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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1991 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1991 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of May 7, 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. ACTION ITEMS 13. Request from Fire Department to Encroach Into Mariners Park (Letter Attached) 14. Request for Purchase of Bleachers and Equipment at Corona del Mar Pool (Letter Attached) V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 15. Mouth of Big Canyon 16. Upper Newport Bay Regional Park 17. Capital Improvement Projects (Report Attached) IVI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT 1 Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission May 7, 1991 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX r- Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Tree Mainten- ance Superintend- ent Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent 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 7:00 P.M. Item #2 - Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Grant, Herberts, Taft and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Demmer was absent. Item 43 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of April 2, 1991 Commissioner Herberts moved the minutes be adopted as presented. Unanimous. Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of Recreation Mailer to be addressed under Item #8 and Upper Bay Regional Park to be addressed under Item #9. II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #5 - Park and Street Tree Division Chair Grant inquired about the Oleanders on Bayside which look in need of watering. Jack Brooks advised they are watered by the water truck, however, he will inspect the area. .c CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 Citv Council Chambers . 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Compton asked if the City used reclaimed water for irrigation and Jack Brooks explained at this time they do not due to lack of availability. However, areas such as Bonita Creek and Eastbluff will be irrigated with reclaimed water in a couple years. Mr. Brooks advised he will report back on the amount of water used by the water truck at the Commission's June meeting. Commissioner Herberts commented she hoped to see more trees planted next month than were removed. Jack Brooks explained replanting is done on a priority basis. However, the street tree inventory is almost complete on the computer which will help the street tree replacement • program. Item #6 - Recreation Division In response to a question by Commissioner Vandervort on the Corona del Mar 5K Run scheduled on June 8, Nancy Beard explained the $15 registration fee for runners and the $10 fee for walkers both include a T- shirt. Item #7 - Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported the committee reviewed seven tree requests and agreed with staff's recommendation on all requests. She also reported the Arbor Day ceremony was very successful. Judy Lasco, Principal at Andersen School, was very cooperative and she commended staff on the excellent job they did. Attendance at the ceremony included Wolf Stern, who brought soil from 90 countries, Dr. John Nicoll, Superintendent of Schools, Council Member Jean Watt and a representative from Supervisor Riley's office. The designated Coral Tree was planted and Gale Demmer gave a speech on behalf of the • Commission. Item 48 - Recreation Program Committee J Commissioner Compton referred to the April 2 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks,. Beaches & Recreation Commission Pagg 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commission meeting when the subject of AYSO not being able to use the Ensign School field was discussed. He reported that Tom Williams, who spoke at the meeting, contacted him and agreed the City should have access to the facility. He felt AYSO would cooperate with established guidelines, such as cleaning the field, noise, etc. Nancy Beard will be meeting in the near future to discuss this matter with the School District. Commissioner Compton further advised that he would suggest such guidelines be addressed when the youth groups meet in August to discuss scheduling. Commissioner Compton reported the summer brochure was reviewed and accepted. • Commissioner Konwiser presented a card sort envelope he received in the mail and Nancy Beard explained this is a marketing tool by the Institute of Reading Development for their summer reading course which is an approved City program. Item #9 - Parks and open Space Committee Commissioner Vandervort reported the committee did not meet this month. Director Whitley reported the City Council's Ad Hoc Committee is-presently discussing The Irvine Company's proposed land dedication with other groups; result of which the original time schedule will not be met. I Commissioner Vandervort pointed out this Commission met their time