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1) Additional grading would be required to provide a level playing field that would be
recessed in an effort to provide natural barriers and separate it from the adjacent
roadways.
2) A small restroom will be needed because of the extended presence of event
participants versus the short term passive use.
3) A larger parking lot (from 30 to 60 spaces) will be required to accommodate event
participants and the changeover/ overlap of successive games.
The additional cost to add an active element to the park is estimated at $476,000. The
attached exhibits show one potential configuration for a soccer field.
Recent Avocado Site Park Planning History
June 2, 2001 — City Council appropriates $35,000 to develop conceptual plan for site,
referring project to PB &R.
November 6, 2001 — PB &R approves /recommends following components to park site:
No concrete or asphalt paths; use decomposed granite or natural looking material
Park not to be a "destination" park where groups meet for all day events, such as
picnics, reunions, etc.
Natural look, but user friendly
Protect views of surrounding neighborhoods including only essential night lighting
Security lighting — only what is required for safety
Develop parking options for 25, 50 and 100 parking spaces
Develop two concepts — one with more turf, one with less turf
Consideration for environmentally sensitive areas
Benches, no picnic tables
Small amphitheater /outdoor reading area for 30 -50 people
Landscaping should consider flowers /trees, location and size for view protection
Drinking fountains
Garden -like area
2001 — PB &R does extensive public outreach meetings seeking and obtaining input on
what elements the park should contain.
January, 2002 — City Council /PB &R joint meeting discussion of park priorities; Back Bay
View Park was determined to be first priority, with Newport Village (Center) second
to priority.
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May 14, 2002 — Study session update from staff on park site. Council directed staff to
develop site plans, take it to PB &R for recommendation, and bring back for Council
review.
May 17, 2003 — In budget review, Public Works Director proposes Newport Center Park
conceptual design budget CIP project of $120,000. CIP approved with budget adoption
in June.
February 10, 2004 — Joint Council /PB &R meeting, discussion of park sites
June 22, 2004 — Council approves $128,950 contract with Hall & Foreman, Inc. of Irvine
to begin Newport Center conceptual park plans.
November 16, 2004 — Preliminary concept plan for park approved by PB &R
January 25, 2005 — Concept plan presented at Study Session, with favorable response
from Council. Council accepts citizen group offer to raise $1M of estimated $1.2M
needed (estimate already one year old).
June 2005 — Volunteer fund raising committee meets 15 times from February through
June to develop fundraising plan; when potential donor surfaces, plan is put on hold.
June 2005 — Potential donor contacts City staff. After preliminary meetings, donor
states his desire to donate $1.2M needed for project.
June 14, 2005 — Council names park site "Newport Center Park" and expresses interest
in donor obtaining naming right to the park.
June - August, 2005 — Councilmember Selich, staff and Hall & Foreman staff meet with
prospective donor to discuss concept and plans.
September 27, 2005 — Council approves contract with Hall & Foreman, Inc. for
$158,500 to complete park design plans.
December 13, 2005 — City Council forms City Hall Site Review Committee, votes to
exclude the Newport Village site from Committee considerations.
May 23, 2006 — City Hall Site Review Committee reports findings to Council
July 25, 2006 — Bill Ficker gives proposal for City Hall at Newport Center Park site;
Council reaffirms previous vote to exclude park site from consideration.
September, 2006 — New three -part phasing plan for park proposed by Councilmember
Selich; latest park development estimate of all three phases is $3,753,000 (without
soccer field).
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February 13, 2007 — Councilmember Selich asks staff to place Newport Center Park
authorization on agenda for appropriation authorization to proceed with development;
Councilmember Webb asked that staff include the option of a soccer field component.
Councilmember Selich asked the following actions be presented to City Council for their
determination:
1. Approval of construction of the park per the currently approved City Council
concept plan, with the addition of the upper parking lot in phases with the middle
phase first.
2. Acceptance of the $600,000 donation towards construction of the middle phase
in exchange for naming rights for the entire park, with the provision that other
naming opportunities will also be available.
3. Conceptual approval to amend the FY 2006 -07 budget to increase the funding
for the park from $200,000 to $400,000, subject to final construction bids.
4. Direct staff to complete the construction documents for the middle section phase
as soon as possible and put them out to bid.
ZONING DESIGNATION
The site is currently zoned as "Planned Community" in our General Plan. This
designation's permitted uses are limited to open space, including a public park. City
projects must be consistent with the General Plan.
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December 13, 2005
ALayor Webb opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public
Motio._ by _Council _ Mgm r Ridgeway to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -61
confirmin he levy of the BID assessment for the 2006 shortened fiscal year since
protests rep ent less than 50 percent of the total assessment amount.
The motion carri y the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Memb Heffernan, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem
Rosansky, Mayor bb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle,
Council Member Nich
25. 2005 UPDATE TO THE CIS' OF NEWPORT BEACH URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN. 1100 -20
Acting Utilities Director Antista utili a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the
Urban Water Management Plan throu 2030 and highlighted the required
components of the Plan. He reported on th\tthe rvation efforts, explained
how the City gets its water, and emphasizy is one of the only cities
with an emergency s upply_ Administratieutsch discussed efforts
taking place in Buck Gully and the ,SmaItTrogram. Council Member
Ridgeway noted that the rebate program en2006.
Mayor Webb opened the public hearing. Hearing no test im he closed the public ,
hearing.
Motion_ b Mayor Pro - Tem_._ osansky to adopt Resolution No. 005 -62, which
adopts the updated 2005 Urban Water Management Plan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Heffernan, Council Member Selich' Mayor NDaiu
Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Memb
Council Member Nichols
26, COUNCIL ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY HALL SITE REVIEW
COMMITTEE AND A FACILITIES FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE,
ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR BOTH COMMITTEES,
INCLUDING THE NEWPORT VILLAGE SITE AS A POTENTIAL CITY HALL
SITE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROCESS TO ACCEPT COMMITTEE
APPLICATIONS. (351100 -2005]
City Manager Bludau provided the staff report and utilized a PowerPoint
presentation to discuss the proposed makeup and duties of the City Hall Site Review
Committee and the Finance Review Committee. He noted that, if the City Hall were
located elsewhere, the fire station will remain at its current location. He believed
that, due to the timeline, the committees will need to meet weekly. He indicated
that Council should see how many applications are received and then decide the
process for selecting committee members. It was the consensus of Council to amend
the number of members for both committees to be no less than 7, but no more than
11 public members.
