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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1991 - Agenda• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5., 1991 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of January 8, 1991 4. Adoption of Agenda II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - 7:00 P.M. 5. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) • 6. Recreation Division (Report Attached) 7. Tree Committee - Chair Herberts 8. Recreation Program Committee - Chair Compton 9. Parks and Open Space Committee - Chair Vandervort 10. Beach Committee - Chair Taft 11. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer 12. Theatre Arts Center Liaison - Commissioner Compton III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 7:30 P.M. IV. MANDATORY WATER RATIONING - Oral Report V. REVIEW 1976 PARK BOND AND RELATED REPORT - Mike Johnson VI. ACTION ITEMS 13. Request to Remove Basketball Court Within Bayview Park (Letter and Report Attached) 14. Tree Removal Request Appeal - 2169 E. Ocean Blvd. • (Letter and Report Attached) • VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS • 0 15. Irvine Avenue Street Median (Report Attached) 16. Circulation and Open Space Agreement (Report Attached) 17. Status of Capital Projects (Report Attached) VIII. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS IX. • Motion Ayes • Ix Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission January 8, 1991 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Tree Mainten- ance Superintend- ent Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 - Call to Order Call to Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Chair'Vandervort. Item #2 - Roll Call Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Herberts, Konwiser, Taft and Vandervort were present. Chair Grant arrived at 8:15 P.M. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of Approval of December 4, 1990 Minutes X Commissioner Demmer moved the minutes be adopted X x x x x as presented. Unanimous. Item 44 - Adoption of Agenda Adoption of The agenda was adopted as presented with Item #16 Agenda being addressed as the first Action Item. II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item 05 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree Referring to the report submitted, Commissioner Division Demmer questioned the four trees removed by the owner. Jack Brooks explained this was in error and should have read by the Community Association. Item #6 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Director Whitley reported that commencing January CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX _., 15 the Department will start a drop in program in the afternoons at Newport Heights. The program at West Newport was cancelled due to low attendance. Commissioner Demmer asked that, if the program at Newport Heights is successful, could it be increased from 3 days to 5 days a week. Director Whitley agreed this could be done. Item #7 - Tree Committee Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported many Palms at McFadden Square were chopped down by the contractor, however., when Jack Brooks was notified he was able to save 20 of them. Commissioner Herberts reported the Tree Committee reviewed 17 trees, result of which 14 were determined to be retained and 3 will be replaced. Commissioner Herberts stated she was pleased to announce the City was again accepted as Tree City USA for 1991. Commissioner Herberts also reported that the Utilities Director was concerned over a resident's complaint about lack of lighting in the Westcliff area due to tree growth. One tree was apparently the cause of the problem, and since it will be laced out there have been no further complaints. Commissioner Vandervort inquired about thinning i trees near street lights and Jack Brooks advised his Division trims when problems occur. Commissioner Herberts further explained that Westcliff is a unique area and generally lights are not as high in other residential areas and, therefore, not as affected by tree growth. Commissioner Demmer passed out an article in the Real Estate Section of the L.A. Times by Kenneth . Kammeyer, a Corona landscape architect. The article, entitled "Money Does Grow On Trees," explains how landscaping, especially trees, can increase property values 20 %. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Recreation Program :ee will Committee sports Parks and Open Space Committee Beach Committee did not Lleyball Lssioner .ter and Oasis Liaison ded the fillings they did . signated a Human slescent Theatre Arts will be ILi'aison idressed :viously iscaping i Street iisgrace is, ice area is esa, he )rdinate on the :ntrance Item 48 - Recreation Program Committee Commissioner Compton reported the commit be meeting January 22 with the organizations to discuss scheduling. Item 09 - Parks and Open Space Committee No report from Commissioner Vandervort. Item #10 - Beach Committee Commissioner Taft reported the committee meet this month. He advised the new vo poles have not been received and Comm Compton reported he will pursue the mai have them delivered. Item #11 - Oasis Liaison Commissioner Demmer reported she atter Oasis Board meeting during which Boyd S commended the City on the beautiful job on the garden plots, of which 3 are de for the handicapped. commissioner Demmer also reported th services Division will be visiting conv homes and administered 690 flu shots. Item 412 - Theatre Arts Center Liaison Commissioner Compton reported this item covered under Item #13. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Stuart Williams, 1748 Bayport Way, a the Commission. He explained he had pr addressed the City Council concerning lan on the medians on Irvine Avenue from 17t; to Holiday Road. He stated they look a i with the combination of old Eucalypt plant, bottle brush and weeds. since the also under the jurisdiction of Costa N urged they be properly approached to co with the City for better landscaping medians, particularly since they are the Recreation Program :ee will Committee sports Parks and Open Space Committee Beach Committee did not Lleyball Lssioner .ter and Oasis Liaison ded the fillings they did . signated a Human slescent Theatre Arts will be ILi'aison idressed :viously iscaping i Street iisgrace is, ice area is esa, he )rdinate on the :ntrance • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches .& Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m to Newport Beach. Jack Brooks explained the Department requested funding to irrigate and landscape the area but it was not approved. He further advised that the area with no trees is the location of a storm drain one foot below soil level. As a result, there is no irrigation and only shrubs can be planted. Director Whitley explained that $50,000 was requested for irrigation, new turf and removal of the ice plant. The Costa Mesa Parks Department was contacted three times to cooperate on the project, however, they stated no funds were available for a joint project. Director Whitley further advised that there will be major roadwork on Irvine Avenue by the Public Works Department, at which time a review of the medians should take place for possible inclusion on the capital improvement list. Commissioner Compton recommended the City contact Costa Mesa again and bring their response to the Commission. Director Whitley will pursue. IV. ACTION ITEMS Item #13 - Capital Improvement Project Proposals FY 1991 -92 Director Whitley reported that due to fiscal concerns next year could be critical and that the capital improvement process should be implemented with this in mind. As a result, a revised list of capital projects was presented along with a report just received on water rationing from the Utilities Director. Director Whitley explained that the proposed capital improvement list has been reduced to those that complete current projects and those that improve existing facilities and reduce maintenance costs. Although good projects were removed from the list, they would require additional water and staff recommends they be postponed for a year. Director Whitley advised the Utilities Director would be willing to INDEX Capital Improvement Project Proposals, FY 1991 -92 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX address the Commission and answer any questions on the water situation. Upon Commissioner Konwiser's recommendation, Director Whitley will contact Mr. Dixon. Commissioner Demmer inquired about Newport Shores Park. Director Whitley explained the funds were approved for this fiscal year by City Council to develop the first phase of the park which the City owns and, the architect is currently designing plans and specs. This Commission decided to fund the second phase after obtaining approvals from the other agencies. Director Whitley briefly reviewed each of the proposed projects and pointed out that the completion of oasis is a top priority and the preliminary plans have been approved. In addition, improvements have been done on Cliff Drive Park for three years and it is important to complete this project. Chair Grant opened the meeting to Public Testimony and Dr. James DeLamater, 2312 Pacific Drive, addressed the Commission. Dr. DeLamater stated it is imperative that the Oasis project be completed as fast as possible due to the increasing members which now total over 3500. He explained how the improvements will provide for needed additional space for personnel, volunteers and activities. Kathy Lenton, 2940 Cliff Drive, addressed the Commission. Ms. Lenton urged that funds be approved to finish Cliff Drive Park. She suggested consideration be given to landscaping in native Southern California vegetation and improving the irrigation system so that maintenance costs would be reduced. In addition, she requested hand rails and lighting for safety purposes be implemented. She also inferred they can obtain consultants to design the project at no charge. Chair Grant pointed out that the proposed funds are only for improvements and the final design will be reviewed at a later date. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Director Whitley advised funds were approved for the preliminary design which was done in cooperation with the homeowners association and reviewed by the Parks and Open Space Committee. Approval by the homeowners association would be required for planting native California plants. The final design will be reviewed by the Commission at a later date. Director Whitley further advised the proposed funds are mainly for the west side of the park and that safety rails will also be implemented on existing stairs. Mrs. Spence, 2110 Cliff Drive, addressed the Commission. She stated she has been delighted with the improvements at Cliff Drive Park although the west side has been an eyesore. She • recommended lighting at the steps that do not glare and rails for safety purposes. Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, addressed the Commission. He expressed his appreciation for funds allocated for the west side of Cliff Drive Park. He also .pointed out the Newport Heights Homeowners Association never voted on the design and that he would like an alternate plan developed with input from Robert House, the Environmental Nature Center, and Tree and Life Nursery. He asked for an opportunity to start at the subcommittee level to consider biological aspects of vegetation. He further recommended wider steps at the stairways and lighting. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer concerning funding another study, Dr. Vandersloot proposed use of their free consultants and that they be reimbursed should their alternate plan be approved. Chair Grant explained the Commission is eager to receive input and that Dr. Vandersloot will be • invited during the subcommittee's review of the project. There being no further Public Testimony, Chair Grant closed the meeting to Public Hearing. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Chair Grant reported the capital improvements list was reduced from 11 projects to 7. Commissioner Taft voiced his concern that the funds proposed for Oasis are $100,000 over those originally allocated. Chair Grant concurred and suggested the extra $100,000 be postponed. Commissioner Demmer explained the City acquired a different architect who has increased costs with City approval. She urged the project be approved since the Center is dependent upon these funds and the City has committed to the project. In response to concerns from Commissioners Compton and Vandervort concerning the extra $100,000, Director Whitley explained the City • cannot enter into a contract unless funds are available. He further advised that it is not unusual for the last year of a three year funded project to be increased. Plan checks are completed and the architect is working on cost estimates which may change. Nevertheless, the . project needs to be done correctly. Commissioner Konwiser pointed out that prices are substantially lower now, making it advisable to start construction as soon as possible. Commissioner Konwiser recommended North Star Beach be added to the list as Item #6 in order to complete the design phase and then finish the project next year. In response to a question from Commissioner Vandervort over the extra funds for Bolsa Avenue Mini Park, Director Whitley explained these are for playground equipment. Commissioner Demmer, although in support of the park, questioned if it should be listed since the City Council has not approved it yet. Chair Grant pointed out the City owns the land and he recommended allocating a design fee for the park prior to City Council approval. Both Commissioners Compton and Herberts agreed that the park should be kept in the budget. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion Ayes 0 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Chair Grant also recommended reducing the Park Facility Improvement Fund and identifying areas where playground equipment needs to be replaced so that this fund could possibly be reduced. Director Whitley explained the Department formed a construction crew, thereby increasing projects and funding for material supplies. During further discussion, Chair Grant agreed with Commissioner Konwiser to add North Star Beach design. Both Commissioners Taft and Compton concurred. Chair Grant and Commissioner Vandervort both suggested adding Lincoln lights to the list providing user groups help support the project. Chair Grant also suggested adding Harbor View School Field Refurbishment. Commissioner Konwiser motioned the Commission X x x K x approve the capital improvements list in the following priority: $350,000 for Oasis . Expansion; $35,000 for Cliff Drive Park; $50,000 for Park Facility Improvement Fund, $35,000 for Playground Equipment Replacement; $35,000 for Theatre Arts Center; $15,000 for North Star Beach; $15,000 for Bolsa Avenue Mini Park; $55,000 for Lincoln Soccer Field Lights; $25,000 for Harbor View School Field Refurbishment; and $10,000 for Athletic Field Cooperative. Unanimous. Item #14 - Council Policy I -12 Obstruction of Council Views by Trees Policy I -12, Obstruction Commissioner Compton reported the subcommittee of Views by met concerning rewording Policy I -12. Two Trees members of the committee felt a policy is needed addressing views for referral purposes along with recognizing the fact that prviate property is not under the Commission's jurisdiction. Referring to the two policies submitted, Commissioner Compton explained that Policy A, Obstruction of Views by Trees was written by the subcommittee and Policy B, Preservation of Views and Trees, was later written by the Tree CITY ' OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 9 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Committee. Motion Commissioner Compton motioned to accept Policy A to replace I -12. Commissioner Demmer opposed both policies since they do not clearly define views and unreasonable obstruction of views. She felt there should be a policy on public tree maintenance and not views. She also pointed out both the City Attorney and staff reported the original I -12 policy was causing problems. Commissioner bemmer then presented a letter from a local real estate agent emphasizing that trees are public property and belong to everyone. Commissioner Compton referred to the Municipal Code, Section 709, wherein it states this • Commission acts in an advisory capacity only. Since nothing is mentioned regarding private property and CC &R's, he felt a policy is needed that defines views. Commissioner Herberts reported the Harbor View Hills Association was instrumental in the original request to prepare Policy I -12 since they needed stronger enforcement of views impacted by trees in accordance with their CC &R's, but the policy did not help them. They are, however, pleased with the City's maintenance policy of trimming for views. Commissioner Herberts pointed out the City Manager agreed with Council when they unanimously deleted I -12 as recommended by the Commission. She stated Council has never requested a view policy and she recommended the deletion remain until next October when the policy can again be reviewed. Commissioner Konwiser recommended Policy A, Item 1, be reworded to state... "surrounding locale, recognizing views... 