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Home My WebLink About09/06/1994 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH'Item II Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( d O�cr 030 d� d�C � s 7 O •fOh � L Motion Ayes 3 September 6, 1994 Citv Council Chambers 7 n_m INDEX ReIocdtii of Bret Price Sculptur Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent Marceline Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent 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 Demmer, Glasgow, Hart, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Commissioners Compton and' Grant were absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of August 2, 1994 x Commissioner Schonlau motioned the minutes be approved x x x x x as presented. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS Item #1 - Relocation of the Bret Price Sculpture Director Kienitz reported the City Council accepted the recommendation of the three Commissions and Boards that unanimously approved the relocation site for the Bret Price sculpture, which is scheduled for this week. Director Niederhaus reported that the artist will powder coat the sculpture before it is installed at the new site on Superior Avenue. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Director Niederhaus stated relocation costs will be minimal and the foundation will be built for under $1,000. INDEX ReIocdtii of Bret Price Sculptur CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission _ G ° September 6, 1994 d Page 2 Citv Council Chamhars 7 M INDEX Motion Ayes Motion Ayes 1 Report on Potential Donation Cherry Trees Bench Donation Change of Designate Street Tree Bench Donation Item 92 - Report on Potential Donation of Cherry Trees Director Niederhaus reported he just received a letter from Mr. Matsumoto who stated he was disappointed with the City Council's lack of enthusiasm in regard to his donation. He also commented that his donation is a strictly personal offer with no strings attached; and that this offer has no relation with the Sister City Association. He is still desirous of proceeding with his donation however long it takes to find a site. Marcy Lomeli will prepare a report on the characteristics of the five possible species of cherry trees recommended for Southern California coastal planting, such as flowering, leaf habits, etc., for the Commission's October agenda. V. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were approved, except for those removed. X Item 45 - Bench Donation x x x x x Accept one bench donation from Sharon L. Jajonie. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: Item #3 - Change of Designated Street Tree Marcy Lomeli reviewed the report submitted and passed out a letter just received from the Irvine Terrace Homeowners Association in support of planting the Tipuana tipus on the north side of Altura Drive. This decision is also endorsed by the City's Urban Forester. x Commissioner Demmer motioned to approve the change of x x x x x the designated tree species as recommended'by staff. Unanimous. Item 44 - Bench Donation, at 704 West Ocean Front Marcy Lomeli presented photos of the area and reported it is staff s recommendation to postpone a decision on this matter until after the Central Newport Beach Community Association has discussed it at their general meeting on September 22, 1994. Chair Glasgow opened the meeting to public testimony. Report on Potential Donation Cherry Trees Bench Donation Change of Designate Street Tree Bench Donation CITY OF NEWPORT SERCH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission _ G a September 6, 1994 ^ox Page 3 Citv Council Chambers 7 n_m_ Twnry Molly Wiehardt, 2429 E. Hoover Avenue, Orange, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Wiehardt stated the donation would serve to honor her father so that he can enjoy it during his lifetime. Her first location choice would be in front of her parents home at 704 West Ocean Front. Her second choice would be in front, of the alleyway where there is public access to the beach. She pointed out that the original, bench was removed when the boardwalk was redone and it was never replaced. Mr. Evan Thomas, 700 West Ocean Front, addressed the Commission and stated he opposes a City structure that would affect his property. Motion x Commissioner Schonlau motioned to continue this item Ayes x x x x until the Commission's October meeting. Motion passes. Nay x In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Marcy Lomeli reported there are benches at each street end from. 26th Street to 36th Street, west of the Newport Pier. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item 46 - Fire Rings Fire Rings Director Niederhaus reported the Marine Department staff is responsible for administering the fire rings at Corona del Mar State Beach, and that they are waiting to-hear the Commission's recommendations. Director Niederhaus summarized the conditions in this area, pointing out that usage will decrease now that summer is over. Chair Glasgow opened the meeting to public testimony and Dr. Farhad Mirhady, 2717 Shell Street, addressed the Commission. Dr. Mirhady passed out the State of Oregon's Administrative Rules and read a letter from he and his wife requesting removal of the fire rings. Mrs. Mary Mirhady, 2717 Shell Street, addressed the Commission and stated the smoke from the fire rings is so heavy at times that they cannot see Pirate Cove from their home in China Cove. She has also observed sparks flying on nearby wooden roofs and is amazed the situation has 1 lasted so long. Director Niederhaus reported it is unlawful to burn trash within the City limits. He agreed there is misuse of the rings and that they are used after the 10:00 P.M. curfew. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 6, 1994 '�oso�'a�h v�o� dryr �iohd o y Page 4 City Cnunni1 Chnmhorc 7 n m TK1=V Enforcement of the posted rules is a problem. If the rings were recommended for removal, the request would be initiated by the Marine Department to,the City Council. Director Niederhaus noted that relocation of the rings might cut down on their usage if they were moved to a less accessible area. In addition, if every other ring were removed, it would help beach cleaning, decrease maintenance man hours by half, and reduce emissions. Commissioners ]Hemmer and Schonlau felt the air quality issues should be reviewed by the'envi!ronmental groups. Commissioner Hart disagreed and suggested this Commission's recommendation be transmitted to the Marine Department. Motion x Commissioner Schonlau motioned to eliminate 12 -18 fire rings at the discretion of the Marine Department and to increase enforcement related to the burning of refuse in the Aves x x x x x fire rings. Unanimous. Item 47 - Privatization Privati - zation Director Niederhaus reviewed the privatization report submitted and introduced Karen Fraser from Integrated Urban Forestry who prepared the report. A meeting was held on September 2 with the Parks Division employees to inform them of the results of the study and staff's recommendations to privatize all roadside landscape maintenance in December or January. The Commission's recommendations will be transmitted to the City Council for their September 26 meeting. At the request of Commissioner Hart, Director Niederhaus explained the advantages of the "piggyback" process which is often used for equipment and service contracts. The study submitted included employee input and shows expected annual savings varying from $99,000 - $114,000. Since costs will escalate, now is a good time to negotiate a long term contract. There will be no employee layoffs, however, there may be up to seven employees affected by demotions or lower salaries. ti on x Commissioner Demmer motioned to accept the consultant's Ayes X X x X X and staff's recommendations as presented on page 4 of the staff report. Unanimous. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 6, 1994 Page 5 o dt City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Coco Palm! Report of Park and Open Spaci Committee 1995 -96 Fiscal Ye. Capital Improvemei Projects Review of Policies As a separate matter, Commissioner Demmer suggested the two volunteer groups that have contributed to the Corona del Mar medians be recommended to receive the Community Services Award at the Commission's October meeting. Staff requested a one month delay to properly identify volunteer efforts. Item #8 - Coco Palms. Balboa Boulevard Marcy Lomeli reviewed the staff report and pointed out that the proposed palms would obscure traffic visibility for the first 6 -10 years. He suggested, and.Commission Schonlau concurred, that Coco Palms be planted at the triangular median at the southerly end of Balboa Peninsula' Point. Since Commissioner Schonlau will be attending the Association's meeting, he will obtain their input and report the results to the Commission. Item 49 - Report of Park and Open Space Committee Commissioner Demmer reported the Commission reviewed the 12 park areas that will be implemented in the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan. A program statement will be written for each site and presented to the Commission. Newport Village, namely, the land behind the new Central Library, was added to the list. Item #10 - 1995- 96'Fiscal Year Capital improvement r 'ect Director Niederhaus reported the Cherry Tree Planting project would not be scheduled before FY 1996 -97; and that the additional handrail for Inspiration Point would be submitted with other FY 95 -96 projects. Chair Glasgow pointed out that this Commission will want to be a part of the initial planning process for the Castaways area. Item #11 - Review of the Community Services De artment Policies Commissioner Vandervort motioned to change Policy I -9, Naming of Ci , Parks . by adding Item 2(e) as follows: "Common names already in place for the area." Unanimous. I Coco Palm! Report of Park and Open Spaci Committee 1995 -96 Fiscal Ye. Capital Improvemei Projects Review of Policies CITY OF NEWPORT Parks, Beaches Motion Ayes { I & Recreation September 6, 1994 Page 6 BEACH Commission Citv Council Chnmhars 7 n M d Commissioner Vandervort requested that Policy L-3, it Landscaping Restoration in Conjunction with Public Works Construction Projects, and Policy L -6, Private Motion Ayes { I & Recreation September 6, 1994 Page 6 BEACH Commission Citv Council Chnmhars 7 n M IINDEEX Park and Street Tr Division Recreatic and Senic Services Divisions Commissioner Vandervort requested that Policy L-3, it Landscaping Restoration in Conjunction with Public Works Construction Projects, and Policy L -6, Private Encroachments in Public Rights -of -Way, be included in the Commission's handbook. Staff will comply. x Commissioner Vandervort motioned the Commission recommend a Facility Use and Scheduling policy be prepared and that the Commission review it prior to it being transmitted to the City Council for their approval. x x x x x Unanimous. VII. PUBLTC HEARING AND STAFF REPORTS Rein #12 - Park and Street Tree Division Report received and filed. Item #13 - Recreation and Senior Services Divisions Nancy Beard invited•the Commissioners•to attend the second annual Balboa Music and Arts Festival on September 10 at Peninsula Park. VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission determined that a discussion of the new Community Services Brochure and Coco Palms on the Peninsula be addressed at their October meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on September 1, .1994 at 9:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. li i IINDEEX Park and Street Tr Division Recreatic and Senic Services Divisions