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In response to Council questions, City Manager Bludau confirmed that the Facilities
Finance Committee will prioritize the capital improvement needs and provide cost
ranges. He reported that staff will provide information relative to whether the City
can finance the facilities and provide the budget outlook. He believed that the list
will be provided by the time the committee members are appointed.
It was the consensus of Council to have the committee reports completed by May 1,
2006, so they can be reviewed by Council during the first meeting in May. Further,
it was determined that each committee should have two nonvoting Council
Members on them.
Mayor Webb opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public
hearing.
Motion by_ Council Member_ Z dgeway to 1) establish the two committees and
the guidelines for the committees to function, making changes to the
recommendations as Council sees fit; and 2) advertise that City Council is accepting
applications for these committees until noon, January 6, 2006, with the intention of
appointments being made at the January 24th regular City Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Heffernan, Council Member Selich, Mayor Webb, Council
Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky
Public Works Director Badum reported on the constraints of the Newport Village
site relative to the height limitations, view plains, topography, excavation, drainage
course, and groundwater. He indicated that moving 3,000 truckloads of dirt could
cost $2 million to $5 million. Planning Director Temple highlighted the non - codified
Newport Center sight plane ordinance which protects view planes and landscaping.
City Attorney Clauson confirmed that Council can modify the ordinance.
Mayor Webb opened the public hearing.
Bernie Svalsted emphasized that this site is no longer called "Newport Village" since
Council already voted to name it "Newport Center Park ". He expressed his reasons
why Council should eliminate the park for consideration and discussed the site's
history. He also expressed concern about losing the potential donor and the park.
Debra Allen, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commissioner, reiterated that Council
named the site Newport Center Park on June 28 and that they have been working
for years to develop it as a park. She reviewed the history of the site and added that
the drawings are almost complete.
Val Skoro asked why the City would risk losing a donor when the park is ready to
move forward.
Karen Tringali, Corona del Mar Residents Association, reported that they support
preserving the site as a park site and shared some of the email responses.
Elaine Linhoff believed that this cannot be a potential site for City Hall since it's
already a park.
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Jan Vandersloot urged Council to eliminate 'this site for the new City Hall and
reviewed the 1992 CIOSA agreement. He discussed the delays that could occur due
to zoning changes and the required EIR, and the potential for losing the park donor
money. He indicated that he likes the current site for City Hall.
BJ Johnson hoped that the City doesnt take away the CIOSA agreement from the
public and expressed concern with the potential traffic if the site was selected for the
City Hall.
Ben Schmitt believed that the current City Hall should be remodeled and stated that
he would like to be on City Hall Site Review Committee. He suggested leaving the
park as a park due to traffic.
Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Selich to exclude the Newport Village site as a
potential City Hall site.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Heffernan, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem
Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle
Noes: Council Member Nichols
27. YSIDE RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMMUNITY - 919 BAYSIDE DRIVE
(P 04 -072). (700 -20051
Mayor opened the public hearing.
Motion bv M r Pro Tem RosanAky to continue the public hearing to January
10, 2006.
The motion carried by th llowing roll call vote:
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Ayes: Council Member HeS614,1ii, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem
Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Co'hcil Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle,
Council Member Nichols
28. SANTA BARBARA CONDOMINIUMS 00 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
(PA2004 -169) (LENNAR HOMES) (contd. fr 11122/05). (100 20051
Mayor Webb opened the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky to continue the p -c hearing to January
10, 2006.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Heffernan, Council Member Selich, Mayor Tem
Rosansky, Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member D e,
Council Member Nichols
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properties compliant. '
Ed Vandenboasche pointed out that it is the property owners that call the police on the
renters. He stated that he lives there and relies on this source of income.
Mayor Webb closed the public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
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37. COUNCIL BUILDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
CITY HALL PROJECT PLANNING ISSUES. [851100-20061
Motion by Mayor Webb to consider Item 37 (City Hall Project Planning Issues) out of
order and continue this item in order for a study session to be held so Council can hear
opinions and presentations relative to using a park site for the City Hall site.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky to reconvene the City Hall Site
Review Committee and have the Committee review the proposed site and plan prior to
further action by the City Council.
jMayor Pro Tem Rosansky stated that the Committee should operate under the same
guidelines when it reviewed the other sites, therefore, a presentation by Mr. Ficker to
the Committee and providing them with the proposal is not necessary. He added that
the Committee would not be critiquing the existing building at the proposed site and
that the site should never have been taken off the table for evaulation.
Council Member Ridgeway expressed the opinion that the Committee would
recommend the site. He pointed out that construction costs are rising and Council has
a fiduciary duty to its citizens to move forward. He believed that the site plan and
location should be analyzed by the Building Ad Hoc Committee. He believed that this
should be done during the regular meeting, not study session. He added that the social
and economic impacts to the Peninsula need to analyzed by staff if City Hall is moved.
He believed that the City would be going back on its word to the community if it did
this.
Council Member Curry believed that, even though he is skeptical of the site, Council
needs to look at the proposal, compare it to the existing City Hall, and receive answers
to many questions about the proposed site. He explained why the Daily Pilot's term
"free site" is inaccurate.
Council Member Nichols expressed support for having Mr. Ficker present his proposal
to Council. He noted that the site can be rezoned.
Council Member Selich agreed that the site doesn't need to be sent back to the
Committee because they would conclude that the site is valid. However, he emphasized
that this is a policy matter of whether the City wants to trade parkland for a central
location for City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky withdrew his motion, but recommended not limiting the
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presentation to only Mr. Ficker's proposal.
Substitute motion by Council Member Curry to direct staff to provide a staff
report at the July 26 meeting that evaluates the impact of the loss of parkland, the
access and traffic issues, and the efficacy of the proposed design; discusses the history
behind how the land became a park; and evauuates the property value of the existing
site.
Council Member Daigle noted that this is now a different process than what has been
followed and emphasized that the parties of the Circulation Improvement and Open
Space Agreement ( CIOSA) need to also be consulted since this is dedicated open space.
Mayor Webb agreed that Mr. Ficker should be allowed to explain his proposal, but
suggested that this be done during the study session. He also agreed that anyone
should be allowed to make a presentation to Council.
Debra Allen, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner, provided Council with a
handout of the plans for the park and reviewed the result of a survey of the Corona del
Mar Residents Association. She believed that the decision should be made during a
regular meeting and that this is a policy issue. She provided a history of the site and
discussed the issues associated with the donor and the concern for losing the current
donor money. She believed that, if Council decides to keep it as a park, the City should
provide funding to develop it.
John Nelson, City Hall Site Review Committee, believed that the Committee shouldn't
review the site because the choice is ultimately Council's. He stated that the City needs
a new City Hall and expressed concern about the rising costs. He urged Council to
move forward.