schedule as requested and she appreciated the Commission's thorough research on the subject. Director Whitley reported he attended the last committee meeting of the Upper Bay Regional Park. There will be portions of the park that will be unavailable to the public since they will be deemed environmentally protected areas. Mr. Bob • Fisher, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Parks, will be addressing the Commission to explain the process and answer questions. The proposed plan will also be approved by the City Council and 11 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Board of Supervisors. Commissioner Herberts inquired if there will be less use of the area by the public and Director Whitley explained the area was originally private property which was accessible. Item #10 - Beach Committee Commissioner Taft reported the Beach Committee has received very few requests for volleyball court removal/ installation. There were three sets of metal poles installed at the end of 41st, 42nd and 43rd Streets and thus far there have been no problems and no complaints. Item 411 - Oasis Liaison • In lieu of Commissioner Demmer's absence, Commissioner Herberts passed out an invitation to the Oasis Garden Festival to be held at the site on June 23 from 11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The gardens will be dedicated by Mayor Sansone from 11:30 A.M. to Noon., and she urged all the Commissioners to-attend the dedication. Commissioner Herberts then read Commissioner Demmer's report wherein she stated that upon Council's approval of the budget, construction for the Center's renovation project will begin July I. Color coordination has been approved by the Board and Mr. Blurock, the architect, has been on site to discuss the plans and make, suggestions for minor improvements. Oasis will not close during the project, however, classes may be readjusted and relocated. All parking will be across Marguerite in the parking lot. Commissioner Herberts pointed out that attached to the Garden Festival invitation is information about the Health Fair Expo which was a huge success. • Item 412 - Theatre Arts Center Liaison In lieu of Commissioner Compton's absence at the Board meeting, Nancy Beard reported that their meeting centered around business. t CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers . 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Compton reported the play, 1184 Charing Cross Road," was very good and worth seeing. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. ACTION ITEMS Item 413 - Bicentennial of the United States Constitution Flagpole Commissioner Vandervort passed out a report from the Bicentennial Committee to the City Council for their Study Session agenda on May 13, 1991. Director Whitley explained this report more clearly defines the proposed project. He also presented a drawing of the project to be located at Lookout Point. The flagpole height is to be 100' with a very large night lighted flag. The project is presented for conceptual approval since this Commission is responsible for administering and maintaining parks. Commissioner Herberts noted the proposed project would need to be posted and Director Whitley advised this would be done and the project would also need a Coastal Permit. During discussion Commissioner Taft felt the lighting would cause problems and Commissioner Konwiser felt the proposed size of the flag is too large and out of place. Commissioner Vandervort moved the Commission deny the Bicentennial Committee's recommendation due to problems such as the size of the flag, night lighting, noise and view impact. Commissioner Herberts made a substitute motion to move the Commission not accept the location for the Bicentennial flag since it is proposed for an inappropriate location and some of the Commission's concerns include the size of the • flag, night lighting, noise generated from the flag and possible blocking of views. Unanimous. Commissioner Compton suggested a reasonable flag CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks., Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX and pole in a park be considered and Director Whitley explained the committee reviewed the total park system and determined they did not want the project in a park. Item 414 - Request from Harbor View Community Association Director Whitley reported the request from the Harbor View Community Association concerning improvements and additions to the playground and park area adjacent to the clubhouse is supported by staff. Funding, to be shared by the Association, is minor and the project could be completed this year or next fiscal year. Chair Grant opened the meeting to Public Hearing • and Mr. James Kline, 1957 Port Chelsea, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Harbor View Community Association. Mr. Kline reported the specific problems are removal of the existing railroad tie perimeter around the park and replacement