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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1983 - PB&R Commissionz CITY ®P NEWPORT BEACH Item No. 3 f ) )tion :conded /es rtion ?conded tes tion conded ens U l arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission June 7, 1983 City Council Chambers 7 n.m. INDEX Ex- Officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. . Dottie Flohr, Secretary Prior to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting Jeff Kolin gave a slide presentation showing the City's recreational programs, i.e., youth and adult sports, aquatics special activities, special events and senior citizens activities at OASIS. Jeff explained that this is a basic framework from which more slides can be added, substituted, etc. He also gave special thanks to Dan Iwata for his work on the project. Ron Whitley will notify the Commission when the slide_- pr_esentati.on_i.s- schedul.ed_ for- the- Ci -ty- Council -- -- -- -- -- - _ agenda. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 Call to Orde The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:03 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll call was taken. Cohen, Cole, Hopkins and Stuart were present. Capretz was absent. Item #3 Approval of x :Minutes X Motion was made by Cohen and seconded by Cole to approve the X x minutes of the May 3, 1983 meeting. Item #4 Adoption of x Agenda x The agenda was adopted as presented. x x II. ACTION ITEMS x Item #5 - Dedicated Tree Request - Spiritual Assembly of the Dedicated x Tree Request Baha'is x x Ron-Whitley gave an update on the Baha'is dedicated tree request which was given a negative response from OASIS. A study was made by staff concerning various locations for the tree. The City Hall site was recommended. Jack Brooks state staff will work�w•ith the Baha'is to choose an appropriate tree after the location is approved. arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 D.M. INDEX Howard Tangler, 506 Marguerite, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Baha'is. He said the City Hall site is accept- able to them and suggested the plaque read "Dedicated to religious freedom in the world." Ron Whitley reported that any donation must be approved by the City Council, including location, wording on the plaque and cost. He added that the plaque must be flush with the ground.. Cole motioned the Commission recommend to the City Council that we accept the tree and the plaque with the wording "Dedicated to religious freedom in the world." Cohen seconded, Motion unanimous. lotion x Item #6 - Cliff Drive Park Cliff Drive econded_, P_ar_k______ .yes x x Ron Whitley reviewed Cliff Drive Park /Riverside Drive Scout House and reported that this matter is now before the Commission for a final recommendation. The recommendation is to direct staff to work with Friends of the Theatre Arts f Center,in relocating their costumes, props, sets, etc., now being stored at the Riverside Drive Scout House; establish a phased refurbishment of Cliff Drive Park landscaping; provide sufficient funds to work with community volunteers to remodel building; .work with community leaders to develop a recreation program on a volunteer low cost basis. Chairman Stuart then opened the meeting for public discussion Dick Brady, President of the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center, addressed the Commission. He said they are confident they can work with staff towards relocating their appurten- ances with little difficulty. He also thanked both the Commission and staff for all their consideration on this matter, Gail Demmer; 2812 Cliff Drive, addressed the Commission. She reported they have 20 volunteers ready to help with the Scout House and she thanked the Theatre Arts people, the Commission and staff for all their help. Bonnie Jeannette, 400 Santa Ana Avenue, addressed the Commission. She reported that the plan to refurbish the Scout House was presented to their Homeowners Association who are very enthusiastic and want to get started quickly so that the Scout House can be utilized this summer. Cole motioned to accept the recommendation. Cohen seconded. Motion unanimous. 