11 Moon Commissioner Herberts made a substitute motion to Ayes X X confirm the previous deletion of I -12 and adopt Nays X X X X X no new policy. Motion fails. Commissioner Taft recommended renaming Policy A CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 10 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX "Preservation of Views." Ayes x x x K x Chair Grant called for a vote on the original Nays x x motion adopting Policy A with the title and language changes as proposed. Motion passes. Item #15 - Fishing Regulations at West Jetty View Fishing Park Regulations at West Item #15 was addressed following Item #13. Jetty View Park Director Whitley reported there has been no response from the City Attorney on this subject. Pointing out that fishing is from a park (turf) area, he advised it would be easy to prohibit fishing from 11:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. since both parks and beaches close at that time. • Chair Grant opened the meeting to Public Testimony and Mr. Douglas Boyd, 2101 E. Balboa Boulevard, addressed the Commission. Mr. Boyd requested curtailment of fishing at West Jetty View Park since there are ample opportunities at . the public dock at "M" Street and the jetty. Mrs. Dayna Pettit, 1741 Plaza de Sur, addressed the Commission. She urged that fishing be prohibited at West Jetty View Park since it is a beautiful view park with an unsightly area where fishermen congregate. The site has attracted rats from the fish heads and presents a health hazard. Mr. Al Grasso, 2296 Channel Road, addressed the i Commission. Mr. Grasso stated the park would benefit more people if there were no fishing since it takes away from the purpose of the park and the constant food supply attracts rats. The fishing area also causes problems such as pollution, maintenance and beer drinking. In response to a question from Commissioner Vandervort regarding the legal opinion solicited, • t Mr. Grasso reported he asked for an opinion that would confirm the City can limit fishing in public parks. There being no further Public Testimony, Chair n U Motion Ayes Nays • X CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH „Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 11 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Grant closed the meeting to Public Hearing. Commissioner Herberts stated she recommends eliminating fishing at the public view park for sanitary and health reasons. She reported she talked to the Orange County Vector Department and they stated the only way to get rid of rats safely in a public area is to take away their food supply. Commissioner Compton motioned to eliminate fishing at the subject park portion due to safety, congestion and health hazards. Commissioner Demmer suggested a sign be posted notifying fishermen where they can fish. Commissioner Konwiser announced he would be voting against the motion since the area was not posted as an action item. Chair Grant concurred. Commissioner Compton withdrew his motion, recommending the matter be brought back at the next meeting after proper posting. Commissioner Herberts pointed out posting the area will take place when the matter comes before the City Council, however, further testimony will not change the unsanitary conditions that exist. Commissioner Vandervort .motioned to prohibit fishing in the green belt area of the park for safety and health reasons and that signs be posted directing fishermen to proper areas. Motion passes. Item #16 - Tree Planting Appeal - 2515 Bamboo Tree Planting Street ppeal Item #16 was addressed following Item 012. Director Whitley reported he received a call from a representative of the Eastbluff Homeowners Community Association advising that the form showing approval of Mr. Cerko's parkway landscaping was in error. The representative stated the Association did not approve Palms at 2515 Bamboo Street and in the community due to CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 12 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX view lots. Commissioner Herberts reported the Tree Committee reviewed the matter and directed the trees be removed and Podocarpus, the City's designated tree, be planted. She further stated the Association was unanimously against planting Palms and requested their removal. The owner has been so notified by both the Association and the Tree Committee. In response to a question by Commissioner Konwiser, Director Whitley explained that when the Association reviewed the original plan, they did not see the location where the Palms would be planted. The trees, however, are in a public right -of -way and the Association does not have • authorization to approve them.. The meeting was opened to Public Testimony and Mr. Gene Cerko, 2515 Bamboo Street, addressed the Commission. Mr. Cerko reported he submitted two plans calling for Palms in front of his house and he did not understand how the Association did not see them in their approval process. He further stated he received verbal approval from the City to plant the Palms. Mr. Cerko referred to Coral and fruit trees which cause more root problems than Palms. He pointed out other neighbors have Palms and they have also requested they be ,planted to appreciate their homes. Mr. Cerko stated he does not intend to block views and would remove the Palms and plant smaller ones when they grow too high and cause view problems. Mr. Douglas Smith, 2507 Bamboo Street, addressed the Commission. Mr. Smith stated he felt the landscaping in Eastbluff is changing and would not want to be limited to planting only the Podocarpus. \ Mr. Craig Collins, 2521 Bamboo Street, addressed • the Commission. He reported he does not like the Podocarpus since it is too filthy, too large and causes damage to curbs and sidewalks. He stated he prefers Palms which would also improve the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 13 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX neighborhood. Mrs. Cheryl Collins, 2521 Bamboo Street, addressed the Commission. She voiced her concern that if Mr. Cerko's Palms were removed, all residents on Bamboo Street would have to remove theirs. She felt it was unfair that their property value would decrease because they live on Bamboo Street. There being no further Public Testimony, the meeting was closed to Public Hearing. Commissioner Konwiser commented that this is a difficult case and it is unfortunate Mr. Cerko was misled that his trees were approved. However, he pointed out the Association has no . authority over parkway planting. Commissioner Konwiser pointed out the City has designated a tree for each street and that it can change for valid reasons. Commissioner Konwiser explained he looks for harmony in a street scape and feels the Podocarpus belong there and Palms are in violation of the street scape. Commissioner Demmer commended Mr. Cerko on his landscaping and pointed out all trees provide for noise abatement and a habitat for birds. Since the City attempts to plant trees consistently on public property, she recommended the Palms be removed. Commissioner Compton commented that he was concerned about setting a precedent and advised there is a procedure to follow for changing a designated tree. Commissioner Taft concurred with Commissioners Konwiser, Demmer and Compton that, although the Palms look nice, they are not suitable to the area. Commissioner Vandervort reported the original • request to the homeowners association was for three trees, however, five were planted. She stated that as she drove the neighborhood she saw no Palms and only one deviation from the Podocarpus. She felt the Podocarpus is a CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 14 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX gorgeous tree and pointed out all trees except Palms can be trimmed for views. Commissioner Herberts recommended the Palms be removed and replaced with Podocarpus, the designated tree, which can be trimmed for view and height and is consistent with the street scape. Motion x Commissioner Demmer moved the Palms at 2515 Bamboo Street be removed. Commissioner Herberts amended the motion to state Ayes x x x x x x x the City replace the Palms with two Podocarpus. Unanimous. Vice Chair Vandervort advised Mr. Cerko he can • appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council and /or start a to the petition change designated tree on Bamboo Street. Director Whitley advised that changing a designated tree is done in cooperation with the respective homeowner associations. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item 417 — Circulation and Open space Aareement Circulation and Open Director Whitley recommended the Commission refer Space this item to the Parks and Open Space Committee Agreement in order to begin an analysis and recommendations to the Commission. There has been a tour arranged for the committee on January 12 at 9:00 A.M. to tour the undeveloped sites. in addition, The Irvine Company will provide the Commission with a book detailing each undeveloped site, location, etc. Director Whitley referred to the City Manager's memo included in the packet and explained the four recommendations requested by April. In addition, the Commission should assess future • maintenance and development costs on the dedicated acreage. Other considerations will be if the proposed 112 acres are usable and adequate and, if more are needed, how they would be financed. • 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 15 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Director Whitley recommended the Commission consider acquisition and definition at this time and postpone maintenance, development and design. Particular attention should be made to identifying pure open space, buffer zones, view and active parks. Chair Grant suggested that after committee review the Commission hold a special meeting to review the subject. Item 418 - Status of Capital Improvement Projects Director Whitley corrected the stating that the stair rails at have not yet been installed equipment is being installed at VI. COMMUNICATIONS report submitted Cliff Drive Park and new play Las Arenas Park. Item #19 - Bluff Development in Corona del Mar Director Whitley reported the letter from Tom Peckenpaugh commending the Department on the work done on the bluffs is for the Commission's information. VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS In response to a question from Commissioner Compton, Director Whitley explained the revised plans for PCH /Dover have been submitted to CalTrans. Commissioner Compton requested this item be put on the Commission's agenda. Commissioner Demmer inquired about the Park Facility Inspection Forms and Chair Grant explained they are reviewed by the Parks and Open Space Committee before being presented to the Commission. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation 'Commission adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Status of Capital Improvement Projects Bluff Develop ment in Corona del Mar CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 16 City Council Chambers . 7 p.m. INDEX The agenda for this meeting was posted on January 21 1991 at 9:30 A.M. outside the city Hall Administration Building. Dottie Flohr, Secretary N PARK AND TREE DIVISION Item No. 5 P JANUARY, 5991 PROGRESS REPORT Our park crews perfiormed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of'January. Oasis Senior Citizen Center 1. Built a railroad tie retaining wall along the exit driveway. 2. Installed railroad ties to separate the garden plots. 3. Built 2 raised garden plots with railroad ties. Bonita Creek Park Installed manual irrigation systems for wetting the brick dust in both infields. Corona Del Mar Fire Station Designed for new irrigation. Spyglass Hill Park Planted 50 flats of Vinca Minor on the east slopes. Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 363 trees. Planted 27 trees. • Removed 24 trees. Root Pruned 23 trees. Completed 18 work requests. Areas being trimmed this month: Corona del Mar north of Pacific Coast'Highway. Transplanted 10: palm trees from Newport Pier to Seashore Drive. Trees were removed at the following locations: Balboa Library Dead 1 -Palm #17 Tiburon Dead 1 -Pear 1527 Anita Commission 1=Ficus Nitida 2101 Santiago Commission 1 -Pear 3015 Carob Commission 1- Pepper 610 Jasmine Commission 1 -Carob 1516 Keel Accident 1- Cupania '601 Jasmine Dead 1 -Carob Vista Del Oro Wind 1- Pepper 2801 Clay Dead 1- Magnolia 1726 Bayport Sewer 1 -Ficus Nitida 2661 Basswood AcEi;dent -. 1 -Pear 2009 Quail Wind 1- Eucalyptus 3848 Campus Wind 1- Melale_uca 2101 Dove Wind 1 -Ficus M3crophyllia 1230 Essex Wind 1- Bottlebrush 1800 Sandlewood • Wind 1- Eucalyptus 1751 E. Ocean Wind 1- Eucalyptus Trees removed (Continued) - 2 - 1233 Outrigger Wind 1- Cupania 1107 Highland Wind 1- Jacaranda 1831 Tradewinds Wind i- Cupania 1836 Port Wheeler Wind 1- Cupania 1615 Port Sterling Dead 1 -Pear Trees were planted at the following locations: 1615 Port Sterling 1- Liquidambar 2661 Basswood 1- Magnolia 2801 C1'ay 1- Magnolia 1901 Port-Cardiff 1- Liquidambar 1901 Port Bristol 1- Liquidambar 2006 Port Bristol 1- Liquidambar Seashore Drive 10 -Palms Newport Boulevard 1 -Palm 1816 Buttonshell" 1- Jacaranda 2655 Basswood 2- Magnolia 1918 Deborah 1- Liquidambaf 1806 Buttonshell i- Magnolia 1807 Buttonshell 1- Magnolia 1801 Buttonshell 1- Magnolia 1815 Buttonshell 1- Magnolia 2012 Nautilus 1- Magnolia 2024 Nautilus 1- Magnolia Tree survey by Golden Coast Environmental Services - Areas completed to date: . Eastbluff Cameo Highlands Airport Fashion Island Buffalo Hills Corona del Mar Spyglass Hills Irvine Terrace Broadmoor Phase 1 & 2 Balboa Island Harbor View Hills Harbor Island Dr.- Bayside Dr. Harbor View Hills South Lido Island Cameo Shores Santa Ana river to the Wedge Jack Brooks Item IV. • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department • • DATE: January 28, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: MANDATORY WATER RATIONING I have recycled the recent report from the Utilities Director to the City Council on this matter. In addition, an article in the Los Angeles Times is included for your review. Mr. Bob Dixon will be at your meeting to provide updated material and an oral report on this very serious topic facing all of us in California. ),3 i / P.04, M 711I Ronald A. Whit-ley • RECREATION DIVISION JANUARY, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT Contract Classes Item No. 6 A total of 139 classes are being offered this winter through our Recreation Brochure. Early registration is very good. New classes, including Drawing for Kids, Creative Art, Kids Night Out, Music and Ice Skating have really taken off! For the first time in quite awhile, we are offering 3 cooking classes. The registration is proving these courses very popular. Aquatics The Newport Beach Swim Club began this month. in the first couple of weeks Coach Mike O'Brien has recruited 22 swimmers. The kids are working out mornings and afternoons. Tennis The winter program is going very well. 39 of 57 classes (700) offered are going great guns. We lost an excellent instructor the week classes began, forcing the cancellation of 8 classes. We are on the lookout for qualified instructors. Youth Activities The after school drop -ins are going very well. 100 kids are enjoying the program activities and leadership offered at the Community Youth Center, 30 children at Mariners Park and a handful at our new school site program located at Newport Heights. The Community Youth Center Booster Club received a donation from the Kiwanis Club. A new ping pong table and microwave oven were purchased for the Center. 30 boys and girls are participating in our Saturday Pee Wee Basketball program along with 100 children in our older competitive program. The Peewees (6 and 7 years old) utilize 8 foot baskets. It's a great program to view-! Adult Snorts 93 adult slow pitch teams begin to play this month along with 71 basketball squads. These are good winter numbers for both leagues. senior Services 150 seniors began the year in fine style at the Oasis Center. They rang in the new year with big band music, food and lots of • merriment. �1 M • our senior program at the West Newport Center is experiencing an upsurge due to our new senior coordinator. Barbara is sending out lots of ,press releases and making lots of calls to seniors in the area. she is also receiving many calls from potential volunteer instructors. • • Our Care -A -Van program provided 192 rides this month. Two examples of our on -going case management loads this month include interceding on behalf of an elderly couple on the verge of eviction and interceding on behalf of an elderly woman with regard to possible abuse. As you can well imagine, our case management and human services coordinator is extremely busy serving our aging population. Nan Bea n City Council Meeting January 14, 1991 Agenda Item No._ TO: MAYOR SANSONE AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL From: Robert J. Dixon, Utilities Director SUBJECT: WATER RATIONING Recommended action: If desired, adopt an emergency Ordinance No. setting rationing levels and establishing surcharges for water use exceeding the ration level and rescind Ordinance No.90 -27. Discussion: California's water supply situation is serious. The state is entering the fifth year of a drought with all reservoirs holding less water than a year ago and delivery entitlements reduced from both the State Water Project and ' Colorado River. At the same time demand has increased due to population growth and the loss of a significant portion of Los Angeles supply from the Owens Valley and Mono Lake. All water consumed in the City of Newport Beach is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) through the Coastal Municipal Water District (Coastal). In December 1990, MWD adopted a conservation plan setting water allocation levels in relationship to the amount of water used in FY 1989 -90. The actual levels are incremental and set by MWD in response to water supply. In December, MWD informed the City that the initial allocation level would be effective February 1, 1991 and be set at 95% of the prior year's supply. Since December, the water supply situation has not improved. It is anticipated that MWD will set the February 1, 1991 allocation level