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Home My WebLink About12/06/1994 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item II Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G December 6 , 1994 ~ City Council Chamhars 7 n Tnmry Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Glasgow, Grant, Hart and Schonlau were present. Commissioner Compton left the meeting at 9:10 P.M. Commissioner Vandervort was absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion x Commissioner Compton moved the minutes of the November 1, Ayes x x x x x x 1994 meeting be approved as presented. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bill Hossfeld, 2604 Basswood, addressed the Commission as Regional Commissioner for AYSO Region 57 and a Board Member for Newport East 'Pony League. Mr. Hossfeld urged staff to pursue land within the City and the City's sphere for active facilities in order to meet the growing needs of the community. They are currently using all available land which they also share with Club Soccer, Jr. All- American Football and softball leagues. Upon Commissioner Grant's suggestion, Mr. Hossfeld will transmit a letter to the City Council stating their position on this matter. In response to a question from'Commissioner Schonlau concerning financial contributions, Mr. Hossfeld stated he has 1, never seen the community turn down young people and would expect contributions could'be raised from, grants, bonds, and J donations. Mr. Hossfeld also commended Marcy Lomeli, Nancy Beard and Dave McConnell for their efforts towards the youthprograms. CITY OF NEWPORT Parks, Beaches & Recreation Motion Ayes Motion Ayes L` December 6, 1994 Page 2 N- - Commission Citv Council Chambers: 7 n.m INDEX Bob Kreger, 230 Rochester, Costa Mesa, addressed the Commission. As Field Director of AYSO Region 97, Mr. Kreger reported there are approximately 2900 children in.their organization and there is a great need to find more space for games and practice. There being no further public testimony, Chair Glasgow closed the meeting to public comments. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR x The following items were approved except for those removed: x x x x x x Item 41 - Palm Tree Donation Item 42 - Bench Donation Item #3 -Tree Planting at Lincoln Athletic Center Item #4 - Palm Tree Diseases Item #5 - Park and Street Tree Division Item #7 - Thank You to the Commission from Council Member Hart ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #6 - Recreation and Senior Services Commissioner'Demmer questioned which days the drop in program at Newport Heights would'be open and Nancy Beard clarified them to be Monday through Friday. In response to a question from Chair Glasgow, Nancy Beard reported the lights at the Lincoln Athletic Center have been adjusted; users have been notified concerning noise and trash; and staff is researching alternative methods for lighting control. Commissioner Compton recommended all City parks be included in the Neivport Navigator, rather than only the active parks. x Commissioner Demmer motioned to approve the report as x x x x x x presented. Unanimous. INDEX CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G December 6, 1994 Page 3 i City Counci i rkmmhene 7 n •r�mry V. 'DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #8 - Tree Removal Director Niederhaus presented a photo display of the area at the corner of Marguerite and Third Avenue. He reported that since there is no curb damage nor safety concerns and the tree is valued at $3,126, staff recommends the tree be retained. Barbara Rizzo, 600 Marguerite, addressed the Commission. Ms. Rizzo stated she feels the Silk Oak Tree is too large for the area and it has created a mound on the easement of her property. She is also concerned that at some point in time the root system will invade her sewer and water pipes. Ms. Rizzo requested the tree be removed and a smaller one planted. Addressing the issue of liability, Director Niederhaus stated the City would pay for any damages sustained by the tree, however, there are several trees within 10' of each other and the majority are within inches of the foundation. The roots of a Silk Oak are generally deep and straight and normally do not segment. Motion x Commissioner Schonlau motioned to retain the tree. Ayes x x x x x x Unanimous. Chair Glasgow advised Ms. Rizzo of her right to appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council and that staff will inspect and monitor the tree. Director Niederhaus reported that Commissioners Grant and Demmer and he met with the City Attorney and the new City Contract Attorney regarding illegal tree removals. The City Attorney will prepare a notice addressing illegal tree removals to be sent to anyone requesting a tree removal and to all residents who receive a municipal service bill. Item #9 - Park and Open Space Committee Commissioner Compton, Chair of the Park and Open Space Committee, reviewed and clarified the committee's concerns and subsequent recommendations for the open space plan of 1 the Upper Castaways. During discussion Commissioner Grant recommended the Bicycle Trail Committee be contacted for their input; that the i whole area be made as flat and as large as possible; that the CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G �) o d�a December 6, 7994 r o o hm ^ Page 4 a d4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX parking lot be moved closer to the church; and that the Open Area be grassy turf. Commissioner Schonlau stated he supports Commissioner Grant's recommendations but would suggest a drainage system be addressed. Director Niederhaus pointed out that due to liability and safety issues, railings will be needed at the Bluff Top Area. Kurt Yeager, 1401 Kings Road, addressed the Commission on behalf