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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1997 - PB&R CommissionCOMMISSION Minutes June 3, 1997 Item II CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 3,1997 - 7:00 P.M. Staff present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Evelyn Simpson, Executive 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' Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau were present. Commissioners Beek, Compton and Dunn were absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Glasgow moved that the minutes of the May 6,1997 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Demmer moved that the following items be approved except for those removed from the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #1- Correspondence Accept report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to the City Council recommending the name Sunset View Park for the Hoag Linear Park site. Item #2 -Park and Tree Division Report - Removed from Consent Calendar LI Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 2 Item #3 - Recreation and Senior Services Report - Removed from Consent Calendar Item #4 - Bench Donation for Inspiration Point - Removed from Consent Calendar Item #5 - Trash Receptacle Donation Accept 25 concrete trash receptacles from the Balboa Business Association for installation on Marine Avenue on Balboa Island. Item #6 - Tree Donation Accept one Majesty Palm Tree and plaque from Susan Perdue that will be planted at Peninsula Park. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #2 - Park and Tree Division Report Marcy Lomeli, presented photographs to the Commission of the recent Arbor Day event at Buffalo Hills Park. Additionally, photographs of the petanque court at San Joaquin Hills Park were shown. Item #3 - Recreation and Senior Services Report Steve Hunt informed the Commission of the Corona del Mar 5K race scheduled for June 7 and the appointment this month of Marilyn Fisher, Recreation Manager, to start June 16, 1997. Commissioner Glasgow asked the current status of Bob Henry Park. Director Niederhaus indicated that the park has not been turned over to the City due to turf establishment problems and soil conditions. General Services Department staff is working with the Public Works Department to ensure the problems are corrected before the park is accepted by the City. Item #4 - Bench Donation for Inspiration Point Director Niederhaus stated that the Arts Commission had sent a letter dated May 23, 1997 from Catherine Michaels, Chair of the Arts Commission, noting concerns regarding the approval process of a previous bench donation at the upper observation area of Inspiration Point. Director Niederhaus said one concrete bench is in place, one bench is on order, and one bench donation is before the Commission tonight. Additionally, that one concrete /recycled plastic bench has been installed at the lower observation area of Inspiration Point. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 3 Commissioner Demmer said that the Arts Commission and Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission together worked on an official bench policy and that the particular style of bench that is being donated is on this list. Commissioner Glasgow suggested that a letter should be sent from the Commission to the Arts Commission that states that the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission is fulfilling the obligation of the Bench Policy. Commissioner Glasgow moved to approve Items 2, 3 and 4 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau V. DISSCUSSION ITEMS Item #8 - City Council Policy G-1 Director Niederhaus gave an overview of proposed G -1 Policy. Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. Eighteen people requested to speak. Debra Allen, 1021 Shite Sails Way, addressed the Commission. She felt there were reforestation and tree trimming problems, but feels that the proposed G -1 Policy will meet initial concerns. Yvonne Houssels,1307 Outrigger Dr., President of Harbor View Hills South Association, addressed the Commission and recommends the policy be approved and states the policy will preserve the City trees. Valerie Hart, 1733 Candlestick Lane, addressed the Commission. She feels that each property owner should be treated individually, She has 2 trees impacting her driveway causing cracked sidewalk and water drainage. Ms. Hart stated that the trees in Baycrest should be removed from the Preservation of Neighborhood Trees list. Gwen Johnson, 2707 Island Drive, addressed the Commission. She noted problems with tree roots in sewer pipes. Parkway trees should be reforested and trimmed as necessary. Tess Leer, 4709 Dorchester, addressed the Commission. The City is no longer trimming their City trees on a frequent basis and views are impacted. She stated that the requirement to have 60% of property owners concur with reforestation may not be reasonable relative to the reforestation program. a Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 4 1 Dr. Donald Turner, 3839 Ocean Birch Drive, President, Spyglass Association, addressed the Commission. Dr. Turner wanted City help in getting private homeowners to trim their large trees due to obstruction of views. The view matter should be addressed with other associations as well. Elaine Linhoff,1760 E. Ocean Blvd., addressed the Commission. Would like to have voting on G -1 Policy postponed until there is a better tree policy as some of the policy is vague to her. There should be more than a 10 day notice for tree removal in the G -1 policy. She stated that supplementary tree trimming represents a good alternative to reforestation. Jan Vanderslbot, MD, 2221 E. 16th Street, addressed the Commission. He agrees that allowing homeowners to trim trees is good idea. What goals does Newport Beach have for tree trimming and removal? City has none in his opinion. He prefers trimming trees over tree removal with no topping of trees. Jeanne H. Wanlass,1700 Candlestick Lane, addressed the Commission. Her parkway trees were promised to be trimmed every other year, but that hasn't happened. Ms. Wanlass submitted a petition to the Commission to preserve the Eucalyptus trees'in her neighborhood and retain the trees on the list of Special Trees.. j Virginia I Ierberts, 2290 Channel Rd., addressed the Commission. Approves of the G -1 Policy. There should be more required tree trimming. One change would be to give a 30 day notice instead of 10 days. She feels 60% of residents in an area should approve removal of trees before approval is given. . Director Niederhaus replied there was no staff objection to 30 days instead of 10 days notice for tree removal. Ed Benson, 1028 Westwind Way, President of Dover Shores Community Association, addressed the Commission. He would like more time to review the G -1 Policy. He is concerned over trees blocking their view and has not been able to get their viewpoint across to the City. Mr. Benson submitted a letter to the Commission on behalf of their Association. Val Skoro,1601 Bayadere Terrace, President, Irvine Terrace Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission. He would like 60% approval of