Bernie Svalsted urged Council to stop procrastinating. He noted that the park issue
has been going on since 1996 and provided a history of the parksite and the CIOSA
agreement. He believed that staff should be directed to look at the costs and
environmental concerns on the proposed site and look into leasing the Corporate PIaza
West site for 99 years with the option to buy.
George Jeffries stated that he contacted a Cal Tech graduate and discussed the
environmental problems that may occur at the existing City Hall site. He believed that
Council should disqualify the existing site pending an independent geotechnical study.
Lucille Kuehn noted that she was an advocate for making the site above the Central
Library a park; however, she could make a different choice. She agreed that a new City
Hall is needed.
Barry Allen reminded Council that the proposed site was already approved to become a
park and that this is being considered because the Daily Pilot created a controversy.
He asked why Council would consider taking away parkland rather than condemn The
Irvine Company's office building for the new City Hall.
Nancy Gardner emphasized that the proposed site has already been declared a park
and noted that the General Plan states that open space needs to be replaced if it is
taken away.
Bruce Naught stated that this area is being discussed because it's the center of the City
and suggested having a third party conduct a feasibility study on the proposed site. He
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believed that the existing City Hall site is a good location for a park.
Bill Ficker recommended that Council allow him to do a presentation at a Council
meeting. He discussed some of the advantages of his proposal, noted that his plan tries
to preserve as much of the parkland as possible for a natural park, and suggested
converting the current site to an urban area with open space.
Allan Beek noted that the proposed building plan is not relevant to site selection, the
City has the power of eminent domain, Mr. Ficker's remarks about the efficiencies of
City Hall have been neglected, and no city has made a policy to sell parkland to make
money. He believed that the City shouldn't sell the existing property to build
residential units, but should build the park on it instead.
Jan Vandersloot noted that he has been involved with the park issue since 1992 and
asked that Council abide by the CIOSA agreement. He stated that development
agreements are immune from challenges and referendums, and believed that the City
needs to provide a comparative view property if the park is taken away. He believed
that a geotechnical study needs to be conducted on the proposed site.
Mayor Webb asked that Council consider having Mr. Ficker make a presentation at the
July 11 study session.
Amended substitute motion by Council Member Curry to include allowing Mr.
Ficker to make a presentation at the July 11 study session.
Council Member Selich believed that the policy issue of trading a central location for a
dedicated park site needs to be answered first. He believed that the location was not
considered for a reason and pointed out that the park already has plans and funding.
He reviewed his point system which concluded that the current site is a superior
location over the park site.
Substitute motion by Council Member Selich to 1) based on the site assessment
study from the citizen City Hall Site Review Committee, and the written response from
The Irvine Company, affirm that the location of the new city hall and associated civic
center will be on the current site; and 2) approve $25,000 for entering into a contract
with a new architectural firm to provide three (3) alternative exterior design concepts
based on the existing floor plan.
Council Member Curry stated that he shares Council Member Selich's concern about
trading parkland, but believed that Council should take the extra 30 days and allow the
proposal to be aired so people can judge for themselves and Council can make a
decision.
Mayor Pro Tem. Rosansky pointed out that there has been no discussion on the second
part of the motion.
Substitute to the substitute motion by Council Member Selich to 1) based on the
site assessment study from the citizen City Hall Site Review Committee, and the
written response from The Irvine Company, affirm that the location of the new city hall
and associated civic center will be on the current site.
asThe motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem. Rosansky, Council Member Ridgeway
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Noes: Council Member Curry, Mayor Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member
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City Attorney Clauson suggest that a study session be conducted on July 11 to discuss
the alternative site and receive presentations from Mr. Ficker and the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission. She indicated that staff can provide preliminary
information on what would be required to build the City Hall on the site. Further, on
July 26, Council can decide whether to accept the site with a policy decision to trade the
park site for the City Hall site.
City Manager Bludau expressed concern about the timeline to get the next agenda out
and that having a month would be more realistic. He reported that Council directed
the City Hall Site Review Committee to not look at any site that would involve
condemnation and that the proposed site was the only one they were not permitted to
review. He received confirmation that staff can work with the Building Ad Hoc
Committee to generate the report.
Amendment to the amended motion by Council Member Curry to continue this
issue to the July 26 Council meeting, with staff bringing back a report that discusses
the park structure, the history of its designation as a park, the legal history of it
becoming a park, the access and traffic issues, the parking issues, the efficacy of using
the park as a City Hall, the value and fiscal analysis of the existing site, and the
limitations of selling the current site; and, at the July 11 study session, have open
discussion about the alternative site and have it include presentations by Mr. Ficker
relative to his proposal and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission relative to
the proposed park. ft
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Ridgeway, Council Member Daigle, Council
Member Nichols
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Motion by Council Member Curry to consider the Business Improvement District items
(Items 29, 30, 31 & 32) at the same time.
29. CORONA DEL MAR BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL:
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL
OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-
2007. [100-2006]
30. MARINE AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL:
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL
OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-
2007. [100 -20061
31. RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
RENEWAL: CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION OF
CONFIRMATION FOR RENEWAL OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007. [100 -20061
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IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CURRENT CITY HALL SITE, AND WHETHER
TO MAKE THE AVOCADO SITE THE SUBJECT OF A NOVEMBER BALLOT
MEASURE. [351100 -2006)
City Manager Bludau provided a staff report and noted that the City Hall Site
Review Committee recommended that Council consider the Corporate Plaza West
site and the current site for the new City Hall, but The Irvine Company indicated
that their site was not for sate. He stated that staff concluded that, at this point,
there doesn't appear to be any single fatal flaw that prohibits Council from putting a
City Hall on the Avocado site. He reported that the two methods of placing this
item on the ballot are to have an advisory vote or a charter amendment. He stated
that his conclusion is that there are two viable sites for the City Hall but it is hard to
compare the projects. He pointed out that the City already spent four years and a
lot of money studying the current site. He noted that it would take about a year and
$150,000 to $250,000 to bring the Ficker plan into the same level of detail as the
current site project. He emphasized that, with construction costs rising 10% to 15%
a year, waiting another year could add $4 million to $6 million to the City Hall and
parking structure components.
City Attorney Clauson clarified that an advisory vote would not be binding and does
not require an environmental analysis or design work. However, in order for
Council to place City Hall on the Avocado site, a general plan amendment vote is
required pursuant to Measure S. She explained that the reason for having a charter
amendment vote is so, if Council processed a general plan amendment and it was
approved by the electorate, a future Charter Section 423 vote would not be required.
