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Home My WebLink About11/07/1989 - PB&R CommissionItem No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission November 7, 1989 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Nancy Beard, Recreation Super- intendent Jack Brooks, Park and Tree Main- tenance Superintendent Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 - Call to Order 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 Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Grant, Herberts, Konwiser, Taft and Vandervort were present. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of October 3, 1989 Approval of Minutes Commissioner Herberts corrected Item #5, Review and,Recom- mendation on View Park - Hoag Memorial Hospital Master Plan, fourth paragraph, third sentence, to read... "20' in width and 1275' in length "...The minutes of the October 3, 1989 meeting were then unanimously approved as corrected. Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda Adoption of Agenda The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of Goals and Objectives. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - View Park - Hoag Hospital Expansion View Park - Hoag Hospii Chair Taft addressed those in attendance and stated the Expansion Commission welcomes their participation. He read staff's recommendation on the view park which is to "Transmit, at the appropriate time, to the City Council a recommendation determining that the park requirement for the subject property be a linear park of approximately 20 feet in width with the remaining land requirement to be a small view park located at the western end of the linear park." Chair Taft then summarized the results of communications received from the homeowner associations, result of which all but one favored a 20' wide linear park with a small view park at the end. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Chair Taft reported there are three proposed options: (1) A rectangular park; (2) A linear park and (3) A compromise consisting of a linear park and a small rectangular park, and requested no more than three persons summarize their position, after which any person who had not previously spoken or who had additional comments or rebuttal may also be heard. Mr. Michael Stephens, President of Hoag Memorial Presbyteria Hospital, addressed the Commission in favor of a rectangular park. He stated Hoag has supported a bicycle path and agree to deed a .8 acre view park on the site, however, they are opposed to a linear park because they say it would severely impact their Master Plan currently in progress. He also mentioned the lack of public access to a linear park and the effects of setbacks such as impacted views and increased traffic and density. Mr. Stephens stated the hospital has deferred action on major projects to allow the Master Plan to be processed. The .8 acre area is being considered independently and they cannot proceed "piece meal" without affecting the Master Plan. He recommended a .8 acre view park be de- veloped with consideration as to design and configuration Within the context of the Master Plan. 'He also requested an opportunity to respond to presentations favoring the other options. Commissioner Herberts referred to Mr. Stephens' letter dated March 10, 1983 included in the agenda packet wherein he states Hoag's acknowledgement of a bike trail system and linear view park sites. She pointed out that the City's Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan states a view park,and linear bluff top park are proposed on East and West Cal Trans property, therefore, Hoag should have been aware of the City's plan for proposed parks in this area. There being no one present to address the Commission in favor of a complete linear park concept, Chair Taft asked for a representative favoring the third alternative of a 20' wide linear park with an approximately 100' x 100' community park. Mr. Mike Johnson, 5803 Seashore, addressed the Commission on behalf of the West Newport Beach Association. He questioned why Hoag has denied any knowledge that a linear �f park was proposed since it is stated in the General Plan of 'I the Recreation and Open Space Element. He then read CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX excerpts from the General Plan on linear parks, view parks, pedestrian trails, and the goals and objectives of the Recreation and Open Space .Element. He agreed Hoag Hospital is important to the community but it is also in a develop- ment phase. West Newport is known to be park deficient and the timing is right to consider important changes that will affect future generations. He referred to the Balboa Bay Club development where the view is now gone, never to be recovered. He also pointed out that the Cal Trans East and West property is on unstable land and high buildings should not be built here due to the possibility of an earthquake. Mr. Bill Jennings, 280 Cagney Lane, addressed the Commission He reported the Villa Balboa Association unanimously supports the compromise plan. He presented slides of the area and reviewed the Recreation and Open Space Element as it pertains to parks to be developed in this area and the objective of enhancing views. He said there are over 5,000 nearby residents and in the community at large who would use the parks /bicycle path and benefit from the spectacular view. Mr. Lars Hansen, 22 Encore Court, addressed the Commission. He reported the Newport Crest Homeowners Association voted unanimously to support the 20' wide linear park with an approximately 100' x 100' park at the end. He stated many Newport Crest residents have worked