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Home My WebLink About02-07-1984 - Agendan Y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH , • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1984 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of January 3, 1984 4. Adoption of Agenda II. ACTION ITEMS 5. Modification of Beach Closure Times (Report attached) • 6. Access to San Miguel Park (Report attached) 7. Storage and Staging Area for C -Class Catamarans (Report attached) I'II. INFORMATION REPORTS 8. Commission Budget Committee (Verbal Report) - Commissioner Cohen 9. Recreation and Open Space Element (Verbal Report) - Commissioner Stuart 10. Park and Street Tree Division (Report attached) 11. Recreation Division (Report attached) IV. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS V. ADJOURNMENT Moto Seconded Ayes Motion Seconded Ayes Ll Item No. 3 CITY OF 'NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission N \R1 January 3, 1984 �5� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ex- Officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jack Brooks, Park & Street Tree Superintendent Tom Line, Recreation Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 Call to Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll call was taken. Capretz, Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins, King, Springer and Stuart were present. Item #3 Approval x of Minutes x Motion was made by Stuart and seconded by de Boom to approve x x x x A the minutes of the'December 6, 1983 meeting. Unanimous. x Item #4 Adoption x of Agenda X Ix x x x The agenda was adopted as presented with Action Item Numbers 7 and 8 reversed. I3. SPECIAL ITEM Item #5 - Joint Meetirog With Recreation Division Staff Joint Meeting The Commissioners met with the Recreation Supervisors who with Rec- introduced themselves, gave a brief synopsis of their reation respective responsibilities, and answered questions of the Division Commission. Staff Nancy Lerner reported she has accepted a position with the City of Anaheim and that her last day with the City of Newport Beach will be- January 10. Nancy's responsibilities, which include the brochure, special interest groups and races, will be divided among the other Supervisors until- her replacement is hired in the next 2-3 months. Judy O'Shaugnessy gave an overview of the senior citizen program and the OASIS Center, both of which are considered to be among the finest in Orange County. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ,, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o 2 CPA Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Dan Iwata reported on the sailing and aquatics programs, in addition to the facility maintenance schedule. Dan is also the liaison between the school district and special interest groups. He will be permanently responsible for the tennis program, heretofore under Nancy's supervision. Dan also announced that a Lido '14 class will be added to the spring program. Bob Granger reported on the adult and youth sports, the latter of which has been on.a slight .decline. He also noted that the Rose Bowl Excursion on January 2 was a great succes . Tom Line pointed out that race permits are now processed and approved through the Finance Department.' At the conclusion of the joint meeting, Dan Iwata gave a slide presentation of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation programs: This can be used at any time for information • purposes. III. ACTION ITEMS Item #6 - Council Policy I -5 Council Policy I =5 Motion x Ron Whitley gave a brief review of Council Policy I -5 and Seconded x noted that Bob Gabriele, Assistant City Attorney, was present Ayes x x x x x to answer.any questions. Stuart suggested putting a limit on multiple use by a single group which is not in the policy at this time. King also expressed his concern on this matter and suggested guidelines be established for continuous use of a facility. Springer felt that it should be stated that should a conflict arise, the group with the lesser usage would have top priority. Bob Gabriele pointed out that policy must be content neutral with equal access and all groups treated equally. Following questions and discussion, Stuart moved recommending the City Council pass I -5 pursuant to the deletion of the first two paragraphs concerning political and religious groups under Restrictions on Use, and that Items 3 through 6 under Priority of�Use be reworded as written per staff's recommendation. Capretz seconded., Unanimous. Item #8 - Spyglass Ridge Community Association 'Spyglass An Ridge x Ron Whitley briefly reviewed the history of the Eucalyptus Community Seconded x Tree problems on Sandcastle Drive which affect residents of Association Ayes x x x x both Spyglass Ridge and Harbor View Hills areas. He specifi -cally pointed out that most of these trees have bee severely trimmed, however, some.of the problem trees actual belong to The Irvine Company. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Following questions by the Commission, Chairman Hopkins opened the,meeting to public testimony. Mr. Terry Stahl, President of the Spyglass Ridge Community Association, addressed the Commission. He spoke of his concern regarding the 'trees in the upper portion of Sand- castle Drive and asked that they be removed. He noted that the City has done a good job of thinning the trees, however, their growth in the near future will still present view problems.. He asked for the City's support in controlling the trees. In.addition, he asked that the parkway trees which have been removed be replaced with trees not ex- ceeding 20' in height. Mr. Stahl also requested a phasing schedule which would result in removal of 25% to 50% of the trees in the same year with replacement of trees that do not require a heavy maintenance schedule. Mr. Richard Shapiro of the Spyglass Ridge Community Associa- • tion addressed the Commission. He stated that since the two conditions specified for removal of the trees in 1980 -81 - have been met, J.e., J00% approval by the Board and majority approval' of the homeowners association, the trees should come down. He also felt that the aesthetic value of the trees is non - existent, which is another reason for removal. Mr. Larry-Weeshoff, President of the Harbor View Hills Community,Association, addressed the Commission. He said they polled only those directly affected on Sandcastle and that the Board.voted unanimously to have all the trees removed. They are askingthe City to remove °those Sandcastle trees requested by the owners, thus resolving the major problems. Funding will be through contributions, the Association and, hopefully, the City will help share the cost. Mr. Terry Stahl, President of the Spyglass Ridge Community Association, addressed the Commission. He said they will ask the City to help with the financing, however, they will j not ask the City to remove .any trees until they obtain the necessary funds. Mr. Paul Queyrel of the Harbor View,'Hills Homeowners Association addressed the Commission. He stated that the homes above lower Sandcastle and on Quiet Cove and Sand'une have little or no ocean view. Mr. Queyrel briefly reviewed • the history of the problem and stated they would ultimately like to have few or no,Eucalyptus trees. Trimming helps, but it is not very attractive. He, too, suggested a phased approach to removal as it frees up the views. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission N %\ A Page 4 �� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Mr. Richard Shapiro; 1607 Bay Cliff Drive., addressed the Commission. He asked for total removal of the trees in phases.for cost purposes. He felt the remaining Eucalyptus trees should be trimmed more often. Mr. Terry Stahl, President of Spyglass Ridge Community Association, addressed the Commission. He emphasized that the purpose of the CC &R's was to protect the views of the homeowners. He felt the trees are a blatant disregard of their bylaws, although Ron Whitley noted the trees were originally put in by the developer. Following questions and discussion, Capretz moved the City contract for removal and replacement of trees on Sandcastle upon receiving notification that a minimum of 40 lots have requested'removal and that sufficient funds are available, and that the Harbor View Hills Homeowners Association's adopted Resolution be followed to the extent that when the City has received a request for removal from 40 owners and . notice has been received that the funds are available. Seconded,by, de Boom. Motion carries with Stuart abstaining. Ron Whitley advised Spyglass Ridge Community Association pursue the idea of contacting The Irvine Company concerning those problem trees which they own. Item #9 - Capital Improvement Proposals 1984 -85 Capital Motion x Ron Whitley reported staff is recommending that the Community Improvement Proposals Seconded Ayes x x x Youth Center be number one priority on the.Capital Improve- 1984 -85 x ment list proposed for 1984 -85. Ron also mentioned that, upon the Commission's approval, this will then be transmitted to the City Manager with the notation that the other projects can be delayed or.picked'up through the,Maintenance and Operation (M &O) account. Following discussion and careful review, Stuart motioned recommending the Community Youth Center building be given highest priority and that the continuing,Park Facility Improvement Fund also be proposed for funding'in the 1984 -85 budget. King seconded. Unanimous. • R CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & .Recreation Commission N 2G Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX 1984 -85 M &O Budget Committee Recreation Division Park and Street Tree Division IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #10 - 1984 -85 M &O Budget Committee Ron Whitley stated that staff is preparing their preliminary budget and asked that a Budget Subcommittee be formed to attend a forthcoming budget meeting with the City Manager. The committee will consist of Cohen as Chair, Stuart and King. V. INFORMATION REPORTS Item #11 - Recreation Division Tom Line reported that the-highlight of December was our Rent -a- Santa. program. The program was so successful that the department is considering having three Santa suits next year, rather than two. A review will be made by staff concerning the possibility of changing the revenue split between Santa and the City, result of which more revenue would go to the City. The lights at the Community Youth Center have been completed and the walk through is scheduled for January 4 at 5:30 P.M. The new Recreation Supervisor replacing Nancy Lerner should be on board within two months. Ron Whitley will take Commissioners de Boom and Springer on a tour of the City's facilities. Item #12 - Park and Street Tree Division No discussion. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Ron Whitley reported the Commission's joint meeting with the City Council- is scheduled for January 9 at 2:00 P.M. Due to four absences on January 9, it was decided to delay this meeting. This will be a discussion item at the Commission's meeting on February 7. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Dottie Flo r, Secretary 1984 -85 M &O Budget Committee Recreation Division Park and Street Tree Division • Item No. 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: February 1, 1984 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Modification of Beach Closure Times Attached you will find a petition requesting the City to close the ocean front beach between the Wedge and "E" Street commencing at 10:00 P.M. Currently, the beach is closed at midnight. The City Council on January 23 referred this subject matter to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for review, possibly public hearings, and report back to the City Council with a recommendation. The Marine Director and Police Department have been asked to attend the meeting so their input will be known to members of the Commission. Additionally, Mr. Bauman has been requested to notify signers of the petition that the Commission will be making a recommendation on this item. 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Marine Department January 30, 1984 TO: RON WHITLEY FROM: Marine Director SUBJECT: PROPOSED BEACH CLOSURE FROM WEDGE TO "E" STREET AT 10 P.M. Currently the only area where beaches close at 10 P.M. in the City are at the Corona del Mar State and City beach and at Little Corona beach at the end of Poppy and Ocean Boulevard. Beach closure times are controlled by Newport Beach Municippl Code Section 11.08.030. Use of Beaches at Night. The Marine Department closes the Corona del Mar Main Beach by keeping a lifeguard vehicle on the beach and making public address announcements to be given approximately at 9:45 P.M. stating that the beach is closed at 10 o'clock and that the parking lot will be cleared of all vehicles. It is our experience that posting of signs is not enough to get the beach closed. It requires a manned vehicle to make personal contacts with those • individuals on the beach after '10 P.M. and in some cases requires an aggressive use of citations when people will not cooperate. The Corona del Mar Main Beach is fairly easy to control because of the main parking lot adjacent to the beach and the fact that the parking lot gate can be locked to allow no vehicle entrance after 10 P.M. In addition, there are only three walking accesses to this beach. The Marine Department schedules the jeep to remain in the Corona del Mar area until 11 P!M -.oto make sure that the beach is closed. The Marine Department vehicles stop patrolling the Balboa /Newport Ocean Front at approximately 9:30 P.M. There is one man scheduled in the Lifeguard main Headquarters at the Newport Pier until 12 midnight. The responsibility for closing the Newport /Balboa Ocean Front at 12 o'clock midnight is currently with the Newport Beach Police Department. The zone between the Wedge and "E" Street could It would require a vehicle and one individual to 9:45 and approximately midnight in order to gain is a very popular area and particularly during p swell enforcement personnel would be required to proximity to keep the beach closed. be closed at 10 P.M. patrol that area between compliance. The Wedge ariods of. harge sduth be in fairly close The beach width in the Balboa zone is consistently wider than that in West Newport. I believe a 10 P.M. closure would set a precedent for future requests to close all of the Newport /Balboa zone at 10 P.M. To close the entire Newport Balboa Ocean Front at 10 P.M. during the spring, summer and fall heavy use months would most likely require two • or three vehicles to patrol this approximately six miles of ocean frontage i/ l+ • in order to get people off the beach at 10 P.M. and keep them off until 1 or 2 A.M., by which time the majority of people have gone home. • is Sincerely� /� / David Harshbarger Marine Director DH:db 1150 Rim.; A Y ;` •:% 92661 `.�' . a,. ;' ..J !� u•..c6LS,.d'•, aa�$ Alrt ws,17y �:r /v.?p 1984. Jan 109 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA RECONSIDERATION FOR CLOSING THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH FROM THE "WEDGE" TO THE "E" STREET ACCESS.From MIDNIGHT TO 10 P.M. ENCLOSURE: PETITION BY RESIDENTS, o)-12 TO. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. DEAR MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: *+► REASONS ** MIDNIGHT CLOSING NOT ENFORCED AT PRESENT.EXCESSIVE NOISE,LITTER, TRAFFIC,RECNLESS AND DRINKING DRIVERS LATE EVENING TO EARLY MORN- I NG. ** POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ** BETTER POSTING,REGULAR POLICE PATROL AND RIGID ENFORCEMENT OF A 10 P.M. CLOSURE. ** ADDITIONS ** IMPUT FORM POLICE DEPARTMENT STATE EARLIER CLOSING AND BETTER POSTING /SIGNS WOULD HELP CORR ®CT PROBLEMS. ** OPINIONS ** • PUBLIC HAS RIGHT OF ACCESS TO BEACHES AND THE RESIDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENJOY PRIVACY WITHOUT CONTINUOUS PEACE DISTURBANCES; RESIDENTS WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT THIS PROBLEM. SINCERELY „, CHARLES BAUMAN 2150 MIRAMRA DR. Encl /Sign /Petition BALBOA CALIFORNIA 92661 %��e. i-3 8070 R • • • U 3 4E, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF 904PORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA -AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. ` w - ._I__ I I- ��') z \O!.,� JGL�'i B I �� i G CY.•<..�.ul 1-- ��;.�/ ;U'Q �r I , pip �/ - /�� z�R✓ i—o AA Y-3 dzc,� �d- l �6-1 Al 33. lid y/ i 3 6 i Jed r a,o�L 3 -J aw, • • • 0 0 I u, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENIPS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF i]OWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BET' ",EEN "THE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. Wi /� i i i • • 0 iVE, THE UhDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF OWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING 30DIBS TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" iND THE :..•. WAM BEGINNING AT TNE "E" STREET ACCESS NOW . _.. _ _ ' ;y �/ tl.. � , ...i .i�'fi�',i��' r. • .� r ; .� sue- , 1 _ I I r _ ✓l. -III .. • � _ . �i, i • • 9 C7 • tis, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF WNPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE VlEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. Y --- - l I / u, RUM I I WAMWERIP-Mv., WW / / • • 0 "E, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF IPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS N6W OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. s %, •,, % I WWI mi MR i i • • • r 1 L.i THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION TIM CITY OF ''YWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "TIM HEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY 'CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. i ''�r �W ►i'/�� 1� ,..� U�a. l.l� ''riO. I. �11 r I �� .'�G ��/ /, r - .�.� a r. •i /r. �/ � r . %. i • • 1I • r1 U NaT- THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF +WPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING C ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BET'BEEN "THE VlEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS C T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. it < J ``�� J.......... �� • • • C] n U �b NE, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF LTIPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" AND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY 'CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. r� i r ', .•, �� / l� • • t • • i U, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING BODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BEZIDEN "TIM WEDGE" D THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. 11 - . . / rI L /L .: i i / 11 - . . I • • • • n PE, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF `2 NIPORT,BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE Tiff OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.T. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. ra , ra • 0 C7 • E, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF �3 EWFORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING ODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.M. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. ._/y /ZY �k�z.bC �.I•tV+.lG�v( � iS'ol �Lr6'N 13� ✓ti. �A- i�7ds/ _ -uk pros 4E ii • • 0 • 7 4E, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF IU EWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING _1 BODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "TILE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WA11C BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.I.I. THIS AREA IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. .4i9ti�o.4+e vD Ile, 1&e �d 2/Y 7 Er Gy,,-ri C�on�zGc a 133 d'r'l � 6LL c?) 4 <' d �9ti?4 ASS /6 MP1vN 2/i3 t, 1644444 064VO- d6A<6t04, pq /F 926G/ O rr Zyar �✓ tas as s r G°t"uce- a.. 9 • • • • • E `/ 7 SE. THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS HEREBY PETITION THE CITY OF EWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND ALL ITS PERTINENT GOVERNING BODIES TO CLOSE THE OCEAN FRONT BEACH BETWEEN "THE WEDGE" ND THE BOARD WALK BEGINNING AT THE "E" STREET ACCESS T 10 P.I. THIS AREA IS NOVI OFFICIALLY CLOSED AT MIDNIGHT. r. Cn� R It It fc (l t' /zg 2tZ� /yj12AY11R �Oz// /,, lf�,aq .20,20 r< !