In response to Council questions, City Attorney Clauson clarified that, depending on
how Council directs the Charter amendment to be written, it does not have to bind
Council to build City Hall on the Avocado site. However, if Council wanted to put
City Hall there after following the general plan amendment procedure, the
electorate had already voted and there would not be a need for an additional vote
under Charter Section 423. She reported that the charter amendment could be
written to be a binding vote and state that City Hall shall be at that location, but
she doesn't recommend writing it this way.
Mayor Pro Tem. Rosansky indicated that he is not a fan of votes to decide matters
like this, that Council needs to do its homework about placing City Hall on the
Avocado site, and that he doesn't see the point of putting this to a vote.
Council Member Ridgeway noted that Council has already voted on this issue a
number of times, created two committees to review finance issues and potential City
Hall sites, and indicated that it would make a decision on May 1, 2006. He believed
that this is a park site and recommended that Council make a decision tonight about
the site. He expressed his disappointment with the traffic analysis in the staff
report. He emphasized that the cost to build the City Hall on the Avocado site would
be the same as at the current location, but construction costs are rising. He added
that, if the City proceeds with a City Hall on the site, the City will probably be in
some type of lawsuit and the site will be tied up for years.
Council Member Curry stated that he was not on Council when the action was taken
40 to keep the site a park, but agreed with Council Member Ridgeway,
Allan Beek believed that the Avocado site and the current location are not suitable
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sites for a City Hall so there shouldn't be an election on this issue. He stated that an
impartial outside analysis should be conducted on City processes and procedures.
He noted that the City could lease the Corporate Plaza West site with the option to
buy or use its power of eminent domain in order to build City Hall on that site.
Tom Moulson expressed his support for maintaining the Avocado site as a park and
keeping City Hall at its current location.
Bill Ficker stated that his interest in this started with wanting to improve City
operations. He indicated that maybe the City should look at other sites, believing
that the current City Hall site is the wrong site. He suggested that Council take its
time and place City Hall in a location that doesn't require Coastal Commission
approval.
Ron Winship suggested moving City Hall to the back of the Police Department and
fire station. He opposed building on the park site since it could destroy the view
down Jamboree Road.
Jan Vandereloot requested that Council honor past agreements and take the
Avocado site out of consideration.
Christine Carr expressed support for maintaining the Avocado site as a park.
Debbie Stevens noted that, with the approval of the General Plan, Council has
already approved the site as a park. She believed that changing the site from a park
to a City Hall is more costly.
Jim Warren expressed support for maintaining the Avocado site as a park and noted
that not everyone feels a new City Hall is needed. He suggested replacing buildings
over time atthe current location.
Barry Allen displayed a site plan for a four story City Hall on the Police Department
site and photos of buildings along Santa Barbara.
Mary Barrett Blake expressed support for Mr. Ficker's plan and encouraged Council
to study this plan further. She believed that the Avocado site isn't a prime park site.
Tom Courtney noted that Corona del Mar does not have enough park land and
expressed support for maintaining the Avocado site as a park.
Bernie Svalated noted that Council voted six months ago to take this site off the list
of potential City Hall sites and Council did it again by approving the General Plan.
He emphasized that people are mainly wanting a centralized City Hall, but
recommended taking the Avocado site off the list again.
Debbie Allen noted that a resident committee raised $1.2 million last year. She read
a letter from Suzy Ficker that indicated that with the expansion of Newport Center
in 1976, The Irvine Company was required to dedicate the Avocado site as open
space in perpetuity by the Coastal Commission. She presented a petition signed by
all EQAC members and indicated that she would provide the City Clerk with the
names of the supporters of the park in attendance tonight.
Elaine Linhoff noted that she hasn't had problems getting off the Peninsula and City
Hall doesn't cause traffic problems. She expressed support for maintaining the
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Avocado site as a park.
Hugh Logan expressed support for maintaining the Avocado site as a park.
Larry Porter agreed that Council shouldn't consider this site.
Ron Hendrickson expressed support for Mr. Ficker's plan and suggested dealing
with the park site separate from where City Hall should be. He believed that City
Hall should be in a central location and that the City should look at the Santa
Barbara site.
John Nelson, City Hall Site Review Committee member, reported that the
Committee reviewed feasible sites and narrowed the list to the Corporate Plaza
West site and the current location_ He expressed concern about the costs due to the
delays and expressed opposition to putting this on the ballot.
Karen Tringali noted that this decision has already been decided and that there are
legal, binding agreements associated with the Avocado site.
Council Member Curry stated that he is willing to consider a City Hall at Newport
Center, but explained why he is not willing to support using Newport Center Park
for City Hall. He discussed the merits of placing City Hall with the Police
Department and fire station and indicated that Council needs to ask staff to develop
an alternative so Council can review this option.
Motio_n_by_Council Member Rid eway to not consider the Newport Center Park
site for a new City Hall and have it remain a park site.
Council Member Ridgeway asked Council to consider the economic, cultural, and
social impacts moving City Hall off of the Peninsula would have on the community.
Council Member Nichols believed that Council should consider Newport Center Park
for City Hall because of costs, existing zoning, and the large acreage of land. He
took issue about having another natural park. He believed that the new City Hall
could he paid for by selling the current City Hall site. Further, a City Hall on the
park site won't create traffic problem, the site has better access, and it is below the
view plane.
Council Member Daigle suggested conducting an unbiased comparison of the Police
Department site, Avocado site, and current City Hall site, and believed that it is
premature to put this to a vote or to remove the park site from consideration. She
suggested reconvening the City Hall Site Review Committee to review costs, safety,
impacts on neighborhoods, access, traffic, and transitional issues during the move.
She recommended doing a public facilities study.
Mayor Webb noted that the staff report indicated that the site had no fatal flaws and
that the Ficker proposal was feasible. He suggested keeping the park site on the list
for evaluation, noting that the CIOSA agreement has already been modified once.
He expressed concern about the Police Department site because there are too many
issues.
40 The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
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Council Member Ridgeway
Noes: Mayor Webb, Council Member Daigle
Abstain: Council Member Nichols
Motion b_y Council Member Selich to evaluate alternative sites in Newport
Center.
Council Member Selich recommended referring this to the Building Committee so
they can work with staff on how to proceed.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Council Member Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Rosansky,
Mayor Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Nichols
Noes: Council Member Ridgeway
P. CURRENT BUSINESS
21. OPOSED BALLOT MEASURE — AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL
PL (39!100.2006)
City Cl Harkless provided the staff report. Assistant City Manager Wood
indicated at the change in peak hour trips and the addition of two tables was
reviewed du g Item 18 (General Plan Update) discussions. She also noted that
Figure LU13 h been revised.
