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• DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
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City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches Ft Recreation Commission
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - 7Dm — City Council Chambers
AGENDA
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 1.3 are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form
listed below. The Commission Members have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval 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 table.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I. Minutes of the May 5, 2009 regular meeting.
Recommendation: Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
2. Park ii Operations Division Activity Report.
Recommendation: Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects.
3. Recreation ft Senior Services Activity Report.
Recommendation: Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects.
OLD / NEW BUSINESS
4. Request to Relocate China Cove Volleyball Court.
Recommendation: Consider request from Steve Vrebolovich to relocate volleyball court; amend China
Cove Volleyball Court Rules regarding hours of prohibited use from 12noon to 4pm
to Clam to 3pm, and; to complete a development application to the Coastal
Commission for their approval of the installation of the volleyball court.
5. Bench Donation.
Recommendation: Consider bench request of Jeanne Marcucci at Ensign View Park
6. Bench Donation.
Recommendation: Consider bench donation request of Phil Rowe at Ensign View Park
7. Bench Donation.
Recommendation: Consider bench donation request of Michael Ryan at Street End of Summit Street.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Park Development - ero�, Lugar, Marsmi
• Recreation/Senior Activities - Brown, LiamiB , Lugar
• Budget - Garrett, sra n, Lugar
• Ad Hoc
•• Community Service Award - Garrett, aunea
-- Youth Sports Liaison - w
-- China Cove Volleyball Court- Brown Lugar
Other -- Marina Park - Garrett
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion.
• Fire Pit Policy
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Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
May S, 2009 - 7Pm
Page 2
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Harmon stated funding had been procured for the Castaways Flagpole and lighting and that
installation would be completed before Memorial Day.
• He stated that staff would be pulling item #7 - Special Tree Removal Request in order for additional
information and would be return at a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the April 7, 2009. Receive /file April 7, 2009 minutes.
2. Parks & 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 Brown to accept items 1 -3 of the consent calendar. Motion carried by acclamation.
OLD /NEW BUSINESS
4. Bench Donation Request. Director Harmon reported that a request had been made to replace a bench
around the playground area at Cliff Drive Park by Karen Harrington. He stated that staff recommends
approval of the request.
0 Chair Marston opened the public discussion; hearing none the public discussion was closed
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2009 — 7Pm
Page3
Motion by Commissioner Brown to accept the replacement bench donation from Karen Harrington.
Motion carried by acclamation.
5. Recommendation to City Council for Additional Park Patrol Part-Time Staff Person. Superintendent
Levin stated that staff had met with the Budget Committee, Recreation Police Department and Parking
Control staff to discuss the possibility of additional part-time Park Patrol hours to help distribute the
Information Regulation Cards and assist with compliance of beach goers on weekends and during the
summer at CdM State Beach. He reiterated that the main responsibility of the Park Patrol is to educate
the public by distributing these cards and assist the Police in the future by making visitors more
knowledgeable about the rules of the beach. He did note that if this was approved by City Council that
the earliest that staff could be hired and trained would be August or early September.
As part of the Budget Committee, Commissioners Brown and Lugar expressed their support of an
additional 30 hours per week for Park Patrol to assist the CdM State Beach issues and year -round issues at
all City parks.
Discussion ensued regarding what could be burned in the fire pits and tents on the beach.
Director Harmon stated that his staff had been reviewing other cities policies regarding the fire pits and
he believes that the City Council will be supportive of a policy after some staff work has been completed.
Superintendent Levin stated that changes to shade structure regulations would involve amending the City
Code.
Commissioner Hamilton noted her support and appreciation for the Budget Committee's work as well as
staff on this issue. She noted that she as well as her neighbors are very appreciative of this Committee's
. work and looked forward to seeing the results of this action.
Chair Marston opened the public discussion; hearing none the public discussion was closed
Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to forward to the City Council for their consideration and
appropriation of funds for FY 2009/10 for an additional part -time Park Patrol staff person and to
direct staff to forward a budget request to City Council on behalf of the PB &R Commission. Motion
carried by acclamation.
6. Reforestation Request. Director Harmon stated staff had received a request for reforestation from
the Bourke residence at 2205 Channel Road. He stated that they met the requirements of the G -1
Policy stating that property owners not residing within a legally established HOA may submit
individual requests with a petition of 60% of property owners within the area defined for
reforestation which in this case included 41 properties of which 24 were obtained. He noted that the
property owner has agreed to assume the full cost of the removal and the replacement of the tree.
Chair Marston opened the public discussion.
Brigid Bourke thanked the staff for their help and urged the Commission to support their request as
this Cottonwood tree has caused private damage.
Jan Vandersloot stated that he believes that the homeowner has met the requirements of the G -1
but that staff should allow some time to see if the root barriers would work and urged the
Commission not to approve the removal at this time.
Director Harmon stated that staff believes that the sidewalk will need to be repaired again soon
because of the size of the tree in the small growth area.
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
MaY 5, 2009 — 7Pm
Page 4
Chair Marston closed the public discussion.
is Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to approve the reforestation of one Cottonwood tree at 2205
Channel Road. Motion carried by acclamation.
7. Special Tree Removal - Removed by staff.
Appeal of Tree Removal Denied at 400 Heliotrope. Director Harmon stated that staff had denied
the request for removal of a Torrey Pine at 400 Heliotrope based on the fact that staff was able to move
the curb to accommodate the tree and that the tree does not meet the requirements of the G -1 Policy
for removal based on a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers and is dead, diseased or
hazardous and presents a liability to the City. He stated that the denial of the request concurred by the
Risk Manager and the City Manager. Director Harmon stated that staff is aware that the tree dies drop
sap and is sympathetic to that the tree cannot be removed based on that alone. He stated that the
homeowner is appealing the denial. He noted that clearly the tree does not lean and that is why they
were able to move the curb to satisfy the roots of the tree.
Chair Marston opened the public discussion
Don Sneddon stated that he has been trying to have that tree removed since 1978. He stated that there
is such a sap problem that no cars can park underneath it and that they have even placed a warning sign
on the tree. He stated that he has his neighbors have signed his request remove also.
Matt Colburn stated that this tree is a nuisance and is cracking the sidewalk towards the house.
Discussion ensued regarding the sap and the age of the tree.
Jan Vandersloot urged that the Commission reaffirm the denial of the removal of the tree. He stated that
it does not meet the requirements to remove and that the tree should remain as it is.
Commissioner Ruzicka asked staff if there was anything that could mitigate the droppings of sap.
Director Harmon stated no.
Chair Marston closed the public discussion
Motion by Commissioner Brown to deny the appeal for removal of one City Torrey Pint parkway
street tree at 400 Heliotrope. Motion carried by acclamation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks - Nothing to report.
RSS - Commissioner Brown stated that the residents and volleyball players at China Cove have come to a consensus
regarding hours and that staff has received a request for relocation and will be on the June agenda.
AD- Hoc
—Youth Sports Liaison - Nothing to report
— Community Services Award - Nothing to Report.
— Budget- Discussed earlier.
Other
— Marina Pork - Nothing to report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Fire Ring Policy
• China Cove Volleyball Court
ADJOURNED - 8.35pm
Submitted by:
Teti Craig, Admin Assistant
PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.�
June 2, 2 O9
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent and Operations Support
Superintendent
SUBJECT: May Parks, Trees, and Operations Division Activity Report
Parks Maintenance Division Activities
1. Parks Maintenance Division staff continues working with the Public Works
Department on numerous projects in the planning and construction phases. The
Superior Median Project between Dana Road and Industrial Way has been
completed, and is now on its required Plant Establishment Period.
Projects currently underway:
o Irvine Avenue Median Project south of Bristol Street.
o Citywide Study for use of Synthetic Turf Project
o Grant Howald Community Center and Parking Lot Renovation Projects
o Irvine Terrace /Coast Highway Roadside Landscape Project
o Coastal Peak Park
Projects that are in the planning phases: Sunset Ridge Park, Marina Park, and
City Hall.
2. Parks Maintenance Division staff has begun the annual contract fire abatement
clearing of City properties under the direction of the Fire Marshal's office.
Examples of some larger sites: Sunset Ridge Park, the City Hall site above the
Central Library, Mouth of Big Canyon, Harbor View Nature Park, Spyglass Canyon
Park, and Buck Gully.
As part of our maintenance and safety checks, Parks
Maintenance staff will routinely monitor the sand and
wood chip levels at our various playground areas
throughout the City's park system. Wood chips provide an
economical form of fall protection while adding visual
appeal. Wood chip depth needs to be of a certain height in
order to be effective. Recently, the Parks Maintenance Crew replenished the wood
chips at Arroyo Park.
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4. The Field Maintenance and Park Maintenance Crews recently joined efforts in order
to address sand mounding along the edges of the turf in the Newport Pier picnic
area. The mounding is caused by sand drifts from the adjacent beach and was
• negatively impacting irrigation of the turf area, and creating a trip hazard.
A tractor and dump truck were utilized by the Field Maintenance Crew to remove
40 tons of sand in preparation for the installation of new sprinkler heads. In addition
to the installation of the sprinkler heads, the Park Maintenance Crew prepared and
graded the soil in order to install 2,500 square feet of sod. This project provided for
the safe use of this highly used area.
Final Touches
5. Parks and Trees Superintendent Dan Sereno spoke to students, including current
Groundsworkers Rich Trevino and Harold Link, in the Ornamental Horticulture
Department at Orange Coast College. The Orientation to Horticulture course
describes the broad scope of horticulture and helps students identify and define
career options and interests within the field. Dan presented public sector career
path opportunities in Parks and Trees Maintenance and spoke about how his
experience, education, and licenses have helped him throughout his career at the
Cities of Pasadena, Fullerton, and Newport Beach.
6. Parks Maintenance Supervisor Kevin Pekar recently attended a Compost Use
Workshop hosted by the UC Riverside Extension. The seminar provided an
overview of composting methods, and the different chemical, physical, and
biological reactions that create a high - quality finished compost product. Speakers
also discussed the distinction between the types of compost uses, for example,
mulch versus soil amendment. Most importantly, speakers addressed the plant, soil,
and environmental benefits of composting, including its significance in erosion
control and water conservation.
7. The Parks Maintenance Division recently had the irrigation system at Old School
Park in Corona del Mar redesigned. The new system was split into two smaller
segments in order to eliminate the need to irrigate turf areas across the sidewalk,
which bisects the Park, thus preventing water runoff and slippery conditions. Also,
a new weather -based irrigation controller was installed, which allows the Park to be
placed into the City's Centralized System to further aid our water conservation
efforts. Tom Diaz and Kim Pederson were instrumental in designing and
monitoring the project.
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Trees Division Activities
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During the month of April, 572 trees were trimmed, 9 trees were removed, 0 trees were
planted and crews responded to 8 emergency tree calls. The City's tree services
contractor, West Coast Arborists, is currently pruning trees within the Newport
Heights, and Fashion Island areas, as part of the City's overall grid trimming schedule.