with a concrete wall in addition to enlarging the playground facility with a few benches. They would also like to add a gazebo and trees to landscape the area. In response to a question from Commissioner Taft, Mr. Kline stated the gazebo would be located south of the clubhouse in Phase I. Commissioner Herberts asked if the playground area in Phase II could be enlarged and Director Whitley advised this could be done. Mr. Kline reported the Association has budgeted $5,000 for the trees and $2,000 for construction of the project. Director Whitley pointed out the tree project might be less than $5,000 and more funds might be needed for other aspects of the project. Mr. Kline responded that he did not foresee a problem with this. In response to a question from Commissioner • Herberts, Director Whitley explained that for practical purposes, the subject park area is public with the exception of the clubhouse, which is private. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council.Chambers I . 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Vandervort recommended that if the project is to be done this fiscal year, it should be started now due to high use of the area during the summer months. Director Whitley advised that the original gazebo purchased for Phase II is stored at the Yard since the Association could not use it. It could possibly be used for Phase I if it is not too large for the proposed location. There being no further Public Hearing, the meeting was closed to Public Testimony. Commissioner Konwiser moved to request staff work with the Harbor View Community Association to implement their requested improvements, namely, removing the railroad ties, constructing a •- concrete wall, enlarging the playground facility, adding benches and a gazebo and providing trees, and accept their offer of $7,000 for improvements. Unanimous. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #15 - Budget Review by City Council Director Whitley reported the Department was pleased with the preliminary budget which was basically approved with the exception of North Star Beach and the Lincoln lights. The City Council will be reviewing the M &O budget at their Study Session of May 13 and the capital improvements will be reviewed on June 10. The Commissioners are invited to attend both meetings. Chair Grant questioned the asphalt driveway apron leading off Back Bay Drive into the Mouth of Big Canyon. Commissioner Konwiser also reported a class instructor pointed out his concern to him over the number of people trampling on the vegetation at this site. • Director Whitley advised that although the property is under the jurisdiction of the State xU Department of Fish and Game, he will investigate and report back at the Commission's June meeting. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 8 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Vandervort referred to the proposed plan presented by Dr. Vandersloot for Cliff Drive Park and reported he said it was approved by the homeowners association. Item #16 - Park Analysis Director Whitley reported the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan adopted in 1985 established 11 service areas which was confusing to many people. Therefore, the report submitted, which was requested by a Council Member, uses Councilmanic Districts to provide an inventory of parks and amenities and is furnished for the Commission's information. In response to a question by Commissioner Compton, Director Whitley explained that an • active park is an area large enough to play organized games and /or has activities such as a basketball court or playground equipment. Beaches, view parks and slopes are not included in the report. Director Whitley recommended the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan should be done and looked at as an entire unit to meet the needs of the entire community.' Chair Grant concurred and suggested adding adjacent areas. Item 017 - Capital Improvement Proiects Commissioner Taft asked for an update on Newport, Shores and Director Whitley reported all necessary permits have been filed and, when acquired, the project will be bid. Plans and specs have been completed. In response to a question by Chair Grant, Nancy Beard explained the slide at Carroll Beek Center was replaced. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS • Commissioner Herberts reported landscaping was put in at the Grasso residence and inquired if the grass area in front of the home would be City maintained. Director Whitley replied it probably ,* CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 9 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX - would not, since it is considered a parkway, however, he will investigate the situation. Commissioner Herberts reported there is a security problem in this same area on the Peninsula and asked if Mr. Grasso could implement a wrought iron fence which would not obstruct views. She pointed out that other street end homes on the Peninsula have dense plants and shrubbery up to 8 feet tall in the required set back areas that totally obstruct views down the bay. Director Whitley advised Mr. Grasso should contact the Building Department. Commissioner Taft inquired about the no fishing issue at West Jetty View Park and Director Whitley reported the City Council approved an • Ordinance to prohibit fishing at the park and rocks adjacent to the Since it takes park. 30 days to implement the Ordinance, it should be effective within two weeks and will be posted. '. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:21 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on May 1, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dottie Flohr, Secretary �1 �1 I, 0 PARK AND TREE DIVISION Item No. 5 MAY, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of May. Corona del Mar State Beach Ran a water service line out to the sand in preparation for installing beach showers when the drought ends. Mariners Park 1. Planted a 24" box Coral tree. 2. .Poured a concrete bleacher pad. Assembled and placed a new bleacher on the pad. '3. Removed an old asphalt sidewalk which ran along Mariners Drive, imported soil, and seeded for turf. Grant Howald Park Installed a flag pole. Lincoln Athletic Center Spread approximately 50 tons of new "track fine" material on the running track. Inspiration Point Removed the old drinking fountain and built a new one. Buffalo Hills Park Planted a 24" box Coral tree for an Arbor day ceremony. Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 450 trees. Planted 31 trees. Removed 21 trees. Root pruned 42 trees. Completed 36 work requests. Areas being trimmed this month: Westcliff, Airport completed.. Trees were removed at the following locations: 1017 Sandcastle Dead 45 Goleta Owner /Assoc. 601 Marigold Commission 900 Cercis Commission 2711 Pacific Coast Hwy. Sewer 45 Goleta Owner /Assoc. 1226 Blue Gum Dead 1- Eucalyptus 1 -Pear 1 -Carob 1 -Coral 1- Eucalyptus 2 -Pear 1 -Pear I 0 • a Trees were removed at the following locations (con't) 3767 Birch Dead 1 -Carob 701 Rockford Owner /Assoc. 1- Pepper 4807 Surrey Owner /Assoc., 2- Pepper 723 Cameo Hills Dr. Owner/Assoc. 1- Pepper 633 Cameo Hills Dr. Owner /Assoc. 1- Pepper 4607 Tremont Owner /Assoc. I- Eucalyptus Leh. 1027 Mariners City Council- 2- Eucalyptus 638 Cameo Hills Dr. Owner /Assoc. 1- Pepper 619 Irvine Commission 1- Acacia 3807 Inlet Isle Dead 1- Pepper 600 Larkspur Root Prune 1 -Carob Trees were planted at the following 1•ocations: 606 Orchid 1401 Keel 2018 Galaxy 1834 Commodore 1840 Commodore 1627 Port Sterling 1935 Commodore 1510 Sandcastle 326 Evening Canyon 622 Marguerite 306 E. Bay 133 Topaz 134 Topaz 1621 Port Sterli.ng 1715 Port Barmouth. 1818-Port Sheffield 1829 Port Sheffield 1818 Port Abbey 1807 Port Manlei.gh 1859 Port Taggart 1964 Port Provence 601 Marigold 1027.Mariners 900' Cerci s Seashore Jack. B.'rooks ' I- Eucalyptus i- Cupania 1- Cupania 1- Eucalyptus 1- Eucalyptus 1- Cupania 1- Tristania 1- Cupania 1 -Coral 1- Eucalyptus on 4th 1- Cupania 1- Cupania 1- Cupania 1- Cupania 1- Liquidambar 1- Liquidambar .1- Liquidambar 1- Liquidambar 1- Cupania -1- Liquidambar 1- Liquidambar 1 -Carob on 3rd Ave. 1- Magnolia on Marigold 2- Magnolia 1 -Rust. Willow 6 -Palms • RECREATION DIVISION MAY, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT Youth Activities Item No. 6 The Drop -In Program continues its popularity with steady enrollment figures. The attendance at Newport Heights Elementary School has risen to an average of 30 -40 participants per day, hence the Department has expanded from a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule to five days per week. The Drop -In Program is also gearing up for summer. All three sites will have extended hours from June 21 to August 30, and the travelling craft and game wagon will visit five different parks each week during those dates to offer programming to children who do not live close to any of our sites. The Newport Beach High School Youth Council hosted a Job Faire at the beginning of May. The Department hosted the 1991 Quiksilver Generation X Challenge Surfing Contest on May 18 and 19 at the 54th Street beach. The original maximum number of surfers was set at 150; we ended up with 160 competitors, both men and women, from age 7 to 45. • The 1991 Youth in Government Day will take place Friday, May 31. Over 60 Newport Beach High School students participated in the event. This event gives the students excellent hands -on experience with the inner workings of both civil service operations and City government. Snorts The busy summer softball season began this month for 219 teams. 