In response to Co\Attorney s about writing the arguments and who can sign
the arguments, Ciess read a section from the Elections Code relative
to setting priorit Clauson believed that only those Council
Members assigned rgument. She indicated that this doesn't preclude
others from submient, but Council will have priority over anyone else
or entity.
Dana Reed, Legal Counsel, Rutan nd Tucker, indicated that other jurisdictions
have interpreted the Elections Code t4e able to assign one Council Member to be
the primary author of the argument in or of the ballot measure and one Council
Member to be the primary author of th argument in opposition to the ballot
measure, and allow those Council Members get the remaining argument signers
whether they are Council Members or not. He nfirmed that, if you assign all five
authors for the argument in favor of the ballot N n Council has limited
the ability to add non - Council Members to the City Attorney Clauson
added that, if Council gives themselves authority arguments but doesn't
write one and another party does, that part}'s ll be published if they
were next in priority.
Motion by Council_.Member lidgewav to a) adopt Reao 'on No. 2006 -77
ordering the submission of a proposed measure to the voters t the General
Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2006; b) adopt Re11 No-
so 2006 -78
requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to s.1idate a
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 1006, ith the
Statewide General Municipal Election to be held on the same date pure to
Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and c) adopt Resolution No. 2006 -79 se 'ng
priorities for filing (a) written argument(s) regarding a City measure, with May
Webb being the lead author for the argument in favor of the ballot measure and
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NEWPORT CENTER PARK - Option 1: Passive Park
Prepared by: Hall and Foreman, Inc.
Date: September 7, 2006
PHASE At - Passive Park Central Area
DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST TOTAL COST
A. SITEWORK
WATER METER
1
EA
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
MAIN ELECTRICAL SERVICE
1
EA
$20,000.00
_ $20,000.00
GRADING (CUT)
27,500
CY
$1.50
$41,250.00
GRADING (EXPORT)
16,000
CY
$10.00
$160,000.00
CLEAR AND GRUB
1
LS
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
MOBILIZATION
1
LS
2.00%
$25,000.00
BONDING
1
LS
2.00%
$25,000.00
DRIVEWAY APPROACH
320
SF
$10.00
$3,200.00
Y WIDE EARTHEN SWALE
780
SF
$7.50
$5,850.00
EROSION CONTROL - SANDBAG
1
LS
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
BERM
780
LF
$6.00
$4,680.00
REMOVE EX. GUNITE DITCH
550
LF
$10.00
$5,500.00
PROP. PARK LOT PAVING
10,130
SF
$2.60
$26,338.00
PROP. PARK LOT CURB & GUT-1
505
LF
$12.00
$6,060.00
SUBTOTAL
$362,878.00
B. HARDSCAPE
CONCRETE PAVING
17,000
SF
$6.00
$102,000.00
LOW CONC, WALLS
230
LF
$95.00
$21,850.00
CONC. MOWSTRIP
1,300
LF
$9.00
$11,700.00
SUBTOTAL
$136,550.00
C. SITE FURNISHINGS
TRASH RECEPTACLES
3
EA
$700.00
$2,100.00
BENCHES
8
EA
$1,200.00
$9,600.00
LIGHTINGICONDUIT
1
LS
$25,000.00
$25,000.00
AMPHITHEATER OVERHEAD
1
LS
$200,000.00
$200,000.00
SUBTOTAL
$236,700.00
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION
220,000
SF
$1.25
$275,000.00
SOIL PREP /FINE GRADE
220,000
SF
$0.25
$55,000.00
HYDROSEEDED TURFGRASS
170,000
SF
$0.07
$11,900.00
GROUND COVER- FLATS
50,000
SF
$0.60
$30,000.00
SHRUBS - 1 GAL.
700
EA
$8.50
$5,950.00
SHRUBS - 5 GAL.
2,600
EA
$18.00
$45,000.00
90-DAY MAINTENANCE
220,000
SF
$0.12
$26,400.00
AVOCADO EDGE TREATMENT
800
LF
$27.00
$21,600.00
SUBTOTAL
$470,850.00
E. CSS MITIGATION
FEE
1
AC
$0.00
$0.00
SUBTOTAL
$0.00
PHASE 1 SUMMARY:
A. SITEWORK
$362,878.00
B. HARDSCAPE
$135,650.00
C. SITE FURNISHINGS
$236,700.00
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
$470,850.00
E. CSS MITIGATION FEE
$0.00
TOTAL
$1,205,978.00
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DESCRIPTION
QTY.
UNIT
COST
TOTAL COST
PHASE BI -Library PARKING LOT AREA AND SLOPE
A. SITEWORK
GRADING (CUT)
45,000
CY
$1.50
$67,500.00
GRADING (EXPORT)
45,000
CY
$10.00
$450,000.00
FINE GRADING - PARKING LOT
50,000
SF
$0.25
$12,500.00
CLEARANDGRUB
1
LS
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
MOBILIZATION
1
LS
2.00%
$30,000.00
BONDING
1
LS
2.000%
$30,000.00
4" AC OVER 12" AB PAVEMENT
28,420
SF
$2.60
$73,892.00
3" AC OVER 6" AB PAVEMENT
14,520
SF
$2.20
$31,944.00
TYPE "A" (6") PCC CURB & GUT-
225
LF
$12.00
$2,700.00
TYPE "B" (6 ") PCC CURB
1,790
LF
$8.00
$14,320.00
SIDEWALK
1,425
SF
$6.00
$8,550.00
ADA ACCESS RAMP
215
SF
$10.00
$2,150.00
3' WIDE EARTHEN SWALE
320
LF
$8.00
$2,560.00
6' WIDE EARTHEN SWALE
206
LF
$10.00
$2,060.00
SAWCUT EX. CURB AND GUTTI
18
LF
$30.00
$540.00
SAWCUT EX. PAVEMENT
58
LF
$30.00
$1,740.00
EROSION CONTROL - SANDBAC
1
LS
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
DEMO EX. PAVING
4,676
SF
$2.00
$9,400.00
CONCRETE SWALE
155
LF
$18.00
$2,790.00
TERRACED RETAINING WALL
205
LF
$30.00
$6,150.00
REMOVE EX. STORM DRAIN SY,'
1,000
LF
$7.50
$7,500.00
6" ADS STORM DRAIN PIPE
89
LF
$40.00
$3,560.00
8" ADS STORM DRAIN PIPE
296
LF
$44.00
$13,024.00
10" ADS STORM DRAIN PIPE
202
LF
$48.00
$9,696.00
12" ADS STORM DRAIN PIPE
805
LF
$54.00
$43,470.00
15" ADS STORM DRAIN PIPE
210
LF
$60.00
$12,600.00
U21 CATCH BASIN 2x2 W/ 4" WA
8
EA
$1,200.00
$9,600.00
V12 DRAIN BOX
6
EA
$900.00
$5,400.00
CONCRETE COLLAR
2
EA
$500.00
$1,000.00
CONCRETE PIPE SLOPE ANCH(
11
EA
$350.00
$3,850.00
REMOVE EX. CMP RISER INLET
1
EA
$750.00
$750.00
CORE DRILL AND INSTALL SD P
1
EA
$300.00
$300.00
U21 CATCH BASIN 2x2 W/ GRAT
2
EA
$500.00
$1,000.00
PARKING LOT STRIPING
1
LS
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
SUBTOTAL
$893,046.00
$893,046.00
B. HARDSCAPE
CONC. STAIRS (WEST) -7' WIDE
350
LF
$75.00
$26,250.00
CONC. CHEEKWALLS (WEST)
240
LF
$75.00
$18,000.00
CONC. PADS (WEST)
60
LF
$35.00
$2,100.00
HANDRAILS FOR STAIRS (WESI
480
LF
$20.00
$9,600.00
CONC. STAIRS (EAST) - 7' WIDE
220
LF
$75.00
$16,500.00
CONC. CHEEKWALLS (EAST)
80
LF
$75.00
$6,000.00
CONC. PADS (EAST)
7
LF
$35.00
$245.00
HANDRAILS FOR STAIRS (EAST
80
LF
$20.00
$1,600.00
HANDICAP RAMPS
440
LF
$40.00
$17,600.00.