3 �I CITY OF NEWPORT REACH lotion' ieconded lyes ition !conded les arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 ' City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX x 'Item #7 - Mouth of•Big'Canyon" Mouth of x . Big Canyon x Ron Whitley gave a review of the'Mouth of Big Canyon issue and pointed out that the City Council at their last meeting asked the Commission to determine the-exact acreage for dedication: Questions by the Commission followed, Ron indicated we are reluctant to give park credits that may not serve the community on serve the best recreational needs of the community,,i..e., flood zone, steep slopes, salty soil conditions, etc. Chairman Stuart opened the meeting to public testimony. Dav Dmohowski from The Irvine Company addressed the Commission. He said he was present to Tisten'and answer any questions from the Commission and staff. After a lengthly discussion — and questions which were clarified by Mr. Dmohowski, Hopkins moved that 3 acres of park cred•fts be granted with The Irvine Company dedicating all of Big Canyon to the City exclusive'of the north slopes and -approx.imately�2.5 acres of land adjacent to Jamboree Road. The park credits of 3 acres would be applied to Block 800, PCH frontage, Newport Village, Big Canyon Area 10 and Big Canyon Area 16. Additional discussion followed and Hopkins substituted his motion to read that 2.5 acres, rather than 3 acres, of park credits be granted and that the City be indemnified for 3 years against any possible slope failures related to the Big Canyon site,, Cole seconded, Motion unanimous. Item #8.- Park Dedication Ordinance Park x Dedication x x Ron Whitley reviewed the history of the Park Dedication Ordinance Ordinance which was rewritten by the City Attorney after the State law was revised limiting the number of acres for park dedication purposes. Cohen moved we support the Park Dedication Ordinance as written. Hopkins seconded. Unanimous. III.. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #9 - OASIS _Long-Range Planning OASIS Long Range Ron,Whitley' gave a brief report on the physical site at OASIS Planning and the growing demands there due to more seniors attending the facility. Chairman Stuart opened the meeting to public testimony. Dr. Brenda Ross, past Commissioner and present Chair of the,Long Range Planning Committee, addressed the Commission. She mentioned The Irvine Company has offered to draw•up a site plan based on their future needs. The six " items listed for their long range plan represent a projection only. Dr.. Ross also explained the Day Care Center concept S- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 5 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX i which would, include both a Social Department and a Health Department. They plan to change Room 3 to a Drop In Center where 'seniors can relax'and talk with one another. Dr. Ross requested that the new Commission appoint a liaison person to attend their Board meetings and Long Range Planning, Committee meetings so that-the Commission is more actively involved and can give them guidance when needed. Dr. Ross added that the Friends felt they should definitely be involve in the sel.ection of employees at their facility. Item #10•- Joint Meeting with City Council Joint Meetii with City After a brief discussion, it was decided,that the Marinapark Council Study should be the primary item on the agenda for the joint meeting with the City Council on June 27. The secondary item will be the supervision•"of beach policies. IV.. INFORMATION REPORTS Item " #ll - Recreation Division Recreation Division No discussion. Item #12 - Park and Street "Tree'Division 'Park and Street Tree Cole gave recognition to the new park equipment-at Mariners. Division V., SPECIAL; URGENT OR LAST MINUTE'ITEMS The loss of Corona del Mar Elementary School as a recreations site was discussed. It was decided that'the asking price for the property is too expensive and that it is also too costly to lease and,maintai.n. In conjunction with this matter, there followed a discussion concerning the formation of an assessment district which would then be purchased by the City. Hopkins requested this be put on the Commission's.agenda at their next,meeting on July 5. Ron Whitley gave an update on the Open Space and Recreation Element. The consultant has recommended an Ad Hoc Committee be appointed by the City Council comprised of two members each from the Planning Department, City Council and Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Stuart.and Hopkins were appointed ,to serve on the Ad Hoc Commi -ttee. Within 60 -90 days we will receive the consultant's report. Jeff Kolin showed slides of the different configurations of the sculpture by Ron Taybi. Cohen motioned we recommend the sculpture be placed on the City 'Hall ,lawn for a period not � CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX to exceed 60 days. Hopkins seconded with the provision Ron Taybi change the sculpture often enough so that the lawn can be mowed: Motion carried. Chairman Stuart, on behalf of the Commission, expressed thanks and gratitude to Jeff Kolin who will be sorely missed. V.I. ADJOURNMENT -There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Dottie Fl. r, Secretary