at 90 %. This calls for a 10 % reduction in supply. Any water consumed in excess of this ration amount will be charged at a cost of $629 per acre -foot. This translates into a rate to the water customer of $1.96 per one hundred cubic foot billing unit (748 gallons) for the above ration amount. This rate is an additional $0.91 per billing unit above the basic water rate. a • At a December briefing attended by Mayor Sansone and Council Member Hart, Chairman of the Utilities Committee, MWD officials indicated that it was probable that the drought allocation level would be further reduced by the summer of 1991 to a level that would require a 20% water reduction in Newport Beach. The Utilities Committee met on December 27, 1990 to review the City's existing Drought Action Plan in light of MWD's proposal and to prepare a recommendation for Council action. Given the potential severe impact of continuing drought, the Utilities Committee unanimously recommends that the Council adopt a water rationing program. The rationing program contains the following elements: 1.. Declares a drought emergency and calls for reductions in water usage and establishes water rationing. Ration levels for consumers to conform to levels set for City by MWD. A 90 % allocation for Newport Beach would become a 90% ration level for the consumer. • 2. The charge for water used in excess of the ration level would be priced at cost. This charge will be set at the base rate plus $0.91 per billing unit. 3. The City Manager shall have the authority to adjust the ration level in response to actions taken by MWD. The City Manager shall report such adjustment to the City Council. 4. In instances where no ration level can be set due to a lack of prior consumption or in cases where there has been a significant change in water service, the City Manager or his designated representative may set a ration level. This ration level, however, may not be greater than the average ration level of the area neighboring the water service or on the combined ration level for several meters serving one property. 5. As contracts for the sale of water outside of the City come up for renewal, the rate charged for this water shall be priced 10% higher than water used within the City. 6. When irrigation systems are not properly maintained and • cause water to be wasted, the City Manager or his designated representative, the Utilities Director, shall have the authority to temporarily discontinue irrigation water service until the J problem has been corrected. • 7. As it would cause a redundancy and a dual surcharge the voluntary program and surcharge established by Ordinance No.90 -27 are rescinded. In addition to the elements contained in the ordinance, staff shall undertake the following tasks at the request of the Utilities Committee. 1. Establish a Drought Action telephone hot line to provide information to the public. 2. Provide all water customers with an initial report indicating the reasons for the rationing program and showing the possible ration levels for individual customers at the various MWD allocation levels. 3. Prepare recommendations for mandatory restrictions on water use for Utilities Committee review and City Council consideration. These restrictions would be put in place if the ration level is set at an amount less than 90% of prior year supply. 4. Inform homeowner and community associations as well • as golf courses and recreation areas of the rationing program by means of a special mailing and at an informational meeting to be held in late January. S. Identify the largest consumers of water within the City and invite them to attend an informational ,meeting on the drought. The ordinance is introduced on an emergency basis given the severity of the situation and the February 1, 1991 implementation of MWD's allocation program. Res ctfully submitted, i Robert J. Dixon Ci Utilities Director • attachments: Allocation targets �� MWD Conservation Plan r� U CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY HALL 3300 NEWPORT BLVD. NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 SERVICE ADDRESS: 415 32ND STREET Dear Water Customer: The State Water Resources Control Board has stated that "In light of current demands for water within California... indications show a strong likelihood that there may not be enough water in 1991 to serve all beneficial uses of water, even if all users implement strict conservation measures and water rationing." • Newport Beach does not have its own water source: All of the city's water is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). On February 1, 1991, MWD will provide Newport Beach with only 90% of the water available in the past. This water allocation will be further reduced to 85 %a on March 1, 1991. It is expected that Newport Beach's water supply spring or early summer. Newport Beach will begin mandatory water rationing on February 1, 1991. Mandatory rationing will replace the voluntary conservation program that has been in effect for the past six months. All water customers will be given individual ration levels based on actual use at each service address. Below you will find a table indicating by billing period the amount of water consumed (cons) at the service address shown above during the time frame MWD has set as the base for determining ration amounts. You will also find columns showing the ration levels of water allowed at the various cutback levels. Information regarding the current cut back level will be found in the local newspapers, public service announcements on radio station KOCM -FM, on your utilities bill, and by calling the Drought Hotline at 644 -3DRY. Period Total Cons Cons Cons Cons —10% —15% —20% JAN /FEB 19 17 16 15 MAR /APR 24 22 20 19 MAY /JUN 28 25 24 22 JUL /AUG 35 32 30 28 • SEP /OCT 34 31 29 27 NOV /DEC 25 23 21 20 • The numbers shown in the table for consumption reflect billing units of 100 cubic feet of water. For your, reference each billing unit equals 748 gallons of water. Any water used in excess of the the ration amount will bepriced at $1.96 per billing unit. The charge for water used within the ration level will be $1.05 per billing unit. It is possible that the penalty will increase if cutback levels are not achieved or if there is no relief from the severity of the drought. Customers should also anticipate limits on water use to be implemented as the ration level becomes more restrictive. These limits will'be announced through the media and in mailers. Current information will be available by calling 644 -3DRY or 644- 3011. Rationing will not be easy. The March 1st requirement of a 15% reduction is even more stringent than what was achieved during the drought that occurred in the late 1970s when Newport Beach achieved a 12% reduction in water consumption. As a water customer you will have many questions concerning the program. The enclosed materials attempt to answer those that are most frequently asked. You will also find a listing of basic ways to limit water use. For additional information, please call either the Drought Hot Line at 644 - 3DRY or the Utilities Department at 644 -3011. Yours sincerely, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT LJ • ^/ E LOS ANGELES TIMES - JANUARY 28, 1993 B12.Water Users." dace ]Pal r 9 ospitais•face one•of the biggest lenges. They use - ,large, amounts of water to disinfect and, Wash, equipment, rooms and pa MdOts, and they, can't ask doctors im nurses to endanger patients by educing sterilization. They are malil"e;to make even the, simple. ■ Conservation: The drought may force industry to conserve even more. When.and if this happens, business leaders say. they`ll have to make some unpalatable economic choices.' .By M"l A CONE TIMFS STAFF WAITER "From strawberry fields to Disneyland to hbspifals, California's ivoraening drought is presenting Orange County's biggest water users with another chal- leiige:, After a decade of conservation, how do they save even more without cutting into yitai supplies? La' manufacturers, schools, county ,parl4 sx[dother businesses and institu- tion's that "consume millions of gallons of water per year say the next round of cuts is likely to be painful, resulting in slower •assemblylines, dead landscaping, smaller crops and perhaps even layoffs. "If we are told to cut back 10% today, we'd be like everyone else, really hard- pressed to do it," said Steve ,CGckerspf,1 spokesman for Kimberly Clark in Fuller- ton, a.manufacturer of tissue paper that ,used 679 million gallons last year, enough to serve 4,500 families. The Metropolitan Water District, which supplies Southern California with imported water, ordered water agencies to reduce industrial, commercial and residential use by 10% and• agricultural use by 30 %. Next month, the district will consider doublingthose cutbacks. Orange County's water agencies have responded by urging voluntary compli- ance by all customers, but they warn