HANDRAILS FOR RAMPS
880
LF
$20.00
$17,600.00
CONC. MOWSTRIP
700
LF
$9.00
$6,300.00
SUBTOTAL
$121,795.00
C. ELECTRICAL
PARKING LOT LIGHTS
21
EA
$3,500.00
$73,500.00
BOLLARD LIGHTS
12
EA
$2,200.00
$26,400.00
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
1
LS
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
ELECTRICAL PANEL/ENCLOSUF
1
LS
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
MISC. ELECTRICAL
1
LS
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
SUBTOTAL
$142,900.00
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$142,900.00
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DESCRIPTION
CITY.
UNIT
COST
TOTAL COST
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
1
LS
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION
60,000
SF
$2.00
$120,000.00
SOIL PREPIFINE GRADE -SLOPE
60,000
SF
-$0.25
$15,000.00
HYDROSEEDED TURFGRASS
18,000
SF
$0.07
$1,260.00
GROUND COVER- FLATS
42,000
SF
$0.60
$25,200.00
SHRUBS - 1 GAL.
1,000
EA
$8.50
$8,500.00
SHRUBS - 5 GAL.
2,500
EA
$18.00
$45,000.00
TREES -24 "BOX
60
EA
$275.00
$16,500.00
TREES - 36" BOX
10
EA
$600.00
$6,000.00
TREES -48 "BOX
4
EA
$1,300.00
$5,200.00
90-DAY MAINTENANCE
60,000
SF
$0.12
$7,200.00
SUBTOTAL
$249,860.00
PHASE 2 SUMMARY:
EA
$700.00
$2,100.00
BENCHES
A. SITEWORK
EA
$1,200.00
$3,600.00
$893,046.00
B. HARDSCAPE
$5,700.00
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
$121,795.00
C. ELECTRICAL
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION
$142,900.00
D. PLANTING AND IRRIGATION
$1.75
$92,750.00
SOIL PREPIFINE GRADE
$249,860.00
SF
$025
TOTAL
GROUND COVER - FLATS
$1,407,601.00
PHASE 3 -NORTH NATIVE GARDEN PARK AREA
1. WOODLAND AREA
A. SITEWORK
MOBILIZATION
1
LS
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
BONDING
1
LS
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
CLEAR AND GRUB
1
LS
$4,500.00
$4,500.00
FINE GRADING
2,000
CY
$1.50
$3,000.00
CONSTRUCTION WATERIPOWE
1
LS
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
EROSION CONTROL
1
LS
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
SUBTOTAL
$21,000.00
B. HARDSCAPE
STONE RETAININGISEAT WALL:
200
LF
$90.00
$18,000.00
STABILIZED D.G. WALK
1,750
SF
$3.50
$6,125.00
INFO I INTERPRETIVE KIOSK
1
EA
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
SUBTOTAL
$29,125.00
C. SITE FURNISHINGS
TRASH RECEPTACLES
3
EA
$700.00
$2,100.00
BENCHES
3
EA
$1,200.00
$3,600.00
SUBTOTAL
$5,700.00
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION
53,000
SF
$1.75
$92,750.00
SOIL PREPIFINE GRADE
53,000
SF
$025
$13,250.00
GROUND COVER - FLATS
20,000
SF
$0.35
$7,000.00
SHRUBS -1 GAL,
800
EA
$15.00
$12,000.00
SHRUBS -5GAL.
390
EA
$27.00
$10,530.00 -
TREES - 15 GAL.
16
EA
$150.00
$2,400.00
TREES - 24" BOX
14
EA
$400.00
$5,600.00
90 -DAY MAINTENANCE
53,000
SF
$0.12
$6,360.00
AVAOCADO EDGE TREATMENT
570
LF
$27.00
$15,390.00
SUBTOTAL
$165,280.00
E. EXISTING PLANTING ENHANCEMENT ALLOWANCE
F. CBS MITIGATION FEE 1 AC.
WOODLANDS PROJECT SUMMARY:
A. SITEWORK
$15,000.00
$50,000.00
$15,000.00
$50,000.00
$21,000.00
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DESCRIPTION CITY. UNIT
COST TOTAL COST
B.
$1,500.00
$$5,125.00
C.
SITE FURNISHINGS
SITE FURNISHINGS
$5,700.00
D.
PLANTING & IRRIGATION
$165,280.00
E.
EXISTING PLANTING ENHANCEMENT
$15,000.00
F.
CSS MITIGATION FEE
$50,000.00
1 LS
SUBTOTAL
$286,105.00
2. GRASSLANDS for Chaooara6
A. SITEWORK
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A. SITEWORK
B. HARDSCAPE
C. SITE FURNISHINGS
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
E. EXISTING PLANTING ENHANCEMENT
F. CSS MITIGATION FEE'
SUBTOTAL
G. BRIDGE
100' BRIDGE, PAINTED, FOOTIN 1 LS
$10,000.00
$13,050.00
$3,100.00
$81,750.00
$30,000.00
$25,000.00
$162,800.00
$85,000.00 $85,000.00
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MOBILIZATION
1 LS
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
BONDING
1 LS
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
CLEAR AND GRUB
i LS
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
ROUGH GRADING
1 LS
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
EROSION CONTROL
1 LS
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
CONSTRUCTION WATER/POWE
1 LS
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
SUBTOTAL
$10,000.00
B.
