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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1994 - PB&R CommissionMotion Ayes ', i CITY OF Parks, Beaches d plo 3�iN� dJ+90 d�f C Obi nL NEWPORT BERCHItem II & Recreation Commission August.2, 1994 Ci+v Cnnnrii rknmhcno 7 n INDEX� Staff Present: LaDonnaKienitz, Community • Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Glasgow, Grant, Hart, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Demmer was absent. II. PRESENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD TO NEWPORT ISLAND 1NC. Chair Glasgow announced that the Commission periodically honors those organizations and individuals that have contributed significantly to the community. Chair Glasgow presented the Community Services Award to Roy Van Orden, representative of Newport Island Inc., that has encouraged their residents to clean up litter, plant flowers, etc., which has resulted in a highly successful cooperative effort. Mr. Van Orden thanked the Commission on behalf of the Board of Directors and residents and also recognized the help -they received from Dave Niederhaus, Ben Nolan, Don Webb and Marcy Lomeli. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of July 5, 1994 x x x x x x x Commissioner Compton motioned the minutes be approved as presented. Unanimous. IV. SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONER Chair Glasgow welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Hart, who served on the Environmental Affairs Committee INDEX� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Y1 d , edry doh �L G o,� Motion Motion Ayes Motion Ayes August 2, Page 2 City Council 1994 Chambers 7 p.m INDEX ench onation ionation appeal and whose children actively participate in.the City's recreation programs. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS Farhad Mirhady, 2717 Shell Street, addressed the Commission. Mr. Mirhady reported the fire rings at Corona del Mar State Beach pose a serious health and liability hazard'. They are used until 10 P.M. and later and people burn all types of items there, result of which the sand is filthy and smoke carries into the neighborhood. He urged that the rings be removed and /or relocated to an unpopulated area. Director Niederhaus pointed out that the fire rings are under the jurisdiction of the Marine Department, however, this Commission can make a recommendation. x Commissioner Compton motioned to review the fire rings as an action item at the Commission's September 6 meeting. X Commissioner Grant made a substitute motion to discuss this item at the September 6 meeting so that staff will have x x X x X X ample time to prepare a report. Unanimous. VI. DISCUSSIONITEMS Item #1 -Bench Donation x Commissioner Grant motioned to approve staff's recommendation to accept one concrete bench donation x x X x x x with an approved plaque from Dee Chase. Unanimous. Item #2 - Donation Aoneal Director Niederhaus reviewed Rosalind Wayman's appeal to provide a dedicatory 5" x 7" plaque to accommodate her requested text on a donated drinking fountain in Galaxy View Park. The cost of a handicap access drinking fountain plus plaque is $4,200, which is considered a major park improvement and conforms to Policy G -5, Park. Improvement Donations. Staff recommends acceptance of the donation. Commissioner Grant stated'he would not be supporting the motion since the idea of the policy was to avoid creating INDEX ench onation ionation appeal CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH Parks,, Beaches & Recreation Commission August 2, 1994 Ile, Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX the idea of a plaque for the deceased and he would not want to see a precedent set in regards to major gift donations. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to accept the drinking Ayes x x x x x fountain and plaque as offered. Motion passes. Abstain x Item #3 - Change of Designated Street Tree Change of Designate Marcy Lomeli reported there are no street trees at Ocean Street Tr Boulevard and "M" Street and that the requested Taiwan Cherry Trees grow to a height of 25' at maturity with purple pink flowers. 'Staff recommends the requested change from the designated street tree provided the trees are purchased at the owner's expense and the project coordinated with the Urban Forester. Chair Glasgow opened the meeting to public hearing and Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Herberts voiced,lrer objection to the Cherry Trees since at 25' they would obstruct neighbors' 1 views. Later in the meeting Mrs. Herberts withdrew her objection. Maria Connolly, 2061 Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Connolly stated the Cherry Trees have a lovely bloom and that they would be willing, by written agreement, to keep the trees trimmed for view purposes. Commissioner Compton suggested the site be posted in order to give neighbors an opportunity to respond. Marcy Lomeli pointed out that the designated Carrotwood tree has caused some hardscape problems and is more view invasive than the proposed Cherry Trees. In addition, the planting would allow an opportunity to experiment with a new tree that could be added to the designated tree list. In response to a question from Commissioner Grant, Director Niederhaus stated that an amendment could be made to the owner's encroachment permit addressing the more frequent trim cycle at the owner's expense. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to postpone the request for thirty days so that notice can be given to neighbors and that staff can research an amendment to the encroachment permit. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission a gory o� oX August 2, •1994 Page 4 Citv Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEk Motion x Commissioner Schonlau made a substitute motion to approve the request for Cherry Trees with the condition that the encroachment permit stipulate that the owners agree to Ayes x x x x x trimming at their expense per City standards. Motion Nay x passes. Chair Glasgow requested staff provide a status report on the Cherry Trees to the Commission in August, 1995. Item #4 - Donation Recognition Signs Donation Recogni- Director Niederhaus reported that the Doggie Walk Bags ti on S i gi distributed from dispensers and signed to recognize the sponsor /donor were started by the homeowners association on Balboa Island and extended to Little Balboa Island and Newport Island. The program has been very successful and provides services at minimal cost. Mr. Chris Crosson, 56 Racing Wind, Irvine, addressed the ommission. Mr. Crosson reviewed the benefits of such a 1 rogram and presented the dispenser with signage. There would be a one time installation cost to the City, however, he commercial donor would be responsible for supplying he bags. Motion x ommissioner Grant motioned that the City Council onsider Doggie Walk Bags with recognition signs as 'roposed by staff. 'Should a community oppose them, signs an be removed or the community has the option to sponsor Ayes x x x x x x hem. Unanimous. tern #5 - Tree Gran t ree rani irector Niederhaus reported that since the tree grant application deadline is today, it has been submitted with a ecommendation for 200 small trees to be planted in the ower Cliff Drive Park area. There are few trees in this area aor is there funding for any at this time. Should the ommission objeet, the grant can be withdrawn. Motion x ommissioner Grant motioned to approve the grant.as Ayes x x x x x x roposed by staff. Unanimous. tern #6 - 15th Street Park 15th St �1 Park ancy Beard corrected the staff report submitted to show hat the request is to rename 15th Street Parkas "Veterans emorial Park." CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH' Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission August 2, 1994 3 d d o Page 5 Citv Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX Commissioner Glasgow opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Pat Dolan, Commander of the American Legion Post 291, addressed the Commission. Mr. Dolan gave a brief history of the building and pointed out the Legion's contributions to the community and veterans. Both neighbors and the Central Newport Homeowners Association support the name change. Don Donaldson, 1517 W. Balboa, addressed the Commission. Mr. Donaldson gave a brief background on the park and stated it would be more appropriate to call it I Veterans-Memorial Park. John McDanie1,1770 W. Balboa Blvd., addressed the Commission and spoke in support of the name change. There being no further public hearing, Chair Glasgow ! closed the meeting to public testimony. i Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to rename both Las Arenas Park and 15th Street Park to Veterans Memorial Park. Motion x i Commissioner Compton made a substitute motion to recommend to the City Council that 15th Street Park be Ayes x x x x' x x renamed Veterans Memorial Park. Unanimous. Item #7 -Capital Improvement Projects Capital Improveme Item 97 was addressed following Item #13. Projects Director Niederhaus summarized.the report submitted and reported that the City Council will again be reviewing criteria for postponing 1994195 capital improvement projects at their August 8, 1994 meeting. Commissioner Vandervort reported that Arts Commissioner Phyllis Drayton, Director Niederhaus, Marcy Lomeli and she inspected Inspiration Point and determined that the benches and vegetation need refurbishment. i Director Niederhaus stated that protective coatings will be put on the benches; andthat due to lack of irrigation and people walking°on the plantings, portions of the area have been denuded. Staff will make minor improvements, however, it is cost prohibitive to put in new irrigation. CITY OF 'NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission August 2, 1994 8ohd oX Page 6 City Counni1 Chamharc 7 n n TAI=w Commissioner Vandervort stated the committee unanimously recommends extending the tailing up the path as a future capital projects item. The Commission appointed an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Chair Glasgow and Commissioners Vandervort and Hart to review capital projects and make recommendations to the Commission. Item #8 - City Council I- Policies City Council I Director ICienitz reported that City policies are reviewed Po 1 i c i es annually in October by City Council; and in preparation for that review, the "I" series policies are presented to the Commission for review. Motion x Commissioner Vandervort motioned to review the I and G Ayes x x x x x x policies at the September meeting. Unanimous. Item #9 - Report on Sculpture Report on Sculpture Vice Chair Vandervort reported the Task Force met and unanimously recommended the "Metaphor" sculpture.be placed at the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Superior where it will provide an entrance to Newport Beach and won't intru& on views. Chair Glasgow opened the meeting to public hearing and Cathy Anderson, 5403 Seashore, addressed the Commission. Ms. Anderson stated that although art is always controversial, site asked the Commission to rethink the photo image of the donated sculpture which has a whimsical effect, no view problems, and will add flair to this