50 basketball teams will also take to the courts this month. The spring season proved to be very good for our water related activities. Surfing and sailing registrations were very high. We are looking forward to a great sailing summer featuring a new 2 week format. The Newport Balboa Rotary recognized 20 of our outstanding youth Newport track participants awarding them with medals. Contract Classes The summer brochure is in the mail this week. It is a full activity quarter. As our fiscal year is about to end, we find ourselves up in revenue . from last years figures by approximately $70,000. This. is particularly satisfying in a year faced with recession. 0 -2- • We did offer Saturday classes this quarter in response to a participant's request. No Saturday classes maintained enough registration to continue. Aquatics The summer pool schedule is set. 14 lifeguards have been hired and will complete their training June 21 and 22 with a City in- service. Special Event The Corona del Mar Scenic 5K is set and ready to roll June 8 at 8:00 A.M. at Ocean Boulevard. Oasis May was Older Americans Month which is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of the mature adult. Oasis was celebrated by holding our annual Old Fashioned Picnic. The event was a success with 265 people in attendance. We had our traditional hat contest, and new for this year was a talent show which showcased the talents of Oasis members. Both events were successful and we even made the papers with a picture of our hat contest winner, Lupe Hilton. The Human Services Coordinator has developed a new ,program which involves nursing home visitation. She has matched together Oasis volunteers with nursing home residents who are in need of some specialization. Currently, we are working with Newport Convalescent and will expand as the need arises. Our homebound services are still very popular. Both home delivered meals and telephone reassurance seem to be very important to those who are isolated. Our student intern had an educational experience when he assisted with the home delivered meals. When he knocked on the door, he heard someone crying out for help. The woman inside had fallen the night before and could not get up, so our student had to find a way into the house and call 911. This situation is one of our prime reasons for providing these services. West Newport seems to be holding steady with a nice mix of classes. The most successful class, as far as participant interest and finding a volunteer instructor, has been the water color,class. I • OASIS SENIOR CENTER APRIL 1991 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT CLASSES /GROUPS 3797 LONG TRIPS HUMAN SERVICES Laughlin, NV 44 San Felipe Baja 31 Another Passage 36 MEETINGS Blood Pressure 136 Braille 78 Board of Directors 24 Care -A -Van 359 Executive Committee 12 Case Management (hrs.) 24 Long Range Planning 11 Chair'Exercises 81 Human Services Comm. 8 Counseling 2 Fundraising 38 Employment 160 Newsletter Collating 26 Information /Referral 890 Newsletter Comm. 30 Medicare Assistance 5 General Membership 109 OASIS Singles 116 Shared Housing 81 DAYTRIPS • Telephone Reasurance 234 Visual Screening 5 Palm Springs 24 Kellogg Arabian Horse VOLUNTEER HOURS 2472 Center 23 Palm Springs 24 Lawrence Welk 23 VAN TRANSPORTATION 285 Walkers Not Rockers 24 Renaissance Pleasure Faire 24 NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES SPECIAL EVENTS 1069 A Day at Descanso 25 0 Pancake Breakfast 254 .Income Tax Preparation 24 Health Fair Expo 91 311 Open House Senior Net Computer 36 �S • Item No. 13 NEWPORT BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT INUMC�, May 14, 1991 TO: Ron Whitley, P.B. &R. Director FROM: James Reed, Fire Chie�- SUBJECT: Future remodel of Mariners Fire Station Modern fire apparatus are getting to the size that they no longer fit into the older fire stations built many years ago such as the one in Mariners Park. For years now we have been hindered by the low ceiling and garage door height. our fire department has only one fire engine left that will fit into this fire station. It is being proposed that the apparatus room along side the living quarters of the fire station be remodeled to fit the height and width of modern fire engines. • I felt that the first step is to see if it would be possible to increase the width of the apparatus room which would require an additional 40 ft. along the southerly property line of the fire station. This encroachment into the park is in an area not presently in use for any sports activities. Two additional handball courts could be added next to the exsisting ones. See attached drawing. 