homeowners in the G -1 Policy and clarification of supplemental tree trimming program relative to specific cost. Jill Watkins, 2507 Lighthouse Lane, member of the Broadmoor Association Landscape Committee, addressed the Commission. She stated the problem is with City street trees and associated berry droppings. There is a year round problem with berry droppings causing a mess and roots going into plumbing and sidewalk repair. The Broadmoor Homeowners Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 1 Association spends $60,000 a year on landscaping and should be allowed to remove City trees that drop fruit. Phil Arst, 2601 Lighthouse Lane, President, Broadmoor Community Association and Chair of the Community Association Alliance, addressed the Commission. There is a contradiction with the G -1 Policy and their Association's CC &R's, but the general concept of policy is good. Tom Williams, 1708 Starlight Circle, addressed the Commission. He would like to adopt or add that if one tree is taken out that another one should replace it. Also that Baycrest Eucalyptus trees should be on Preservation of Trees list. Iryne Black, 1646 Irvine Avenue, addressed .the Commission and states that the Conunission should approve the proposed G -1 Policy. Pete Drummond, 1706 Antigua Way, addressed the Commission. He stated the City should continue to trim trees so they can keep their vew to be in keeping with their Associations CC &R's. Mr. Drummond also submitted a letter for the Commission's consideration. George Parker, 3407 Seabreeze Lane, addressed the Commission. He stated that City trees should be trimmed more often than every 2 years as they grow back and continue to block their view or have them removed and replaced with a type of tree that can be maintained and still keep their view. There being no further public testimony, Chair Schonlau closed the meeting to public hearing. During discussion, Director Niederhaus said further changes could be considered before submission to the City Council. He also explained the staff cannot remove Special Trees without Commission approval. The property owners would still have the option to request tree removal or the right of appeal to keep the tree. Cormmissioner Demmer explained that the City should make sure the community's outreach is thorough. She was told by the City Attorney that CC &R's cannot and should not be enforced by the City. Also she noted that trees are not a priority in the City budget. Commissioner Glasgow moved to accept G =1 Policy with the following changes: to change from 10 day notice to 30 days notification for removal of trees and to delete the phrase "unless supplemental trimming is completed in advance of reforestation and the trees hinder views ". Additionally, that the Baycrest trees in the Neighborhood Trees of the Preservation of Special Trees list be removed. 1 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 'Page 6 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips and Schonlau Item #9 - Tree Removal Appeal at 618 Avocado Avenue Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. Ms. Judith 0. Olson, 45 Canyon Island Drive, addressed the Commission. Ms. Olson, owner of 618 Avocado Avenue, states that damage occurs from the City Eucalyptus tree which drips black sap and is slippery, especially when it rains. She is afraid of potential personal injury due to the dark slippery sap. Additionally, roots are breaking the curb and sidewalk and sap has damaged the surface stucco of the house and wall around the patio. She stated that the sap damages cars parked under the tree. Director Niederhaus suggested trimming the tree back from the wall and residence to decrease the sap damage and liability. Commissioner Glasgow is concerned regarding the damage and a possible City liability. Commissioner Glasgow moved to trim the Eucalyptus tree and reevaluate the tree in 90 days to see if it corrects the situation and if not the tree will be removed by staff. The motion carried with the following vote: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau. Item #10 - Tree Removals Appeal at 7011/2 Marguerite Avenue Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. Ms. Ann A. Lindquist, 7011/2 Marguerite Avenue, addressed the Commission. She is requesting removal of two City Eucalyptus street trees due to nuisance and potential slip and fall liability. She provided photographs and samples of debris to the Commission., Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, addressed the Commission and stated that the value of the two trees is $14,000 and a valuable asset to the City. He stated that trees should be retained. Commissioner Demmer moved to retain the two Eucalyptus trees. I Motion carried with the following votes: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 7 Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #11- Tree Removals Appeal at 1426 Outrigger Drive Chairperson Schonlau open the meeting to public hearing. Mr. Bruce Heylap,1426 Outrigger Drive, stated that he is requesting the two City trees be removed and replaced with two Little Gem Magnolias. He stated that one tree is blocking their view. Director Niederhaus said that applicant could pay for the trinur ng of the one tree that is blocking his view. Mr. Heylap agreed to this as an alternative if trees would not be removed. Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated that trees should be retained. Conuni'ssioner Glasgow moved to retain the two trees and allow the property owner to pay for trimming of one tree. Motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #12 Tree Removal at 1951 -1961 Vista del Oro Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. John H. Eversmeyer,1961 Vista del Oro, addressed the Commission and stated that the trees should be retained. Jan Vandersloot, M.D., 2221 E.16th.Street ,stated that the trees should be retained and sidewalk built around them and root barriers should be used. Director Niederhaus explained that the curb and gutter was to be removed and the trees could fall due to severe root loss. Commissioner Glasgow asked that staff work with the Homeowners Association to designate a different street tree other than the Brazilian Pepper tree. Commissioner Glasgow moved to remove the •trees and replant with .a different designated street tree. r Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #13 - Park and Open Space Committee Verbal report was given by Commissioner Demmer and Director Kienitz on the status of the Recreation and Open Space Element and Park Developments. Item #14 - Subcommittee Reports Directors Kienitz and Niederhaus informed the Commission that a budget review with the City Manager will occur on.June 6,1997. Director Niederhaus informed the Commission that soil problems exist at Bob Henry Park but should be mitigated within the next month. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A future agenda item will be information for the Nezoport News. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 11:00 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted May 28,1997 at 3:00 P.M. on the City Hall Bulletin Board outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. lb