part of the City. Marilee Stockman, 2924 Carob, addressed the Commission and pointed out the benefits of the sculpture being located at the proposed site, namely, it will enhance the area; it is not a detriment to traffic; and there are few-children in the area. M -ti on x Commissioner Compton motioned to place the sculpture on I an appropriate base at grade at the proposed location surrounded by plantings; and that staff and the Arts Commission determine the proper setting. However, should engineering studies determine the sculpture cannot be placed at this site, then it will be moved to storage. CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission August 2, 1994 %o'�,,�h v�o� dye. Solid LOX Page 7 Citv Council Chambers 7 n_m_ Trtnw Ayes Nays Abstain x x x x x x Commissioner Hatt stated site would be opposing the motion since she feels the sculpture would be an attractive nuisance. Motion passes. Rem #10 - Report from Ad Hoc Open Space Committee Report From Ad Hoc Open Space Commissioner Compton reported Commissioner Schonlau and he met with staff and passed out their preliminary Committee utilization of park dedication fees. Commissioner Compton reviewed the properties and amounts and stated that the committee agreed that a professional planning study be made to review the seven proposed locations. In addition, Commissioner Compton recommended that the Ad Hoc Committee be changed to a standing committee to address and review the proposed properties to be incorporated into the Recreation and Open Space Element. Motion x Vice Chair Vandervort motioned to disband the Ad Hoc Committee and form a permanent subcommittee called the Park and Open Space Committee with the same members, Ayes x x x x x x namely, Commissioners Compton, Demmer and Schonlau. Unanimous. Item #11 - Use of a Consent Calendar Use of Consent Director Niederhaus suggested the use of a consent Calendar calendar at future Commission meetings to speed up the process. This also meets with the City Attorney's approval. Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to use a consent calendar Ayes x x x x x x for future agendas. Unanimous. Item #12 - Joint Meeting with City Council, Joint Meeting Director Kienitz reported Director Harshbarger of the with Ci t} Marine Department will respond to the City Council's Council questions regarding commercial endorsements. A report will be submitted for the Commission's information at their September meeting. Upon Commissioner Grant's suggestion, the Commission concurred that Commissioner Schonlau offer his assistance 1 to the Marine Department on this issue. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission c o c c y s August 2, 1994 m Page 8 rye" e, °h t o� o� oX Citv Council Chambers 7 n.m_ TwnFx Item 913 - Newport Shores Open Space Commissioner Compton presented a letter from the Newport Shores Community Association commending staff for their work at Newport Shores Park and requesting additional improvements to the area adjacent to Pacific Coast Highway and Cappy's. Realizingthere are no funds to make major improvements, Commissioner Compton suggested the area be cleaned out; low cost natural habitat be planted; and one or two benches installed. VII. PUBLIC HEARING AND STAFF REPORTS Newport Shores Open Spaci Park and Item #14 - Park and Street Tree Division Street Marcy Lomeli reported the manufacturer will refinish and Tree reseal the donated concrete benches at Lookout Point. Division Mr. Lomeli presented the Athletic Field Maintenance Schedule which,will be sent to each of the Commissioners. Item 915 - Recreation and Senior Services Divisions Recreatio and Senio Report received and filed. Services Division VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS Item #16 - Cherry Tree Donation Cherry Tree Mr. Mutsuya Matsumoto, 2019 Yacht Defender, addressed Donation the Commission and reviewed his proposal to donate 2,000 small cherry trees to the City. He will be leaving for Japan in two weeks and requests assurance from the Commission that the trees are acceptable and will be maintained at the proposed sites. Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, addressed the Commission and pointed rout what an incredible gift this is to the City. She stated the favorite site for the trees is Newport Village above the library, which would also serve as an entrance to Fashion Island. Second choice would be the Castaways. Director Niederhaus explained that it will cost $95 per tree \\ to plant a six foot 15 gallon tree; and'that preparation, irrigation, follow up Maintenance, etc., is costly. He also pointed out that part of the time the trees will be barren, which would necessitate them being planted among other CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission _ G a August 2, 1994 S 9 dam° d7r °ham ^� Page 9 °G °X Citv Council Chambers 7 n.m. TNnFv trees. Staff recommends the tree sites be listed as a capital improvement project in the FY 1996 -97 budget. Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to accept the donation in concept; that Mr. Matsumoto interface with Wendell Fish of the Sister City Association; and that the Commission's recommendation be forwarded to the City Council. Ayes x x x x x x Unanimous. IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Schonlau requested consideration of a pilot program using Coconut Palms on areas of Balboa Boulevard on the Peninsula be addressed at the September meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:30 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on July 28, 1994 at 11:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. 3 E 1