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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/1983 - PB&R Commission1 elk 1 COMMISSION Minutes A pril 5> 1983 )t ) aconded ies )tion :conded tes Item No. 3 Parks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission April 5, 1983 City Council Chambers 7 n_m INrIFX Ex- Officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. I. PROCEDURAL'MATTERS Item #1 The meeting of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commis- Call to Orde sion was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Item #2 Roll call was taken. Capretz, Cohen, Cole, Hopkins and Roll Call Stuart were present. Morin was absent. Item #3 x x Motion was made b Cole and seconded b Ca retz to Approval of x x x approve the minutes of the March 1 1983 meeting. pp � 9• Minutes Item' #4 x x The agenda was adopted as presented. Adoption of x x x Agenda II.' PUBLIC HEARING Item #5 - 'Marinapark Study - Alternate Uses Marinapark 'Study - Ron Whitley gave a brief staff report outlining_ the Alternate background'of the work done so far on the Marinapark . Uses Study, including the steps taken which have resulted in the draft report on Alternative Uses. Chairman Stuart then opened the meeting to public testimony after asking the speakers to attempt to restrict their comments to the proposed Alternate Uses. Robert Spurgeon addressed the Commission and expressed concern with increased vehicle traffic and boat traffic. Bruce Matlack reported that board sailing.�needs a place to launch. The Marinapark would be a good site. There being no further public testimony, it was decided that the Marinapark issue will be an action item on the May Parks,!2eaches & Recreation Commission agenda 11111- 111, 111 1119, All! 1 N10 11111 15 1 111 1 11 7� •'' �I-V�������� Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX III. 'DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #6 - Cliff Drive Park Update Cliff Drive Park Update Ron Whitley explained that a survey had been distribute to residents of the area. Results are still coming in but indicate-many people in the.area are willing to assist.the City in revitalizing the park. Commissioner Cole toured the park with Jack Brooks and was-concerned with the effects of erosion on the park. Maintenance in general seemed to be.good. He concurs with Jack's three phase•programs*, but expressed a . desire to'speed it up. A suggestion was to use part- time summer help. Commissioner Cole also pointed out that it will, be extremely important to have a curb and gutter extended along Cliff Drive Park. ! Chairman Stuart asked Director Whitley about the progress in the resolution of an alternate site for storage for the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center. Chairman Stuart opened the meeting to public testimony. Kerrie O'Toole, who works as a costumer for the Friends of the Theatre'Arts Center, said the present site is convenient for volunteers. Las Arenas is too small for the theatre's needs. Commissioner Cohen also said that Las Arenas is inade= quate for storage and she suggested locating children's programs at the Newport Heights Elementary School. The theatre program offers•involvement for all ages. A subcommittee consisting of Commissioners'Stuart, Cohen and.Cole wi•11 meet with homeowner representatives to finalize a plan for revitalizing the park and will outline proposed• uses for the Scout House and the park. Item #7'- 'Dedicated'Tree'Reg4est Dedicated Tree Request This will be put on the May:,3 agenda, as an action item, which will allow time for the Friends of OASIS to react on the request. A fetter will be sent to the Baha'is asking if palm trees are acceptable. A representative will be asked to attend the.next Parks, - Beaches and Recreation meeting. 4 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council .Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX IV. Item #8 - 'Recreation Division 71, Jeff Kolin gave a brief report. Item #9 - Park and Street Tree Division No discussion. V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Item #10 - Park Dedication Ordinance Commissioner Cohen questioned the West Cliff Grove Park dedication of two acres by Pacesetter Homes, Ron Whitley will check this out. Ron'Whitley updated the progress of the recreation and open space element. Item #11'- Little Corona Beach Deterioration Commissioner Capretz expressed concern with replenishing sand at Little and Big Corona Beach. Ron Whitley will contact the City staff, County of Orange, and others to see who the consultants were for Sunset Beach, etc. and get an approximate cost of study for Newport Beach. He will prepare a proposal to Council for study of maintenance and preservation of beaches. Item #12 - Park Dedication Ordinance Ron Whitley reported on pending changes to the Park Dedication Ordinance created by new State legislation'. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no "further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:05 R.M.