On Thursday, April 30s', Parks and Trees Division team members participated in a
brief training conducted by J.J. Mauget Company. The J.J. Mauget Company is a
leading researcher and manufacturer of tree care products used to correct tree health
problems through the microinjection system.
In addition to the latest products and application
techniques for therapeutic chemicals such asi'
• antibiotics, fungicides, insecticides, and mineral
nutrients, the training included information on
microinjection. This is the process of applying
chemicals directly into the tree's vascular system,
just like a person would receive a shot at the
doctor's office. The injected chemicals are
distributed systemically by sap movement within
the tree to the branches, leaves, and roots within a
few hours after the injection. This is an environmentally friendly practice since the
chemical is not emitted into the atmosphere where it can affect nearby plants and
animals.
The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities performed
during the past month.
Beach Maintenance Activities
1. Recently, Storm Drain Maintenance team members attended Confined Space Entry
training and recertification presented by Lifecom, Inc. A confined space is defined
as an enclosed area that has limited openings for entry and exit, and is large enough
that workers can enter and perform assigned work. The hands -on training and
Iecture met OSHA's requirements for workers who enter these spaces. The class
covered the proper usage and care of air monitors, respirators, and self - contained
breathing apparatus, along with a proper fittsmoke test. The class concluded with a
certification exam and presentation of Confined Space Certificates.
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2. The oceanfront sidewalks and retaining walls along Newport Peninsula are being
cleared of mounded wind -blown sand. This maintenance program prevents wind-
blown sand from inundating the oceanfront properties, sidewalks, and street -ends
during the periods of high winds. The pictured front -end loader is utilized in order
to complete the project in a timely manner. Crews also utilize hand tools and pay
special attention to ensure that no native plants or sand dunes are disturbed.
• Homeowners requiring wind -blown sand removal are responsible for filling out and
signing a "WAIVER OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES" form, which is available on
the General Services website or by calling (949) 644 -3055.
Each year during spring, Operations Support crewmembers
begin the process of painting the 187 beach trash bins along the
oceanfront. Two years ago, the trash bins were painted Desert
Mesa beige, a switch from the usual blue, to better match the
color scheme of the Lifeguard towers.
Crewmembers have incorporated reflective sheeting for the regulatory decals that
are affixed to the metal bins in order to assist public safety vehicle operators for
night visibility. The painting project is scheduled to be completed by Memorial
Day.
4. Storm Drain Division staff has picked up the temporary pumps and hard line piping,
since the rainy season is over. The pumps are used when rains and high tides occur
simultaneously, and are stationed at the usual trouble spots 301 Street/Lake, and
30" Street/ Lafayette. Additionally, fourteen mobile Centrifugal pumps are shuttled
by field crews in the low lying areas of Balboa Island and Newport Peninsula
during rain events in order to help reduce street flooding. The pumps have been
serviced and stored in preparation for next year. This winter season resulted in 8.30
inches of rain being captured in the City Corporation Yard Rain Gauge.
5. Storm Drain Division staff have been reinstalling 435 inlet guards in front of area
catch basins. The inlet guard has proven to be one of the best structural
improvements that the City has implemented in its fight to keep street debris from
• finding its way into area catch basins, which eventually drain to the harbor. The
program was implemented by the City seven years ago, and includes high
pedestrian traffic areas, such as Balboa Boulevard, portions of Coast Highway and
Balboa Island.
6. Beach Maintenance Division staff will be working approximately 400 scheduled
overtime shifts during the busy summer season. Staff performs additional clean- up
efforts in the following areas: street sweeping, restroom sanitizing, beach grooming,
emptying trash receptacles, litter picking, shoveling fire rings or steam cleaning
piers in the early morning hours or operating and monitoring the City's extensive
tidal valve during the evening hours. Even though these activities are never seen by
the public, they are essential in keeping the City safe, clean, presentable and
aesthetically pleasing for area residents and visitors. The Division becomes a seven
day a week operation in order to meet the demands of the active summer season.
7. The Beach Maintenance Division's early morning maintenance activities will
continue on weekends through Labor Day, at which time will be scaled back as
needed. Additionally, high tides series that necessitate tidal valve operation and
monitoring will be switched back to the early morning hours beginning in October.
8. Supplemental contract cleaning of beach area restrooms commenced on Memorial
Day weekend and will continue through mid September.
• Staff is to be commended for re- arranging their personal schedules in order to meet the
needs of the City during the'summer season.
See attached General Services Department, Activities Reports for April 2009.
Sub fitted by:
Dan P. Sereno
Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent
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Jim Auger
Operations Support Superintendent
Attachments: (A) Tree Activity Report 2007 -2008
(B) General Services Department April 2009 Activities Report
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General Services Department
Activities Report - April 2009
This Month
This Month
Last Year
Total To Date
7TD Last veer
Asphalt/Concrete
Street Patching (Tons of Blacktop)
238
421
3,318
3,940
Sidewalk Repaired (sq. ft.)
4,461
5,155
40,844
48,986
Curb & Gutter Replacement (lin. ft.)
461
808
3,881
3,991
Sweeping, Beach Cleaning, Demo Materials (tons)
335
313
3,760
3,777
Asphalt/Concrete Recycled (tons)
220
452
4,116
3,826
Signs & Traffic Markings
Signs Made
2,325
883
14,021
4,912
Signs Installed
199
255
2,090
2,328
Decals
1,367
44
2,536
2,397
Special Purpose Signs /Banners Made
71
46
482
690
Street Striping (lin. ft.) Added /Replaced
542
44,680
221,041
770,994
Pavement Markings (including reflective)
13
145
803
1,779
Parking Stalls
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390
90
Curb Painting (lin. ft.)
775
6,875
26,844
71,922
Thermoplastic (lin. ft.)
120
2,156
10,420
2,160
Sign Posts Installed
39
27
274
339
Graffiti
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Staff
7
14
157
1,879
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Contractor
96
72
816
697
Refuse Collection
Residential (tons)
2,689
2,960
29,481
31,046
Liquid HazMat Incidents
7
16
63
126
E -Waste Incidents
9
17
156
259
U -Waste Incidents
4
3
46
83
Recyclables (tons)
1,114
814
12,717
8,819
Trees
Trimmed by Staff
90
63
1,216
1,410
Trimmed by Contractor
572
2,932
7,192
14,922
Removed
9
44
139
162
Planted
0
13
147
133
Roots Pruned by Contractor
0
0
103
10
Roots Pruned by Staff
17
22
200
223
Automotive
Repairs
277
262
2,661
2,861
Preventive Maintenance Completed
53
74
714
755
PM Labor Hours
122
141
1,585
1,635
Beach Maintenance
Beach Area Refuse (tons)
86
78
973
837
Beach Debris (tons)
64
67
1,285
1,314
Sweeping /Storm Drain
Gutter Miles Swept
4,935
4,755
43,649
46,114
Sweeping Debris (cubic yards)
478
489
4,971
5,264
Storm Drain Debris (cubic yards)
54
41
874
468
Item 3
June 2, 2009
Recreation Services
Monthly Activities Report
• To: Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission
From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report
ADULT SPORTS
SOFTBALL - The 2009 summer season started the week of May 11, with 117 teams filling up the city's
softball diamonds. One of the reasons that summer softball continues to be popular is the high percentage
of company teams from Newport Beach that play in the program. Employees of various attorney,
accounting, and brokerage firms compete against each other in the leagues. Also, many dining
establishments sponsor the team fees to get participants into their places of business after league games -
everyone wins!
Summer softball games wilt be played through August 27. Over 700 games will be played during the
season, with just the summer softball program bringing in approximately $80,000 in revenue to the city.
Play ball!
YOUTH SPORTS / YOUTH PROGRAMS
GIRLS BASKETBALL - The inaugural season of Girls Hoops drew to a close on May 6`h. The new league
. attracted 50 girls in the 5`h and 6th grades from Lincoln, Newport Coast and Andersen elementary schools
in Newport Beach, and from St. Joachim School in Costa Mesa. According to organizers Julia Bruening
(parent volunteer) and Recreation staff members Scott Williamson and Jonathon Harmon, a good time was
had by all. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the league grow even bigger next year!
TRACK it FIELD - On May V, the SCMAF Orange County Track Meet was held at Laguna Hills High School.
This event gave the participants from our local meet the opportunity to compete against the other
athletes in Orange County. Recreation Leaders were a huge help during registration and field events. The
City of Newport Beach was well represented with 50 participants competing in the various events. The top
four places will advance to the SCMAF State Meet held at Warren High School in Downey, in June.
ROTARY CLUB HONORS TRACK Et FIELD ATHLETES - On May 13 the
Newport- Balboa Rotary Club held their annual awards banquet for
the 2009 Frank E. Andersen Memorial Youth City of Newport Beach
Champions Track Meet. The Rotary Club has been the presenting
sponsor for the last 27 years of this city youth sports event. The club
currently donates $2,500 each year to the Recreation and Senior
Services Department to provide awards and T- shirts for the meet.
The club also provides more than 25 volunteers to help work the
event. Each year at the banquet, the Rotary Club awards the top 20
track and field athletes (10 boys and 10 girls) with the coveted
•Okazaki Friendship medals. This year, the meet was expanded to
include an elementary school team competition among the
participants. Attendance for the meet increased over 100% this
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year, with 315 participants in 2009 compared to 150 participants in 2008!
New AT BONITA CANYON SPORTS PARK - Newport Beach Little League has gone Big League! The group will be
unveiling their new electronic scoreboards during their games this weekend. The scoreboards are in the
deep outfields on alt four Little League fields and proudly proclaim "Home of Newport Beach Little
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League." Very professional looking too!
PRE - SCHOOL 101 - Our preschoolers graduate at the end of May!
After a fun - fitted yet educational year with Miss Melia and Miss
Lindsey, the Preschool 101 classes at Mariners Library and at
Newport Coast Community Center held their graduation
ceremonies on Wednesday, May 20 and Friday, May 22. Along
with the graduation ceremonies and graduation photos, the
children also celebrated the oncoming summer with a potluck
party. Next up is the Pint -Sized Campers summer program, and
even though the program can now accommodate an additional
five preschoolers per week, those weeks are already filled or
fitting up fast!
YOUTH COUNC)L - At their last regular meeting of the year on
Tuesday, May 12, the Youth Council was visited by Assistant
City Manager Dave Kiff, who shared a PowerPoint
presentation on the current _plans for the new City Hall in
the Park. The Youth Council members were very interested
in the project, and asked Dave many intelligent questions
including the feasibility of constructing the project in such
a poor economic climate, the practicality of the proposed
roof, and the unobstructed view plane. It was a very
informative presentation, and the Recreation staff thanks
Dave for his patience and his time!