HARDSCAPE
STONE RETAINING /SEAT WALL:
75 LF
$90.00
$6,750.00
STABILIZED D.G. WALK
1,800 SF
$3.50
$6,300.00
SUBTOTAL
$13,050.00
C.
SITE FURNISHINGS
TRASH RECEPTACLES
1 EA
$700.00
$700.00
BENCHES
2 EA
$1,200.00
$2,400.00
SUBTOTAL
$3,100.00
D.
PLANTING & IRRIGATION
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION
36,000 SF
$1.25
$45,000.00
SOIL PREP/FINE GRADE
36,000 SF
$0.25
$9,000.00
GROUND COVER - FLATS
10,000 SF
$0.35
$3,500.00
SHRUBS - 1 GAL.
600 EA
$15.00
$9,000.00
SHRUBS - 5 GAL.
390 EA
$27.00
$10,530.00
TREES - 15 GAL.
0 EA
$150.00
$0.00
-TREES - 24" BOX
1 EA
$400.00
$400.00
90-DAY MAINTENANCE
36,000 SF
$0.12
$4,320.00
SUBTOTAL
$81,750.00
E.
EXISTING PLANTING ENHANCEMENT ALLOWANCE
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
F.
CSS MITIGATION FEE'
0.5 AC
$50,000.00
$25,000.00
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A. SITEWORK
B. HARDSCAPE
C. SITE FURNISHINGS
D. PLANTING & IRRIGATION
E. EXISTING PLANTING ENHANCEMENT
F. CSS MITIGATION FEE'
SUBTOTAL
G. BRIDGE
100' BRIDGE, PAINTED, FOOTIN 1 LS
$10,000.00
$13,050.00
$3,100.00
$81,750.00
$30,000.00
$25,000.00
$162,800.00
$85,000.00 $85,000.00
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DESCRIPTION
CITY. UNIT COST TOTAL COST
PHASE 3 - NORTH AREA PROJECT SUMMARY:
WOODLANDS TOTAL $286,105.00
GRASSLANDICHAPPARAL $162,900.00
BRIDGE $85,000.00
CREDIT (FROM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE FOR RESTORATION) - $25,000.00
PHASE 3 TOTAL $509,005.00
(Includes $100,000 For Mitigation I Said 75k
"NOTE: THE ABOVE OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS IS BASED ON THE
CONCEPTUAL PLAN DATED 1112/05 AND MAY CHANGE SUBJECT TO
FINAL DESIGN.
'THE MITIGATION FEE AREA IS BASED ON ASSUMPTION THAT AN UPDATED
STUDY WILL DETERMINE THAT THERE IS LESS CSS IN THIS AREA, TOTALING APPROX. 1/2 ACRE
TOTAL PROJECT SUMMARY:
PHASE Al - PASSIVE PARK CENTRAL AREA
PHASE B1 - LIBRARY PARKING LOT AREA
PHASE C1 - NORTH PARK AREA
GRAND TOTAL
CONTINGENCY Al
CONTINGENCY B1
CONTINGENCY C1
TOTALS
$1,205,978.00
$1,407,601.00
$509,005.00
$3,122,584.00 $3,122,584.00
$214,326.00
$161,251.70
$254,502.50
GRAND TOTAL WITH CONTINGENCY
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Stop Polluting Our Newpor%�r-1VED
P.O. Box 102 Balboa Island, California
M FEB 14 AN l 21
OF
February 10, 2007 THE r?,, CLERK
T,�t vl7Y C E:.'
CITv ( 'D7 R Ai H
Mayor Steven Rosansky
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Subject: Support for Newport Center Park
Dear Mayor Rosansky and City Council Members:
Stop Polluting Our Newport (SPON) would like to reaffirm its support for maintaining Newport Center Park
as a passive park, and not building a soccer field on the park site, as has been recently suggested. We
understand that this issue will be discussed at an upcoming Council meeting, and would like to have this
letter become part of the record.
SPON has been involved with creation and design of the park since 1992, when the land above the
library was dedicated to the City as open space by the Irvine Company as part of the CIOSA Agreement
SPON contributed a concept plan for the park that was the basis for the current design of the park as a
passive park, complete with a view park as well as an environmentally sensitive natural area containing
coastal sage scrub and riparian habitat that has had endangered species, such as the gnatcatcher
documented on the site.
One of the great attributes of the park site above the library is the outstanding views of the ocean and
coastline, extending all the way to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Santa Monica Mountains. The
park site is a sloping landform that would need to have significant grading to support a soccer field. Such
grading would possibly disrupt the public views of the ocean and coastline from the site, as well as
potentially causing hazardous conditions with soccer balls on the adjacent major highways. Moreover, the
grading and filling would increase the costs of the park substantially.
SPON therefore urges the City Council to stay the course and proceed with timely development of the
park as already planned as a passive view park with natural amenities. Major private donations have
already been substantially curtailed due to delays in the development of the park.
Lets not incur further delays, but proceed with final design and implementation of the. Newport Center
Park as a passive park as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
U
Marko Popovich and Brent Cooper
SPON Presiding Officers
cc: City Manager Bludau
Assistant. City Managers Kiff and Wood
Date
Copies Sent To:
May
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Council Member
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Parks, Beaches 8: Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2007 - 7pm
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n by Commissioner Ruzicka to approve the donation of a 24" Torrey Pine tree by Monique
to be planted at CdM State Beach. Motion carried by acclamation.
6. Request Newport Beach Little League. Recreation Manager Sean Levin stated that staff
recommends t the Commission approve the request by Newport Beach Little League (NBLL) to
install a batting a between fields 1 and 2 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park. He went on to say that
demands for field continues to rise with increased pressure on the inventory of the available
fields and that this wit vide increased practice opportunities for teams and provide three teams
to practice at the same ti while increasing the use of the field by 33%. He went on to say that
Recreation staff met with Pa nd Maintenance and NBLL to select the best location. Staff has
notified the public that live withi 00 feet of the location by postcard of this meeting and noted
that NBLL will be responsible for all a ciated costs and that the two trees in the location would be
replaced with a different type of tree wi ' the park.
Chair Garret opened the public discussion.
