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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1980 - PB&R CommissionCOMMISSIONERS ral PRESENT ABSENT MOTION AYES MOTION AYES x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 5, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. Ex- Officio members present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Jeffrey -C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Parks Supt. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS - Item #3 The minutes of the.July 1, 1980'meeting were reviewed. Chairman Winburn stated that on Page 3, concerning a rest - room in the area between 57th and 35th Streets should be changed'to Orange Avenue. Following correction of the minutes Commissioner Schwarz moved that the minutes be approved. Motion.carried. ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS 1980 -81 Chairman Winburn gave a short speech.an& thanked outgoing Commissioner Lovell for the great job-he-has done. She then introduced Bruce Stuart who will take Lovell's place. Commissioner Stuart gave the Commission his background and' took his seat on the dais. Commissioner Ammerman nominated Ken Schwarz for the office of Chairman. Nominations were closed and�Commissioner Schwarz was elected Chairman. Commissioner Winburn nominated Doug Ammerman for the offi of Vice Chairman. Nominations-were closed and Commission Ammerman was elected Vice Chairman. Commissioner Schwarz took his place as Chairman and se- lection of seating arrangements were made by the remaining 'Commissioners,. Mr. Whitley then introduced Jeff Kolin, the new Recreation Superintendent, and myself, the new'Secretary to the Commission. II. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION - Item #7 This item was referred back to staff and the Marine Dept. after going to City Council, for discussion. Mr. Whitley is still concerned about'the safety of•the activity in the lower bay. It is an extremely crowded area and he feels there is no need to add to the conjestion. 'Commissioner Cole asked if it would be the City's liability if an accident were to occur. Commissioner Green motioned to deny the request. Students asked what the sailboards would be put in and Mr. Whitley INDEX Approval of Minutes L, Sailboard con. cession -18th I COMMISSIONERS n �j CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Page 2 PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 5, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. made the assumption that they would be kept on the beach. Chairman Schwarz stated that he was in favor of Coma' missioner Green's motion. Commissioner Green moved that -the application be refused by Aqual Wind International. Mr. Whitley-will recommend to City Council that the application for a concession at the end of 18th Street on the Bay'be denied. Commissioner Winburn seconded the motion. Motion carried. III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION - Item #8 In June, Mr. Whitley and Jack Brooks collaborated on a report tb make the Commission aware of Traffic Median prioritization. Mr. Whitley stated that while traffic medians beautify the area, for the Parks Division they are hard'to maintai'n. Due to the expensive process of main- taining the medians, most of them are in poor condition. Commissioner Cole stated that he felt the quality of the traffic medians are in poor shape, therefore he recommends that the Commission assist the staff in lobbying City ' Council in an effort to get additional money in the budget for maintenance purposes. Mr. Whitley stated that we have an additional,36 acres added in the last five years'with no increase in personnel Chairman'Schwarz asked why medians fall under the Parks Dfv.is.fonf- and'Mr. Whitley stated that P. B. &-R. is the only department that has the necessary equipment to per- form the job. It was stated that the purpose head on collisions and direct to traffic direction and flow munities. Item #9 for the medians is to stop traffic or give separation and to beautify the com- A brief discussion was held with regard to the City's use of the School.Disctrict facilities. The discussion resulted from a report that indicated both tax support agencies attempting to maintain their budgets in a post Jarvis error. Alternative and cooperative measures will be pursued and the Commission will be kept informed of the status of this item. INDEX Traffic Median Repori Use of School District Facilities COMMISSIONERS y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Page 3 PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 5, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. FACILITY TOUR Upon discussion it was decided that the facility tour would be held on September 13, in order to look at our park facilities in Newport Beach and travel to other -cities and look at their park system. Also, it is a chance for the Commission and City Council members to talk and meet socially. Mr. Whitley stated that he would make an itinerary for that day and inquire as to the cost of using a bus or the Oasis van. Also, Mr. Whitley will notify the City Council of•the activity. ,COMMI,SSION MEETING TIME The students feel that starting the meeting at 6:30 p.m. would be the best time for them, due to homework, study, etc. The •,consensus .was that•.the .6::30 -.time •would be maintained. MINORITY REPORTS Commissioner Green commented on the Minority Report that it implies that the majority voted for the latter part of the Coastal Plan having to do with West Newport petitionin by one person. No considerations by anyone but the one person who lives in West Newport. Regarding the bikeway, there is no reason for having two bikeways within a block of each other. He hopes in the future when there-is a Minority Report to avoid'disrespect to majority-or minority. IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Whitley stated that the Chairman will be making new appointments as to where everyone's interests lie. Commissioner Winburn­stated thatrthe committees are fine at present. Mr. Whitley stated it would be prudent to develop objectives. He suggested renaming "Ocean Front General Plan" and "Park Planning and.Development ". Com- uli,ssibner:.Greemsuggested that the Committee's remain with the same personnel. Chairman °Schwarz would like to assign committees according to where interest of Com- missioners lie. He requests that Commissioners think about this for'preference for discussion at the next meeting. Commissioner Cole stated staff should have input for new committees that would be helpful to Mr. Whitley. Mr. Whitley will take nine existing committees and write a report on operation of those committees and mail to every commissioner to develop an idea. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Page 4 COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION , , , , , MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 5, 1980 n \�os£��,��� CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS s _ c 6;30 P.M. VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - Item #20 Jeff Kolin reported, that participation is doing better than last year. Revenue has increased. Senior citizens are doing a good job fund raising through'Oasis. Improve- ment project of ramps and handrail's are installed for complete access for handicapped to the center. It's been a good summer so far, recreation, wise. Item #22 It was stated by Mr. Whitley that normally the Chairman of the Commission goes to this Conference. If he is unable to attend 'a representative goes to take his place. The Annual Conference of League of California Cities will be in Los Angeles this year, October 19 -22. The Chairman will let Mr. Whitley know if his schedule allows for him to attend. VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS Commissioner Winburn stated that a 1'6 year old Newport Beach resident, John Moffet,•made the Olympic Swim team. He is being congratulated by President Carter. Commis- sioner Ammerman recommended that we give John Moffet formal recognition at a future Commission meeting. The meeting adjourned-at 8;00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Uie" " Michele Alberta, Secretary U INDEX Recreation Division, Annual Confer ence of Leagt of CaliforniE Cities.. John Moffet