AQUATICS
TRAINING ACADEMY! - Training Academy - Saturday, May 2, kicked off the
2009 training academy at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. Nine
trainees were accepted into this summer's training academy. With only a
few positions available for summer employment, competition has been
fierce every weekend. Trainees have finished the lifesaving portion of
the class and are now moving on to the water safety instructor
component. Trainees will have to prove themselves as a swim instructor
and pool lifeguard before the training academy finishes on June 7.
SPRING Swim LESSONS SOLD OUT - On Saturday, May 9, private swim lessons began at the Marian Bergeson
Aquatic Center. Spring lessons were more popular than expected and are completely booked. Reserve
instructors were called in to accommodate all the requests. Parents were excited to get their children
back in the pool with their favorite instructors from last summer and get a head start for this summer.
CONTRACT CLASSES
SUMMER CAMPS - The 2009 summer Navigator was mailed out to residents in May
and registration for all summer classes began _May 2.7. New
instructors and classes to Newport Beach include:
• • Jason Wright, Youth Basketball classes 8 camps
• Team Soil, Youth BMX camps. ,,
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Meanwhile, registration for summer camps is at an all time high.
As of May 19, revenue from summer camps is up $100,000 year to
date from 2008 and over 2600 enrollees will be participating in a Newport Beach
summer camp.
CAMP NEWPORT Expo - The Second Annual Camp Newport Expo was held May 2 at the Newport Coast
Community Center. The event, displaying summer camps in Newport Beach and throughout Southern
California, was successful, as over 350 parents and children attended. Children enjoyed the bouncers and
had a sneak peak at camps, participating in the interactive displays such as golf putting, volleyball,
science experiments and more.
ANNUAL INSTRUCTOR MEETING - Wednesday, May 13`h over 50 contract class instructors attended the annual
instructor training at the Newport Coast Community Center. The meeting provides instructors and staff
with an opportunity to discuss contract s and review City policy and procedures. A make up meeting was
held May 27.
LAWN BOWLING - On May 8 over 200 members of the community attended the Lawn Bowling Club's Open
House, resulting in over 20 new members to the club. The open house provided visitors with the
opportunity to ask questions, get to know other members, and learn about the benefits of lawn bowling.
NEWPORT COAST COMMUNITY CENTER
CAMP NEWPORT EXPO A SUCCESS AT NCCC! - On May 2, the Center hosted the annual Camp Newport Expo, an
event displaying summer camps throughout Newport Beach and Southern California. Over 30 vendors and
City instructors showed off their summer fun with games, crafts and activities for all ages. Approximately
300 parents and children attended the event, allowing them to select the best summer camp for them.
Children were entertained by great music and bounce houses on the patio, and were able to participate in
interactive displays such as golf putting, volleyball, snake and salamander petting, gymnastics, and
soccer.
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NCCC Is Eco FABULOUS - On Friday, May 8, 2009, the Newport Coast Community Center will underwent a
transformation to host Eco Fabulous, a Fashion Show and Lifestyle event sponsored and put on by the
Inside the Outdoors Foundation. Eco - friendly companies such as Whole Foods Market, prAna, REI and
Volcom sponsored the event in an effort to showcase eco- friendly designers and vendors. The fashion show
was followed by an amazing dinner and a musical concert. Over 200 members of the community came to
show their support for the future of environmental fashion. .
RELAY FOR LIFE - WINE TASTING AT NCCC - On Friday, May 8, a Relay for Life wine tasting and fundraising
event was held at the Newport Coast Community Center. The event was very successful, with a turnout of
over fifty tasters and wine aficionados. Alt proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society.
FACILITY RENTALS
During the period of April 16, 2009 -May 15 2009 there were:
• 22 Picnic /Park Area Rentals
• 18 Room Rentals
• 16 Field Rentals
• 14 Gym Rentals
There were total of (0) wedding reservation rentals for this period:
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 April Park Patrol had the following contacts: •
1. Requested Calls
• 134 with Youth Sports Groups
• 41 Field related issues /checks- monitored use of fields by Youth Sports organizations and
club teams, turned on /off field tights, stopped private instruction at BCSP, advised softball
players not to play ball on sidewalks, reported unlocked goals at Bonita Creek, stopped golfing
at Irvine Terrace, monitored parking problems at BCSP (red curb parking violations), advised
adult soccer to stay off of adult softball's field at Bonita Creek.
• 13 Park /Picnic /reservation issues /checks: monitored scheduled picnic reservations at various
parks, issued warnings for dogs off leash at
Checked on birthday party reservation at Mariners Park, stopped skateboarding at Channel
Place Park, checked on statue at Castaways Park, advised a homeless man not to sleep and
store belongings in the bushes at Castaways Park, assisted NBPD with shutting off the water at
Mesa /Birch Park, provided film permit info to a group at Lookout Point, advised a woman to
keep her dog out of the closed area at 38`" Street Park, checked on a birthday reservation at
Irvine Terrace Park, advised couple to pour out alcohol at Lookout Point, reported graffiti at
Peninsula, advised male to move golf cart off grass at BCSP, advised couple to pour out alcohol
at Inspiration Point.
• 113 Community Center issues /checks: unlocked and locked various community center
rooms /gyms, checked on weekly meetings at community rooms.
• 24 Playground checks - checked all playgrounds for safety issues and vandalism.
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• 46 other- enforced no barbequing /fires outside of fire pits at CDM Beach. Stopped unsafe
Segway tour in Balboa Pier parking Lot, assisted Rec Staff with Easter event at Bonita Creek,
stopped a man selling items at Little Corona Beach, stopped smoking on beach near Peninsula
-Park, assisted with City track meet, stopped bbq -ing at Inspiration Point, Advised numerous
professional photographers that a permit is required to take photos at CDM Beach,
• 5 Pre -event check
• 2 Post -event checks
2. Public Contacts
• 40 education
• 2 alcohol
• 37 dog related
Written Warnings Issued- 1 for a homeless persons belongings left behind at the Balboa Community
Center.
Citations Issued- 4, handicap parking violations, red zone violation, dog off leash at Arroyo.
Additional Info: This month, Park Patrol Officers assisted with the Spring Egg Hunt event at
Bonita Creek Park as well as the City Track Meet at CDM High School.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
As of May 15, 2009, there were 87 Special Event Permits processed and issued for the year. Those events
of note for this period are:
Newport Boat Show- Newport Harbor, April 15 -19; Attendance:2800 per day
Pacific Sports Triathlon- Newport Dunes /Backbay, April 19; Attendance:2000
NB Film Festival- NB Theaters, April 23 -30; Attendance: 20,000
March for Babies- Fashion Island, April 26; Attendance:3500
• OC Marathon- Fashion Island - CDM - Backbay, May 3; Attendance: 10,000
Volcom Surf Contest- 54`h Street Beach, May 8 -10; Attendance: 150 per day
Jazz Festival- Hyatt Hotel, May 15 -17; Attendance: 10,000
PARK ft CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER REMODEL - The project will be
completed by the 2' week of June - just in time for
summer programming. Staff is currently planning an
open house to take place on Saturday, September 19 to
showcase the center and programs to CdM residents.
The remodeled center is looking great!
COASTAL PEAK PARK - The park is currently in an
extended plant establishment period. The grass in the
outfields and infields is doing much better now! The
final stage is the maintenance period, which will include the playground and basketball court surfacing,
the addition of basketball backboards and other equipment, and general preparation for the park's
opening. This period will extend through mid - August, finishing just in time for the opening of the park at
the beginning of September.
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EASTBLUFF PARK PROJECT - Thanks to the General Services concrete crew under the direction of Ron Hahn,
for successfully pouring 10 yards of concrete behind the Eastbluff branch of the Boys Et Girls Club. The
cement pad with built -in tie -down bars wilt be the permanent home of the soccer goals that are used by
the MK Soccer Club on the Eastbluff Park field. Before the pad was installed, the goals sat on the grass at
the edge of the field, which meant that the grass could not be adequately mowed. The cement pad is the
most recent addition of a joint cleanup project between the Recreation division, the Newport Mes
Unified School District, and the Boys Et Girls Clubs of the Harbor Area to renovate the area behind the*
Eastbluff branch and make it useable for the community. The Boys Et Girls Club would like to spruce up the
outdoor basketball court behind the club and use it for youth programs. The Recreation division has also
painted graffiti on the basketball backboards while the school district has removed dead trees. The Boys Et
Girls Club is currently working on funding and plans to complete the project.
NEW PARTS! - Staff replaced needed parts at the Arroyo Park Teeter Totter as well as painting the frame.
The Teeter Totter looks like new and will provide enjoyment for years to come!
SPECIAL EVENTS
•
CORONA DEL MAR SCENIC 5K - Saturday, June 6`" is approaching fast! The Recreation Et Senior Services
Department and the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce are hard at work finalizing all plans, ordering
equipment and supplies, securing restaurants for the famous Restaurant Row and vendors for the vendors
area, hanging banners and posters around the city, marking the course, conducting training on the new
ChampionChip timing system, soliciting volunteers, placing door hangers around the course, and generally
preparing for this signature community event. Registration through Active.com, our online registration
system, closes on Friday, May 29"'; after that registration will occur during the pre -event expo at the Oasis
annex on Wed,-Thurs. June 3 -5 from 12 noon to 7:00 pm. Registration is going well, and we anticipate a
full crowd on race day!
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4T" of Juty AT MARINERS PARK - Summer is just around the corner and it's almost time for the 37`h Annual
Independence Day Celebration sponsored by the City of Newport Beach Et the Mariners Elementary School
Foundation. The event begins each year with participants gathering for the community bike parade leading
• them directly into Mariners Park where the festivities begin! Families will enjoy a day of honor,
remembrance Et family fun. Activities include free live entertainment by Barnaby the Entertainer,
bouncers, games, food Et more! Bring the whole family down to Mariners Park on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at
9:30am - 2:00 p.m. to celebrate our Nations Independence. Staff expects over 2500 people to participate
this year!
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Senior Services
Monthly Activities Report
To: Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission
From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager •
Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
CPRS Awards 7 Installation Banquet
LAGUNA BEACH SENIOR CENTER VISIT - OASIS Staff went On a field trip to the newly built Lagua Beach
Senior Center. This gave staff a chance to see and test out new furniture. The staff at the center was _
very helpful in providing insight on the pros and cons of their new furnishings. The information will
prove helpful when OASIS begins to look at furnishings for the new building.
NEW VAN FOR OASIS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - After a long anticipated period, the senior transportatio•
program received a new 10 passenger van. This vehicle will replace one of our old vans that was due for
replacement. The seniors are very excited to have a new van that is quiet and a smooth ride. The van
drivers were very involved in the selection process which resulted in a van that has all the safety features
that they felt were required. Sheri Carlson in the sign shop did a fantastic job in designing the signage.