Keith Banning, NBLL stated that they had raised the oney a couple of years ago but that this
batting cage would be extremely helpful with team pr ce and will free up soccer fields for
their use and urged approval by the Commission.
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Jan Vandersloot encouraged staff to transplant those existing tree another location.
Chair Garret closed the public discussion. '
Discussion ensued regarding the nets for the batting cages and was assured b BLL that they
would be responsible for those.
Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to approve the installation of a batting cage between
ii 2 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park with all costs covered by NBLL Motion carried by accla
8. Review of the Newport Center Park Development Plan. Director Morgan stated that at the
December 12 City Council meeting to bring back the Newport Center project and would be discussed
again that the January 23 meeting. He went on to say that at that meeting they would review the
complete plan and specifications would be seeking approval to go on as planned. He stated that as
the discussion moved forward the Council asked for some consideration for soccer fields. He noted
that staff has moved forward and has provided information to all with a 6 year plan of the
development of the site. He stated that it is up to the Commission as to a motion of how to advise
the City Council. He stated that staff are the facilitators and in fairness to all, that it is staff's
intention to study the soccer field component as requested by City Council. He went on to say that
that these minutes would be provided as part of the Public Works staff report to Council.
Commissioner Allen stated that she had walked the site and reviewed the pictures but noted that if
this site were to be a soccer field that it would require a lot of grading off the top and a lot of fill at
the bottom to flatten the site out because it now has a 70 -80 feet grade from the library to the crest
of the hill and would lose the view if it was to be flattened. Director Morgan agreed.
Commissioner Brown agreed that there does seem to be enough room if it were to graded to place a •
soccer field but was concerned that the Commission has tried to use active parks as multiple use
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January 2, 2007 - 7pm
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facilities and does not believe that there would be room enough for a soccer field and three Little
League fields and does that address the shortage of fields within the City. Director Morgan agreed.
Director Morgan stated that he does not want to get into design of the park or ruling out specific
activities but that screening and fencing would be required to have a multiple use field. He stated
-that City Council has specifically asked staff to look at a soccer field.
Recreation Manager Levin stated that the site is a parcel of land located north of the Newport Beach
Library and south of San Miguel. He reviewed the pictures of the site with the Commission.
Chair Garret opened the public discussion.
Tom Moulson noted that those were great photographs and that the Commission should get a
sense of what a lovely passive park it could be and always imagined that this location would be
that. He stated that the City has a Teflon City Council that has trouble sticking to its decision
and was concerned that he had to keep coming back to discuss the issue over and over again
when he believed that it had been decided. He noted that there are many other people that
could not make it tonight that believe that Newport Center Park should only be used as a passive
park not a sports field. He urged the Commission to convey to City Council that many people do
object to this change in direction.
Jan Vandersloot stated that this location has always been categorized as a passive park. He
stated that the community has been working on this park for over 10 years with that assumption
and that it is time to have closure and recommended that the Commission urge the Council to
approve Newport Center Park as a passive park.
Bernie Svalstad stated that in March 2005 he was the chair of a committee to raise $1.2 M for
this park site with at least 16 people on the committee and City staff and no one ever mentioned
anything about this site being used as an active park. He stated that since then because of
procrastinations and problems that a $600,000 donation was lost and noted that if something
does not happen soon that he believes that will be lost also. He stated that the park estimates
have risen from $1.2 M to $2.2M and possibly more and that costs continue to go up as
procrastination continues. He went on to say that the City has spent a lot of money on plans as
they changed and so urged the Commission to recommend to City Council that Newport Center
Park be used as a passive park.
MaryAnn Soden stated that this park should only be a passive park and that there is no synergy
between the library and the possibility of a soccer field and would undermine what is a jewel in
the community. She went on to say that a soccer field would not be very useful to the Newport
Center community and that the money should be raised to make it a beautiful passive park.
Hugh Logan from Seaview Community and stated that when this item came before the City
Council it was between a City Hatt and a park and the Council spoke unequivocally that it would
be a park site and the sense of that meeting was that it would be a passive park. He stated that
there should be a balance between natural, active and passive parks. He stated that because of
the unique view and vista from this location is perfect as a passive park. It would be nice to
. have more active parks but this location would be difficult to make it a multi sports site. He
stated that since 2000 this park has always been a passive park. He urged the Commission to
convey to the Council that it remain a passive park.
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Chair Garret closed the Dublic discussion.
Commissioner Trapp stated that traffic and parking is an issue now and noted that anything such
as an active park would make that even worse.
Commissioner Lugar stated that after reading the City Council minutes he was astounded that
there would be such a plan to make it an active park after all this time.
Commissioner Brown added that whenever possible that active parks should be located in
neighborhoods. He noted that he is still excited about the amphitheater to be used by the library
as a readers' theater which is part of the plan for that location.
Motion by Commissioner Allen to urge approval by City Council to move forward as soon as
possible to develop the Newport Center Park site as a passive park. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
Chair Garrett thanked staff for bringing this to the Commission in such a short time span.
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Parks- Will look forward to meeting to get the Newport Center Park going and following that the
committee will be actively working on Sunset Ridge, MarinaPark and Newport Coast Park but hopes that
there will be money allocated by City Council to move forward on Newport Center Park sooner then
later. Chair Garrett asked about MarinaPark. Director Morgan stated that Council has reviewed a concept
plan and included that in the October 3 packet. He noted that it would address a variety of needs in the
community but the project has its own timeline because of the residents that still live there and such.
He did not that Council will be scheduling a meeting with the Commission to discuss park priorities
sometime soon.
RSS- Nothing to report.
Budge - Director Morgan stated that a committee meeting will be set for the middle of March with a
meeting.
AD - Hoc
—Youth Sports Liaison - Nothing to report
— Community Services Award - Superintendent McGuire stated that staff had received a submission
from the OASIS Travel Group and a one for Hannah Dean. Chair Garrett stated that he sees no
problem with awarding two awards on the same night. Superintendent McGuire stated that we have
not done the formal recommendation of these submissions yet - which will be brought forward at the
next meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the criteria for nominations.
Commission directed staff to agendize the criteria for nominations of a Community Service Award
and the nominations for approval at the next meeting.
Other
—Santa Ana River Vision Plan- Commissioner Lugar asked to be removed from that Committee. Chair
Garrett asked to be listed as an alternate.
— Memorial Committee- Director Morgan stated that Council Member Curry is setting up a meeting.
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS -
• Director Morgan - Nothing to report.
• Director Harmon - Thanked the Commission for the facility Inspections and that it was a bit help
to Maintenance Division.
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