of AYSO Region 97. Mr. Yeager stated he supports Commissioner Grant's suggestions and pointed out the critical need for practice fields. Bill Hossfeld, 2604 Basswood, addressed the Commission and pointed out that a large grassy area is a great place for adults and children to picnic and play. "d i i on x Commissioner Compton motioned to accept the recommendations of the View Point Area as presented; accept the Bluff Top Area as presented with the addition of installed railings; that the proposed bike trails be reviewed by the Bicycle Trails Committee; and that the Open Area be approved with the conditions that the flat area be maximized, the parking lot moved towards the church with colorful landscaping around it, and that a subterranean drainage Ayes x x x x x x system be implemented if economically feasible. Unanimous. Item #10 - Castaways Active Park Director Kienitz reported that the report submitted is a result of input from the Planning and Public Works Departments as well as staff. The report is the first agenda item on the City Council's December 12 meeting and it is recommended that the Commission be represented. Kurt Yeager, 1401 Kings Road, addressed the Commission and reported that he would like to participate in the process. Although he hasn't seen any plans, he urged that a large grassy area be incorporated which would serve many purposes including soccer. Representing AYSO Region 97, he stated there is only one City field on the west side of the bay for soccer, and that one is on red brick dust at Mariners Park. CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH .Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission s December 6, 1994 J 0 �ojdh� ^e P�o rity C'nPn9ei 5 C:hamharc 7 n m 7r.rnry Pat Beek, 528 S. Bay Front, addressed the Commission. As President of Newport East Little League, she stated they would also like to participate in the process. John Wolter of the City's Public Works Department addressed the Commission and reported that they are preparing a RFP for consultants to design the Castaways Park sites and prepare conceptual plans for the CIOSA open space agreement. A landscape architect needs to start work in January so that the grading for the park sites can be included with The Irvine Company's schedule for grading the Castaways homes. He pointed out that it is important to coordinate these improvements with development because it is more difficult to implement parks when subdivisions are already in place. When questioned about details to be looked at with the Lower Castaways, he pointed out the need to provide access and parking. The Upper Castaways site anticipated some street parking, and that parking, needs to be considered when laying outthe lower site. ' Ai on x Commissioner Demmer motioned that the Commission strongly recommend maintaining the existing plan, consistent with the CIOSA Agreement, for dedication. of 4.8 acres of Ayes X x x X X x active park on Upper Castaways. Unanimous. item #11 - Landscape Concept of Balboa Boulevard Medians John Wolter of the City's Public Works Department addressed the Commission to present the Balboa Boulevard drainage and street improvement project which will include median landscaping on the two blocks adjacent to Newport Elementary School from 12th Street to 14th Street. Mr. Wolter presented and explained the landscape concept for the medians which also provides for parking meters and pedestrian access. Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to approve the concept as Ayes x x x x x presented. Unanimous. Item 412 - Capital Improvement Projects for FY 1995 -96 Director Niederhaus explained the rating of the capital projects submitted and pointed out that those over $100,000 have been broken into phases. Priority is given to safety and maintenance projects. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission n O c e 10' s December 6, 1994 o %o'��^ d�o� � \0,. oY Page 6 City Cnunei 1 r'hnmheno 7 .. T1. Mn 11 Commissioner Grant recommended the Bonita Creek Park Improvements be givetr a higher priority and that $3,000 be included in both the General Services and Community Services Department M &O budgets to hire a professional architect when necessary. Motion X Commissioner Grant motioned to approve the General Ayes x x X x X Services Capital Improvement Projects list as presented. Unanimous. Director Kienitz reported that the capital projects submitted by the Community Services Department are not in final format. The Oasis projects will be added to the next Public Works ADA list. Commissioner,Grant recommended using a percentage of the pool revenue towards purchasing pool equipment. Commissioner Demmer pointed out that the floor of the ladies restroom at San Miguel is in need of repair. Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned that the Community Services Department's tentative list be approved with the addition of pool expenditures and those items staff recommends. Ayes x x X x, x Unanimous. Item #13 - L A County Park and Recreation Conference• Recreation As A Business Nancy Beard passed out Commissioner Vandervort's report for the Commission's information. Director Niederhaus invited the Commissioners to the City Yard at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9, to attend a training program for the Cliff Drive Park volunteers. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission determined that they would review Capital Improvement Projects at their January meeting. VIT. ADJOURNMENT 1 There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:08 P.M. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission O �� d December 6, 1994 %o'''a�,h d�q i,, e, �ohd ^ Page 7 The agenda for this meeting was posted on November 29, 1994 at 5:00 P.M. outside the City Hall Administration I ) Building. I