that big price hikes and mandatory cutbacks will probably follow if the drought con- tinues through the winter season. Businesses and public agencies —which v consume one -third of Orange County's totaj• water —say they are left with some, unpalatable economic choices. For some, sjlch as food processors, research labs, and paper mills, water is an essential , / ingredient to their operations, and reduc- f ing it cuts into profits or services, , "It's' ­_ really tough to cut back on, domestic water without shutting down buildings and telling people to move off campus," said Larry Givens, •assistant. vice chancellor for facilities management at UC Irvine, which consumes about 600 million gallons annually, "On the campus, we'd be down to . , 4• FAAMI r cutback 'when they al- iave made such impressive ' ve •done this voluntarily, of the game,•in the; early Cockersell, of Kimberly said. "If industry hadn't cut oluntarily, we would have (this,[shoriagel,alot;earll- 1 ure Farms in Irvine, wor- t people who see his green•fields and groves nless skies will point fin - iuning that the irrigation waste water. But Reyn- es anyone ;who believes :ome see, -the technology Le 5;000 acres his company ­computerized drip - irrigation system: and soil moisture sensors have cut Treasure• Farms' water M by about one = third, he'said. The company also has.,switched from - thirsty crop @such as corn and mgloni to •low- water, dense ,crops' such as -red peppers and.strawber- i•1 @s, sq f 7 'eyiiold]s said-,his only remain - in0 :option •may be to ;remove solne acres from production, w4efre going to be hurt ff there's l an -across- the -board cut -Because, a'i'e.1.61,already using the • latest] technology available," he said. "We're putting as little as we can oh the fields and still maintain a gaod'yield." hange of.putting water savers in pets, -since they. use - high -pres- ones with no WAS. -, 1' Hospital is desperately seeking Adeae.' Vice President I I IQatlileen Dooley said she contact - (W Uoppitals in Santa Barbara, *hich1s' suffering a much, worse sliortage. But the-only advice they 11ad,for,their Newport Beach col- leagues: was to• let the Jawn turn igown. - . 'We can't do things as quickly as bu' ern at, home," Dooley said. "We have 300 patients living here, dorlRection- control is the big issue *•But we're putting together our 'best minds to resolve this. "• Tgrnmg' off the sprinklers and letting their thousands of 'dollars worth of landscaping die isn't a solution for some major water us- ers. Potable water is the resource in short supply and many, such as Irvine Unified - School District and Santa Ana Country Club, already use large amounts of reclaimed waste water, not drinkable sup- plies, for outdoors use. Orange County's manufacturers are struggling to find options that won't slow production. Twenty -five • years ago, Rock- well International installed a sys- tem at its defense electronics group in Anaheim that now recycles 96% of the water used in its precision - plating of mechanical parts. The remaining 4% is lost to evapora- ti( n; and Rockwell officials already use water - saving automafic sprin- klers for outdoors use, so now they ask: What more can we do? Hunt - Wesson's cannery in Ful- lerton, which uses water to wash and process tomatoes, reduced its use by 27% in two yeare with a new recycling system. But the plant still swallowed 409 million gallons last year, one of the largest amounts in the county. « A ny further cutbacks would I ?.hurt production," said I" ' Carpenter, Hunt - Wesson spokes: woman. "Water is a major- our operation." ' : <? Orange County watex•'bfGcial's acknowledged that for • haby in' -: dustries, it will cause tough times; but that everyone must'"eacrifice. Many cities, however, have'agreed to -consider whether 'layoffs and economic losses would repult. b@= fore imposing mandatory , condW lions on companies. ; ' "We believe a.30 %a <(reductionp can be achieved with pMJIer'maiC agement," said Jim Smith, opera = tions director, bf iiie', odlton Niguel Water - bistiic Ayhich" serves Laguna Nigdel;•;Laguiia, Hills and part of the Mission Viejo! area. "Every drop of watejr that Js, used here [in South Orai}ge Coun ty] is imported .. yet*ple have a tendency to think'they jc*j)iefrt rain forests Ina semiarid Many of the agencies.&4.a :,. ork=; ing with their large ctJatomers*,For example, Anaheim, *Afi ,;offici b- and the county sanitation ;district have joined Disneyland 14oteitinan experimental program to'-develop, Install and test new'ultiaifotv=&WI, shower heads and toilets. 'At Mesa Consolidated Water -District in Costa Mesa, officials are aiming to; do water "audits" to help business= es pick out their wastei'ulhebits. Government agencies find them- - selves, in the position of trying4o, persuade businesses to comply, while at the same time realizing that they have some iiard'work -to do, too. Local governments own large amounts of land and parks, most of which are irrigated. By far, the single largest user in Orange County is the county gov- ernment itself. Most of the water.is sprayed onto the county's 20,000 acres of parkland, including eight urban parks that need year -round •irrigation. Many of the county's large parks, were designed in the 1970s and are filled with thirsty grass instead of drought- tolerant plants. Gradual- ly, the county is converting 'them to California -native oaks, syca- mores and ground cover that need no irrigation. "We're designing parks of the•' future with water conservation Sri mind," said Tim Miller, manage' of, regional parks for Orange County's. i Environmental Management' Agency. County park rangers last year- began cutting sprinkler usage by, 10 %. But total use by the agency' declined by only 4% last year to 9 billion gallons, county records snow. 30, Page 2 Knowing that the county -must seta better example, Miller, is searching for , new" ways to cut .consumption. The parks have ex- perltnented with five types,of moisture ',sensors in ;an- effort to c, ., ifleally; control' water use. $ut the grass started to.die. 44 These sensors-,, 'claim 30 to j1 40go1 t`eductiotl:ih'Water•use, but none of them turned out to he ,reliable enough after lth years, of tests,': Miller said with a sigh of frustr4jon ., • Disneyland, •which •cares for a huge•.'.'famiby',' , of.14 million anmial visitors who: drink water, wash, <? hands and flush tollets, is one of the largest }voter consumers in Orange County., - - Disneyland officials declined'to state; the park's total' water usage. -But the park uses about 50 million gallons •of water annually from its own wells and about 20 times more water supplied by ,the city, which brings the total to'at least 1 billion "gallons ayear. ' • •Park . officials said -washrooms are�their biggest'water users. Wa- ter, savers arebeing installed in the 500 or so toilets in the park, which should save 25 million gallons per year. Also, since last summer, em- ployees wash down Main -Street and other thoroughfares in clean- conscious Disneyland four days a week instead of nightly as they had for decades. Both measures helped the park cut water use by. 15% last year, said Disneyland spokesman Bob Roth. ' Disneyland has long been known for its innovative conservation. It was one of the leaders in planting drought- resistant plants and for years has operated a water net- work that recycles, 15 million gal- lons used in its pools; rides, rivers and other attractions, said Ray Merchant, a spokesman for Ana- heim. "We dd.a great athount of Water conservation and always have," Roth said. It is especially difficult for grow- ing enterprises to cut water use. At: UCI, which eventually is expected- to. swell to the size of UCLA or U6 Berkeley, water consumption rises witli•eveiy.new student and facul -' ty member. ,.and e're like a small city," UCI's Givem.:me I "a with irrigated grasses and five trees, but UCI;s sprin reclaimedwater.'•, "Because' of that; 'vie needed to consider, aroug ant 'plants ,muchl1NG1vi "But with the drought, w consider it more. Ai4`u we should be doing things as an example to thecomn 0 Page 3 Orange County's Large Water Users These are some of the largest water consumers in Orange County. of water are used annually in•ail of Orange County and a typical Many say they have dramaticaily cut their consumption in recent family uses about 150,000 gallons per year. years with conservation measures. About 179 billion gallons of • O.C. 'Fmirpnmental Management Agency "Malntalns 20,000 acres of parkland. 1990 usage-,9 billion gallons - • Conservation measures: Irrigation time cut by (I 10 %. Some drought - resistant plants used. Treasure Farms, Irvine Farms 5,000 acres 1S90.6sage: 4 billion gallons Conservation measures: Electronic Irrigation ` system. Soil moisture sensors. Disneyland, Anahelmt - 80 -acre amusement -park 1990 usage: l billion gallons (estimate) ;Conservation measures: Water -saver toilets. 