� /JLrK• �i�!'�rk. J t Item No. 5 is DATE: February 29, 1984 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Beach Closure Committee SUBJECT: Committee Progress The Commission appointed committee has met to determine a possibility of expanding to other areas of the ocean front the request of the Peninsula Point petitioners to close beach areas at 10:00 P.M. The committee met on Tuesday, February 28, and had representatives from the West Newport Association and the Balboa Improvement Association as additional resources. After considerable discussion, it was determined that the primary issue was enforcement in specified areas. Further data from the Marine Department and the Police Department was requested and will be available at the Commission meeting. After testimony and discussion, the committee feels the Commission will be able to make a recommendation to the City Council on this matter. 4i ��- 4 AZ Rae Uohen, Uhajr J, -A • L • Item No. 6 DATE:, February 7, 1984 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Earle King, Chairman San Miguel Park Access Subcommittee SUBJECT: Access•to San Miguel Park Recommendation: Recommend to the City Council that the 1984 -85 budget include sufficient funds for an overpass on San Miguel Road for safe entry to the park or at least signalization of the intersection at San Miguel Drive and Spyglass Hill Road /Eastgate, a 4 -way stop sign system be installed at San Miguel Drive and Port Sutton/-Yacht Coquette, and a stop sign on Newport Hills Drive East and Eastgate Drive. Discussion: The subcommittee, as appointed by the Commission, met with staff on • Friday, January 13, 1984. Included in this meeting as a participant was the City Traffic Engineer, Rich Edmons'ton. The objective, as identified, was recognizing that the high number of children crossing San Miguel Drive, a•major arterial, to reach Andersen School and /or San Miguel Park is an extreme safety factor. Several alternatives were discussed and methods whereby the problem could be corrected. The recommendation as presented will, assist other efforts to include Homeowner Associations and PFO organizations in stressing the importance and priority on this matter. As the park is programmed in the near future, the problem as described will undoubtedly increase. Full participation by a number of youth groups will have participants arriving, usually by foot or bicycle, at the park. The subcommittee strongly urges the Commission to support the recommendation. • • Item No. 6 February 13, 1984 Mr. Rod Witley Parks, Beaches & Recreation Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California Dear Mr. Witley: Per your conversation with my husband February 10th, I am notifying you by letter of our community problems which have been brought on by the community theater located at 2501 Cliff Drive. These problems started before June 1981. Enclosed is a copy of the signed petition stating such hazards. On a personal note: Over the past 22 years we have been politely trying to get the light turned off on the neon marquee. Before the remodel, we put in a request to the architect to at least relocate the sign to an area that our living room and bedrooms would not be invaded by this commercial • sign. The light has not'been on the past two months since a telephone call assured us that the light would remain off! Then boom! The light is on again! We walked across the street to ask them to please turn it off. We were told the city councilOK'd the light last Monday night and it was our tough luck we didn't attend that meeting. HoW could we attend a meeting that we had no knowledge of? After all, we had been assured the light would remain off. After explaining our problem and showing them our petitions, they couldn't have cared less and told us to go fight the city it isn't our problem. She also stated, "we don't live in your stupid community" and proceeded to push with physical force against me to leave this "public park ". The woman's name is Carrie Fishbeck. I have lived in this community for over thirty years and I care for the streets and the safety of our residents. Why then is this public facility rented to abusive and self centered bullies who stated they couldn't care less what impact they make in our community. This' violence is what we were afraid of back in June 1981 as the petition stated. 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Why .i4 #lie wmwwd4 pat/ atuiing .;o .look .Lille %6=62= aayAead" Nex4 pwpLe" be dett.LV "wAade, popwnn, ho;drige, maybe even bees and acme at oua heal -VAd park. Then the 4_�ta uZU be heae and cAAme and violence" be guich & { l.&w. (No-t afo mention .inunedibde paa/4in9 P406JAM). We /row oua neighfbae by face and by wa. We uutch out ilea each o#heo, but uA nn an bxj, � o� un�anu.Liaa pcee and aaao .i ibu de out psi vacy, we can no dongea, help out neiphbow and ousaedvea wifh "wmwnuty umtchn. P.Leaoe help u4 iv nave out wmnu d4 and out v4 w park. Sinceeze4ly, Residents o� Ney�oat Neigh�o i 0 - -_ V, Item No. 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department • 11 DATE: February 1, 1984 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Storage and Staging Area for 2 C -Class Catamarans The C Team, competitors in the Little America's Cup, have requested storage and staging privileges on a public beach area. As the municipal code requires City Council approval to accommodate this request, the matter is being brought to your attention for recommendation. Their proposal answers most questions and they will have a representative in attendance at the Commission meeting. In the meantime, if there are any questions„ please feel free to call. EAM LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGE PROPOSAL-L We request of the City of Newport Beach temporary assignment of storage space for our two sailing craft. The enclosed outline describes the background and planned activity of the C -Team in conjunction with • its challenge for the 1985 Little America's Cup. LJ li 0 n LJ OBJECTIVE - Research and development of sail configurations for our entry in the LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP. WHO - The C Team, an Orange County sailing organization. WHAT - Beach Storage privileges for 2 C -CLASS catamarans. WHERE - 16th street beach, bay side of Balboa Pennisula. WHEN - March 1984 to August 1985. ACTIVITY - Sailing and testing different sail configurations. STORAGE - 20' x 30' area per catamaran and one locker. PERSONNEL - 3 -4 people per boat may be required during testing. a-7 0 0 0 C -CLASS CATAMARANS These unique craft are considered to be the fastest sailing yachts in international competition. They are a highly experimental development class based on a simple set of limitations. ORMA `_*M Length - 25 feet Width - 14 feet Sail Area - 300 square feet 0 WHY NEWPORT BEACH? Newport Beach was not the first choice. San Pedro's Cabrillo Beach was considered. but the construction of the new marina there has only left the parking lot for storage. We were told that vandalism would.be a problem. The Long Beach Area was considered but is not available. The 1984 Olympic games will require all r available storage space. 300+ boats are expected. 0 We were told to call back in 1985. Dana Point was considered, however, storage is $165/mo. per boat. Yacht clubs were considered but the C -CLASS catamarans are too large for their storage areas. Wet storage was considered but would destroy our light weight hulls. Trailing has been utilized. Total time for transporting, set -up, and knock down is 10 hours. We contacted the Newport Beach Marine Director, Dave Harshbarger, and received a favaorable response which we are pursuing now. 9A 0 0 0 THE C -TEAM The C -Team is an organization which has been formed to win the next LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGE in 1955. Presently we consist of five individuals who have been racing catamarans for many years. We live or work in the Orange County area. In addition to our trial boats, AQUARIUS V and CARBON COPY, we own 7 other sailing craft. Newport Harbor. pup Two of these craft are moored in • THE LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP Twenty -three years ago a challenge was devised to decide which country had the fastest "around the buoys" racing yacht. The speedsters at that time were the C -CLASS catamarans. These yachts became the official design after the first challenge was completed. DEFENDERS OF THE LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP 1961 - Great Britain 1962 - it • 1963 - " 1964 - " 1966 - " 1967 - " 1968 - " 1969 - DENMARK 1970 - AUSTRALIA 1972 - It 1973 - It 1974 - It 1976 - U.S.A. PRESENT _ If 0 31 0 L_ J THE NEXT CHALLENGE Roton Point, Connecticut, August 1985. RACE COMMITTEE - UNITED STATES YACHT RACING UNION THE AMERICANS The 1981 defender - The Roton Point Sailing Association The C- Team THE CHALLENGERS (so far) Australia Melborn Association Sidney Sailing Association Italy Bari Sailing Club COMPETITION (match racing) The yachts are raced two at a time through a series of qualifing races until one defender • and one challenger remain. The cup is decided by a final best of seven series. us 0 12A c� Newp6 pier 0 Lido Isle � 1 Moorings 7 1-� Las Arenas Park "" 118th rt Beach 0 19th 0 swim area outrigger canoes beach Hobie Newport sailing school C -CLASS catamarans (proposed) k a0 Las Arenas Park Balboa Blvd. I Item No. 10 PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION • JANUARY, 1984 PROGRESS REPORT Our Park Crews performed the following tasks during the month of January: Repaired and painted all picnic tables and park benches that needed attention. Repaired storm drain at Ensign View Park. Spread shreaded wood chips in planted areas throughout the City. Installed a new drinking fountain at 38th Street Park. Removed ice plant at CYC picnic area. Graded slope in two locations at OASIS Park. Landscaped City entry sign planters on Irvine Avenue and'on Jamboree Road. • Landscaped Vincent's Triangle. Planted Palm Trees at Newport Pier restrooms. 