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Tucker 1824 Port Sheffield Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660 May 71 1991 Mr. Taylor Grant Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, California 92659-17.68 RE, Marion Bergeson Aquatics Center Dear Taylor: 7141640 -7997 This letter is to inform you about equipment needs at the Marion Bergeson Aquatics Center. As the Chairperson of Friends of the Pool (FOP), I have assembled a list of items . required through my conversations with Michael O'Brien and CDM Aquatics Boosters. Sue Stein and I discussed these requirements on April 22nd and she visited with Ron and Nancy; they informed her that next years budget has been established and 'therefore funds would not be available now. The purpose of my letter is to request that P, 'B & R investigate some method to be able to assist with funding these needs. BACKGROUND The pool opened one year ago and has been an outstanding benefit to the community. City programs for instructional and recreational swimming were established. Successful new aquatics programs were also established (such as: Jr. Water Polo, CDM Wave, Masters Water Polo and the Newport Beach Swim Club) with hundreds of participants. Masters swimming moved from a smaller pool to expand and use the new pool. SeaFest used the pool for the UCI Water Polo Tournament as one of their key events. Additional equipment has been added to the pool during its 1st year of operation by the following organizations. 1. CDM Aquatics Boosters Club .................. $14,000. Starting Blocks $6,700. Awning 1,700. Flags 100. Computer, cabinets, etc t,000. Carpet & Office items 4,500. (Donations from Ford; Installed by Boosters) • I� x . Page Two 2. Swim for the Gold ...... ....... ... $452000. Lights ' $10,000. Scoreboard $35,000. EQUIPMENT NEEDS The needed items listed below will benefit all the aquatic programs and events using the pool; they are: 1. Bleachers .. .. ............... $419100. Seating for 1300; we install Add 200 of current bleachers for 1500 total seating 2. Lane Lines .............................. $62600. (9) 50 Meter $4,500. (8) 25 Yard 2,100. 3. Other Equipment .......................... $4,300. Backstroke Flags $1,000. • Battery Powered Pace Clocks 1,000. Swim Benches 12500. Miscellaneous 800. ` 4. Weight Room ............................. $20,000. TOTAL $72,000. These items are not a "wish list ". It is equipment that is needed to properly conduct organized swimming programs and provide for spectator events. TIMING Of course, the equipment needed is always needed yesterday. Therefore, the sooner we meet these requirements, the better. Club and High School swimming is in need of the lane lines and other equipment; all of the athletes will benefit from the weight room. The SeaFest /UCI and Sr. World Water Polo events which need the bleachers are scheduled in late August through mid- September. I believe a combination of funding sources could accomplish the job promptly. Swim for the Gold should collect $20- 25,000 in the remaining corporate pledges and U.S. Water Polo • will pay at least $5,000 toward the bleachers. The remaining $42- $47,00 should come from the city. 0 • Page Three Taylor, I hope the P, B & R budget or another section of the city's budget can fund these requirements. If you have any questions, .please call me. Sincerely, James Tucker JT:rft cc: Ron Whitley Nancy Beard • Sue Stein • • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item No. 15 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: May 9, 1991 TO: Ron Whitley, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Director FROM: Randy Kearns, Park Maintenance Supervisor SUBJECT: ROADWAY IN THE MOUTH OF BIG CANYON Mr. Brooks requested that I gather information on why a crushed asphalt roadway was installed in the mouth of Big Canyon. I was able to accumulate a full account of this project from Ed Burt of the Utilities Department. Evidently this has been done every 3 to 5 years. This enables a 35,000 pound vactor truck to access the canyon to service a 12" sewer line which horseshoes around the canyon. Wi thout the crushed asphalt the vactor truck could not get into the canyon during rainy weather. There are two reasons that this vactor truck must have access at all times. First, and most important, if the sewer line were to clog and was not • vactored immediately, the sewage would back up and.overflow out of the uphill manholes:. This sewage would flow into the back bay! Secondly, many or most of these manholes are located above or on the hillsides, which could result in bad erosion or landslides if they were to overflow. There.are two reasons for using crushed asphalt. This product is ex- tremely cost effective against their budgeted money for access road maintenance and their studies have shown that ft is environmentally safe and will not re- lease any pollutants into the bay. Again, this work has been done before several times, and all things con- sidered they feel that this is the most appropriate use of our taxpayers money. • CC: Jack Brooks al Gvh G 04 � Randy Kearns . r • 0 • Item No. 17 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: May 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 - Project out to bid. Field Renovation - CYC - On hold pending restroom bids. Little Corona - Construction contract completed. 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 - Project out to bid. $ 15,000 — Completed $ 35,000 - Las Arenas and Carroll Beek Community Center equip- ment purchased.