'Recycling system for water attractions, ''' Kimberly - Clark; Fullerton , ' tissue products° ; • r 197'miiliod gallons - aeaaurbs :-Newesystem recycles; y,aiid'stueeht•hddsing- •' 8Q•mlllion,gallon's- -•' , �; 0616 feW.Recla7ritediwater mqungsystems., Z e: wd�lrflrs- •coinpanles endWareragendas.•� ', Hunt- Wesson Foods, Fullerton Cannery for tomato products 1.990 usage: 409 million gallons Conservation Ineasures:'Recycling system has out consumption 27 %. Unocal Corp: Chemlcat Division, Brea Manufactures products from ammonia, urea 1990 usagdi 226 million gallons Conservatlon measuies:'No measures - -planned; plant to shut down In 1992. Southern California Edison, Huntington Beach •^ Power plant uses water in boilers 1990 usage: 213 million gallons.. - Conservation,measurds: Seawater used when possible. tines being checked for leaks and new technology is being tested.. uay ,e Y ucv� S,ansk!%amwr use or some •reclaimed water., - Saddladackboltege; missionvib)o; Irrigates:about:80.JOndscaped acre's, • -�- s >'; 1990 usage:- s3r'hiIIloA &116hs' , •Coosa "eivatibn measure's: Plans baflJor<using` I reclalmedviater ..'- IrngaUoli- reduoed; , WheVe Vui Water•Goes , Househol" s"Se two •thirds, -offhe water consumdd ?in A,, Ofahge;Oounty. °Of the. qo mmeiciafaridindustaal'users,', afe Public 10% : • ill other 22% Industrial 6% �' _ Developers 4 %—I Launddes4 %,l Commercial Resldentlal r 66% r � _ i Restaurants ~ I Amusemept/rec, io% Hotels /motels 11% r Source: venous Winponias and Wateragencles 3� ll Hospitals,13% l 'Schools 15% Steelcaso'Inc., Tustin - Manufactures office furniture 1990 usage: 77 million gallons Conservation measures: Options beingstudled A painting•operatlon was shut down, cutting water use by more than 10 %. Santa Ana Cbuntry Club 105 -apse g� olf course — • ' 1990 - usage: 60 million gallons Conservation measures: Some reclaimed wat¢r'dsed. Watering of non - fairway areas may ?,be cut. , Oct Medical Canter, orange' 493-bed hospital. 1990 usage: 48 million gallons (estimate):' , t Cohsbrvation measures: Watering of grounds,,. •redubed,•Faucets checked for leaks. 'Hoag'Nospital, Newport Beach .• �,, y :471- bed,hospital_ "1990•ueagb: 43:4fmillien,gallons : "r- -' '� H Conderyati "op'inedeures::P,anel'copvened for' fi�id,olitlohs. - - �' Now orb-gedcfi49unJtryClub `• ?'112becre,golf •course '•+ ^1990 usaga:•18.9.mtilfon gallons. ', ', c =.•� -t ,6fi ryaUOn•nlas a res:;Use;of'reclaliried - tyateCplanne,T dtering•ofmon-fairway.aeeas ;. may +be•out• wthem c0forhia'Ohools'and ' &!ronics.plarjts he,lar r i7•,] Office equipment 2% 11 Metal products 2% Textile finishing 3% ib,= t •,Yp Electronics 11% Southern �• °�-):,- Nairn California * Communlcation 4 % oy All other 33% Guided missiles 6 % Paper mills 5 %: k' Beveragese %� F� Preserved fruits 7 %- Petroleum reflning 8 %• Aircraft 10 %- ib,= t •,Yp Electronics 11% Southern �• °�-):,- Nairn California * Item No. 13 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REMOVE BASKETBALL COURT WITHIN BAYVIEW PARK BACKGROUND: The City of Newport Beach acquired Bayview Park from the County of Orange when the Bayview Community, built by the J.M. Peters Company, was annexed into the City about four years ago. I have contacted the County and they indicated that public meetings were held with local residents on the development of this local park. DISCUSSION• As in many of our facilities, the activity that occurs within the park is disrupting to adjacent neighbors. Each situation is different and must be reviewed and evaluated on an individual basis. RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE: 1. Retain the basketball court. 2. Remove the basketball court. 3. Relocate the basketball court. 4. Remove the backboards to see what reaction is received from users. 5. Post Conditions of Use on the court. If there are questions regarding this matter, please feel free to give me a call. A visit to the park would be helpful in reviewing this matter. The park can be reached by taking Mesa Drive through the Santa Ana Heights area. 3 �- soil 3 January 1991 Mr. Taylor Grant City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches & Recreation Dept. 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768 Dear Mr. Grant; Approximately 4 years ago, a basketball court was installed within the Upper Bay Park as part of the J,M, Peters project. in my opinion, this court has created a public nuisance. According to the environmental management agency for the County of Orange, an Environmental Impact Report regarding this court was never prepared. It is my hope that the video tape recordings which I have presented to Mr, Ron Whitley will help depict what I feel are unreasonable conditions due to the basketball activity occurring less than 75 feet from my dining room and kitchen windows, In addition to the obvious direct impacts of noise and loss•of privacy are the indirect impacts of car parking which crowd our streets and create added safety hazards for the local residents and families. The Upper Bay Park was portrayed by county officials to be a local passive park to complement the surrounding ecological preserve. In reality, the basketball court has attracted users from outside the local community as evidenced by the car traffic from the players. On occasion I have contacted the police about the obscene ,language and public alcohol consumption by the basketball crowds - often carrying on into the night. Little, if any, response has been given. On one particular occasion, I respectfully requested that a certain group refrain from abusive behavior and loud profanity. I ended up being personally accosted and eventually attacked by several individuals in the group. (Mr. Whitley is in receipt of the police report taken,) 33 1 • Unless you've personally experienced living next to a public basketball court, It's impossible to understand what has become for me an ever Increasing nightmare. The language used and the constant haggling are certainly not compatible with residential family living, I respectfully request that your commission ask for the removal of the basketball court, ensuring that the park is compatible with the original intent of a passive residential park. Sincerely, Alvin E. "Buddy" Cox cc: Robert Wynn Ron Whitley v," S Phil Sansone Clarence Turner • 3q OVPO� I w I "F�71 J. Lt--: :1, • • j AM w rw 3� Item No. 14 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department • • DATE: January 28, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL REQUEST APPEAL 2169 E. OCEAN BOULEVARD The attached letter represents an appeal of the decision made by the Street Tree Committee to retain the two Ficus Nitida street trees at 2169 E. Ocean Boulevard. Enclosed are all reports associated with this request. A visit to the site is encouraged, and if there are any questions please feel free to call. 1 Ronald A. Whitley January 17,1991 • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department PA. Box 1768 Newport Beach, California Attention Jack Brooks: re: Removal of trees Dear Jack, At this time we are appealing the Street Tree Committee decision to remove the trees that are in front of our home at 2169 E. Ocean Blvd., Balboa 92661. Enclosed is an invoice to us in the amount of $55= from our plumber for tree removal from our drainage pipe that goes under our house. It appears that the roots are now getting into our plumbing and causing us problems that wilt continue to gel, worse and expensive. So the roots are not only ruining our bricP fence in the front of the house, raising the bricks that are in the apron of our neighbors home and also raising the bricks in our apron in the front of our home but getting into the plumbing of our home. (By the way this is not the first time we have had to have the plumber out for this reason.) We can also sit in our - living room and watch the people walking bg on their way down to the beach and see them trip on the raised bricks which is becoming a dangerous situation. I would hate to see someone hurt bad on these bricks and then sue all concerned. We have lived in this home for twenty five years and the bricks were in the apron in front of the house when we moved here to Balboa. We would truly like to have those trees removed before the situation gets any worse. Sincereig, • M. my �Dvl� Y "e- C� Mr. Mrs. Don Hammono 3 2169 E. Ocean Blvd. Balboa, California 92661 u • • 31 x INVOICE N _ rJ i of N 'L VJ m GJ J m 2 ail O 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS. BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768. NEWPOAT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768 (714) 644 -3162 DATE: December 12, 1990 TO: Joan Hammond 2169 E. Ocean Blvd. Balboa,, California 92661 Your request for tree removal has been reviewed by the Street Tree Committee and has been denied Sincerely, Jack Brooks Park and Street Tree Superintendent Comments: If you wish to appeal the Street Tree Committee decision please send a letter to the Parks, Beaches and A AM FIRM.17M. City Ordinance 13.08.040 - Tampering With Planting Prohibited No person shal'1 trim, cut down, damage, remove or destroy any tree growing upon any public park, beach or playground, or the grounds of any public building, or_a public street right -of -way, without written permission of the City Manager. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach PARK DEPT. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ; •Date: /o —3-90 Name: JI}.0 i�f}�Ma.ved Address: _o2lly % E. Deet+.c� Phone Number: Complaint: " " ", Two (an Tr-r Species: A Damage: Sidewalk: Curb: (] Parkway: Other: p Parkway: Concrete M Brick, Turf C] Other [2' Comments: Inspected by: Supervisor's Recommendation: Al- 1• { '{,. Item No. 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department 0 0 DATE: January 28,, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation -Director SUBJECT: IRVINE AVENUE STREET MEDIAN The attached report was received and approved by the City Council at their meeting of January 14,, 1991. It has been indicated that what has been done is acceptable and no further capital improvement is to be done. y �- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks,, Beaches and Recreation Department January 14, 1991 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT': IRVINE AVENUE STREET MEDIAN This report will provide the City Council with the status of the action taken to upgrade the street median on Irvine Avenue between 17th Street and Holiday Road. Since the attached report to the Council in June of 1990, the following has been done: 1. The ice plant and gazanias have been trimmed and fertilized. 2. The dead eucalyptus trees that have flush cut above grade a number of years ago were removed. This was done in cooperation with the City of Costa Mesa. 3. The City of .Costa Mesa has indicated that a budget to upgrade the area with stamped concrete at left hand turn lanes on a cooperative basis is not available. As the Public Works Department has a road project in this area, it is recommended that any hardscape contract be included in that project. Ronald A. Whitley 0 43 �,. Parks, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Beaches and Recreation Department June 25 , 1990 STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 5 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: STREET MEDIAN - IRVINE AVENUE BETWEEN 17TH.STREET AND.HOLIDAY,ROAD The City Council requested information on the subject area as a result of the letter received from Stuart Williams, •1748 Bayport Way, concerning the land- scaping in this road median. Specifically, the following is provided: 1. The road median.on Irvine Avenue between 17th Street and Holiday Road is the City property Lines betvieen•Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Although not consistent, the actual City boundaries are just about down the middle of the median. The City of Newport Beach has historically provided the maintenance of this area which consists of debris removal and edging the ice plant where needed. • 2. The ice plant and gazania now found in the median could be removed and turf planted' in the median between Dover and Holiday Road. The stretch from 17th Street to Dover accommodates a row of large established Eucalyptus Trees that should not be removed. Their root structure and' growth pattern would not permit additional land- scape treatment. 3. If a decision is made to provide turf in this median, an estimate of $80,000 has been determined to complete the task. This cost estimate includes removal of existing plant material, dump fees, stamped concrete safely strips, irrigation, electrical and water meters, conduits and hydroseeding. The annual maintenance cost would be approximately.$5,000. As additional' information.:the following is provided: 1. The existing plant material found in the median is drought resistant and is not irrigated. Providing turf would require a significant increase in water use in a period of time when we are cutting back and conserving water. 2. Contact has been made with the staff of the City of Costa Mesa to determine their willingness to cooperate with us on a joint project for this area. Their initial reaction aooears to be that the suggestieo. project for this area Wcuiu not Dc or high priority. • Staff. will be in attendance at the Study Session of June 11, 1990 to answer any lother questions the' City Council, may'`have on this matter. Ronald A. Whitley �l • 7 '1 I /1 f t' COUNCIL AGENDA .A April 27, 1990 ' Mayor Plummer and Members of the City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd, ' ' Newport Beach; 'CA' 92663 ' Dear Ms. Plummer and Council Members: I,should like to request permission to be placed an the agenda for the May 14th meeting of the Newport Beach City Council. I wish to bring to the attention of the Council the need for more landscaping and better maintainance of the \ medial strip on Irvine Boulevard from 17th Street to Holiday Road. It appears to be a chronically unkempt eyesore. Sincerely c.�t.�LrrH Stuart Williams 1748 Bayport Way !; Newport Beach, CA 92660 Date , f�3 a -RIO'S SMTM ❑ Mayor r� c' citmen lager n Attorney p Dlr. 5,yr r', Dir. C7 N".'rinieia Dir. S. 0 Mat r'.W. Dir p Dther �t 1' ..L Sincerely c.�t.�LrrH Stuart Williams 1748 Bayport Way !; Newport Beach, CA 92660 Date , f�3 a -RIO'S SMTM ❑ Mayor r� c' citmen lager n Attorney p Dlr. 5,yr r', Dir. C7 N".'rinieia Dir. S. 0 Mat r'.W. Dir p Dther Item No. 16 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: CIRCULATION AND OPEN SPACE AGREEMENT Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners have either been given a tour of Irvine Company undeveloped properties or met with staff on these sites. Questions that the Commission should answer and provide recommendations to the City Council are: 1. Is park and open space as proposed in the preliminary agreement adequate? 2. Is all of the proposed acreage needed? 3. If additional acreage is desired, how do we fund? • 4. How should development and maintenance costs be funded? 5. What priority for acquisition and development would be established for the sites as identified in the preliminary agreement? The Commission will discuss this matter at your meeting of February 5, 1991 and has scheduled a special "public hearing" meeting for Tuesday, February 26, 1991, to make final decisions that will be transmitted as recommendations to the City Council in March. If there are questions regarding this procedure, please feel free to call. i • q6 J 1] Item No. 17 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28., 1991 TO: Parks,. Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, 1990 -91 CARRIED OVER Restrooms - CYC, Eastbluff - Bids rejected and rebid. Field Renovation - CYC - On hold pending restroom bids. Little Corona - Construction contract nearing completion. 1990 -91 Cliff Drive Park Design Newport Shores Park Oasis Expansion Channel Place Park Basketball Court Playground Equipment Replacement $ 15,000 - Stair rails installed, budget 1991 -92 to complete project $150,000 - Consultant preparing plans and specifi- cations $500,000 - Plans and specs being prepared $ 15,,000 - Construction contract awarded $ 35,000 - Las Arenas equipment purchased 1 Ronald A. Whitley -ti)EC•LARATION• -OP- POST •ING ....:...........:.....,.:, ..: . ,...:..... .y ,_.. 'r,••,Ori••• ,' 1 .���� ��•: urld' eY" p�riAl• ty•' of. :'pe?^;jOt"y;�..I:•post'ed;�:. .' (Mb.) Day Yea Time the Agenda for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting of y,=C S /9 �/ /. , •pursua'nt' to the Brown -Act' Amendments (effective • ..•r, aa,' rivary„ 1. ;,.1987.),:on•.;the.G.ityHal;l; Bulletin. Boardlocated ;..outside- afahe•C.i,ty ......s.. :r. Newport Beach 'Administration Bui.ldiiig, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport•Seach.• Posted by: � z, --=IL, • • .t EXPENDITURES FROM PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENT'PROGRAM Landscaping•of planters at-Prospect and Seashore $ 1,000.00 • Landscaping of Bayside':Drive Park parking lots & Begoni'a Park 3,591.00 Repair of 'expansion joints in concrete at San Joaquin Hills Bowling Greens 1;500.00 Repair of restrooms*at Irvine'Terrace Park 31,111.00 Replace vinyl chain'.lar•ik +fence at West Newport Park .1,641.00 Landscape "M" Street Park 2.,'823.00 Rodent control at Westcliff & Cliff Drive Park 800.00 Repair stamped concrete on-Ford Road 450.00 Repair sod at Bonita Creek Park 1,338.00 Graffiti removal 782.00 Modify walk and lawn'at West Newport Community Center 1,134.00 Picnic shelter at Buffalo Hills Park 6,580.00 Install irrigation and top soil in West Newport Park where basketball court was removed. 1,922.00 Replace ground cover in San Miguel,Park• 1,044.00 Drip irrigation supplies for Newport Boulevard 1,900.00 Repair of Eastbluff Boy's Club from water damage 2,248:00 Repair of lights at Lincoln Athletic Field 4,026.00 TOTAL $ 35,890.00 40