for years to link public views in West Newport which this compromise would help provide. Ms. Peg Morreale, 270 Cagney Lane, addressed the Commission. She asked the Commission to approve the compromise since many people would enjoy the parks; it would also preserve the view for the public and tie in the bicycle trail system. Mr. Michael Stephens, President of Hoag Hospital, addressed the Commission. He stated he felt this is an attempt to influence development; that they were not aware of this compromise plan; and it has taken place without Hoag's participation. He felt that stipulating width and configura tion usurps other government agencies and that this should be determined by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Commissioner Grant questioned if Hoag was invited to home- owner association meetings and Commissioner Demmer asked if anyone had seen the Master Plan. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Mr. F.W. Evins, representing Hoag Hospital, addressed the Commission. He reported they have been working with the Planning Commission and that their proposed Master Plan, which includes a consolidated park on the west end, is on the City's time table. He said they have met with the Villa Balboa Homeowners Association over the years, however, the Association would not discuss the park proposal until tonight's meeting. Mr. Gil Martinez, Villa Balboa resident, addressed the Commission. He stated he has seen the Master Plan which has, in his opinion, inefficient park areas which he has transmitted to the Planning Commission. Ms. Peg Morreale, 270 Cagney Lane, addressed the Commission and stated the subject was discussed at this Commission's last meeting; therefore, she did not understand why Hoag purports they have not yet yeard of the proposal. Mr. Bill Jennings, 280 Cagney Lane, addressed the Commission He reported that in meeting with Mr. Evins of Hoag Hospital Mr. Evins stated they favored a compromise but did not feel it was appropriate to negotiate. Mr. Jennings had asked to be invited to review the Master Plan, but it has never been available. Chair Taft asked for a straw vote from those in attendance, result of which was an outstanding majority favoring the compromise plan. Discussion by the Commission ensued and Commissioner Grant stated he felt the Commission should attempt to do what is best for the entire City. He stated the issue of views is important and referred to the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan which is a guideline showing a linear park on Cal Trans West and a view park on Cal Trans East. Commissioner Grant then summarized the advantages of a proposed community park. He felt that a 20' strip park was inappropriate, especially since the public had already benefited by the existing 20' bike and pedestrian path. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to approve the 20' linear park with the remainder of the land going towards a rectangular park. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Herberts reported that it was requested the Commission make a recommendation on this matter and it is important insofar as it is in the public trust to preserve parks, particularly such an irreplaceable and valuable view site. She supports the compromise plan. Commissioner Vandervort concurred, explai.ning that it is thi Commission's responsibility to make recommendations to Council and recreation and parks are this Commission's responsibility. Commissioner Konwiser stated that he felt density /usage will remain low in this area and will not serve the entire City due to lack of public access. He reviewed the slope and dimensions of the area and said he felt the views will be the same regardless of which park is developed. Commissioner Demmer stated that, although Hoag will continue to grow and expand as it should, the General Plan should be respected and she feels strongly that as areas expand, opportunities for beautification must be addressed. Chair Taft stated he felt participation should be encouraged and feels the community would best be served with a linear park and small rectangular park at the end. 'Motion x Commissioner Demmer amended the motion to include "at least Ayes x x 20' in width." Motion fails. Nays x x x x Motion x Vote was called for on the original motion stating Ayes x x x x x approximately 20 in width with the remaining land require - Nays x x ment of approximately 100' x 100' to be a small view park located at the western end of the linear park. Motion passes. Mr. Mike Johnson, representing the West Newport Beach Association, addressed the Commission. He reported their Association had voted unanimously for the compromise in order to try to cover the needs of all the Associations. He announced their open meetings are the last Wednesday of each month. Since they have never had a request from Hoag to make a presentation, he asked them to do so in order to keep the citizens informed. Item #6 - Park Bond Issue Park Bond Issue Commissioner Grant, Chair of the Parks and Open Space Acquisition Committee, reported the committee met with Director Whitley. They discussed scoreboards and signs and CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX staff will be drafting a sign policy. Capital projects were reviewed along with the Mouth of Big Canyon. Since there is no set City policy for the Mouth of Big Canyon, he would like to meet with Pat Temple of the Planning Department to work on what can and cannot be done to this area. Commissioner Herberts indicated she would like to i attend the meeting, and it was suggested that Frank Robin- son, environmentalist, and other interested parties be invited