0 3r Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 744 trees. Planted 21 trees. Removed 36 trees. Root pruned-`3'd' trees. Completed 24 work requests. Areas being trimmed are Fashion Island and Corona del Mar. 1 roo s zl is RECREATION DIVISION JANUARY, 1984 PROGRESS REPORT Senior Citizens Item No. 11 Volunteers are so important to any City, but volunteers at the OASIS Center are truly an amazing statistic'. Volunteers at the OASIS Center help out in many different areas. Those areas are class instruction, leading activities, chairing a committee or part of the governing body of Friends of OASIS. Last month alone over 1,487 hours were logged by OASIS volunteers. Several classes are experiencing a huge success at OASIS. Spanish and French classes taught by Ed Forsythe are very well received and a new Spanish conversation class taught by Daryl Wilson is very popular. A new beginning bridge class has 40 eager students and most of the activities and classes at OASIS are going very well. Special social activities that were concluded'this month included the sensational New Year's Eve Party planned by Eleanor Newman and several trips out of Newport Beach. One of those trips produced a large number of senior citizens for Las Vegas. Coming up in February are winter classes at Coastline College beginning February 6 and the continuing of the OASIS lounge conversion to Human Services offices. Work that will continue all month at OASIS with regards to lounge and rooms conversion includes electrical, painting, and carpentry. • Youth Sports The boys basketball program began its games January 1.4 at Ensign School Teams are competing in 3rd through 6th grade divisions. For the purpose of keeping the program strong and giving teams as many games as possible, games will be scheduled against other cities. Twenty six boys and girls participated from Newport Beach in the Orange County Cross Country Meet held Saturday, January 21. The Cross Country Meet was held at Mission Viejo High School. The next youth sport program in Newport Beach will be track and field. The Newport Balboa Rotary Club and Recreation Department will combine again this year to put on the Track and Field Meet. The meet will be held in April, and Newport Harbor High School Stadium will be the site for the event. Prior to the Track and Field Meet in April, Dallas Long, a former Olympic'Gold Medalist in track and field, will conduct a:clinic for the youth of Newport Beach. Hopefully, Mr. Long will promote some enthusiasm for track and field in our sports program. Adult Sports Winter basketball leagues are under way. Twenty four teams are competing in various divisions and games are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at Ensign and Corona del Mar High School. • Fall softball leagues are finishing this month and planning for summer leagues is under way. Registration for summer leagues will take place in April. Epa Special Activity Classes • At this point and time and until the City hires a new Supervisor in charge of classes, other Supervisors and the Superintendent are doubling up their assign- ments in order to cover the responsibilities.of the vacant position. Applications are now being accepted for the Recreation Supervisor position and interviews are scheduled for February 22, 1984. Hiring should take place the first week of March. The development of the spring brochure has gone smoothly. Time schedules have been adheredito and the brochure is scheduled to be in the mail February 17. The brochure will have all classes and activities scheduled for the Department's spring program. Aquatics and Sailing Winter is a .very slow time for sailing classes and aquatics classes. Several sailing, classes are going strong, but one class was cancelled. In order to boost revenue and attendance in sailing, Lido 14's will be introduced into our program. Other classes and activities to be introduced this spring are Sabot sailing classes and swimming lessons offered at Newport Harbor High School. Tennis Program A1•ong with the normal tennis instruction offered by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation • Department, several new tennis programs are scheduled this spring. Those programs include junior tennis and a ladies double clinic. Several other new tennis pro- grams are being looked into for the spring and summer months. Excursions The first river rafting excursion is scheduled for July 30 and 31. The river raft excursion has always been popular and should be an excellent excursion for the Department. Agreements have been worked out with Kings River Rafting and the City for the purpose of the City not losing its security -deposi:t when an excursion does not fill. It should protect us financially. In February there is a ski excursion to the popular Mammoth Ski Resort. Sign ups are slow at the present and the possibility of combining the excursion with another City to see that the excursion doesn't fail is a possibility. Tom Line •