The vans are definitely the best advertisement for OASIS.
GRADING PROCESS TO BEGIN - The OASIS Center property will begin the grading process soon. This past week
the cement was lifted which will be recycled. They have moved in a cement grinder a- Dd are grinding the
cement on the property.
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED
*includes meats on wheels
Tall Trekkies
Includes:
PROVIDED AT THE CENTER
Includes:
Blood Pressure
28
Information /Referral
Counseting- persons
20
Legal Assistance
Eldercare
0
Senior Assessment(hrs)
Employment
20
Telephone Reassurance
HICAP
7
Visual Screening
Housing counseling
40
Transportation Info
Taxes
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SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Care -A- Van /Shuttle
CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER*
*includes meats on wheels
Tall Trekkies
VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES
PROVIDED AT THE CENTER
Includes:
Kitchen ft Home Delivered Meals
Front Office
Travel Office
Gift Shop
Library
Instructors
President
Treasurer
Vice President
Bookkeeper
Taxes
PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL/ SAILING CLUB
Day Trips
Descanso Gardens 25
LA Subway Tours 39
Santa Anita Park 25
Lone Trips
SPECIAL EVENTSISCREENINGS/LECTURES
Big Band Seminar
70
Tall Trekkies
20
OASIS Golfers
11
Computer Friends
25
UCI Lecture
26
7,824 CUSTOMERS
2,162 CUSTOMERS
1,923 CUSTOMERS
950
6
35
350
2
400
65
1,394 CUSTOMERS
1,922 CUSTOMERS
1,046.00 HOURS
( *equip. to 9 full -time employees)
Sailing Club- Sailors
OASIS III
OASIS IV
271 CUSTOMERS
68
114
152 PERSONS
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Item 4
June 2. 2009
Recreation & Senior Services Department
To: Parks, Beaches ft Recreation Commission
• From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Requests to Relocate China Cove Volleyball Court
RECOMMENDATION
1. Consider approval of request from Steve Vrebalovich to:
a. Relocate volleyball court as shown in Attachment A; and
b. Amend China Cove Volleyball Rules hours of prohibited use from 12 noon - 4pm to 1lam - 3pm.
2. Direct staff to complete a development application to the Coastal Commission for their approval for
installation of the volleyball court at China Cove.
BACKGROUND
At the February 3, 2009 Commission meeting a discussion was held regarding the request from Harold Parker
to remove the volleyball court at China Cove and a request from David Beauchamp to relocate the court.
The Commission acted by creating an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Commissioners Brown and Lugar to
meet with volleyball representatives, staff and China Cove residents David Beauchamp and Harold Parker to
see if a compromise could be reached.
DISCUSSION
The Ad Hoc Committee met on February 11, March 12 and March 31 at China Cove. The result of the
meetings was to relocate the court as shown in Attachment A.
• PUBLIC NOTICE
All residents and property owners of China Cove (totaling 94) were noticed regarding the date of this
meeting.
Attachment: A. Request for Relocation from Steve Vrebalovich
B. February 3, 2009, Item 4 Commission Report, Request for Removal or Relocation of China
Cove Volleyball Court.
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of those residents located within too' of the existing and /or proposed location of the volleyball court.
You are not required to sign this application; however those residents preferring to not sign will be
notified by Certified mail as proof of notification. Once the City has received all of the necessary
documentation it will be scheduled to be heard at a future Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Meeting. The adjacent residents will be notified by the City of the date and time of the Parks, Beaches
& Recreation Commission meeting where this matter will be considered. If you have any questions,
please phone the Recreation & Senior Services Department at 949- 644 -3151.
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Item 4
Recreation & Senior Services Department February 3, 2009
To: Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission
• From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Request for Removal or Relocation of China Cove Volleyball Court
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to complete an application and forward to the Coastal Commission for their approval to remove
the China Cove volleyball court.
BACKGROUND
The China Cove beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, volleyball and general site seeing due to its
spectacular scenic views. The volleyball court is currently unusable due to one of its posts being broken.
At the time the court became unusable, staff was approached by David Beauchamp (China Cove resident)
regarding the relocation of the court. Since that time, staff received formal applications from Harold Parker
and David Beauchamp, one to remove and one to relocate respectively (Attachments A and B).
The China Cove volleyball court has a detailed history as outlined below:
• January 10, 1983 - Resolution 83 -9 shows no court at China Cove.
• January 5, 1988 - Survey of Approved Beach Volleyball Courts conducted August 1987 found an illegal
Volleyball Court @ China Cove recommended action in survey was to post for removal. Commission
recommended that City Council amend Resolution 83 -9 Item 2 - that language be added to allow the
Commission to entertain requests for courts to be within 50' feet of a private property line or
sidewalk. (Attachment C)
• February 22, 1988 - Resolution 88.14 adopted by City Council. China Cove court in violation of
Resolution. Item 2 amended to read: "No volleyball courts shall be installed within 50' of a private
property line or sidewalk in any of the five (5) volleyball playing zones established herein unless
authorized by the Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission as an exception..." (Attachment D)
• May 3, 1988 - PBEtR approved retention of the court with the condition that the net be taken down
when people not playing; that the hours, regulations, and location will be referred to the Oceanfront
and Beach Committee for a decision which will be made in conjunction with the China Cove
Association and the volleyball players using the courts. (Attachment E)
• July 5, 1988 - PBfzR Commission approved recommendations from the Oceanfront and Beach
Committee in memo dated June 24, 1988. Commission approved recommendation to approve the
China Cove court based on: 1) Use Prohibited Daily, 12 noon - 4PM, June 15 - September 15. 2) Use
Prohibited on Weekends and Holidays, 12 noon - 4pm September 16 - June 14. 3) Drinking Prohibited.
4) Loud and Unreasonable Noise Prohibited. 5) Volleyball nets shall be removed during non playing
times and daily at sunset. (Attachment F)
DISCUSSION
The usable sand beach at China Cove is approximately 150 feet in length from the waterline at its maximum
distance and approximately 92 feet across. The general dimensions of a sand volleyball court are 30 x 60 feet
with a minimum of a 10 foot buffer on all sides to accommodate for play that protrudes outside of the court
dimensions. Adding the buffer requires a minimum play area of 50 x 80 feet. In addition, spiked balls will
often travel well beyond the 10 foot buffer zone (Attachment G). Therefore, it is staff's opinion that moving
the court is not a viable option. The proposed relocation would reduce the usable area for the general China
Cove beachgoers. The proposed relocation area would also cause the removal of vegetation which would
require Coastal Commission approval. It is important to note that shifting of the court within China Cove
• would negatively impact other residents surrounding the property and beachgoers.
ITEM 4
FEBRUARY 3, 2009
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It is General Services and Recreation staff's opinion that the China Cove beach is not suited for a volleyball
court based on the dimensions of the beach. Any configuration of the court on the beach is within 50 feet of
a private property line. The dimensions of the beach also do not lend themselves to mixing volleyball and
beachgoers and creates a safety concern from spiked balls that travel outside of the court area.
Staff contacted the Coastal Commission to discuss the China Cove court. Although the Coastal Commission
does not list China Cove as a permitted court; should the PBaR Commission decide to remove, relocate or
keep the existing court, the City will need to file an application with the Coastal Commission to properly
document the process.
If the Commission makes the determination that the China Cove volleyball court be retained in its current
location, it is recommended that the rules established by the P68R Commission at their July 5, 1988 meeting
be posted and enforced by Park Patrol. Furthermore, an application would need to be completed and
forwarded to the Coastal Commission for their approval.
PUBLIC NOTICE
All residents and property owners within 500 feet of China Cove were noticed two times regarding the date of
this meeting.
Attachments: A. Removal of Volleyball Court Request Application - Harold Parker, undated
B. Relocation of Volleyball Court Request Application - David T. Beauchamp, undated
C. Survey of Approved Beach Volleyball Locations dated 8/28187; Excerpt of 115188 PBBR Commission Minutes
D. Resolution 88 -14
E. Except of 5/3/88 PB &R Commission Minutes
F. Excerpt of 7/5/88 PBaR Commission Minutes w/ China Cove Beach Volleyball Court Regulations Staff Report, 06124/88
G. Schematic @ Aerial View of Volleyball Court
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City of Newport Beach
Attn: Sean Levin
Recreation Manager
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Re: Removal of Volleyball Coua
Dear Mr. Levin:
I believe our neighborhood would be a safer and nicer place without the
volleyball court located on the beach in China Cove. The enclosed application
package includes my reasons and thoughts as well as those of our neighbors on
this subject.
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Recreation & Senior Services Department
Volleyball Court Addition, Removal or Relocation Application
Check All That Apply
• ADDITION XX REMOVAL RELOCATION
NAME Harold-Parker PHONE (949) 673 -8574
2700 Cove Street
PROPOSED LOCATION OF ADDITION: N/A
ZIP 92625
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PRESENT LOCATION OF COURT (REMOVAL/RELOCATION): Applicant respectfully
requests the volleyball court on the China Cove beach not be reconstructed.
Historically, the play area has dominated the small beach, precluding
traditional uses, creates a dangerous, unsafe condition for other beach
PROPOSED LOCATION (RELOCATION): N/A _ (see below)
users, nearby property owners and pedestrians, and spawns illegal
TO:SIGNEE and /or objectionable activity and behaviors (please see attached
The aforementioned person is applying to have the volleyball court in question a(MeVcamWed or
• relocated. "The City requires the applicant to show proof of notification in writing or by certified mail,
of those residents located within too' of the existing and /or proposed location of the volleyball court.
You are not required to sign this application; however those residents preferring to not sign will be
notified by Certified mail as proof of notification. Once the City has received all of the necessary
documentation it will be scheduled to be heard at a future Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Meeting. The adjacent residents will be notified by the City of the date and time of the Parks, Beaches
& Recreation Commission meeting where this matter will be considered. If you have any questions,
please phone the Recreation & Senior Services Department at 949- 644-3151
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Addendum Re Not Rebuilding the China Cove Volleyball Court
Size of volleyball activity vis -a -vis size of the beach
The game of volleyball involves more area that +just the court dimensions. An actual game routinely
utilizes an additional 10 to 15 feet beyond the court boundaries. As a result, the actual play area
. consumed an estimated 40% of the dry sand beach area and overlapped adjacent private properties.
Historically, this small beach area has been a family oriented beach, which often includes young,
active children. As beachgoers and volleyball players infringed on each other, hard hit balls can
(and have) hit children and others trying to enjoy a day at the beach. When the court was in place, it
was not unusual to witness the trampling of people, umbrellas, towels, etc., by energetic volleyball
players chasing after errant balls still in play— creating an unsafe environment for all —just another
illustration that the beach is too small to support volleyball games.
Additional Safety Concerns
Volleyball participants routinely drove to the end of Cove Street, unloaded coolers, etc. and then
backed their vehicles out, a distance of more than 150 feet, before swinging into the end of Fernleaf
for a straight route out of the Cove. In the process, they back past 10 homes, several of which house
young children. This small stretch of street is also often populated with pedestrians making their
way to the beach. A few years ago, a gardener in China Cove was fatally injured after being struck
by a car backing down the street in the same manner.
Illegal / Obiectionable Activities
Volleyball participants routinely parked at the end of Way Lane, near the Marine Lab, and at the
- end of Cove Street, often blocking driveways and garages. If NBPD parking control personnel came
by, they were typically allowed to simply move their cars temporarily and return them when the
parking control people had moved on.
• The typical pattern was for players to bring coolers, containing beer, which they buried in the sand
and consumed throughout breaks in play. As the day progressed, the shouting and music got louder,
the language and arguments became more offensive which diminished the enjoyment of other
beachgoers and nearby property owners.
On a larger beach, with lifeguards or similar authoritative presence, this can be controlled. The
consequences, again, are magnified because the China Cove beach area is just too small to support
traditional beach activities along with the volleyball court activity..... in additional to the obviously
negative impact to adjacent property owners.
Beyond the beer consumption, Volleyball participants pay no regard to the posted city rules and
regulations including the requirement to remove nets and lines when finished playing, thereby
"capturing" the entire area for the whole day. Players have never removed net and lines.
Coincidentally, all above - mentioned problems disappeared when the court recently became
unusable.
The Other China Cove Beach (at the end of Fernleaf)
The potential for these problems has been made worse because the other, even smaller, beach in
China Cove has become nearly unusable due to changes in tidal action which have, effectively,
pushed more people to the beach where the volleyball court was. Additionally, the families with the
youngest children preferred the smaller beach because of volleyball related activity. These are the
families now are forced to the beach where the volleyball court was-
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Attn: Sean Levin
Recreation Manager
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Re: Relocation of Volleyball Court
To Whom It May Concern:
My Name is David Beauchamp, and I live at 2605 Way Lane in China Cove. I am
sending you an application for your review, that requests from the City of Newport Beach
to relocate the volleyball court from its existing spot to a new proposed location (see
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Volleyball Court Addition, Removal or Relocation Application
Check All That Apply
_ADDITION REMOVAL
NAME David and Tracy Beauchamp
XX RELOCATION
(949) 675 -0232
ADDRESS 2605 Way Lane ZIP 92625
PROPOSED LOCATION OF ADDITION: N/A
PRESENT LOCATION OF COURT (REMOVAL /RELOCATION): See attached
PROPOSED LOCATION (RELOCATION): Applicant respectfully requests
a relocation as shown in the attached rendering, so as to -
significantly distance the court and play area from negatively
impacting nearby private property. Please see attached addendum for
TO: SIGNER detail and specificity.
The aforementioned person is applying to have the volleyball court in question added, removed or
relocated. The City requires the applicant to show proof of notification in writing or by certified mail,
of those residents located within loo' of the existing and /or proposed location of the volleyball court.
You are not required to sign this application; however those residents preferring to not sign will be
notified by Certified mail as proof of notification. Once the City has received all of the necessary
documentation it will be scheduled to be heard at a future Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Meeting. The adjacent residents will be notified by the City of the date and time of the Parks, Beaches
& Recreation Commission meeting where this matter will be considered. If you have any questions,
please phone the Recreation & Senior Services Department at 949-644-3151
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Addendum Regarding Relocation of China Cove Beach Volleyball Court
Obviously, the game of volleyball involves a good deal more area that just the court
dimensions. An actual game routinely utilizes an additional 10 to 15 feet beyond the
court boundary lines. The previous court location had direct consequences for at least 3
nearby property owners because the play and players overlap adjacent private property
boundaries.
As volleyball activity infringe on the quiet enjoyment of nearby property owners, hard hit
balls can (and have) hit property owners, their guests, their landscaping and their
structures, creating unsafe conditions.
Without express or implied permission, volleyball players routinely used private property
hoses (and water) and entered private property, including actual homes, looking for errant
volleyballs. Private property walls and fences became depositories for clothing, keys,
sport bags, drinks and related paraphernalia. Because of the close proximity, sand was
constantly being kicked up and onto /into private property.
When the volleyball court was in place, the typical pattern was for players to bring
coolers, containing beer, which were buried in the sand and consumed throughout breaks
in play. As the days progresses, the shouting and music gets louder, the language and
arguments become more offensive which diminishes the enjoyment of nearby property
owners.
In truth, the previous location of court was clearly too close to private property
• boundaries. The 18 foot distance from the volleyball pole to two beachfront properties is
unprecedented. It is even closer at the easterly side of the court. Additionally, the
easterly end of the court comes similarly close to a 3rd beachfront property. As
previously described, play and collateral activity took place well beyond the "official'
court lines, resulting in a continuous, unpleasant "in your face" experience for affected
property inhabitants, diminishing both the enjoyment and value of nearby property.
If the City actually believes that the China Cove beach is large enough for a volleyball
play area, then the outlined relocation mist be considered.
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• The proposed volleyball court (+/-30'x 60') as shown in
Study Scheme 3, is positioned approx 45' from — and parallel
to — the Caltech Marine Laboratory property line, running in a
North - Northeast direction and approx 30' from the end of
Way Lane.
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AUGUST
28, 1987
SURVEY OF APPROVED BEACH VOLLEYBALL LOCATIONS
Location
Recommended Action
Corona del Mar
Reinstall perpendicular
"M" Street
Install perpendicular
"L" Street
Install perpendicular and per
specifications for poles
Between "I" and
"H" Streets
Install perpendicular
Between "G" and
"H" Streets
Install one court and post removal
of other court
"F" Street
No action
Between "E" and
"F" Streets
Install perpendicular.
"D" Street
Install blue poles per specifications
"C" Street
Install perpendicular and delete as
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"Tournament Location"
"B" Street
Delete from approved list
West side Balboa Parking Lot
Install per specifications
Island Street '
Install perpendicular
Between Island
and 6th Streets
Post for removal
6th Street
No action
Between 6th and
7th Streets
Post for removal
7th Street
Install perpendicular; post one
for removal
8th Street
Post for removal
9th Street
Post one for removal
10th Street
Reinstall per specifications
11th Street
Check proximity to property lines
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12th Street
Replace existing poles
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Recommended Action
_ 15th Street
No action
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16th Street
Post for removal
17th Street
Install perpendicular and move
towards street end
Between 18th
and
14th
Streets
Replace existing poles
Between 19th
and
20th
Streets
Post for removal
20th Street
Post one for removal
24th Street
No action
26th Street
Install per specifications
28th Street
No action
30th Street
No action
34th Street
Reinstall up right
38th Street
No action
40th Street
No action
Between 41st
and
42nd
Streets
Post for removal
43rd Street
Replace poles
Between Ord
and
44th
Streets
Post for removal
Between 46th
and
47th
Streets
Replace poles
Between 49th
and
50th
Streets
Replace poles
52nd Street
Clarify location
55th Street
Move existing poles currently at 56th St
56th Street
Move to 55th Street
58th Street
Install per specifications
59th Street
Install per specifications
61st Street
Post for removal
Between 62nd
and
Prospect
Replace poles
Cedar Street
Post for removal
Colton Street
No action
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Location
Recommended Action
• Fern Street
Post one court for
removal
Grant Street
Install additional
court per
specifications
Between Grant and
Highland Streets
Install blue poles
Highland Street
Post for one court
for removal
Nordinia Street
Post for removal
Sonora Street
Post one court for
removal; grade
tandem courts and
make level
China Cove
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Post for removal
l8th Street at Bay Avenue
Post for removal
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7A�. City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX
I1. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Mark Deven reported that the Youth Flag Football team
from Mariners School and a team composed of players from
Andersen and Harbor View Schools advanced to compete in
the Orange County Tournament. The players are being
honored for their skill and achievement at this meeuioo
Jeff Bertonneau, Coach at Andersen School, and n Perry,
Coach at Mariners School, were introduced. Ragh coaches
thanked their players and parents for all 14rir support.
Chair Brenner announced each athletegIMommissioner Taft
presented the individual Special R nition Awards.
Following the presentations, a picture of each team
was taken.
III. ACTION ITEMS
Item #5 - Comenissio mmunity Service Awards Nominations
Mark Deven gay rief background of the Commission
• Community Se e Awards program and reviewed staff's
nominatio s follows; Dr. Arthur Walton for his contribu
tion to City's youth track and field meets and creation
of t ultural exchange meet with the City's sister city,
Ok i, Japan; Rochelle O'Donnell for her efforts in
ementing the special interest and enrichment program
t the elementary schools; and Boyd Stillings for his many
volunteer services, art work and printing talents at Oasis.
Mr. Deven asked for additional nominations and Commissioner
Grant nominated Bill Singer, who initiated Newport National
Little League within the City and who has contributed
a tremendous amount of time and effort towards this very
successful program.
M n x Commissioner Springer moved the four nominations as
Item #6 - Beach Volleyball Rules and Regulations
Mark Deven reviewed the background of the Beach Volleyball
Rules and Regulations and summarized staff's and the
General Services Director's comments and recommendations.
Mr. Deven referred to Mr. Niederhaus' December 15, 1987
memorandum wherein he stated the volleyball courts at
Corona del Mar Beach should remain as they are with the
majority parallel to the ocean, for the purpose of easier
beach cleaning with their mechanized equipment.
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Community
Service
Award
Nominations
Beach
Volleyball
Rules and
Regulations
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City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX
Mr. Deven reviewed the impact of parallel courts which can
adversely affect tournament play at Corona del Mar Beach.
The City's summer tournament director and the volleyball
players prefer a perpendicular set -up at this location for
the reasons outlined in the report submitted to the
Commission.
During discussion of the Resolution, both Commissioners
Springer and Taft agreed the court at China Cove is not
an approved court, however, there are no problems at this
site. In view of this, Commissioner Taft recommended
Item 2 of the Resolution read...playing zones "unless
reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
and authorized as an exception."
Commissioner Herberts recommended Item 2 read... playing
zones "unless a specific request is made to the Commission
for special consideration due to unusual circumstances."
Commissioner Springer suggested Items 6 and 7 read...
include a map and "proof of attempt to notify neighbors"
within two hundred feet...
Commissioner Grant recommended Item 10 read... volleyball
courts, restrooms, "and the overall needs of the general
community and other factors as deemed necessary by the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission."
During discussion of the courts at Corona del Mar State
Beach, Commissioner Herberts stated the Commission should
consider the issues which best serve the recreational
needs of the community.
Commissioner Taft pointed out that the volleyball players
do an excellent job of policing and cleaning the court
areas. The three months during the summer are the only
time beach maintenance is a problem in Newport Beach.
Motion
x
Commissioner Springer motioned that Item #2 of the
Ayes
x
x
x
Resolution be changed to read... "volleyball playing zones
Nays
x
x
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established herein unless authorized by the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission as an exception. Volley-
ball nets shall be installed perpendicular to the ocean
except at Corona del Mar State Beach which shall have four
(4) parallel courts and two (2) perpendicular courts."
Motion carries.
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Motion
x
Commissioner Springer motioned the following changes also
Ayes
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x
x
x
x
x
be made in the Resolution:
Paragraph 3 to read as submitted in the staff report.
Paragraph 4 to read "A total of six (6) permanent courts
shall be maintained at the Corona del Mar site.
Paragraphs 6 and 7 to read ... include a map and "written
acknowledgement or proof of attempt to notify by certifed
mail from the neighbors within two hundred feet (200')
of the line of sight of either side..."
Paragraph 9 corrected to read as submitted in the staff
report.
Paragraph 10 to read... "existing volleyball courts, rest -
rooms, and the overall needs of the community, or other
considerations as deemed necessary by the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission."
In addition, on the Approved Locations List, the 24th
Street location to read "Post for Removal."
Unanimous.
Item #7 - Capital Improvement Project Priority Recommenda-
Ca pi
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tiOtis
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Commissioner Wolfe, Jr. reported the Preliminary Proposa
Priority
for FY 1988 -89 as submitted are listed in tentative
Recommenda-
priority. Most of the proposed improvements are f
tions
existing facilities. Following the Commission' ecommenda
tions, the list will be submitted to the Ci anager.
Mark Deven reproted that during the month it has come
to staff's attention that roof re ement /repair is
needed at Oasis for approximat 25,000.
Commissioner Konwiser r ended the list not be priorit-
ized and that the am for Item H5, Replace Asphalt
Pathway at Eastbl ark, be cut back or the item deleted
from the list.
Commiss' Grant referred to the above mentioned Item #5
and ed he consulted with the Park and Street Tree
S intendent who said this is an access road and also
ed by walkers. Hence, it can be left as is.
Commissioner Konwiser suggested that Item f15, Install
Tennis Court Lights at San Joaquin Hills Park, be the last
item with a zero dollar amount since it will be financed
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
CONTROLLING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYING AREAS ON THE PUBLIC
BEACHES IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83 -9.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 83 -9, which was adopted on
January 16, 1983, sets forth the existing regulations for the
installation and maintenance of volleyball courts on public
beaches in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission has made certain recommendations that said regulations
be revised and updated; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the
recommendations of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
• and wishes to establish these recommendations as the regulations
for the installation and maintenance of volleyball playing areas
on the public beaches in Newport Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach that the following are hereby
established as the regulations for the installation and
maintenance of volleyball playing areas on the public beaches in
the City of Newport Beach:
1. The public ocean front and bay beaches shall be
divided into five (5) volleyball playing zones which are
identified as follows:
ZONE ONE shall be the area between the Santa Ana
River and Orange Avenue;
ZONE TWO shall be the area between Orange Avenue
and the Newport Pier;
ZONE FIVE shall be all the public beaches fronting
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of
Newport Bay.
2.
No
volleyball courts shall be installed within
fifty feet (50') of a private property line or sidewalk in any of
the five (5) volleyball playing zones established herein unless
authorized by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission as an
exception. Volleyball nets shall be installed perpendicular to
the ocean except at Corona del Mar Eleach which shall have four
parallel courts and two (2) perpendicular courts.
3. Tandem volleyball courts shall have a minimum of
twelve feet (121) of spacing separating the center posts in all
zones.
4. A permanent tournament location shall be
established and maintained at Corona. del Mar State Beach. A
total of six (6) permanent courts shall be maintained at the
Corona del Mar site.
5. Volleyball courts are authorized at the locations
described on Exhibit "A" hereto and incorporated herein by
reference and said courts shall be inspected and maintained by
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. The Department
shall visually inspect all courts each March and September and
report the results and any necessary corrective actions to the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
6. Applications for installation of additional
permanent courts shall be submitted for approval by the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission. Application forms are
available from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and
shall include a map and written acknowledgment or proof of
• attempt to notify by certified mail the neighbors within two
hundred feet (2001) of the line of sight of either side of the
R. Applications for removal of existing permanent
• courts shall be submitted for approval by the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission. Application forms are available from the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and shall include a map
and written acknowledgment or proof of attempt to notify by
certified mail the neighbors within two hundred feet (200') of
the line of sight of either side of the existing location.
Following completion of the petition and submission to the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Department, the location will be posted
with a notice for the proposed removal.
6. Existing courts not included in the list of
authorized courts will be removed by the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department. Owners will have thirty (30) days to
remove a volleyball cour.t following posting of notice by the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Residents may use the
application procedure to appeal removal by the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission.
9. Maintenance and installation of volleyball courts
shall be by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Poles
shall be six inches (611) by six inches (611) by twelve feet (12')
or four inches (411) by four inches (4 ") by twelve feet (121) wood
except at the Corona del Mar tournament location which shall have
metal poles. Non- authorized courts shall be posted for thirty
(30) days prior to the scheduled removal by the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Department unless the Department determines that
conditions exist whereby the court's location and /or installation
interf -ere with Marine Safety operations or create conditions
. which compromise public safety. The Department's immediate
removal of courts under these conditions may be appealed to the
10. Final Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
• action on installation or removal applications will be based on
factors which may affect the proposed or existing court location,
including parking, beach maintenance, marine safety, proximity to
existing volleyball courts, restroom and the overall needs of the
general community or other considerations as deemed necessary by
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, Resolution 83 -9 is hereby
rescinded.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of _ February , 1988.
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AUGUST 28, 1987
SURVEY OF APPROVED BEACH VOLLEYBALL LOCATIONS
Location
Corona del Mar
"M" Street
"L" Street
Between "I" and "H" Streets
Between "G" and "H" Streets
"F" Street
Between "E" and "F" Streets
"D" Street
"C" Street
"B" Street
West side Balboa Parking Lot
Island Street
Between Island and 6th Streets
6th Street
Between 6th and 7th Streets
7th Street
8th Street
9th Street
10th Street
11th Street
12th Street
13th Street
Recommended Action
Reinstall perpendicular
Install perpendicular
Install perpendicular and per
specifications for poles
Install perpendicular
Install one court and post removal
of other court
No action
Install perpendicular
Install blue poles per specifications
Install perpendicular and delete as
"Tournament Location"
Delete from approved list
Install per specifications
Install perpendicular
Post for removal
No action
Post for removal
Install perpendicular; post one
for removal
Post for removal
Post one for removal
Reinstall per specifications
Check proximity to property lines
Replace existing poles
Delete from approved list
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Location
_ Recommended Action
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15th Street
No action
16th Street
Post for removal
17th Street
Install perpendicular and move
towards street end
Between 18th
and
19th Streets
Replace existing poles
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Between 19th
and
20th Streets
Post for removal
20th Street
Post one for removal
24th Street
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26th Street
Install per specifications
28th Street
No action
30th Street
No action
34th Street
Reinstall up right
38th Street
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No action
40th Street
No action
Between 415t
and
42nd Streets
Post for removal
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43rd Street
Replace poles
Between 43rd
and
44th Streets
Post for removal
Between 46th
and
47th Streets
Replace poles
Between 49th
and
50th Streets
Replace poles
52nd Street
Clarify location
55th Street
Move existing poles currently at 56th c
56th Street
Move to 55th Street
58th Street
Install per specifications
59th Street
Install per specifications
61st Street
Post for removal
Between 62nd
and
Prospect
Replace poles
Cedar Street
Post for removal
Colton Street
No action
_Location
Recommended Action
Fern Street
Post one court for
removal
Grant Street
Install additional
court per
specifications
Between Grant and
Highland Streets
Install blue poles
Highland Street
Post for one court
for removal
Nordinia Street
Post for removal
Sonora Street
Post one court for
removal; grade
tandem courts and
make level
China Cove
Post for removal
18th Street at Bay Avenue
Post for removal
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Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A, Whitley
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Staff Present: Mark Deven, Recreation Superin-
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Dottie Flohr, Secretary
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
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Item #1 - Call to Order
Call to
Order
The meeting of the Parks, Beaches ecreation Commission
was called to order at 7:05 P.
Item lit - Roll Call
Roll Call
Roll call was take ommissioners Brenner, Grant Herberts,
Konwiser, Spri Taft and Wolfe, Jr. were present.
Item #3 roval of Minutes
Approval
of Minutes
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C stoner Taft moved the minutes of the April 5, 1988
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eting be approved. Unanimous.
Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda
Adoption
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of Agenda
The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of
Avon Street Wetlands, Bonita Creek Park, Big Canyon and
PCH Boat Ramp.
Item #5 - Volleyball Court - China Cove
Volleyball
Court -
Mark Deven referred to the subject report and reviewed
China Cove
staff's recommendations to either retain the court in its
present location or remove the court. He pointed out that
the existing court is in the best location from the stand-
point of safety, high tides, etc. Following posting for
removal on April 6, 1988, an equal number of letters and
petitions were received supporting retention and removal.
As a result, the matter is now being presented to this
Commission for their consideration.
Chair Brenner opened the meeting to Public Testimony.
David Beauchamp, 2605 Way Lane, addressed the Commission.
He stated his home directly faces the court and feels the
problems such as traffic, noise and parking in China Cove
are not related to the volleyball court. He added that
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volleyball is a great beach amenity and that those who do
play there pick up litter on the whole beach area and are
courteous and respectful of the beach and the property
owners. He added that if the poles were removed, there
would be more beach chairs, games, etc., resulting in
even more problems.
Debbie Douglass Ogorek, 2609 Cove Street, addressed the
Commission. She stated their home is at the street end,
10 steps away from the court, and too close to their home
since it is very noisy and they can easily hear profanity.
She added that the parking problems are bad since the
players either block or park in their driveway. She would
like the court removed and suggested players go to the
main beach.
Jack Hall, 2619 Cove Street, addressed the Commission and
referred to a letter addressed to Council from Ben Douglass.
Chair Brenner pointed out that each of the Commissioners
has received and read the letter. Mr. Hall stated he feels
the court causes illegal parking problems and cited
instances where the players were very offensive. He
added that if the court were to remain, parking, restrooms
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and a turn around area should be provided.
Commissioner Springer arrived at 7:25 P.M.
David Beauchamp, 2605 Way Lane, again addressed the
Commission and pointed out the court services a variety of
people, including residents. Since the court has a
permanent net and line, he suggested pulling the net might
help the situation.
Jack Hall, 2619 Cove Street, addressed the Commission
again and stated establishing hours would not work unless
supervised. He was under the impression that originally
no play was allowed from June to September, on Holidays
and from 12 Noon - 4 P.M. during peak periods.
Julia Gold, 2601 Way Lane, addressed the Commission. Ms.
Gold referred to Resolution No. 88 -14 to which this
Commission is being asked to make an exception for the
court's location. She stated she is appearing on behalf
of beach goers and sun bathers who are being pushed into
the ocean. This is the last swimable beach in the area
which is used by an elite group of volleyball players. She
feels that since this is a small beach it should be designa-
ted a passive swimmers beach. Three blocks away is a main,
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large beach with amenities such as lifeguards, restrooms,
parking, etc. for the players. Ms. Gold also referred to
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the liability of emergency access, reckless driving on
alley -like streets, cars blocking fire hydrants, and use of
neighbors' homes since there are no bathroom facilities.
She feels that if the court is to remain, there be per-
manent hours posted, lifeguards, a restroom installed and
maintained, and a method of control for illegally parked
cars. In summation, she asked that the beach be preserved
as a swimming cove and passive area.
Bruce Kahl, 7151 Narcissus, addressed the Commission. As
a volleyball player and frequent user of the beach, he
stated the players are sensitive to the neighbors, do not
park in their driveways, do not use profanity or litter the
beach. He referred to a petition with 25 signatures in
favor of retaining the court.
Rob Walker, 2575 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed the
Commission. He stated many professional people from other
areas go to this site and he feels there is plenty of
beach for the swimmers. He feels the players do not cause
the parking problems, but that the jet skiers and swimmers
do. There is only one small dumpster at the Cove which is
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overflowing by the end of the weekend.
Debbie Douglass Ogorek, 2609 Cove Street, again addressed
the Commission. She reported the cars that block her
driveway are the volleyball players.
Richard Larson, 23 Canyon Ridge, Irvine, addressed the
Commission. He stated he felt that the court is used as a
scapegoat for China Cove's problems; that the problems would
exist if there is or is not a court.
Tom Moore, 1219 Blue Gum, addressed the Commission. He said
that although he is a volleyball player, he also sunbaths
at the Cove since it is a less crowded beach. He feels the
players get blamed for the problems and he has never seen a
time when there was not enough room for sunbathers. He
suggested adding more trash cans since one is not sufficient
and feels a restroom would only make the situation worse.
He stated the positives of a volleyball court outweigh the
negatives.
Tony Ferguson, 215A Carnation, addressed the Commission.
He reported that since the area is shielded, players favor
this site since it protects them from the wind.
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Tom Miller, 6308 W. Pacific Coast Highway, addressed the
Commission. He referred to Corona del Mar State Beach
where the prevailing wind blows smoke from the fire pits
onto the volleyball courts.
Mrs. Cleo Jones, 2608 Cove Street, addressed the Commission.
She said she lives 40' away from the court and, although
not against the sport, feels it takes away too much of the
beach. She also cited instances where windows have been
broken and children hit by the ball.
Richard Lewis, 2600 Cove Street, addressed the Commission.
He suggested making the court conform to the 50' minimum
from every property line. He stated there are two beaches
here and feels there is a reasonable amount of beach; that
the situation has worked for years. He objects to the
launching of jet skis at the site and feels many problems
center around those who do not play volleyball. He
recommended a one year trial period during which the
permanent net would be removed. This would free up the
beach area when volleyball is not in use and would dis-
courage some who just park and play. He also suggested
posting reasonable hours and shifting the court slightly
away from the homes so they are a minimum of 50' away.
Tracy Riddle, 6151 Orchid, addressed the Commission. Tracy
stated players would lose quality of play and a well
protected area should the court be removed.
Chair Brenner closed Public Testimony and discussion by the
Commission ensued.
Commissioner Wolfe, Jr. stated he felt the site is a great
place to play volleyball but feels the rights of the home-
owners should be respected. He suggested a compromise be
sought such as removing the net and posting hours which the
players could enforce themselves for a trial period.
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Commissioner Taft motioned the net be removed and reasonable
hours be posted,
Commissioner Grant stated he felt the court is unauthorized
under the new guidelines and there needs to be a balance
of needs between the homeowners and the public. He
suggested slightly relocating the court. He felt removing
it would cause more parking and traffic problems.
Commissioner Konwiser stated he felt this public beach
should be used by.as many as possible. He felt that since
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posting of hours cannot be enforced, this be eliminated
from the motion.
Commissioner Springer proposed the hours be 11:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. year round and enforced by the players.
Chair Brenner suggested the posting of hours be referred to
the Oceanfront and Beach Committee. When the hours are
posted, it should be noted the court is on a trial basis.
Commissioner Herberts and Grant concurred.
Commissioner Wolfe, Jr. suggested the Oceanfront and Beach
Committee meet with the players and residents to implement
a compromise.
Commissioner Taft announced he and Commissioner Springer wil
meet with the China Cove community and the volleyball
players. He asked that those involved leave their name
with Mark Deven so they can be contacted when a- meeting
date is established.
Motion
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Commissioner Taft amended his motion to state the volleyball
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court at China Cove be retained with the condition that
the net be taken down when people are not playing; that the
hours, regulations, and location will be referred to the
Oceanfront and Beach Committee for a decision which will
be made in conjunction with the China Cove Association and
the volleyball players using the courts. Unanimous.
The Commission will review the Oceanfront and Beach
Committee's report at their June 7, 1988 meeting.
Chair Brenner pointed out this will be on a trial basis
and asked the volleyball players to notify other players.
Commissioner Konwiser also asked the players to notify
Mark Deven so there can be a proper follow up.
Item #6 - Newport Heights Park Needs
Newport
Heights
Director Whitley referred to a letter received from Karen
Park
3309 Clay Street, which was presented at the
Needs
Apr ng and continued to this meeting. Ms. Smith
referred n ter to church property for sale at Clay
and Bolsa, and su it be purchased for a green belt
area since the Heights deficient in parks.
Chair Brenner opened the meeting to estimony.
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Commissioner Grant recommended this matter be brought up
Item N73 - China Cove Volleyball Court Regulations
China Cove
Volleyball
Mark Deven reported the Commission, at their May 3
Court Regu-
meeting, directed staff and the Beach and Oceanfront
lations
Committee to work with China Cove residents and develop a
plan of action and regulations agreeable to all.
Following their June 9 meeting, the proposed recommendation
as written are submitted for the Commission's review. The
report was also sent to members of the Committee who have
further stated the situation is much.improved, i.e., the
language is better; the net is removed; parking is
improved, etc.
Commissioner Grant reported he was at the site on the
afternoon of July 4 and there were no people in the volley-
ball area. He feels too much time will be taken away
from the court area with the proposed hours.
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Commissioners Springer and Taft agreed with the rules as
presented since they are agreeable to the residents.
Commissioner Springer motioned to approve the recommenda-
tions as listed.
Commissioner Brenner suggested Recommendation No. 5 read
"Volleyball nets shall be removed during non playing times
and daily at sunset."
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Commissioner Springer amended her motion to include
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Commissioner Brenner's statement. Motion carries.
Item N14 - Ocean Front Equipment
Ocean
front
Mark Deven reported the Beach and Oceanfront Committee met
Equipment
as a result of correspondence from Laurie McKenzie requestin
play equipment at 10th St. which had been removed due to
unsafe conditions.
Additional consultation with the Assistant City Attorney
resulted in the recommendation as written. It was felt
that play equipment belongs in parks and not on the beach.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department -
DATE: June 24, 1988
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: CHINA COVE VOLLEYBALL COURT REGULATIONS
Recommendation:
Approve the following rules regulating volleyball court use in China Cove and
authorize the posting of a sign as a means of notifying users and residents:
1. Use Prohibited Daily, 12 Noon - 4 P.M., June 15 - September 15.
2. Use Prohibited on Weekends and Holidays, 12 Noon - 4 P.M., September 16 -
June 14.
3. Drinking Prohibited.
4. Loud and Unreasonable Noise Prohibited.
5. Volleyball Nets Shall Be Removed Daily at Sunset.
Failure to observe these regulations may result in the removal of this volleyball
court.
Background:
At the meeting of May 3, 1988, the Commission directed staff and the Beach and
Oceanfront Committee to develop rules and regulations for the China Cove volleyball
court. The Commission directed that the rules include the daily removal of the
net, that China Cove residents and volleyball players be consulted regarding
development of the proposed rules, that the Commission review and approve the
rules prior to posting, and that a "trial period" be established to insure a
follow up report.
On June 9, the Committee met with China Cove residents, Debbie Ogorek and Jack
Hall, to discuss negative conditions which result in the use of the volleyball
_ court. Following the meeting, proposed rules were reviewed by staff with Dave
Beauchamp, another China Cove resident and supporter of the volleyball court.
All parties involved in the development and review of the proposed rules are in
agreement regarding the use and application of the rules as a condition of
retaining the volleyball court.
The Beach and Oceanfront Committee and staff will continue to monitor the situation
and report back to the Commission at the meeting of October 4, 1988. The attached
sections of the Municipal Code assisted in the development of the proposed rules.
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City of Newport Beach
Parks, beaches & Recreation commission
RE: Request for relocation of volleyball court at China Cove
Scheduled Hearing: June 2, 2009
THE SUGGESTED RELOCATION OF THE VOLLEYBALL COURT AT CHINA COVE
WILL TOTALLY IMPEDE FREE ACCESS TO THIS BEACH. AS A DISABLED
SENIOR RESIDENT (I use a cane) THE SUGGESTED RELOCATION IS
UNACCEPTABLE AND VIOLATES ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
THIS BEACH IS TOO SMALL TO ACCOMODATE BOTH A VOLLEYBALL COURT
AND UNIMPEDED USE OF THE BEACH. THERE ARE AMPLE VOLLEYBALL
COURTS , AND PARKING, AT THE NEARBY MAIN STATE BEACH. THIS
SMALL PUBLIC BEACH SHOULD NOT BE A PRIVATE CLUB FOR A FEW.
Thank you for your consideration,
ulia Royal Gold
2601 Way Lane
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949)675 -2327
To: City Council of Newport Beach June 2,
Subject: The Elimination of the Volleyball court in China Cove
I am here tonight to speak for the removal of the Volleyball court
on the west beach of China Cove. I have been a resident of China
Cove for 29 years. I live at the end of Cove Street and can testify
to the years of aggravation that my neighbors feel living closer to
it.
Even from my home, I can hear the shouting, cursing and the
constant smacking of the balls. I have witnessed disregard for the
people sitting on the beach and the quiet and sanctity of our
neighborhood. There is occasional alcohol and -the bushes near the
Kirkhoff Laboratory are frequently used as a urinal. When they
have been asked to tone down their exuberance, they are defiant
and argumentative. They are very intimidating.
If the tide is high, there is no way of reaching the beach, other then
directly entering from behind the court. You must wait until the
east has the serve or you are in danger of being hit by a missed
ball. Re- locating the court will simply expose more people to the
impact of errant balls. The danger is especially acute for a child. I
have seen missed balls roll all the way past my house.
The beaches in China Cove are meant for the enjoyment of
children and adults who want a quiet and safe environment and are
too small to withstand the traffic, noise and disruption that comes
with the volleyball activity.
Thank You for your consideration,
Karen James
2627 Cove Street
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
949 - 675 -4412
10/05/1016 08:18 txn
TO: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT ELIMINATING THE VOLLEYBALL COURT IN CHINA COVE
Please accept my sincere and adamant request to remove and eliminate the
volleyball court on the beach in China Cove, Corona del Mar. 1 have owned
three homes in China Cove and I still own two properties in that neighborhood.
China Cove has a very limited area of access and the surplus cars, people, and
noise have become increasingly disruptive. There Is no infrastructure for
prolonged informal volleyball tournaments and so the neighborhood has been
forced to withstand a maximum capacity of these influences.
I have personally witnessed volleyball players drinking, using profanhy, and
defecating and urinating in the yards of property owners. The foot traffic and
vehicle congestion Increase substantially while the volleyball players set -up for
their games and when they prepare to leave. I have seen various potentially
hazardous accidents while volleyball players chase the volleyball into the street
as cars are attempting to park or to leave. I have also seen people driving cars,
who are associated with the players, narrowly miss striking children playing In
the street while attempting to arrive or leave. China Cove has already seen one
tragic death related to the street congestion when a gardener was killed by a car
and It would be even more horrifying If It happened to a child.
Because there are multiple volleyball courts and ample parking at the main
beach In Corona del Mar, It Is a logical alternative to defer to that venue rather
than pursue the continuation of an old tradition that has become entirely
obsolete.
1 appreciate your consideration,
Harley Broviek, II
2709 and 2715 Cove Street
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
949. 433.3303
May 29, 2009
City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Re: Volleyball Court at China Cove
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing this letter as a deeply concerned property owner in the China Cove community. I
strongly oppose any Volleyball Court at the China Cove Beach. With 3 daughters under the age of
10 years, I feet it is in the best interests of my family as well as the entire neighborhood to completely
eliminate the volleyball court and return this beach area to its original intent of an open beach useable
by all and not a select few. As neighbors to this volleyball court, we experience the following types of
activity while the court was active:
• Profanity during play
• Urinating in public and defecating on private property
• Damage to property from stray volleyballs
• Littering on beach and littering on private property
• Illegal parking in that there is no provided parking for this intense use
Other issues:
• Location of proposed site is only twenty five (25) feet from my property. This is an
improvement of seventeen (17) feet from the previous designated area, although at least fifty
(50) feet from a residential use is more appropriate.
• Having a Play area near my residence is understandable and one of the reasons i live in this
area, but this more intense use is not welcome and not appropriately placed.
• The volleyball court is approx. 32% of the total beach area. This area serves a small few vs. a
play area for the general public
• There are 10 volleyball courts located at the adjacent Big Corona Beach, with ample parking
and restroom facilities.
Once discussion of moving the volleyball court began, I considered the thoughts and experiences
expressed by the various interests groups involved. The locations and possibilities that were
discussed i carefully considered as a way of compromise to relieve these issues we neighbors
experience.
I have realized that removal (elimination) is the only option due to the problems mentioned above. All
of these issues stopped in September 2008 when the volleyball courts became inactive. In the past
nine (9) months, China Cove has been restored to a public area that families and young children are
able to once again enjoy.
Please take these points into consideration when discussing the volleyball court at China Cove.
Th y u,
David Ronnenberg(
260D Cove Street
Corona Del Mar, Ca
CC Mayor and Council Members
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From: Griffin Cogomo [mailto:griffincogorno @mac.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:54 AM
To: Gardner, Nancy
Cc: Brown, Leilani
Subject: Re: email addresses
Hello Leilani,
I live in CDM and am seeking the neighborhood to speak out about the upcoming meeting for
the volleyball court at China Cove. I grew up in Laguna and now reside in CDM on Goldenrod.
I love China Cove and want to help the community keep the best volleybatl court in CA.
Nancy forwarded me your email address and suggested that I send you an email in order to
obtain the names and email addresses for the parks and rec counsel. Would you please
forward me the email addresses and names of the members so I can help save the volleyball
court at China Cove?
Thank you
Griffin
Griffin Cogorno - www.griffincoaomo.com
949- 275 -5251 c 1 949- 422 -9892 o 1 949 - 203 -2249f
`�j Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail
California Institute of Technology
Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory
101 Dahlia Ave.
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
949 - 675 -2159
City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation
Dear Sir:
May 28, 2009
I write this on behave of my employer, Caltech, over the concerns of re-
establishing the volleyball court near our facility in China Cove. We
&Ln oppose this volleyball court proposal.
In the past few months since the removal of the volleyball net we have had
zero parking problems in our parking area or adjacent street. In addition, the
sides of our building, the brick wall on our property line, and the walls
surrounding our parking lot have not been used as urinals. Not since
Christmas Day has any Homo sapiens trespasser defecated in or near our
parking area. And we haven't been bombarded by the profanity often heard
after a wayward spike! These may seem Iike small victories but to us they
are huge.
Now, as I understand it, a part of the proposal is to move the volleyball court
even closer to our facility — to pacify our good neighbors — at our expense.
How much more distracting will this be for a scientist conducting
experiments or trying to write a scientific paper? And please be aware that
the playing area for volleyball extends far beyond the out -of -bound lines.
When making your decision please consider this partial list of concerns.
Thank you for your time.
Since el ,
1
Patrick Leahy (Di tor)
May 29, 2009
City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Re: Volleyball Court at China Cove
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing this letter as a deeply concerned property owner in the China Cove community. I
strongly oppose any Volleyball Court at the China Cove Beach. With 3 daughters under the age of
10 years, 1 feel it is in the best interests of my family as well as the entire neighborhood to completely
eliminate the volleyball court and return this beach area to its original intent of an open beach useable
by all and not a select few. As neighbors to this volleyball court, we experience the following types of
activity while the court was active:
• Profanity during play
• Urinating in public and defecating on private property
Damage to property from stray volleyballs
• Littering on beach and littering on private property
• Illegal parking in that there is no provided parking for this intense use
Other issues:
• Location of proposed site is only twenty five (25) feet from my property. This is an
improvement of seventeen (17) feet from the previous designated area, although at least fifty
(50) feet from a residential use is more appropriate.
• Having a Play area near my residence is understandable and one of the reasons I live in this
area, but this more intense use is not welcome and not appropriately placed.
• The volleyball court is approx. 32% of the total beach area. This area serves a small few vs. a
play area for the general public
• There are 10 volleyball courts located at the adjacent Big Corona Beach, with ample parking
and restroom facilities.
Once discussion of moving the volleyball court began, I considered the thoughts and experiences
expressed by the various interests groups involved. The locations and possibilities that were
discussed 1 carefully considered as a way of compromise to relieve these issues we neighbors
experience.
I have realized that removal (elimination) is the only option due to the problems mentioned above. All
of these issues stopped in September 2008 when the volleyball courts became inactive. In the past
nine (9) months, China Cove has been restored to a public area that families and young children are
able to once again enjoy.
Please take these points into consideration when discussing the volleyball court at China Cove.
Th y u, wJ
David Ronnenberg/
2600 Cove Street
Corona Del Mar, Ca
CC Mayor and Council Members
Craig, Teri
From: Mark Braden [mark @crew- concepts.coml
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2_009 4'.05 PM
To: Craig, Teri
Subject: Reinstatement of China Cove Volleyball Court
Craig,
As a 7 year resident of Corona Del Mar and an avid China Cove beach goer, it has truly saddened me that the
city has removed the volleyball court.
Our family has enjoyed all the fantastic friendships and social activities over the past many years with our
neighborhood community court.
Consider this email a formal request that the court be reinstated so our community can continue to enjoy it.
Best regards,
M. Braden - Director of Business Development and Customer Support
PB &R Commission Age da
Item No. 37
June 2, 2009
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider the bench
donation request at Ensign View Park. This bench donation would replace an existing wooden
bench that will be refurbished and used as a bench replacement as needed.
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.
• The City has received a request from Jeanne Marcucci (Attachment A) to donate a bench at
Ensign View Park. The donated bench (Attachment B) is included on the City's Official Bench
List and will match the existing benches at this site. Attachment C shows the existing wooden
bench and Attachment D depicts the location of the proposed bench donation.
There are currently six benches at Ensign View Park. Two are Commission approved donated
benches (Huntington Beach bench style) that have replaced existing wooden benches. The
remaining four are wooden benches, however, if this donation is approved, it would replace
another wooden bench.
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, which
complies with City Council Policy B -17, is "In Memory of Raymond O. and Dolores Haack ".
Ms. Marcucci, and Council Member Steven Rosansky have received a copy of this report and a
notice of the Commission meeting. This bench donation does not require staff to notice the,
adjoining property owners, since this is a replacement bench.
Submitt
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Item No.
June 2, 2009
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider the bench
donation request at Ensign View Park. This bench donation would replace an existing wooden
bench that will be refurbished and used as a bench replacement as needed.
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.
• The City has received a request from Mr. Phil Rowe (Attachment A) to donate a bench at Ensign
View Park. The donated bench (Attachment B) is included on the City's Official Bench List and
will match the existing benches at this site. Attachment C shows the existing wooden bench and
Attachment D depicts the location of the proposed bench donation.
There are currently six benches at Ensign View Park. Two are Commission approved donated
benches (Huntington Beach bench style) that have replaced existing wooden benches. The
remaining four are wooden benches, however, if this donation is approved, it would replace
another wooden bench.
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, which
complies with City Council Policy B -17, is "Donated for Mickey Rowe by Loving Husband and
Daughters ".
Mr. Rowe, and Council Member Steven Rosansky have received a copy of this report and a
notice of the Commission meeting. This bench donation does not require staff to notice the
adjoining property owners, since this is a replacement bench.
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Attachments: (A) Mr. Rowe's Gifts for Tomorrow Order Request Form
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'June 2-,:70-019
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider the
bench donation request at the street end of Summit Street.
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.
The City has received a request from Michael Ryan (Attachment A) to donate a bench at
the street end of Summit Street. The donated bench (Attachment B) is included on the
City's Official Bench List. Attachment C shows the location of the proposed bench
donation.
Since the value of the bench with a new concrete pad (to place the bench on) 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, which complies with City Council Policy
B -17, is "In Memory of Marissa Hope Ryan".
Mr. Ryan and Council Member Steven Rosansky have received a copy of this report and
a notice of the Commission meeting. Additionally, as per the Council Policy B -17, all
adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the donation site were also notified of the
Commission meeting.
Submitted by.
Mark Harmon
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