to a subsequent meeting for their input. Chair Taft advised this will be a Discussion Item on the December agenda and an Action Item at the January meeting. Commissioner Grant then referred to the recommendation as submitted in the agenda packet and suggested it be amended to state that should the City Council desire to enhance the existing Recreation and Open Space Element of the General• Plan, which this Commission endorses, they should consider a bond issue. He then passed out a report prepared by Director Whitley as to cost analysis for a central park concept, such as the Castaways, and its impact on households which could result in.a $300 annual property tax increase for 20 years. Commissioner Herberts requested Item #2 under Discussion of the Park Bond Issue be better defined. Discussion ensued concerning Park Dedications and Commission r Konwiser explained this is identified in the General Plan. Developers are required to provide park dedication. Commissioner Vandervort stated the Castaways would be perfec for an active park which is desperately needed. Mariners Park is already too impacted. Motion! x Commissioner Grant then•motioned to accept the Park Bond Ayes x x x x x x x Issue Report as written, with attachments, and with an amendment stating "Should the City Council desire to enhance the existing Park and Recreation Open Space Element General Plan, which this Commission endorses, they should consider a bond issue." He further amended Item #2 by deleting the phrase, "consistent with those found in Newport Beach" as recommended by Commissioner Herberts and modifying the Park Bond Issue Information Report to show an example of a 10 acre parcel as recommended by Commissioner Vandervort. Unanimous. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion Ayes I irks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Item #7 - Determine Agenda for Joint Meeting with City Determine Agenda for Council Scheduled for November 27 at 2:00 P.M. Joint Chair Taft recommended each committee chair give a brief Meeting wit report on his /her respective committee with regard to City Counci what has been done and /or what they are working on. Commissioner Grant suggested Council be asked what they would like this Commission to focus on. x Commissioner Konwiser motioned the agenda consist of reports x x x x x x x from each committee chair and then the meeting be turned over to questions from Council. Unanimous. Chair Taft appointed Commissioner Vandervort to present a report for the liaison for the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center at the joint meeting. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DIVISION REPORTS Item #8 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Nancy Beard reported the City's first try at a Haunted House was well attended by 250 -300 participants. It was a great success and will be expanded next year due to its popularity Director Whitley advised homeowner associations could also become involved as a resource. It was then recommended Ms. Beard work with local homeowner associations in assistin them in sponsoring their own Halloween events. Nancy Beard advised two of the new classes being offered in the winter are "8 Hour Community C.P.R. Course" and "Quake Ready Now." Chair Taft recommended the Red Cross be contacted for more of these types of classes, however, right now they are busy with the problems caused by the San Francisco earthquake. Commissioner Grant requested two bleachers be moved from Bonita Creek Park to the Lincoln track field. Item #9 —Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tref Chair Taft reported the landscaping in front of City Hall Division looks much better with the younger plants. Commissioner Herberts requested a fist of how many trees hav been removed and'how many have been planted in the last year -CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH l )l arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 8 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Compton reported one page of the Recreation Brochure will be written by Jack Brooks which will explain that City parkway trees will be available to the public through the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. V. COMMISSION COMMITTEES Item #10 - Capital Improvements Capital Improvemeni Committee Chair Konwiser urged the Commissioners to walk their areas to see if they feel there are any capital im- provement projects they would like funded since the list needs to be completed for next fiscal year. Chair Taft asked that these be transmitted to Director Whitley or Commissioner Konwiser by November 20 for their next meeting. Director Whitley presented the January, 1989 minutes re- ferring to proposed capital projects. He explained the process used in the past and pointed out we already have a commitment to the Oasis Expansion. Item #11 - Street Tree Street Trei Committee Chair Herberts requested the Commission look at 4210 River as a prospective park site if the City Council approves. Her committee reviewed 7 tree requests. Item #12 - Recreation Program Recreation Program Committee Chair Compton reported their committee approved the winter recreation brochure. They will be meeting with the Youth Commissioners twice a year when they meet with staff. Their next meeting is November 22. I -16, Commercial Uses in Public Parks, will be on the Commission's December agenda since there have been complaint about concession stands at games. They also need suggestion on a format for a form to be filled out by non - profit organ- izations that will be addressing the Commission. Item #13 - Oceanfront and Beach Oceanfront and Beach No report from Committee,Chair Vandervort. Item #14 - Budget Budget Committee Chair Taft reported their next meeting will be held in December. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 9 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Item #15 - Parks and Open Space Acquisition Parks and Open Space Committee Chair Grant passed out a Facility Inspections Acquisition Report which defines those locations to be inspected annually by the Commissioners. Chair Taft requested the forms be completed by the end of the year since they are an integral part of the Capital Projects and Maintenance and Operations budget process. Item #16 - Newport Shores (Semeniuk Slough) Park " Newport Shores Committee Chair Compton reported they had an interesting Park meeting and interpretations vary as to location, etc. A long and short term plan will have to be implemented due to different stages of development. Commissioner Herberts reported there have been complaints about the fishing area at West Jetty Park, i.e., smelly, dirty, etc. Commissioner Grant suggested fishing be limited to a certain distance from a residence. Director Whitley will investigate the matter. Item #17 - Chair's Report Chair's Report Chair Taft reported that since the League of Cities Conference was postponed to December, the Commissi'on's Christmas Dinner, scheduled for December 19, be rescheduled to December 20 if possible. Due to the Holidays, the Commission's January meeting will be held January 9, 1990. Item #18 - Commission Liaison Assignments Commission Liaison (a) Friends of Oasis - Commissioner Demmer reported she Assignments attended the General Membership meeting. She said this is a vibrant, youthful and energetic group that is also excellent at fund raising; they just purchased a 24 seat Van from their Endowment Fund. She then passed out thei new brochure which explains their programs and organiza- tion. (b) Friends of the Theatre Arts Center - Commissioner Compton reported they get an excellent attendance and will be increasing the number of plays to eight next year. They are interested in purchasing new draperies. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ( i i I�_ arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 10 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #19 - Emergency Operations Emergency Operations In response to a question regarding earthquakes, Director Whitley reported this Department handles emergency housing and shelter. Council has appointed,14 committee members who have been working for six months revising the emergency operations program. It is part of a coordinated plan ad- ministered by the Fire Department. Item #20 - Lights at Lincoln Athletic Facility Lights at Lincoln Nancy Beard reviwed the report submitted, pointing out Athletic there is an automatic shut down at 10:00 P.M. Commissioner Facility Grant questioned Ms. Beard why additional lights have been on and she explained staff is correcting the matter. Item #21 - 'Capital Projects for 1990 -91 Capital Projects fc Report received and filed. 1990 -91 Item #22 - Goals and Objectives Goals and Objectives Chair Taft reported Goals and Objectives should be clarified and included in the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Notebook for new Commissioners. The relationship between staff and the Commissioners and spheres of authority should also be included. Director.,Whitley advised these are in the City Charter, Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan, and the Capital Improvement List which the Commissioners should already have. Chair Taft said he felt specific objectives for this fiscal year should be spelled out and Commissioner Grant gave several suggestions, namely, (1) Resolve the policy for Mouth of Big Canyon and send to City Council within 60 days; (2) Resolve the light situation at Lincoln within 60 days; (3) Qualify youth groups in the system within 90 days; and (4) Improve the quality of the active playing fields within the park system. VII. SPECIAL, URGENT'OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 11 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:20 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on October 31, 1989 at 11:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. { Dottie Flohr, Secretary t 1}�, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1 REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1989 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of November 7, 1989 4. Adoption of Agenda II. ACTION ITEMS 5. Tree Removal Request - 1715 Paloma Drive 6. Tree Removal Request - 2900 Catalpa Street 7. Tree Removal Request - 601 -727 Bayside Drive 8. Review and Approval - CYC Project (Report Attached) 9. Eastbluff and CYC Restrooms (Report Attached) III. PUBLIC COMMENTS 10. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 11. Recreation Division (Report Attached) V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 12. Capital Project Proposals - FY 1990 -91 (Report Attached) 13. Status of Capital Projects - FY 1989 -90 (Report Attached) 14. 4610 River Avenue (Verbal Report) 15. Park Bond Issue (Verbal Report) VI. COMMISSION COMMITTEES 16. Capital Improvements - Chair Konwiser 17. Street Tree - Chair Herberts 18. Recreation Program - Chair Compton -2- 19. Oceanfront and Beach - Chair Vandervort i 20. Budget - Chair Taft 21. Parks and Open Space Acquisition— Chair Grant 22. Newport Shores Park - Chair Compton 23. Chair's Report 24. Commission Liaison Assignments a. Friends of Oasis - Commissioner Demmer b. Friends of the Theatre Arts Center - Commissioner Compton VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT M