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Home My WebLink AboutRECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT JUNE 1998 *NEW FILE* RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT JUNE 1998 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT June1998 Adopted by the Newport Beach City Council June 22, 1998 General Plan Amendment No. 94-2 (E) Resolution No. 98-49 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 94-2 (E) RESOLUTION 98-49 ADOPTED JUNE 229 1998 City of Newport Beach Newport Beach, California Prepared By: Lawrence Associates San Juan Capistrano,California CONTENTS CHAPTER PA GE 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................ 1-1 • Goal........................................................................... 1-1 • State Law................................................................... 1-1 • Related Plans and Programs...................................... 1-3 • Parkland.Dedication Standards................................. 1-4 • Service Areas ............................................................ 1-5 • Issues......................................................................... 1-7 • Types of Parks.......................................................... 1-10 2. NEEDS...........................................................................2-1 • Parkland. Summary...........:........................................ 2-1 • Community Surveys.................................................. 2-2 • Parkland Acreage Needs........................................... 2-3 • Citywide Needs......................................................... 2-4 • Service Area Needs................................................... 2-6 • Regional Needs......................................................... 2-8 3. OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES................................. 3-1 • Goal........................................................................... 3-1 • Objectives.................................................................. 3-1 • Policies...................................................................... 3-1 • Irnplementation ......................................................... 3-1 • Funding Sources....................................................... 3-23 4. FACILITIES PLAN..................................................... 4-1 • Existing Facilities Map............................................. 4-2 • Description of Planned Facilities.............................. 4-3 • Maps of Planned Facilities........................................ 4-9 A. TECHNICAL APPENDIX:.........................................A-1 • Demographics and School Enrollment .....................A-1 • CIOSA Agreement....................................................A-3 • Existing Beach and Harbor Facilities........................A-3 • Inventory of Facilities ..............................................A-4 • Surveys of Recreation Needs...................................A-12 CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION GOAL STATE LAW RELATED PLANS AND PROGRAMS PARIKLAND DEDICATION STANDARDS SERVICE AREAS ISSUES TYPES OF PARKS GOAL The Newport Beach Recreation and Open Space Element is an expression of the City's objectives for high quality open space and recreation facilities. The Goal of the Element is to: Maintain a recreation and open space system which meets the recreational needs of the citizens of Newport Beach and which enhances the unique recreational and environmental resources of the City. This Element is designed to achieve this goal and to satisfy the requirements of state law. STATELAW The California Government Code requires preparation of a general plan, which"...shall consist of a statement of development policies and shall include a diagram or diagrams and text setting forth objectives,principles, standards, and plan proposals." (Sec. 65302) Government Code Section 65302(e) flirther requires that an open space element be prepared and carried out (as one of the seven mandated elements of the general plan). Open space elements are required so as to ensure that every city and county will implement open-space plans which, along with related state and regional plans, will create a comprehensive permanent network of open space. Section 65560 states that, "'Open Space Land' is any parcel or area of land or water which is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open-space -use...", and which is designated on the open-space plan as any of the following: • Open space for the preservation of natural resources. • Open space for the managed production of resources. • Open space for outdoor recreation. • Open space for public health and safety. The law also requires that "... every local open-space plan shall contain an action program consisting of specific programs which the legislative body intends to pursue in implementing its open-space plan."(See. 65564). State law does not mandate the preparation of a general plan recreation element. However, recreation issues are logically related to those addressed in the open space element. Therefore, parks and recreation facilities and programs are closely linked to the preservation and enhancement of open space in this element. RELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMS There are a number of plans and programs created through state, county and local action which are related to Newport Beach's open space system. These plans and programs, administered by a variety of agencies and districts, form the regional open space system for this part of Orange County. Where appropriate, relevant goals and policies from these plans and programs have been adapted to and incorporated into the Element to ensure the continued conservation of local and regional open space resources. Other General Plan Elements Three Elements of the Citys General Plan augment the Recreation and Open Space Element in providing policy for open space and natural resource management. They include the Land Use Element, which specifies the arrangement, location and extent of various land uses throughout the City including appropriate open space designations; the Circulation Element, which includes the Master Plan of Bikeways (designating routes for on- and off-road bike trails); and the Conservation Element, which provides policies for the conservation, development and use of specified natural resources. Local Coastal Projzram The 1976 California Coastal Act was enacted to protect the natural and scenic qualities of the California coast and to promote public access. The Coastal Act requires that each jurisdiction with land in the coastal zone prepare a local coastal program. The local coastal program is required to provide a series of policies and standards that conserve and enhance the coastal resources within a community. The heart of the City of Newport Beach's Local Coastal Program is the Land Use Plan, which contains a number of policies relating to such resources as environmentally sensitive areas coastal open space and recreation resources, and coastal view preservation. These resources are closely related to recreation and open space considerations. Therefore, appropriate policies from the LUP are reiterated or referenced in this Element. County of Oran-re General Plan Recreation Element: The County of Orange General Plan Recreation Element contains policies which relate to the acquisition, development, operation, maintenance and financing of County recreation facilities. These include regional recreation facilities, local parks and riding and hiking and equestrian trails. Resources Element: The County's Resources Element includes an inventory of the county-wide resources such as agricultural, mineral, and wildlife resources, energy, water, air, open space, and cultural-historic resources. PARKLAND DEDICA TION STANDARDS QuhnbyA The state Government Code provides for the dedication of parkland, or the payment of fees in lieu of land, by developers as a requirement for residential development. The applicable section, known as the Quimby Act, states that "... the dedication of land, or the payment of fees, or both, shall not exceed the proportionate amount necessary to provide three acres of park area per 1,000 persons residing within a subdivision subject to this section, -unless the amount of existing neighborhood and community park area, as calculated pursuant to this subdivision, exceeds that limit, in which case the legislative body may adopt the calculated amount as a higher standard not to exceed five acres per 1,000..." (Gov. Code Sec. 66477(b)). CUP Park Dedication Ordinance A city's parkland dedication requirements are central to the implementation of any recreation and open space element. The Newport Beach park dedication ordinance states that new residential development shall be responsible for the: "... dedication of land, or payment of fees, or both, shall not exceed a proportionate amount necessary to provide three acres of park per one thousand persons residing within a subdivision ... unless the amount of existing neighborhood and community park area ... exceeds three acres per one thousand persons ..." (Municipal Code Section 19.50.030). In. the latter case the ordinance states that up to five acres per one thousand persons may be required. At the time of the above Quimby Act amendment limiting park dedication ratios, the City showed that the amount of existing park area was actually over five acres per thousand persons. Therefore, the City's park dedication requirement was set at five acres per thousand persons. The park dedication ordinance allows for either dedication of land designated for park use or for the payment of in-lieu fees or a combination of the two. In-lieu fees are placed in a fund eannarked for the provision or rehabilitation of park and recreation facilities "...reasonably related to serving the subdivision ...... This has been defined in the City's Park Fee Policy (Appendix ...) as facilities which are located within the same Service Area as the subdivision responsible for the fee (see Service Area map, Fig. ...), or for the development of facilities determined to be citywide resources per the Park Fee Policy. These citywide,resources include all community,parks and view parks. The park dedication ordinance also provides for credit to be given, at the discretion of the City Council, for the provision of private recreation facilities within a new residential development or for the provision of park and recreation improvements to land dedicated for a public park. If allowed, the private facilities or public improvements are credited against the dedication of land and/or the payment of in-lieu fees. RECPEATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT I. INTRODUCTION SER VICE AREA The City has been divided into service areas for the purposes of park planning and to equitably administer parkland dedications and fees provided by residential development. These service areas (shown on Figurel-1) are: Service Area 1 - West Newport: Coastal area west of the Newport Pier, including West Newport, Newport Shores,Lido Peninsula, and Newport Island. Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula: Bay Island and the peninsula, from the Newport Pier to the jetty. Service Area 3 - NMort Heights/Upper Bay: Newport Heights, Harbor Highlands and adjacent area along the Upper Newport Bay north to Santa Isabel Street. Service Area 4 - Santa Ana Heights: Santa Ana Heights and airport area bounded by Campus Drive on the west and north. Service Area 5 - Lower Bay: Lido Isle, Linda Isle, Harbor Island, and Promontory Point/Bayside Drive area. Service Area 6-Balboa Island: Balboa Island. Service Area 7-EastbluffJNmortNo : The Eastbluff and North Ford areas. Service Area 8 -Big Canyon/Belcourt: The Big Canyon and Belcourt developments. Service Area 9 - NemTort Cent : Newport Center, Park Newport, Newport Country Club, Newport Dunes, and adjacent area. Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar: Corona del Mar, Cameo Shores, and Irvine Terrace. Service Area 11 -Harbor View: Harbor View, Spyglass Hill,Harbor Ridge, and Bonita Canyon. Service Area 12 -NeWort Coas : The Newport Coast (a potential annexation area located within unincorporated territory). 1-2 k*dVGNnOB WlIV 331ANIS ....... MOD 1JOdMDN MIN 1 +MW[a PUOI all 1 11 Ak pi I I �J&IoqmH 9 OLL 0* JRIUOO IJO"aN 01 + 6 0+ jadd /Slqvlll vo aN lia IR unolas /UQWLO,aje L Ueld a3pdS uado )p UOIIP@I:)a-d '*�NIIONMOa�N /,4nlqlM ppaq liodAAON dVW AD ... - VINV DIANIS RECRE.4TIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 1. INTRODUCTION ISSUES There are a number of special issues which affect the City's ability to provide recreation facilities and open space for its existing and future residents. These are identified in Us Chapter and addressed in greater detail later in the Element. New Develament And Population Increases Although the City of Newport Beach appears largely built out, there are a number of vacant parcels. The General Plan Land Use Element projects additional population increases, through infill development and annexations, from approximately 69,600 in 1998 to an ultimate maximum potential of 81,000 (excluding future annexations). Therefore, the demand for recreation facilities will also grow--in addition to any unmet park and recreation needs of the present population. The above population increases translate to the need for additional recreation facilities in some Service Areas. These needed facilities are identified in Chapter 4. Future Annexation Areas Important potential annexation areas located adjacent to the City are shown on Figure 1-2. If such areas are annexed, demand for recreation facilities by residents of the areas must be addressed, as well as existing and future park and recreation facilities located in these areas which might help satisfy that demand. CIOSA: Circulation And Improvement And Open Space Aereement In 1992, the City Council adopted Development Agreement No. 6, through which the City of Newport Beach and the Irvine Company entered into the Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement (CIOSA). The agreement resulted in various building entitlements for the Irvine Company, in exchange for which the City of Newport Beach will receive pre-payment of required "fair-share" road improvement fees, a commitment to construct road improvements adjacent to the proposed projects, an interest free loan, and land for open space and potential senior housing sites. The open space land dedication was substantially more than what would have been required under the Cit3�s General Plan and its Park Dedication Ordinance. This Element addresses the role of the CIOSA agreement in providing for the present and future recreation and open space needs of the community� 1-4 POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREAS W r, Santa Ana I leights I MILE Bay f Knolls r Newport Beach vaW Recreation & zi �-L i Writing, Open Space Plan 8,\ POIINIIAL ANNEXATION AREAS LIN, IL ...� V� CITY BOUNDARY 0 'Ikz IMP, FIGURE 1 -2 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 1. 17VTRODUCTION Sharinz ofRecreation Facilities Public schools within-the City administered by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District contain a number of important recreation facilities, including playfields, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and other facilities. Policies to foster cooperation with the School District to maximize after- school recreational use of these facilities are contained in this Element (see Chapter 3, Objective No. 3). ESA's. Environinentally Sensitive Areas The City's Local Coastal Program (LCP) identifies a number of environmentally sensitive areas. These are mostly water-associated habitats such as marine intertidal, riparian, or marsh areas. They include all or portions of the following areas: Santa Ana River Mouth/Oxbow Loop, North Star Beach, Westbay, Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, San Diego Creek, Eastbluff Remnant, Mouth of Big Canyon, Newporter North, Buck Gully, Morning Canyon, Corona del Mar Marine Life Refuge, and Castaways. These environmentally sensitive areas are described in detail in the Local Coastal Program. The Recreation and Open Space Element contains policies designed to enhance recreational and open space qualities, consistent with their sensitivity and their overriding need for preservation as expressed in the LCP. Beach And Harbor Facilities The recreation needs survey conducted for the preparation of this Element identified additional recreation facilities desired by residents of the City. A significant percentage of the survey respondents expressed a desire for additional public boat launching and sailing facilities within the City. This need is addressed in the chapter on Objectives and Policies. 1-6 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT L 17VTRODUCTION TYPES OF PARKS This Element refers to various types of parks, open space, and other recreation-related terms. These terms, including suggested park sizes, locations, type of improvements, and anticipated use, are described below. Community Pa Community parks serve the entire City and are easily accessible via arterial roads. Community parks are those with improvements such as community buildings,parking, swimming, facilities for picnicking, active sports, and other facilities that serve a larger population. Community Parks may have a particular theme or orientation such as active sports or aquatic facilities. Minifark Mini parks are smaller parks which may take one of two different forms. Most mini parks are less than one acre in size, serve a quarter-mile radius and are located within a neighborhood, separate from major or collector roads. Some mini parks serve the entire City and are located as urban trail heads along major trails or streets. Conventional mini parks may include play apparatus,passive green spaces or a focus on one active sport such as tennis or basketball. Mini parks which serve as staging areas may include drinking fountains, restrooms,benches, shady trees, bicycle racks or,in some cases,parking. NeiAthorhood Park Neighborhood parks serve all ages and are generally one to eight acres in size. (Some existing neighborhood parks are smaller and some are larger than this standard.) They are located adjacent to public schools when possible. Neighborhood parks contain a wide variety of improvements which can include turf areas, active sport fields and courts, community buildings, play apparatus and picnic facilities. Other improvements might include senior center, youth center and aquatic facilities. Neighborhood parks which include unique recreational facilities, such as basketball courts, tennis courts, turf areas, active sports fields, community buildings, unique play areas, or view parks are considered citywide resources used by,all citizens. Vie;v Park View parks are smaller passive parks designed to take advantage of a significant view. They are often located on coastal bluffs to focus upon ocean or bay views. Most view parks are between one-half to three acres in size and serve the entire City. View parks are generally improved with landscaping, walkways and benches. Bikewa Backbone bikeways are major throughway trails that connect to regional trails. They are primarily on major roads and serve the functional and recreational cyclist. Secondary Bikeways connect to backbone trails and serve cyclists and children riding to and from school. 1-7 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT L INTRODUCTION Environmentally Sensitive Areas Environmentally Sensitive Areas are those passive open space areas possessing unique environmental value which may warrant some form of protection or preservation. Such areas include,but are not limited to: • Areas supporting species which are rare, endangered, of limited distribution or otherwise sensitive. • Riparian areas • Freshwater marshes d. Saltwater marshes • Intertidal areas • Other wetlands • Unique or unusually diverse vegetative communities. Greenbelt Greenbelts in public or private ownership are included in this category. They may include areas with some recreational facilities, although the primary function of the area is passive open space. Jogging Tra These trails are routes commonly used for community wide running events sponsored by the City. Marine Life Refuze The Marine Life Refuge is located in tidelands off the coast of Corona del Mar. It is managed by the state Department of Fish and Game and exists for the purpose of protecting marine and intertidal life. Open Spa Open space includes passive and active open space areas which do not function as public parks but do provide open space relief Such areas may or may not be accessible to the general public. Pedestrian Trail Pedestrian trails include, improved or unimproved walkways or sidewalks located within park, beach, greenbelt, or open space areas. Public Beach Public Beaches serve a number of local and regional functions. In some neighborhoods, beaches function as neighborhood or community parks. Easy accessibility, lack of entrance fees and a lack of other available parks has contributed to this function. Public beaches all include sandy beach areas adjacent to the bay or ocean and may include active sports, snack bars, showers, drinking fountains, restrooms, walkways, docks, benches, shade trees and parking areas. From observation, it has been determined that active beach recreation takes place within about 100 feet of the water's edge. Therefore, this Element treats this seaward 100 feet of the public beaches in the City as active recreation acreage. 1-8 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 1. EMMUCTION Recreation Trail Recreation trails incorporate two or more trail types, including bicycle, equestrian and pedestrian, and typically include rest stop amenities and provide links between parks and open space areas. Rezional Equestrian Tra Regional Equestrian trails are backbone routes designated in the Orange County General Plan Transportation Element. Restricted Access Overlay This overlay notes areas where, due to hazards, safety or lack of improved trails, access is limited. Scenic Hizhivav and Scenic Drive Scenic Highways are designated by the state Department of Transportation (CalTrans) as throughways with significant scenic qualities. Scenic drives are local City designated roads that enable scenic vistas for the motorist,bicyclist or pedestrian. Key views include the bay and ocean. SCII001 Public schools are a part of the recreation system in the City because field and playground areas can serve the general public during weekends and after school. All existing schools and school sites are therefore shown in this Element's Recreation and Open Space Plan. Sta-ahm A rea Staging areas are suggested gathering or drop-off locations for connecting to equestrian, pedestrian,jogging or bicycle trails or area beaches. Upper Newport Bay Ecolo-eical Reserve The reserve, which is managed by the State Department of Fish and Game, is set aside for resource protection,water maintenance, and educational and recreational purposes. 1-9 CHAPTER TWO - NEEDS PARI<LAND SUMMARY COMMUNITY SURVEYS PARIKLAND ACREAGE NEEDS CITYWIDE NEEDS SERVICE AREA NEEDS REGIONAL NEEDS This Chapter describes the needs of the residents of Newport Beach for open space land and, recreation facilities as identified through community surveys, observation, and other sources. PARKLAND SUMMARY Table 2-1 (Parkland Acreage Needs), later in this chapter, shows the amount of existing (1998) and future parkland needed by service area. The following acreage needs were identified: • In 1998, the City contained 309 acres of park and active beach recreation areas (including Bonita Canyon but excluding the Newport Coast,West Newport and other potential annexation areas). • The above recreation acreage is 39 acres less than the computed 1998 need of 348 acres. However, approximately 47 acres of new active parks in and near the Bonita Canyon annexation area were in the planning stage and scheduled for development starting in 1999. • Approximately 68 acres of existing school recreation land is also available to City residents during off-school hours. • At total City buildout, there will be a need for 405 acres of park land at the City's projected (2010) ultimate population of 81,000 (again excluding potential annexation areas). 2-1 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT Z NEEDS COMMUNITYSURVEYS The Technical Appendix includes the results of a survey of the recreation needs of residents and of sports team coaches and officials conducted by the City from December 1996 to February 1997. Because of the nature of these surveys and the relatively small number of respondents, the results do not reflect a scientific sample. However, the survey results are consistent with and reinforced by: (1) comments made to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission by residents, and (2) the observations of Community Services staff in the administration of park facilities and recreation programs. Significant results include: Residents'Surve 1. The most requested public recreational facilities were walking paths (60%), bike trails (47%), community/indoor swimming pools (34%),lighted tennis courts (25%), and roller rink/rollerblade facilities,(24%). 2. The most requested adult activities were adult pool sports (22vo) and adult indoor volleyball(17%). 3. The most requestbd youth activities were youth pool sports (52%) and youth soccer (51%). In addition, substantial percentages of respondents requested facilities for youth gymnastics,rollerskating,basketball,baseball/softball, and track and field. 4. Overall, 36% of residents felt the City needed more recreational facilities for adults and 26% felt the City needed more recreational facilities for children. 5. Persons between the ages of 36-45 had the largest attendance (81%) at City-sponsored classes/activities. Coaches& Officials Survey 1. There is a need for more sports fields (identified by 41% of respondents) and better maintenance of existing fields (23%). 2. In the future, the City will need more soccer fields (esp. lighted, as identified by 70% of respondents), baseball/softball fields (51%), rollerblade facilities (42%), and gymnasiums (41%). 3. More space will be needed for indoor recreational facilities in the future(74%). 4. More facilities will be needed for adult soccer, baseball, aquatics, and basketball in the future. 5. More facilities will be needed for youth soccer, baseball/softball, rollerhockey, and basketball in the future. See Policy 2.1: Facility and Locational Needs in Chapter 3 for further discussion of identified recreation and open space needs. 2-2 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT Z NEEDS PARKLAND ACREAGE NEEDS The following table is a surnmary of existing park and recreation acreage plus acreage needed to meet the City's standard of five acres per 1000 residents -- both as of June 1998 and at projected City buildout in 2010 (service area boundaries are shown in Figure I-1): TABLE 2-1: PARKLAND ACREAGE EXISTING PARKACREAGE:JUNEINS FUTURE PARK ACREAGE:2010 Park Park Active Combined Projected Existing Projected School Service Area Acres Acres Beach Park/ Deficit Park Park/ Deficit Recreation Needed Existing Recreation Beach Excess Need Beach Excess Acreage Acreage Acreage Acreage 1:West 64.7 9.1 34 43.1 -21.6 70.9 43.1 -27.8 0 Newport 2:Balboa 26.5 6.5 44 50.5 +25.0 27.9 50.5 +22.6 3.3 Peninsula I I 3:Newport 64.3 50.2 0 50.2 -14.1 69.7 50.2 -19.6 37.8 His.et al I 4:Santa Ana 3.2 2.0 0 2.0 -1.2 3.2 2.0 -1.2 0 Heights I 5:Lower Bay 17.3 0.1 0 0.1 -17.2 23.1 0.1 -23.0 0 6:Balboa 17.9 0.3 1 1.3 -16.6 19.6 1.3 -18.3 0 Island 7: Eastbluff 31.3 71.0 0 71.0 +39.7 35.7 71.0 +35.3 22.8 8:Big 13.9 0 0 0 -13.9 16.5 0 -16.5 0 Canyon 9:Newport 10.9 4.0 0 4.0 -6.9 11.1 4.0 -7.1 0 Center 10:Corona 44.4 23.9 11.4 35.3 -9.1 48.6 35.3 -13.3 0 del Mar I 11:Harbor 54.6 5 .9 0 51.9 -2.7 61.9 -11.9 4.6 View* I Totals 348' 219 902 309 -39 4053 309 -96-* 68.5 12: Newport Coast Private Park Area: 58.1 ac. 50 58.1 +8.1 Including the annexed Bonita Canyon area. **Deficillexcess acreage If no additional parks are built. 69,600 x 5 ac. per thousand=348 ac. 2 Includes beach area where active recreation takes place-i.e.typically within 100 feet of the water. In addition, there are 174 acres of passive beach open space, 136 acres of open space land in the Upper Bay 3 Ecological reserve and an undetermined amount of water open space In the Upper Bay and Newport Harbor. 81,000(estimated 2010 pop.)x 5 ac. per thousand=405 ac. (including Bonita Canyon but excluding potential future annexation areas, such as the Newport Coast) The above Citywide totals do not include parkland in future annexation areas, such as the Newport Coast, because such areas are not presently in the City. Existing and projected parkland needs were derived from the Inventory of Existing Facilities and Population by Service Area tables in the Technical Appendix. The acreage results in the above table are addressed later in this chapter under Citywide Needs and ServiceArea Needs. 2-3 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT Z NEEDS CITYWIDENEEDS The citywide and service area needs described in the following sections have been identified through the community surveys referred to earlier in this Chapter, through the data in Table 2-1 Parldand Acreage Needs, and through monitoring of the use of recreation programs and facilities. These needs are further addressed in Policy 2.1: Facility and Locational Needs, in Chapter 3 and in the Facilities Plan in Chapter 4. Parkland The City's parkland standard is five acres per 1000 population. (This is a little lower than the National Recreation and Park Association(NRPA) standards, which recommend a range of 6.25 to 10.5 acres per 1000 population of local or close to home recreation open space. "Local or close to home" refers to mini-parks, neighborhood park/playgrounds and community parks.) For purposes of this Recreation and Open Space Element, the City's five-acre standard will be used. In June of 1998, the City contained 309 acres of park and active beach recreation area (less parks in future annexation areas).This was 39 acres less than the computed 1998 need of 348 acres and 96 acres less than the need of 405 acres at the City's projected 2010 population of 81,000. However, as noted at the beginning of this chapter, approximately 47 acres of new active parks in and near the Bonita Canyon annexation area (plus additional passive open space) were in the planning stage at adoption of this Recreation and Open Space Element. These parks were scheduled for development starting in 1999. Sports Perhaps the fastest growing recreational demand in Newport Beach is the need for additional sports fields, especially lighted facilities available for after-work sports leagues. This need stems from the growing participation of girls in a number of field sports, the lengthening of seasons for many sports and consequent season overlap, the need for sports facilities for the physically challenged, and the continuing high level of participation in company sports leagues such as coed softball. Meeting this need will be a challenge because of the large amount of area required for sports fields, the lack of suitable vacant land in the City, and the high cost of such land. Regional recreation resources in the City, such as public beaches and the Upper Newport Bay, are not suitable for general park use or for meeting these active sport-recreational needs. Indoor Facilities The community surveys emphasized the need for additional gymnasium or other indoor sports facilities, such as for basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Additional indoor facilities should be planned for the long-term,located preferably within a community-level park. 2-4 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT Z NEEDS Community Pool Facilities The need surveys showed a strong desire for additional adult and youth swimming pool and aquatic sports facilities and programs. For example, 34 percent of respondents listed community/indoor swimming pools as a requested public recreational facility. The most requested adult activities were adult pool sports (22%), while the most requested youth activities were youth pool sports (52%). Boatiniz Fac Although not as great as the need for sports fields, there is a substantial demand for public boat launching facilities, marine sanitation facilities, and guest slips. In addition, there is a continuing high level of interest in crew rowing and outrigger paddling activities and facilities. En vironm entally Sensitive A reas ESA's located in and around the Upper Newport Bay and tideland, canyon, and natural areas away from the Upper Bay should be protected and open to the level of public access consistent with this protection. School Facilities The statewide effort to reduce class sizes has generated the need for additional classroom space at the local level. This could cause the Newport-Mesa Unified School District to reactivate "dormane' school sites presently leased to the City for recreational purposes and could impact the availability of sports fields for group sports such as soccer, softball, and little league. Park Dedication Ordinance,and Park Fee Polic The City's current Park Dedication Ordinance works in conjunction with its Park Fee Policy to control the dedication of parkland and in-lieu park fees. These documents, along with agreements such as CIOSA, have served the City well in effecting the acquisition of new parkland. However, as part of the present Element overhaul, applicable standards and other provisions should be re- examined to determine if revisions and/or refinements are needed. 2-5 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT Z NEEDS SERVICE AREA NEEDS Service Areal - West Newpoi Most of West Newport's recreation land is in beaches. There is a need for sports fields within a new community or neighborhood-level park. Service Area 2-Balboa Peninsula: Like West Newport,most of the peninsula's recreation area is in beaches. This area has little vacant land for development and the population is expected to remain stable. Unmet park needs can be satisfied via the renovation and upgrading of facilities, such as those at Las Arenas Park and Peninsula Park. Additional active park facilities are desirable, along with support facilities such as restrooms, showers and drinking fountains. Also, additional boat launching and mooring facilities and additional pedestrian pathways to and along the Bay are desirable. Service Area 3 -Ne"yort HeightslHarbor Highlands. This area is largely built out and contains several important park and recreation facilities. Substantial school recreation facilities, including Newport Harbor High School, Ensign Junior High, Mariners Elementary, and Newport Heights Elementary, compensate for its deficiency in total park area. Service Area 4-Santa Ana HeiziuslAirport Commercial. This area contained only 630 residents in 1995. This population is expected to remain stable or decline in light of the Land Use Element's policies aimed at limiting residential development under the flight pattern of John Wayne Airport. The present two-acre Bayview Park and the proximity of the Upper Bay recreation area provide substantial recreational opportunities for the small population in the area. Service Area 5-Lower Ba This area contains Lido Isle and the Bayside Drive area and is largely built out. The area has substantial private recreational and boating facilities. It is also adjacent to Area 3 (Newport Heights) where there are extensive recreational facilities. Because of these factors and the fact there is little or no vacant land suitable for park use, the provision of additional parkland is probably not feasible in this area. Service Area 6-Balboa Island: This area is similar, in terms of recreation needs and conditions, to Area 5 above. However,Balboa Island contains more public recreational facilities in the form of public beach area and the Carroll Beek Community Center and mini-park. The acquisition of additional parkland is probably not feasible in this area. Service Area 7-EastbluhWq� Ford: This area contains major undeveloped parcels designated for residential development. Although there is a numerical excess of existing parkland in this area, most of the land is limited to passive use, such as Big Canyon Park. Additional sports fields and other active facilities will be needed to accommodate the recreational demands from new development. Service Area 8-Biz CanyonlBelcou Although there are substantial private facilities, there are no public recreation facilities in this area. Because there is a deficiency of 14 acres, park facilities should be provided in or near this service area. 2-6 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT Z NEEDS SERVICE A PEA NEEDS 6COn) Service Area 9 - Newport Cen This area is similar to Area 8 above. The 7-acre deficiency should be mitigated by the provision of public recreation facilities in or near the service area. Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar. There is little vacant land left for residential development in this area. Present active and passive facilities should meet present and future need, provided facilities are renovated and upgraded to meet demand for sports fields and active recreation. Service Area 11 - Harbor View: This area contains substantial active and passive recreation facilities. The City's efforts should be focused on maintaining and/or upgrading existing facilities, such as Grant Howald Park and on developing the planned parks within the Bonita Canyon annexation area. Service Area 12 - Newport Coa This is an unincorporated area within the Cif.Vs Sphere of Influence presently undergoing development. The area provides considerable private recreation facilities within its master plan. If the area is annexed, one of the important issues to be decided will be whether these facilities will become public or remain private. 2-7 RECREATIONAAD OPENSPACE ELEMENT Z NEEDS REGIONAL NEEDS Upper Newport Ba The Upper Newport Bay, often referred to as the "Back Bay", is a major environmental and recreational resource for the City and the surrounding region. There are a number of environmentally sensitive lands abutting the bay, which are part of its ecosystem. Although the Upper Bay is located in the City and is an open space amenity for City residents, it is primarily a regional resource.Therefore, direct responsibility for the preservation of the Upper Bay rests with county and state agencies. Preservation or partial preservation of parcels adjacent to the Bay would meet regional open space, passive recreational (viewing, walking) and resource protection needs as well as some citywide recreational and open space needs. This Element calls for City cooperation with other public agencies to preserve the sensitive ecological resources of the Upper Bay. Bike Trails Bike trails and other bikeways are provided for in the Circulation Element because of their importance as transportation routes. However, because they are also recreational resources, bike trails are referred to in this Recreation and Open Space Element as well. (The term "bikeways" refers to all bicycle circulation routes: on-road bike routes and bike lanes plus off-road bikeways. "Bike trails"refers primarily to off-road bikeways.) Several regional bicycle trails pass through the City of Newport Beach. These trails provide alternate circulation routes and access to areas of regional interest and constitute an important component of the local recreation system. The Circulation Element identifies routes of existing or appropriate future trails. The City should continue to work closely with other local governments to implement connections from regional to local trails and to popular destinations located in the City. 2-8 CHAPTER THREE - OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES GOAL OBJECTIVES POLICIES IM[PLEN[ENTATION FUNDING SOURCES GOAL: Maintain a recreation and open space system which meets the recreational needs of the citizens of Newport Beach and which enhances the unique recreational and environmental resources of the City. Obiectives: 1. Recreation Programs 7. Trails&Bikeways 2. Parks &Facilities 8. Facility Signing 3. Shared Facilities 9. Environmental Resources 4. Marine Recreation 10.Operations&Maintenance 5. Coastal Access 11.Annexations 6. Scenic Vistas&Resources 12.Funding OBJECTIVE I -RECREA TIONPROGRAMS Provide a variety of recreational and year-round programs to meet the needs of residents, including children, seniors, and persons with special needs. POLICY 1.1, - STAFFING: Provide high quality recreational services to facility users by professionally trained recreation personnel. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Evaluate staffing needs periodically to determine the number and type of staff persons needed for program operation. Provide training programs, extension courses and seminars as appropriate to ensure qualified staffing. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule- Conduct staffing needs assessment every three years, consistent with the Recreation and Open Space Element/Plan update schedule. Staff training shall be provided on an ongoing basis, as needed. 3-1 RECREATIONAND OPENSPA CU ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES POLICY 1.2 -YOUTH PROGRAMS: Provide a variety of quality programs for the community's youth. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Identify facility and program needs for the City's children, youth and teens through community needs surveys, public meetings/workshops and consultation with youth sports groups, local schools and youth program advocates. Develop programs and provide facilities consistent with identified community needs. Review youth programming for consistency with community needs on a regular basis. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule- Conduct needs assessment every five years consistent with the Recreation and Open Space Element/Plan update schedule. Coordinate with existing youth groups on an ongoing basis. POLICY 1.3 - ADULT PROGRAMS: Provide a variety of quality programs for the adult population. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Identify facility and program needs for the City's adult population through community needs surveys, public meetings/workshops and consultation with adult sports groups and leagues. Develop programs and provide facilities consistent with identified needs. Review adult programming for consistency with community needs on a regular basis. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule- Conduct needs assessment every five years consistent with the Recreation and Open Space Element/Plan update schedule. Coordinate with existing adult sports groups on an ongoing basis POLICY 1.4 - SENIOR PROGRAMS: Provide quality services and programs for the senior population. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Identify facility and program needs for the City's senior population through community needs surveys, public meetings/workshops and consultation with seniors advocate groups. Develop programs and provide facilities consistent with identified needs. Review seniors programming for consistency with community needs on a regular basis. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule- Conduct needs assessment every five years consistent with the Recreation and Open Space Element/Plan update schedule. Coordinate with existing seniors groups on an ongoing basis. 3-2 PECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAAD POLICIES POLICY 1.5 - SPECIAL NFEDS: Include provisions for the physically and developmentally challenged in recreational programming where feasible. IMPLEMENTA TION. Action - Solicit input from special needs advocates and local schools to determine facility and program needs for the City's special needs population. Provide for the special needs population, as feasible, when developing recreational programs. Periodically review special needs programming for consistency with community needs. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule - Conduct needs assessment every five years, consistent with the Recreation and Open Space Element/Plan update schedule. Coordinate with existing special needs advocates on an ongoing basis. 3-3 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 2 -PARKS AND FACILITIES Provide an integrated park system which is equitably distributed, is complementary to existing and proposed development and the natural environment, and which meets the identified needs of the community(Note: see also Chapter 4:Facilities Plan). POLICY 2.1 - FACILITY AND LOCATIONAL NEEDS: Continue operating existing parks and support facilities. Maintain the curTent park ratio of five acres of parkland per 1000 persons. As feasible, provide additional park facilities and recreational opportunities as identified by direct feedback from residents, by the 1997 Needs Survey, and by observations by parks, beaches, and recreation staff, as listed below. IDENTiFiED FACiLiTYNEED& • Sports fields (lighted and unlighted) • Gymnasium • Swimming poollaquatic facilities • Bike and pedestrian trails • Lighted tennis courts • Rollerblade/roller hockey facilities • Dog park • Tot lots • Golf driving range • Public marine recreational and educational facilities • Public boat launching facilities • Public restrooms IDENTIFIED Sm?vicEAREA The following are service areas, which are significantly deficient in park and recreation facilities where there may be opportunities to provide additional and/or upgraded facilities, either within the service area or near the service area boundaries: Service Area I- West Newport - There is a need for playfields in conjunction with a community or neighborhood level park. Service Area 2 -Balboa Peninsula - Additional active park facilities are desirable, along with support facilities such as restrooms, showers and drinking fountains. Also, additional boat launching and mooring facilities and additional pedestrian pathways with access to and along the Bay are desirable. Unmet park needs can be satisfied via the renovation and upgrading of facilities, such as those at Las Arenas Park and Peninsula Park. Service Area 8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt - The 1998 deficiency of 14 acres is expected to grow to 16.5 acres by 2010 if no new parkland is provided. Service Area 9 - Newport Center - A seven-acre deficiency of parkland currently exists. Additional facilities may be provided in or near the service area. Service Area 12 - Newport Coast - This area is deficient in public facilities, but exceeds the City park ratio standard if its extensive private facilities are counted. If ultimately annexed by the City, it must be determined whether these facilities are to remain private or are transferred to the City for public use. 3-4 RHCREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES IMPLEMENTATION. Action-Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Responsible Department- Community Services,Planning. Schedule-As financially feasible, determined via capital improvement program process. POLICY 2.2 - FISCAL EFFICIENCY: Require parkland acquisitions to be fiscally efficient and beneficial to the needs of the community. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Prepare a fiscal analysis, including ongoing maintenance costs and long term renovation needs, for all proposed park facilities prior to approval. Responsible Department- General Services and Community Services. Schedule-As needed. POLICY 2.3 -NEEDS.ASSESSMENT: Ensure that development and improvement plans for park and recreational facilities are consistent with changing community needs. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Identify community recreational facility and program needs through periodic community outreach efforts such as community surveys, public meetings/workshops and/or liaison with user groups. Review Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan and amend, if necessary, to ensure those identified needs are reflected in the document. When specific park projects or major renovations are proposed, make a special effort to obtain input on design and facilities from surrounding residents and user groups such as sports leagues. Responsible Department-Community Services. Schedule - Conduct needs assessment approximately every five years, consistent with Recreation and Open Space Element/Plan update schedule. For specific park projects, hold well-publicized community meetings and/or solicit feedback via mailouts. POLICY 2.4 - ACQUISITION CRITERIA: Consider the following criteria when assessing parkland for acquisition: a) City's identified current and projected needs for open space,recreation and sports facilities; b) City's needs for open space and recreation facilities based on location of existing facilities; c) The preservation of natural resources,historic and cultural areas; d) Ease of accessibility; e) Usability of proposed parklands considering topography and other landform constraints; f) Consistency with established parks and recreational facility goals. 3-5 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3 OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES IMPLEMENTA TION. Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Review adequacy of criteria when updating Element and Plan. Responsible Department- Community Services and Planning. Schedule-Apply criteria as needed. POLICY 2.5 - SURPLUS SCHOOLS: hi the event that surplus school sites become available for parkland acquisition, site desirability should be evaluated using the following criteria: a) Does the school site currently provide recreational facilities that have been identified to meet local or community-wide needs? b) Are other public lands in the vicinity of the school site inadequate to meet the identified existing or foreseeable needs of the community for recreation or open space purposes? c) Is the school site a more economical or otherwise more feasible alternative than other parcels which are available as potential sites in the area? IMPLEMENTATION. Action-Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Responsible Department- Community Services and Planning. Schedule-Apply criteria,as needed. POLICY 2.6 - DEVELOPMENUDESIGN GUIDELINES: Establish detailed park development and design guidelines,which include consideration of the following issues: a) Provide a balance between community needs and budget constraints; b) Provide access for the disabled as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act; c) Maximize efficiency and minimize maintenance costs; d) Link trails and existing recreational facilities; e) Design and locate park facilities with sensitivity to adjacent and nearby land uses; f) Incorporate adequate safety standards. g) Provide adequate parking. IMPLEMENTATION. Action-Develop guidelines to supplement Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Responsible Department-Community Services. Schedule-Within 18 months of adoption of the Recreation and Open Space Element. 3-6 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 3 -SHARED FACILITIES Maximize the use of the community's recreational resources by coordinating with the agencies responsible for non-city recreational facilities and open space. POLICY 3.1 - LEASED FACILITIES AND JOINT USE AGREEMENTS: In addition to City facilities and amenities, utilize non-City recreational facilities and open space to satisfy community needs (i.e.,Newport-Mesa Unified School District,regional, state and/or federal facilities). Maintain existing levels of shared facilities, and expand the use of non-city facilities/amenities where desirable and feasible. IMPLEMENTATION. Actions- 1. Prepare a status report of existing shared facility leases/agreements for recreational and open space purposes, including Newport-Mesa Unified School District and cooperative agreements with County Harbors and Beaches for Newport Bay. 2. Renegotiate agreements as needed and mutually-desired. 3. Establish criteria to evaluate and select now shared facilities. 4. Utilizing established criteria, prepare an inventory of non-City facilities and amenities in the community that may provide recreational and/or open space benefits to the City. 5. Negotiate agreements for new facilities as feasible and desired. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule - Prepare status report within one year of adoption of the Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Establish evaluation criteria and prepare "candidate" list of sites within 18 months of adoption of Element and Plan. POLICY 3.2- UPPER NEWPORT BAY RESERVE: Coordinate with the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) to ensure preservation of Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and continue provision of public access consistent with preservation goals. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Continue liaison and coordination agreements with the Department of Fish and Game concerning preservation of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. Continue implementation of intra-agency watershed preservation agreements. Responsible Departments- Community Services and Public Works. Schedule- Ongoing 3-7 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES POLICY 3.3 - NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED PLAN: Ensure adequate coordination with appropriate agencies to implement the Newport Bay Stormwater Sedimentation Control Plan. IMPLEMENTATION.' Action - Provide adequate staffing to continue appropriate coordination. Implement Control Plan as approved and adopted. Responsible Department- Community Services, Planning,Public Works. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 3.4 -INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION:Provide City support and liaison to regional, state and federal intergovernmental open space and recreation management committees to ensure adequate City representation regarding nearby regional, state and federal parklands and beaches. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Establish criteria for and then continually seek out candidate joint use facilities and initiate appropriate agreements. Provide adequate staffing or City Council appointee to provide appropriate level of coordination/liaison. Responsible Department- City Manager's Office, Community Services, Planning. Schedule-As needed.Periodically update list ofjoint use agreements. 3-8 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACTELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 4-MARINE RECREATION Provide and encourage a level of marine recreation related facilities and maintenance that enhances the enjoyment of the City's natural resources by the community and its visitors. POLICY 4.1 - EXISTING MARINE FACILITIES: Continue to utilize existing City marine recreational facilities, including piers, docks, bays, beaches and educational and support facilities such as the intercollegiate rowing facilities, marine ways and services, launching facilities, gas and pumpout stations,parking facilities,restrooms, showers, drinking fountains, and concessions. IMPLEMENTATION.- Action-Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Responsible Department- Community Services and Planning. Schedule-Ongoing. POLICY 4.2 -NEW MARINE FACILITIES: Provide additional marine recreational, educational and support facilities and opportunities (listed below) as feasible: • Public boat launching facilities • Marine sanitation facilities • Guest slips • Restrooms • Showers • Drinking fountains • Junior Lifeguard Facilities IMPLEMENTATION.- Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Prepare Capital improvements Budget and development schedule. Responsible Department-Community Services. Schedule - Begin preparation of Capital Improvements Budget and development schedule within one year of adoption of Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Update Capital Improvements Budget annually. 3-9 RECREATIONAAD OPENSPACEEZEMENT 3. OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES POLICY 4.3 - SLIPS, MOORINGS AND ANCHORAGES: Encourage the provision of guest slips, moorings, and anchorages in Newport Harbor. Coordinate work with the Orange County Harbor,Beaches, and Parks Department to provide such facilities where appropriate and feasible. IMPLEMENTATION. Action-Provide professional staffing to continue effective coordination. Responsible Department- Community Services, Fire and Marine. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 4.4 - SMALL BOAT LAUNCHIN : Maximize opportunities for the launching and short-term beaching of small boats. IMPLEMENTATION.' Action - Continue to permit hand boat launching at all safe street ends and beaches in lower Newport Bay. Continue to permit short-term beaching of small boats in designated areas. Responsible Department- Community Services,Fire and Marine. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 4.5 - MARINE SAFETY: Provide for marine safety such as lifeguards, harbor patrol, police, traffic and parking enforcement in accordance with the City's Safety Element. IMPLEMENTATION. Action-Implement City's Safety Element. Responsible Department-Fire and Marine. Schedule- Ongoing. 3-10 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESANDPOLICLEES OBJECTIVE 5- COASTAL ACCESS Provide and maintain public access to the City's coastal resources in accordance with the City's Local Coastal Program.Ensure that provision of access is consistent with the protection of natural resources,public safety and private property rights. POLICY 5.1 - ACCESS PRESERVATION AND ACQUISITION: Maintain existing public access to the beach and bay and acquire additional public access points to the beach as identified in the City's Local Coastal Program. Ensure that full consideration be given to the public's right of access to the ocean, beach and bay and to the provision of coastal dependent uses adjacent to the water when evaluating the leasing out of public land. IMPLEMENTATION.- Action-Implement Local Coastal Program. Responsible Department- Community Services,Planning,Fire and Marine,Public Works. Schedule-Ongoing. 3-11 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 6-SCENIC VISTAS AND RESOURCES Maintain and enhance the scenic character of the City. POLICY 6.1 - PUBLIC VISTAS AND SCENIC DRIVES: Provide and preserve view parks as identified in the Recreation and Open Space Plan Map. Protect and enhance the streetscapes along all scenic highways and scenic drives as identified on the Recreation and Open Space Plan Map. IMPLEMENTATION.- Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Regulate development and site, landscaping, and architectural design to enhance the appearance of the streetscape along scenic highways and scenic drives. This policy is not intended to prohibit development on any site. Responsible Department-Community Services, Planning. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 6.2 - COASTAL VIEWS: Protect and enhance existing view opportunities, especially public views of the ocean, harbor, and upper bay, in accordance with the Local Coastal, Program (LCP). IMPLEMENTATION.- Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Where coastal views from existing roadways exist, as identified in the City's Local Coastal Program, regulate development on property within the sight lines from the roadway so that such development is sited and designed to maximize protection of the coastal view. This policy is not intended to prohibit development on any site. Responsible Department- Community Services, Planning. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 6.3 - COASTAL BLUFFS: Preserve the scenic resources of the City's coastal bluffs in accordance with the Local Coastal Program. IMPLEMENTATION.' Action-Implement City's Local Coastal Program. Responsible Department-Planning, Community Services. Schedule- Ongoing. 3-12 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES POLICY 6.4 - NATURAL LANDFORM PRESERVATION: Encourage preservation of the City's non-coastal, significant natural landforms along bluffs, cliffs and canyons through regulation of development. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Amend Planning and Zoning Ordinance, if necessary, to require discretionary review of development of significant natural landforms through the conditional use permit or other appropriate process. Establish design guidelines and regulations for such properties to ensure appropriate site design and landform. preservation. This policy is not intended to prohibit development on any site. Responsible Department- Community Services,Planning. Schedule-Within 18 months of adoption of Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. 3-13 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 7- TRAILS AND BIKE WAYS Provide a bike and traff system that is appropriately linked to recreational facilities within the community. POLICY 7.1 - TRAIL LINKAGES: Ensure that existing and planned bikeways and trails in the City provide adequate linkages to City, regional, state and/or federal park and recreation facilities, open space amenities and view points. IMPLEMENTATION.* Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan for planned pedestrian and equestrian trails (see Chapter 4: Facilities Plan). Implement bikeway linkages as shown in the Circulation Element. Continue coordination with outside agencies regarding planned non-City facilities. Responsible Department-Planning,Public Works. Schedule- Ongoing. 3-14 RECREA TION AND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 3 OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 8-FACILITY SIGNING Encourage public access to the City's recreational and open space amenities through effective signage. POLICY 8.1 - RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE SIGNS: Maintain a comprehensive signing program for the City's recreational and open space resources, including parks, recreational centers, coastal accessways,bicycle routes, trails,public beaches and vista points. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Develop signage placement and design criteria for recreational and open space facilities. Inventory existing signs and maintenance needs, as well as new signage needs. Provide and maintain signage as appropriate, in accordance with guidelines. Adhere to City's Local Coastal Program for coastal amenity signage. Responsible Department- Community Services, General Services,Planning,Public Works. Schedule - Conduct needs assessment within one year of adoption of Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Develop signage design and locational criteria within 18 months. Provide signage for new facilities coincident with facility development. Provide maintenance and new signage for existing facilities as feasible. 3-15 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 9 -ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUR Maintain and enhance the City's environmental resources. POLICY 9.1 - PRE SERVATION OF SENSITIVE AREAS: Preserve and enhance the City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA's), coastal bluffs and bluff tops and wetland areas, and minimize risks in geologically hazardous areas, floodplains, and 65 Community Noise Equivalent Level(CNEL) contour areas through development regulation. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Prohibit the location of structures, except as provided below, in the following environmentally sensitive areas as identified in the Recreation and Open Space Plan Map: • Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas • Coastal bluffs • Bluff top set back areas • Riparian areas Geologic hazard areas Residential development impacted by noise levels of 65 CNEL or greater Floodplain areas. Natural slope areas steeper than 2:1 and greater than 25 feet in height Note - These measures are not intended to preventpublic agencies andprivate property owners from providing public infrastructure, maintaining drainage courses and facilities, sedimentation basins, and other relatedfacilities where need can be demonstrated and minimal environmental impacts will occur. Responsible Department- Community Services,Planning. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 9.2 - HISTORICAL/CULTURAL RESOURCES: Encourage the preservation and enhancement of the City's archeological, paleontological, historical and cultural resources through development regulation. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Continue enforcement of and adherence to the following City Council policies: Places of Historical and Architectural Significance, Archaeological Guidelines, Paleontological Guidelines and Implementation Proceduresfor the California Environmental Quality Act. Responsible Department-Planning. Schedule-Ongoing. 3-16 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESANDPOLICLES OBJECTIVE 10 - OPERA TIONS AND MAINTENANCE Operate, maintain and enhance existing public recreational facilities at current or increased levels of service. Ensure adequate operational and maintenance provisions for new recreational facilities and annexed areas. POLICY 10.1 - ONGOING MAINTENANCE: Provide for the continuation of adequate park and facilities maintenance. Ensure that non-routine maintenance needs are identified and provided for. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Prepare a renovation and maintenance study to evaluate all City parks and facilities to determine ongoing maintenance and long term renovation and replacement needs. Evaluate all recreational maintenance equipment and tools to ensure maximum efficiency of maintenance. Develop a modernization program,including funding and financing,to rectify identified deficiencies. I Responsible Department- Community Services, General Services. Schedule-Within 18 months of adoption of Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. POLICY 10.2 - DESIGN CRITERIA: Maximize efficiency and minimize maintenance needs when designing new recreational facilities and upgrading and retrofitting existing facilities. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Develop detailed design guidelines to supplement Plan. Responsible Department- Community Services and General Services. Schedule-Within 18 months of adoption of the Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. POLICY 10.3 - ADA ACCESS: Ensure that planned recreational facilities include provisions for adequate access for the physically-challenged and that existing facilities are appropriately retrofitted to include such access as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Evaluate and inventory all physical parks and recreational facilities for handicap accessibility needs as specified in State and Federal laws such as the American Disabilities Act. Develop a capital improvement program for the upgrading of those facilities determined to require handicap access. Implement upgrades and retrofits as financially feasible. Responsible Department- Community Services, Public Works and Building. Schedule-Within two years of adoption of the Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. 3-17 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 11 -ANNEXATIONS Ensure that annexed areas provide recreational facilities that meet the needs of the residents, both within the specific service area, and City-wide. POLICY 11.1 - PARKLAND RATIOS: Seek to provide the current City park per capita ratio of five acres of parkland per 1000 persons in annexed areas. IMPLEMENTATION. Action-Review annexation proposals prior to approval.Negotiate with landowners, the master homeowners association, sub-associations, and the County of Orange as appropriate. Responsible Department,- Community Services,Planning, City Manager's Office. Schedule-Prior to annexation, as needed. POLICY 11.2 - FISCAL EFFICIENCY: Ensure that acquisition of parklands and facilities through annexations are fiscally sound and benefit the community. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Ensure the sustainability of all proposed parkland acquisitions by means of design criteria relating to maintenance, water needs, durability of improvements, etc. Include ongoing maintenance and long term renovation needs in analysis. Responsible Department- Community Services, Planning, City Manager's Office. Schedule-Prior to annexation, as needed. POLICY 11.3 - TRAIL LINKAGES: Ensure that existing and planned bikeways and trails in annexed areas provide adequate linkages to City, regional, state and/or federal park and recreation facilities, open space amenities and view points. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan for planned pedestrian and equestrian trails. Implement bikeway linkages as shown in the Circulation Element. Prior to annexation, review proposed annexation areas for consistency with Recreation and Open Space and Circulation Elements. Responsible Department- Community Services,Planning. Schedule-Prior to annexation, as needed. POLICY 11.4 - ADA ACCESS: Ensure that planned recreational facilities in annexed areas include provisions for adequate access for the physically-challenged and that existing facilities are appropriately retrofitted to include such access as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act 3-18 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIPTSAND POLICZES IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Review existing park sites and plans within areas of proposed annexation, prior to annexation. Incorporate needed access facilities as appropriate. Responsible Department- Community Services,Public Works. Schedule-Prior to annexation, as needed. POLICY 11.5 - SHARED FACILITIES: Encourage the use of shared facilities, both public and private, such as school sites, County facilities, homeowner association facilities, etc., within annexed areas to maximize the availability of recreational resources to the community. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Coordinate with the Newport Mesa Unified School District, County agencies, etc. and implement shared use agreements for annexed area recreational facilities and open space amenities if appropriate. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule-Prior to annexation, as needed. 3-19 RECREA TIONAND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 3 OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES OBJECTIVE 12 -FUNDING Identify potential financing mechanisms and explore all potential financing means for timely and balanced development and enhancement of the City's recreational operations and facilities. POLICY 12.1 - OUTSIDE FUNDING: Pursue all forms of Federal, State, County, corporate, private foundation and endowment support, as well as development requirements, to assist in acquisition, development, programming, operations, and maintenance of park and recreation resources. IMPLEMENTATION.7 Action - If current staffing does not provide for grants writing, consider utilizing a grants and endowments coordinator to increase the depth and effectiveness of lobbying and funding procurement efforts for parks and recreation, as well as, other applicable City programs and functions. Review City development assessment policies to ensure maximization of this potential funding source. Responsible Department- Community Services,Planning, City Manager's Office. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 12.2 - COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Encourage neighborhood groups, organizations, clubs and businesses to take a greater interest and financial responsibility in the improvement and operations of the City's parks and recreational facilities. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Expand and formalize existing City assistance program. Consider establishing a non- profit foundation or retaining a private consultant to solicit private organizations to sponsor public recreation activities, supply equipment and uniforms and donate facilities. Explore the feasibility of providing tax advantages to donors and contributors of funds and resources. Responsible Department- Community Services. Schedule - Report back to City Council within one year of adoption of Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. 3-20 RECREATIONAAD OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES POLICY 12.3 - COMMERCIAL/PRIVATE FACILITIES: Encourage commercial and private organizations to provide recreational services and facilities that may not be provided by the City. IMPLEMENTATION.- Action - Evaluate existing Land Use Element Land Use Plan Map to determine whether adequate sites are provided for desired recreational facilities (e.g., roller hockey rinks). Consider amending the Land Use Plan to pen-nit such uses if not already permitted. Explore feasibility of providing incentives to developers for high priority/highly desired facilities (e.g., expedited pen-nit processing, financial incentives,marketing, etc.). Responsible Department-Planning. Schedule - Conduct evaluation -within I year of adoption of Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Report to City Council within 14 months after Element and Plan adoption. POLICY 12.4 - REVENUE GENERATION/USER FEES: Provide for revenue generation in the operation of recreational facilities and programs where appropriate and feasible. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Evaluate existing City policies regarding potential revenue generating methods for City recreational facilities and programs. Consider establishing or increasing user fees and explore other revenue generating options. Make recommendations to City Council for amendments to current structure as appropriate. Implement as approved. Responsible Department-Community Services. Schedule- Ongoing. POLICY 12.5 - PARK FEE POLICY AND PARK DEDICATION ORDINANC : Ensure that the City's Park Fee Policy and Park Dedication Ordinance remain consistent with the needs of the community. IMPLEMENTATION. Action - Review City's Park Fee Policy and Park Dedication Ordinance every five years and update as appropriate in accordance with the Quimby Act and other applicable laws. Responsible Department-Community Services,Planning. Schedule- Conduct first review by year 2000, and every five years thereafter. 3-21 FUNDING SOURCES Policy Implementation Measure Schedule Potential Funding Source(s) 1.1 Staffing Evaluate staffing needs periodically. Provide training Conduct staffing needs assessment General Fund,User Fees. programs to ensure qualified staff. every 3 years. Training ongoing. 1.2 Youth Programs Identify needs. Make programming consistent with Conduct needs assessment every 5 General Fund,User Fees. needs. years. 1.3 Adult Programs Identify needs. Make programming consistent with Conduct needs assessment every 5 General Fund,User Fees. needs. years. 1.4 Senior Programs Identify needs. Make programming consistent with Conduct needs assessment every 5 General Fund, User Fees,*CDBG. needs. years. 1.5 Special Needs Identify needs. Make programming consistent with Conduct needs assessment every 5 General Fund,User Fees,*CDBG. needs. years. 2.1 Facility Needs Adopt Recreation&Open Space Element and Plan. As financially feasible. Excise Tax, In-Uteu Fees,General Fund. 2.2 Fiscal Efficiency Prepare fiscal analysis for all proposed recreational As needed. General Fund. facilities. 2.3 Needs Assessment Identify community recreational facility and program Conduct needs assessment every 5 General Fund. needs through periodic community outreach.Review years. Rec.&Open Space Element and amend if necessary. 2.4 Acquisition Criteria Adopt Recreation&Open Space Element Apply criteria as needed. General Fund. 2.5 Surplus Schools Adopt Recreation&Open Space Element Apply criteria as needed. General Fund. 2.6 Development Prepare park development and design guidelines. Prepare guidelines Win 18 months of General Fund. Guidelines adoption of R&O/S Element/Plan. 3.1 Joint Use 1.) Prepare a status report of existing shared facility Win 18 months of adoption of R&OS General Fund. leases/agreements.2.) Re-negofiate agreements as Element(Plan. needed.3.) Establish criteria to evaluate and select new shared facilities.4.) Utilizing criteria,prepare an inventory of non-City facilities in the community that may provide recreational andfor open space benefits to the City.5.) Negotiate agreements for new facilities as feasible and desired. 3.2 Upper Bay Continue existing agreements w/DFG. Ongoing General Fund. 3-22 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESAND POLICIES FUNDING SOURCES Policy Implementation Measure Schedule Potential Funding Source(s) 3.3 Watershed Plan Continue implementing watershed control plan for Ongoing General Fund. Upper Newport Bay. 3.4 Intergoverrimental Continue to provide intergovernmental coordination. Ongoing. General Fund. Coordination 4.1 Existing Marine Adopt Recreation&Open Space Element and Plan. Ongoing. Excise Tax, In-Lieu Fees,General Facilities Fund. 4.2 New Marine Adopt Recreation&Open Space Element and Plan. Within one year of adoption of R&OS Excise Tax,In-Lieu Fees,General Facilities Prepare capital improvement budget&dev.schedule. ElementlPlan.Update annually. Fund. 4.3 Slips&Moorings Continue coordination w/County. Ongoing. User Fees,General Fund. 4A Small Boat Continue to permit small boat launching and beaching. Ongoing. No fiscal impact. Launching 4.5 Marine Safety Continue to provide for marine safety. Implement Ongoing. User Fees,General Fund. Safety Element. 5.1 Coastal Access Implement Local Coastal Program. Ongoing. General Fund, Coastal Conservancy Grants 6.1 Public Vistas/Parks Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Ongoing. General Fund. 6.2 Coastal Views Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Ongoing. General Fund. Implement Local Coastal Program re regulation of development on property within the sight lines of coastal views from roadways. 6.3 Coastal Bluffs Implement Local Coastal Program. Ongoing. General Fund, Coastal Conservancy Grants 6.4 Natural Landform Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Within 18 months of adoption of R&OS General Fund. Preservation Amend Zoning Ordinance,if necessary,to require Element/Plan. discretionary review of development of significant natural landforms through conditional use permit or other process.Establish design guidelines and regulations for such properties to ensure appropriate site design and landform preservation. 7.1 Trail Linkages Adopt Rec./Open Space Element and Plan. Continue Ongoing. User Fees,General Fund. coordination w1outside agencies re:non-City tra I i 3-23 PIECREA TION AND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVESANDOPOLICLES FUNDING SOURCES Policy Implementation Measure Schedule Potential Funding Source(s) 8.1 Facility Signing Develop signage placement and design criteria for rec. Conduct needs assessment&inventory General Fund. &open space facilities-amenities.Inventory location wrin one year of adoption of R&OS and condition of existing signs.Provide new signage in Element. Prepare design and locaVional accordance w/guidelines,as feasible. guidelines Win 18 months. 9.1 Environmental Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Ongoing. General Fund. Resources Impose development restrictions. 9.2 Historical-Cultural Continue enforcement of and adherence to the Ongoing. General Fund. following C/C policies:Places of Historical and Architectural Significance,Archaeological Guidelines, Paleontological Guidelines and Implementation Procedures for the California Envir. Quality Act. 10.1 Maintenance Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan Ongoing. User Fees,General Fund. 10.2 Design Criteria Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. Develop guidelines within 18 months of General Fund. Develop design guidelines to supplement Plan. adoption of Element and Plan. 10.3 ADA-Access Conduct inventory of physical amenities and review for Within 2 years of adoption of Recreation General Fund,CDBG. ADA access needs. Develop a capital improvement and Open Space Element and Plan. plan. 11.1 Annexation Review annexation proposals prior to approval for As needed,prior to annexation. General Fund. Parkland Ratios compliance with park ratio policy. 11.2 Annexation Fiscal Ensure the sustainability of all proposed parkland As needed,prior to annexation. General Fund. Efficiency acquisitions by means of design criteria relating to maintenance,water needs,durability of improvements, etc.Include ongoing maintenance and long term renovation needs in analysis. 11.3 Annexation Area Adopt Recreation and Open Space Element and Plan. As needed,prior to annexation. General Fund. Trails Review all annexation proposals for consistency with trail/bikeway plans. 11.4 Annexation Area Review existing and proposed park sites in annexation As needed,prior to annexation. General Fund,CDBG. ADA areas for consistency with ADA requirements. 11.5 Annexation Area Coordinate vvith Newport-Mesa Unified School District As needed,prior to annexation. General Fund. Shared Facilities and County agencies prior to annexation. I I 3-24 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 3. OBJECTIVES AAW POLICLES FUNDING SOURCES Policy Implementation Measure Schedule Potential Funding Source(s) 12.1 Outside Funding Consider utilizing a grant writer/coordinator. Review Ongoing. General Fund,Special Grant(s), City development assessment policies for maximization Assessments. of this potential revenue source. 12.2 Community Expand and formalize exiisting assistance program. Report back to City Council within one No direct fiscal Impact. Support Consider establishing non-profit foundation or retaining year of adoption of Element and Plan. private consultant to solicit private orgs to sponsor public recreation activities. Explore the feasibility of providing tax advantages to donors. 12.3 Commercial& Provide adequate sites for desired recreational facilities Conduct evaluation within one year of No direct fiscal Impact. Private Facilities through Land Use Plan and Zoning. adoption of Element and Plan. 12.4 Revenue Evaluate existing City policies regarding revenue Ongoing. No direct fiscal Impact. Generation and generating methods for City amenities. Consider User Fees establishing or increasing user fees and explore other revenue generating options. ,12.5 Park Fee Policy Review City's Park Fee Policy and Park Dedication First review by year 2000 and eve seal Impact. Ordinance periodically. years thereafter. 3-25 THUS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK I CHAPTER 4 - FACILITIES PLAN DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED FACILITIES MAPS OF PLANNED FACILITIES This Chapter describes plans for existing and future recreation and open space facilities in the city. Existing parks, community centers, open space, and other recreation assets are shown on the "Existing Facilities" map on the following page. This map shows the facilities which were completed or under development throughout the City as of early 1998. Following the map are sections describing, in words and maps, the parks and other amenities planned for future construction. 4-1 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK N EXISTING FACILITIES E I MILE ONO me Newport Beach Recreation & Open Space Plan Ego oflEqu RESTROOMS ON COMMUNITY CENTER C GYMNASIUM PICNICAREA RION VL ON PLAY AREA 0 SPORTS FIELDS Eg THEATERARTS MON E] SWIMMING EON 4] VIEW PARK PARKS SCHOOLS CITY BOUNDARY Nn&ART RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 4. FACILITIESPLAN DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED FACILITIES SERYWE AREA I- The West Newport (Banning Ranch) annexation area lies just WESTNEWPORT outside the City north of Newport Shores. The property is within AAWEX4TIONAREA: the City's sphere of influence and will ultimately be annexed. Land uses and development configuration for the property will be determined through the specific plan process in conjunction with annexation. At that time, recreational and environmental resources will also be mapped. At the General Plan level of planning addressed in this Element, recreational facilities and open space preservation areas are shown conceptually, with precise locations to be determined at the specific plan level. The following facilities are planned for the annexation area: Community Park-- from 15 to 30 acres: This park will be located within the future specific plan annexation area to serve both the annexation area and the entire community. The park will be developed with active lighted recreational facilities, picnic and turf areas and a possible gymnasium to serve the fall community. As with all new parks proposed to accompany future residential development, the precise size of this facility is yet to be determined. However, the minimum. size should be 15 flat usable acres, with a shape which will accommodate the desired playfields and other facilities. Neighborhood Park-- approximately 8 ac.: This neighborhood park is intended to serve the residents of the 2600 future dwelling units in the annexation area. The park will be developed with both active recreational facilities and passive amenities such as walkways and turf areas. View Park--gpl2roximately 1 ac.: This small view park will be located on the bluffs within the annexation area. It will also function as a rest stop for the planned blufflop trail system. 4-3 PECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 4. FACILITIESPLAN Blufftop Recreation Trail: This recreation trail will run in a north-south direction along the bluff top and will link Pacific Coast Highway with the Santa Ana River Trail (via a potential bikeway bridge Street bridge) and with Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa. Environmentally Sensitive Areas-- Open SRace: Areas along the Santa Ana River channel, both within the annexation area and within present City boundaries, will be mapped as environmentally sensitive areas in conjunction with preparation of the specific plan for the area. These areas will be protected and, where consistent with the preservation of environmental resources,public access will be provided. SERVICE AREA I- WESTNEWPORT, Oxbow Loon (fbLm�rl "Semeniuk Slough") SITESALPXADY Environmentally Sensitive Area: WTHIN CITY. This ESA, a remnant channel of the Santa Ana River from the time when the river emptied into Newport Bay, loops around the northeast boundary of the Newport Shores neighborhood. The ESA is a functioning wetland and may be improved and enhanced by the Santa Ana River flood control project wetland mitigation program. The area, designated for "Recreational and Environmental Open Space" under the Local Coastal Program and Land Use Element, will be preserved. Future use will balance environmental values, public access, and the needs of the adjacent residential area. "CalTrans West" Neighborhood Park and View Park - aivroximately 6 to 14 ac.: This area, located at the northwest comer of Coast Highway and Superior Avenue, will include a new neighborhood park with active sports fields and support facilities. The facility will also serve some existing and Riture residents in adjacent service areas. There will also be a blufftop view park which will provide a link in the continuous blufftop bikeway in West Newport. 4-4 PECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 4. FACILITIESPLAN Sunset View Park Addition-- approximately.8 ac.: This property, on the east side of Superior Avenue near Coast Highway, is to be added to the existing .8-acre Sunset View park in order to increase its area and add new turf areas, benches, and walkways. The addition will extend the view park to the public parking lot off of Superior. Coast Recreation Trail: This recreation trail will cross Superior avenue and link Sunset View Park, the "CalTrans West" park and the future West Newport blufftop trail(see above). AREA 2- Marinavark Area: BALBOA PENINSULA: The Marinapark area encompasses the existing Las Arenas and Veterans Memorial Parks, the American Legion Hall, Balboa Community Center, and Girl Scout House, the Marinapark Mobilehome Park, and the public beach from 150' to 190' Streets. In addition to retention of such existing facilities as the public beach and the four tennis courts (two lighted), the area affords future opportunities for park, recreation, and aquatic facilities which are not yet fully planned. AREAS 3 & 4- West Upper Bgy Recreation Trail: NEWPORTHEIGHT51 UPPER BA YAND This portion of the recreation trail will extend along the west SANTA ANA HEIGHTS. and north sides of the Upper Bay as part of the Upper Bay Regional Park. The trail will serve equestrians, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Connections to the San Diego Creek trail will be provided and staging areas will include parking facilities, restrooms,picnic tables,bicycle racks and hitching posts. AREA 5-LIDO ISLE/ No additional facilities are planned due to lack of potential L 0 WER BA Y.- sites in the service area AREA 6- No additional facilities are planned due to lack ofpotential BALBOA ISLAND: sites on the Island 4-5 PECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT 4. FACILITIESPLAN AREA 7-EAML UFF1 East Upper Bay Recreation Trail: NEWPORTNORTH. This portion of the recreation trail will extend along the east side of the Upper Bay as part of the Upper Bay Regional Park. The trail will connect to the San Diego Creek Trail and the west and north portions of the Upper Bay trail (see Service Areas 3&4 preceding). San Diego Creek Saltwater Marsh ESA: This Environmentally Sensitive Area is a portion of the area previously known as "San Diego Creek North". The marsh was a required mitigation site for the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. This ESA will be monitored and maintained in accordance with the Newport Bay Watershed/San Diego Creek Comprehensive Stormwater Sedimentation Control Plan. AREA 8-BELCOURT- No additional facilities are planned due to lack of potential BIG CANYON. sites within the service area In addition to the private recreationalfacilities available within the service area,public facilities are located near the service area boundaries in Areas 7 and 11. AREA 9- UWer Bavview Landing View-Park and Open Space -- NEWPORTCENTER: approximately 11 ac.: This site is located at Jamboree Road and Pacific Coast Highway near the Newport Dunes Resort. The view-park portion of this open space dedication will be improved as a trail staging area for bicyclists and pedestrians, while the remainder will be retained as open space. The area may be graded in order to enhance views from Coast Highway. NMorter Knoll ESA Open Space: --gpproximately 12 ac.: This ESA, located adjacent to Newporter North View Park, between the Newporter Resort and the Upper Bay, will be preserved as a passive open space area. "Newport Village"Neighborhood Park- gpyrox. 12 ac.: This park site is located north of the Central Library near MacArthur Boulevard. The precise location will be determined as part of detailed planning for the Newport Village area. The park will serve Service Area 9 and other nearby areas. 4-6 RECREA TION AND OPEN SPA CE ELEMENT 4. FACILITIESPLAN AMA 10- CORONA DEL MAR: Buck Gully and Morning Canyon Environmentally Sensitive Areas--open space: Buck Gully is located between Corona Highlands and old Corona del Mar. Morning Canyon is between Shore Cliffs and Cameo Shores. These natural canyons are designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space in the Land Use Element and the Local Coastal Program. In order to provide an adequate buffer for these environmentally sensitive areas, all construction on properties abutting the ESA's, including but not limited, to fences, retaining walls, pools of any size or depth, tennis courts or other activity areas, is expressly prohibited within 25 feet of the property line. Additional grading restrictions are imposed in the LCP. AREA 11- HARBOR VIEW. ThefollowingArea 11 parks, in and near the Bonita Canyon annexation area (see Area 11 map), were in various planning stages in mid-1 998. "Bison"Mini-Park--mroximately .1 ac.: This park, at the northeast comer of MacArthur Boulevard and Bonita Canyon Road, will include a plaque commemorating William Pereira, chief planner and architect for the Irvine Ranch -- including large parts of Newport Beach. The plaque will be mounted on a statue of an American bison. The statue will reflect the area's history as the "Buffilo Ranch", where a herd of bison was maintained in the 1950's and 60's. "Freeway Reservation"Park-- approximately 20,ac. (including 12 ac. active): This parkland will occupy the abandoned freeway right-of-way on the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of Bonita Canyon Road. Facilities will include turf area, benches, and active play area and/or playfields. The area could ultimately become part of the "Bonita Canyon!' community park to be developed along the south side of Bonita Canyon Road. Bonita CqUon Planning Area 2,Passive Open Space-- approximately 1.7 ac.: This area,located on the north side of Old Ford Road, south of Bonita Canyon Road, and east of the above "Freeway Reservation"park,is designated as passive open space. 4-7 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT 4. FACILITIESPLAN Bonita Canyon Planning Area 4, CoMMum �y Park gppro imately 14.8 ac.: This site, referred to as"Bonita Canyon"park, is located along the soutli side of Bonita Canyon Road east of Mesa View Road. It will be developed as a community park with playfields. (Note: the annexation agreement for the Bonita Canyon annexation allows the Newport-Mesa Unified School District until May of 2008 to acquire a portion of this area as an elementary school site, if needed). Bonita CMon Planning Area 6, Parks and Open Space: • A 4.8-acre neighborhood park, located just south of Bonita Canyon Road and west of Mesa View Road, will include turf areas, sports fields, picnic areas, pedestrian trails, restrooms, and a parking lot. This park could ultimately become part of the"Bonita Canyon" community park to be developed east of Mesa View Road(see above). • "Arroyo" Park, a 7.4-acre community park located in Bonita Canyon south of Bison Avenue, will be developed with turf areas, sports fields and courts, picnic areas, pedestrian trails,restrooms, and a parking lot. • A 14.5-acre canyon area, just soutli of the above Arroyo park, will be preserved as a passive open space and greenbelt area and provided with pedestrian trails. • Approximately 64 acres located along the south side of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor, including the existing Bonita Creek Channel and Bonita Canyon Reservoir, will be preserved as passive open space. AREA 12- NEWPORT COAST. Parks within this potential annexation area are in private homeowner association ownership. A determination will be made regarding transfer of thesefacilities to City ownership and maintenance if the area is annexed. The Newport Coast area also includes the Crystal Cove State Park. This park, owned and operated by the State of California, occupies a portion of the area between Coast Highway and the ocean. 4-8 SERVICE AREA KEY MAP 4 anta ma Heighe; Newport Beach Eastbluff/ m Newport NorlhZ*... Recreation & 8 Open Space Plan Big Canyon/ 4 Belcourt W tNewpon.4 3 *+ Newport Heights/ + UpperBay 9 4 +4 Newport Center 5 6 Har rVIm N bm IsIzind + W 'na ell r s a* 12 Newport Cozen 1 MILE SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY SERVICE AREA I U--J WEST NEWPORT E IF z Newport Beach Recreation & �L.p Open Space Plan RECREAnON NIP MIN Park NP Neighborhood Park < CP CommuriftyPul, VP View Park SC schools cc CommunityCenter 4 M OPEN SPACE 0 04 ESA EmIronmentallySensitive Area 0S Open Space GB Greenbelt FP7B PUBLIC BEACH W E EXISTING 0 PROPOSED 1,000 Feet Key Map ....... 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SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY Key Map CITYBOUNDARY j SERVICE AREA 8 BELCOURT - BIG CANYON 101 ff I�U L C W E Newport Beach s Recreation & i.000 Fee Open Space Plan M RECREAMON MP Wnj Pink 4 NP Nelghlorhood Park CP QmmunityPark 1310 Canyon Golf Cou� VP 'AmPark (Friva�) SC Schools "Zi Ck RP Regional Park M OPEN SPACE ESA EnvitonmentallySensitive Am 05 Open5pace GB Greenbelt PUBLIC BEACH B(ISTING PROPOSED Newpod Centw P RT ....... SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY Key Map CrrY BOUNDARY SERVICE AREA 9 NEWPORT CENTER Dig Canyon Park f'-7 N Newport Beach NmporW Nortli W Recreation & S Open Space Plan 1,000 Feet NY20,R-T RECREATION MP Mint Park NP Neighborhood Park CP CommunityPwk VP Mew Park SC Schools NeNpw C�w RP Regional Park VP Neivpo�13mch W OPEN SPACE 0 CountTy Club ESA Envlronmentally Sensitive Arm 63; Lan't (ffivatc) 05 Open Space GB Greenbelt mmpo� Illog PUBLIC BEACH EXISTING PROPOSED TEN T ....... SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY ey Map . .. CITYBOUNDARY SERVICE AREA 10 CORONA DEL MAR Newport Beach Imm,lem�Mark Recreation & Open Space Plan W�-DAY Old 5chool P� RECREAT10N Er,gonfa Pa Z' NIP Mhul Park Daywolde Park NP Neighborhood Park CP Community Park VP View Pink ?VM le 4W. + SC Schools 'Ev/popu RP Regional Park OPEN SPACE ESA ErwhommentaffySensItIve Arsai M Marine Refuge GB Gnmribell MP PUBLIC BEACH EXIS-nNG PROPOSED wrine ....... SERMCE AREA BOUNDARY 1,000 Ferat Key Map CrTY BOUNDARY \V, W SERVICE AREA 11 s HARBOR VIEW mark 1,000 Feet 44 e j6n,2 GB CP CP m4 Newport Beach Recreation & A Open Space Plan RECREATION �b rmt MP Mini Park HarlvrWm- NP Neighborhood Park N..awm Fpak OR CommunityPark 4 VP View Park SC Schools bn�ol cc 0mmunityCerrier Elve ne.ta M OPEN SPACE 5an JaaquW Hi % ESA EnvironmentallySenslilve Area Cis Open Space GB Greenbelt RA Restricted ACC� ER ECOIGgical Reserve PUBLIC BEACH 13UC4:GulFj EXISTING PROPOSED ....... SERVICE AREA BOUNDARY CITY BOUNDARY Key M ............. BONITA CANYON SUBAREAS SERVICE AREA 12 NEWPORT COAST PO a b N .1 ampavis, ,,jp �W=h w.t:: Newport Beach Recreation & Open Space Plan RECREAnON MP Mini Park 4. NP Neighborhood Park CP Mmmun1hPafk VP Mm Pak SC SChootS cc communitycenter OPEN SPACE 4 ESA Environmentally SensitiveArea Cis Open Space GB Greenbelt RA Redgiched Acc� ER Ecological R�M NoAte.aParrks=this PUBLIC BEACH re ae ly EXISTING PROPOSED 1.000 Feet 0 ....... NEWPORT BEACH SPHERE OF INFLUENCE CITY BOUNDARY L----------------------------- THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK A, TECHNICAL APPENDIX DEMOGRAPHICS AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT CIOSA AGREEMENT EXISTING BEACH AND HARBOR FACILITIES INVENTORY OF FACILITIES SURVEYS OF RECREATION NEEDS The Recreation and Open Space Element is based in part on the information contained in this technical appendix. Included are data on existing service levels and facilities, results from the surveys of recreation needs, and a listing of probable future park and open space acquisitions. DEMOGRAPHICS AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Various existing conditions affect the City's recreation and open space system. These include such factors as leisure patterns, environmental characteristics, demographic characteristics, existing beach and harbor facilities, and costs to acquire, improve, maintain, and operate the existing system. A. Demomph As of 1995, the CSU Fullerton Center for Demographic Research estimated that the City of Newport Beach had a population of 69,590. At the 1990 census, the City had an average household size of 2.16 persons and a median household income of $60,374. From that census, it was determined that the median age of Newport Beach residents was approximately 39 years,with the following age distribution: TABLE A-1: AGE DISTRIBUTION OF CITY RESIDENTS Age Range (yrs) Percentage 0-4 4 5-17 9 18-34 30 35-44 17 45-64 25 65+ 15 Source: 1990 Census A-1 The following table shows population by service area: TABLE A-2: POPULATION BY SERVICE AREA Service Area and Location 1996 Ww-censu6 Tracts Population Population 1: West Newport/Newport Shores 12,930 14,180 635,63601,63602,63603 2: Lower Balboa Peninsula 5,110 5,580 628 3: Newport Hts./Harb. Highlands/Dover Shores '12,860 -13,930 634,63009,63010,63103 4: Santa Ana Heights, Airport Commercial 630 630 62610,63009,63101 5: Lido Harbor, Linda Isle, Bay Shore 3,460 4,610 629,63005 6: Balboa Island 3,570 3,920 63006 7: Eastbluff/North Ford **6,260 **7,140 62610,63004,63007 8: Big Canyon/Belcourt 2,790 3,300 63007 9: Newport Center/Park Newport 2,180 2,220 63004,63008 10: Corona del Mar/Irvine Terrace 8,880 9,730 62617,62701,62702 11: Harbor View/Spyglass/Harbor Ridge, Bonita 10,920 15,770 62617,62618 TOTAL 69,690 81,010 12: Newport Coast (potential annexation area) projected max. population: 10,300 13490-630;subtracting pop.near Back Bay belonging to Area 4. "7260-1000,subtracting pop.In Park NeWport'belo to Area 9 Source:CSU Fullerton Center for Demographic Research 5/97 OCTAM,and General Plan Land Use Element, and Bonita Canyon annexation population estimate. B. School Enrollment Enrollment figures and capacities for public schools located within the City are shown in the following table: TABLE A-3: NEWPORT-MESA SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND CAPACITIES SCHOOL SERVICE 1996-96 1996-97 CAPACITY AREA ENROLLMENT ENROLLMENT Elementary Andersen K-6 11 422 473 604 Harbor View K-6 11 442 483 744 Lincoln K-6 11 719 786 1259 Mariners K-6 3 685 722 716 Newport K-6 2 551 665 744 Newport Heights K-6 3 545 647 688 Junior High Ensign 7-8 3 924 993 1014 High Corona del Mar 7-12 7 1403 1473 2746 Newport Harbor 9-12 3 1566 1776 2920 1 Source: Newport-Mesa Unified School District A-2 PECREATIONAND OPENSTACEELEMENT TECHNICAL APPENDIX CIOSA A GWEEMENT The following table shows the properties dedicated by the Irvine Company for recreation and open space uses under the Circulation haprovement and Open Space agreement(CIOSA)between the City and the Irvine Company: C 0 ,J I:WAW, AI 0Q1:3 01 WMI913 DIM 11111 MAN I to]11! PROPERTY OPEN SPACE ACRES DEDICATION TO BE DEDICATED TIMING I San Diego Creek South 2.4 3 2 San Diego Creek North 0 N/A 3 Jamboree/MacArthur 4.7 3 4 Upper Castaways 30.6 2 5 Bay View Landing 11.1 1 6 Newporter North 47.2 2 7 Block 800 0 N/A 8 Corporate Plaza West 0 N/A 9 Freeway Reservation 17.3 2 10 Newporter Knoll 12.0 1 11 Newporter Resort 0 N/A 12 NewportVillage 12.8 4 TOTAL 138.1 acres DEDICATION TIMING: (1) Open Space to be dedicated upon Effective Date of Agreement. (2) Open Space to be dedicated upon issuance of first building permit. (3) Open Space shall be offered for dedication upon issuance of last building permit of all projects contained in CIOSA agreement.The Irvine Company may elect to waive this condition. (4) Open Space area to be dedicated upon issuance of first building permits for both Upper Castaways and Newporter North. EMSTING BEACHAND HA"OR FACILITIES The City contains approximately six miles of sandy ocean beach,plus small beaches along the bay. The width of the ocean beaches vary from area to area along the coast. The beaches at Little Corona and the Marine Life Refuge are very narrow and rocky. The Balboa Peninsula has small beaches on the bay side, such as 10d'and 15'h Streets, and a broad ocean beach,averaging over 400 feet in width.In west Newport,by contrast,the beach is seldom more than 200 feet wide. Public parking lots are located at Corona del Mar State Beach, Balboa Pier, Newport Pier, and City Hall.Restroorn facilities are concentrated in relatively few areas adjacent to piers and some street ends. There are long stretches of beaches that do not have conveniently located public restrooms.The availability of public restrooms is also a problem for people on boats not equipped with restroorn facilities and for visitors to Upper Newport Bay. Newport Harbor is one of the largest small craft harbors in the United States. Thousands of small boats are moored at residential piers, commercial slips or bay moorings launched at the boat ramps and kept in dry storage in areas adjacent to the harbor and the Upper Bay or trailered from other areas. The harbor contains 1,230 residential piers, 2,119 commercial slips and side ties,and 1,221 bay moorings.The Harbor Patrol has I I moorings and five slips which are available to guests and also assists visiting boats in finding a place to stay once these are occupied.The harbor has eight marinas, four gas docks/service stations, boat pump-out facilities, numerous boat rentals, and firms providing fishing excursions and harbor tours. Several yacht clubs provide their members with storage and launching facilities. Privately-owned launching facilities are available to the general public in the Upper Bay but are primarily used for launching power boats since most sailboats cannot pass under the PCH bridge over the Bay. The public bay beach at l8th Street is used to launch small sailboats. A-3 INVENTORY OF FACILITIES The following is an inventory of public and private recreation facilities within Newport Beach as of early 1998: TABLE A-5: EXISTING (1998) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES __F 11 ADA PARK-RECREATION usable Active/ Access FACILITY Acres Passive TYPE AND FACILITIES ? SERVICE AREA 1:WEST NEWPORT Channel Place Park 1.2 A Active Neighborhood Park7 Turf area; half basketball no court; 2 picnic tables; 2 barbecues; play area and swings; benches; restrooms; dr/fountain; bay frontage Gateway Park 0.3 P Passive Mini-Park: Landscaped entry sign (no recreation facilities) Lido Park 0.2 P View Park Turf, benches; dr/fountain; view of bay yes Newport Island Park D.3 A Active Neighborhood Park: Turf area; %basketball yes court; 2 picnic tables; 1 barbecue; play area; benches; dr/fountain;view of bay Newport Shores Park 0.2 A View Park:Turf area; play area; benches; dr/fountain; no view of bay Rhine-Wharf Park 0.1 P View Park: Benches; view of bay yes West Newport Community 0.4 A Recreation center: Gym; classrooms; fitness center; no Center locker rooms, play area(+ .3 ac.free parking) West Newport Park 4.6 3.8 A Active Neighborhood Park:Turf area; half basketball east 0.8 P court; 17 picnic tables; play areas; benches,4 tennis portion courts;4 racquetball courts; restrooms/showers; only dr/fountains; (+ 1.9 ac. metered parking) Sunset View Park 0.8 P View Park: Turf area; benches;walkway yes 38th Street Park 1.0 A Active Neighborhood Park: Turf area; 1% basketball no courts; 2 picnic tables; play area; dr/fountain; restrms. Total Park Acreage 9.1 6.9 ac.active+ 2.2 ac. passive West Newport Beaches 34 ac. active Public Beaches: Swimming; beach play; volleyball; no 34 ac. passive sunning; benches (average width=200',with active recreation concentrated in 100' nearest the water) A-4 TABLE A-5: (cont.) EXISTING (1998) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES PARK-RECREATION uAsabia Active/ I ADA ere Passive Access FACILITY I I TYPE AND FACILITIPES— SERVICE AREA 2: BALBOA PENINSU Balboa Community Center 0.1 A Recreation Cente : Meeting room; dance floor; yes restrooms (+ .1 ac. parking) "L" Street Park 0.3 P Mini Park: Turf area; benches; dr/fountain no Las Arenas Park 1.3 A Active Neighborhood Park:Turf area; half basketball no court; play area; benches;4 tennis courts; dr/fountains, Girl Scout House(lease from City) "M" Street Park 0.1 P Mini Park:Tjjrf area; benches yes Newport and Balboa Piers n/a Municipal Piers:Walking;views; fishing; food yes concessions Peninsula Park(at Balboa 3.5 2.6 A Active Neighborhood Park: Turf area;4 picnic tables; no Pier) 0.9 P 3 barbecues; I ball diamond; I athletic field; beach volleyball; play area; gazebo; restrooms/showers; view of ocean (+ 1.1 ac. metered parking) Veterans Memorial Park 0.4 P Neighborhood Park:Turf area; 3 picnic tables; no benches; 2 barbecues; dr/fountain; view of bay, American Legion Hall (+ .g ac. metered parking) West Jetty Park 0.8 P View Park: Turf area; benches; fishing; 1 recreational yes table; view of ocean/bay Total Park Acreage 6.6 5.3 ac.active+ 1.2 ac. passive School Recreation Site: Newport Elementary School 3.3 A Turf area; basketball; playground (located on beach front sand area leased from City since 1950) Peninsula Beaches: Bay and 44 ac. active Public Beaches: Swimming; beach play; sunning; Ocean (e.g. I Oth Street Beach, 132 ac. benches; dr/fountain; parking lots/meters, hand- 16-19th Street Beach, etc.) passive carried boat launching (ocean beaches avg.width 400', with active recreation concentrated in 100' nearest the water) A-5 TABLE A-5: (cont.) EXISTING (1998) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES PARK-RECREATION 7duslu MULMM AIJA cre Access FACILITY I Passive TYPE AND FACILITIES ? SERVICE AREA 2: BALBOA PENINSUL I Balboa Community Center 0.1 A Recreation Cente Meeting room; dance floor, yes restrooms (+ .1 ac. parking) "L" Street Park 0.3 P Mini Park:Turf area; benches; dr/fountain no Las Arenas Park 1.3 A Active Neighborhood Park: Turf area; half basketball no court; play area; benches; 4 tennis courts; dr/fountains, Girl Scout House(lease from City) "M" Street Park 0.1 P Mini Park Turf area; benches yes Newport and Balboa Piers n/a Municipal Piers Walking; views; fishing; food yes concessions Peninsula Park(at Balboa 3.5 2.6 A Active Neighborhood Park: Turf area;4 picnic tables; no Pier) 0.9 P 3 barbecues; 1 ball diamond; 1 athletic field; beach volleyball; play area; gazebo; restrooms/showers; view of ocean (+ 1.1 ac. metered parking) Veterans Memorial Park 0.4 P Neighborhood Park: Turf area; 3 picnic tables; no benches; 2 barbecues; dr/fountaln; view of bay, American Legion Hall (+.9 ac. metered parking) West Jetty Park 0.8 P View Park: Turf area; benches;fishing; 1 recreation@] yes table; view of ocean/bay Total Park Acreage 6.6 5.3 ac.active+ 1.2 ac. passive School Recreation Site Newport Elementary School 3.3 A Turf area; basketball; playground (located on beach front sand area leased from City since 1950) Peninsula Beaches: Bay and 44 ac. active Public Beaches Swimming; beach play; sunning; Ocean (e.g. 10th Street Beach, 132 ac. benches; dr/fountain; parking lots/meters, hand- 16-19th Street Beach, etc.) passive carried boat launching (ocean beaches avg. width 400', with active recreation concentrated in 100' nearest the water) A-6 TABLE A-5: (cont.) EXISTING (1998) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES PARK-RECREATION usable ADA re I Activel I Ac s Passive Access FACILIT TYPE AND FACILITIES ? SERVICE AREA 6: BALBOA ISLAND Balboa Island Park and Carroll 0.3 A Neighborhood Park-Active: Recreation center; Y2 yes Beek Community Center basketball court; 1 bench; play area; I dr/fountain Total Park Acreage 0.3 0.3 ac.active Balboa Island Beaches 1.0 active Swimming, beach play, boating (active recreation 6.9 passive area=area nearest water, approximately 1 acre) SERVICE AREA 7: EASTIBILLIFF-NEWPORT NORTH Big Canyon Park 39.2 P Environmentally Sensitive Area: Hiking trails; view of no back bay Bonita Creek Park 13.1 A Community Park Rec. center; 1 lighted soccer field; 2 no ball diamonds(1 lighted); %basketball court; restrms; play area; picnic area; 8 picnic tables; (+1.1 so.free pkng) Eastbluff Park 18.7 10.2 A Community Park Turf area; 1 ball diamond; 1 athletic yes 8.6 P field; play area; 3 picnic tables; 2 BBQ's; benches; restrooms; dr/fountains (+.8 ac. free parking) (Park includes portion used by Boys/Girls Club, with gym, activity center, community room, and classrooms) Total Park Acreage 71.0 23.3 ac. active+47.7 ac. passive School Recreation Site Corona del Mar High School& 22.8 A a Basketball;field sports; tennis; volleyball Marian Bergeson Aquatic Ctr. e Swimming; diving;water polo SERVICE AREA 9: NEWPORT CENTE "Newporter North" Park 4.0 P View Park: Turf area; benches;view of upper bay. yes Total Park Acreage 4.0 4 ac. passive SERVICE AREA 10: CORONA DEL MAR Bayside Park 2.5 0.4 A Neighborhood Park:Turf area; play area; benches no 2.1 P I Begonia Park 2.0 0.8 A Neighborhood Park:Turf area; 2 play areas; 2 no 1.2 P barbecues; 2 picnic tables; benches; drinking fountain;view of bay/ocean Harbor View Nature Park 10.2 P Passive Neighborhood Park: Hiking trails no Inspiration Point 1.4 P View Park: Turf area; benches; view of ocean yes Irvine Terrace Park 6.5 A Active Neighborhood Park:Turf area; play area, 1 south basketball court; 2 small playfields;2 tennis co�rts. portion benches; 5 picnic tables; 2 barbecues; dr/fountains; only view of bay/ocean; restrooms Lookout Point 1.0 P View Park:Turf area; benches; drinking fountains; yes telescope; view of bay/ocean Old School Park 0.3 P Mini Park Turf area; bench yes Total Park Acreage 23.9 7.7 ac.active+ 16.2 ac. passive Corona del Mar Beaches: Corona del Mar State Beach 11.4 A State Beach Park: Turf area; 10 volleyball courts; 4 no ("Big Corona": City-operated picnic tables;4 barbecues;20 fire rings; benches; State Beach) swimming; fishing; restrooms/showers; food concessions; dr/fountains;view of bay/ocean; pay phones; (+57 ac. metered parking) "Little Corona" Beach 1.5 P Public Beach: Tidepools; group visits Beach Totals: 11.4 active 1.5 passive A-7 TABLE A-5: (cont.) EXISTING (1998) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES PARK-RECREXTION Usable Active/ ADA Acres Passive Access FACILITY TYPE AND FACILITIES ? SERVICE AREA 11: HARBOR VIEW Buffalo Hills Park 16.1 10.0 A Active Neighborhood Park:Turf area; 2 play areas; I yes 6.1 P ball diamond; I basketball court; I volleyball court; athletic field; benches; 11 picnic tables; 5 barbecues; 2 restrooms; drinking fountains Grant Howald Park 4.9 4.3 A CommunitV Park: Community Youth Center(with no 0.6 P dance floor, multipurpose room, and meeting room); play area; 1 lighted ball diamond; I basketball court; 2 tennis courts; picnic area; turf area; 3 tables; 2 barbecues; restrooms(+.8 ac. free parking) Jasmine Creek Park 0.2 P View Park:Turf area; benches; view of ocean yes Lincoln Athletic Center 12.4 A Community Park: 3 playfields (2 lighted); I basketball no court; gym; restrooms, (leased from School Distdct) Oasis Passive Park and Senior 5.6 2.8 A CommunitV Cente : Senior Center; turf area; public yes Center 2.8 P garden plots; (+ 1.5 ac. free parking) San Joaquin Hills Park 3.5 A Active Neighborhood Park: Turf area; benches;4 no tennis courts; restrooms; dr/fountains; 2 picnic tables; lawn bowling greens and clubhouse(leased to Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Assoc.; petanque court(+ .6 ac. free parking) San Miguel Park 6.9 5.2 A Active Nelghborhood Park:Turf area; 1 athletic field; yes 1.7 P I ball diamond; I basketball court;4 racketball courts; play area; 6 picnic tables; benches; 2 barbecues; dr/fountains; restrooms (+ .4 ac.free parking) Spyglass Hill Park 1.3 A Mini park: Turf area; benches; play area; dr/fountain no Spyglass Reservoir Park 1.0 A Mini Park: Turf area; play area; playground yes equipment; benches; 1 picnic table; panoramic view Total Park Acreage 51.9 28.5 ac.active+ 23.4 ac. passive School Recreation Sites: Andersen Elementary School 1.6 e Basketball; Field Sports;Volleyball Harbor View Elem. School 3.0 * Field Sports Lincoln Elementary *Acreage included within Lincoln Athletic Ctr. above. Total School Recreation Acres 4.6 A Other Recreation Area: Passive Regional Park: Bike paths;views; nature trails; Upper Newport Bay Regional 10,000 sq.ft. nature center; 136 acres(excluding water) Park(County) Grand Total: Park Acreage 219.0 106.6 ac. active+ 112.4 ac. passive(plus 136 acres in Upper Bay Regional Park:water, trails, ecological reserve, open space) Grand Total:Active Beach 90.4 (plus 174 ao. passive beach open space-typically not active Recreation Acreage recreational because of distance from water) Grand Total: School 68.6 Recreation Acreage A-8 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACEELEMENT TECHNICAL APPENDIX TABLE A-5: (cont.) EXISTING (1998) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES DA PARK-RECREATIOIT' Usable Active/ AA;ess FACILITY I Acres I Passive TYPE AND FACILITIES ? SERVICE AREA 12: NEWPORT COAST(private parks within potential annexation area) Canyon Watch Park 3.2 P View Park: Boulder outcroppings; picnic tables; scenic overlook; offstreet parking Crestridge Park 8.4 P Passive Neighborhood Park: Ornamental landscaping;tot lot;walkway connections to Crestridge Road and Newport Coast Dr. West Harbor Watch Park 1.6 P View Park: Boulder outcroppings; scenic overlook Los Trancos Canyon View 5.9 P View Park: Picnic areas; benches; drinking fountains; Park scenic overlook; Los Trancos Canyon Trail access Newport Coast Local Park 12.8 A Active Neighborhood Park: May include softball fields; soccer field: tot lot; basketball court;volleyball court; play jogging trail; pavilions; drinking fountains; restroom Newport Ridge Community 26.2 A/P Community Park athletic fields; basketball courts; Park sand volleyball court; tot lot; pavilions; entry court; gazebo; picnic area; restrooms; parking lot ,Total Private Park Acreage 68.1 A-9 TABLE A-6: EXISTIN G (1998) PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES GROUP J FACILITIES YACHT CLUBS: Sailing Moorage Launch. Club- Lockers Showers Beach Programs/Other Docks Hoist house Area Bahia Corinthian Y/C X X X X X marina Balboa Y/C X X X X X X sailing lessons Balboa Bay Club X X X X X X viball; gym; pool; scubalessons etc. Lido Isle Y/C X X X X Newport Harbor Y/C X X X X X X X sailing lessons Shark Island Y/C X X X South Shore Y/C X X X X X races; parentfchild class;v/ball Voyagers Y/C X X racing &cruising All clubhouses have space available for weddings and private parties. GOLF COURSES &COUN RY CLUBS: Back Bay Golf Course 9-hole executive course, par 27 yes 9 (at Hyatt Newporter) Big Canyon Country Club 18-hole course, par 72, 6400 yards 8 Newport Beach Country Club 18-hole course, par 71, 6230 yards 9 Newport Beach Golf Course 1 8-hole course, par 59, 3200 yards yes 4 TENNIS CLUBS: Balboa Bay Club Racquet Club 24 tennis courts 9 Newport Beach Tennis Club 19 tennis courts, I junior Olympic size pool 7 Palisades Tennis Club 15 tennis courts 9 Peninsula Point Racquet Club 2 tennis courts 2 YOUTH, FAMILY AND OTHER CLUBS: American Legion Hall (at Clubhouse/Activity Center with multipurpose room 2 Veterans Memorial Park) (leased from City) Balboa Bay Club 1 tennis court, I racquetball court, 1 gym, I 26-meter lap 3 pool, 1 20-yard children's pool, I exercise room, sailing docks, moorage, clubhouse Boys&Girls Club (at Eastbluff Gym, activity center, community room, and classrooms yes 7 Park) (leased from City) Girl Scout House (at Las Arenas Clubhouse/Activity Center with multipurpose room yes 2 Park) (leased from City) Lawn Bowling Club (at San Clubhouse with multipurpose room;2 lawn bowling courts yes 11 Joaquin Hills Park) plus 1 Petanque court in park separate from Lawn Bowling Club(leased from C4) Newport Aquafic Center(at North Classrooms; weight room, locker rooms, hand-carried yes 3 Star Beach) boat launching; outrigger canoeing (leased from City) Newport-Mesa Y.M.C.A 2 basketball courts, 2 racquetball courts, 1 classroom, I yes 4 25-yard pool, I 15-yard children's pool, 1 aerobics room, 1 sand volleyball court Boy Scout Sea Base Webelos Aquatic Camp and Summer day camp: classes yes 3 in sailing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, etc. yes 3 A-10 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT TECHNIC4L APPENDJX TABLE A-6: (cont.) EXISTING (1998) PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES GROUP 7- FACILITIES -j COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS (with parallel recreation programs): Eastbluff Homeowners 1 pool, activity center 7 Community Association Harbor View Community Assoc. 1 pool, activity center 11 Lido Isle Community Assoc. 3 tennis courts, 1 activity room 5 Newport Hills Comm.Assoc. 1 pool, activity center 11 Newport Shores Comm.Assoc. 1 pool I SURVEYS OFRECREATIONNEEDS Recreation and Open Space Surveys were conducted for the preparation of this Element between December 1996 and February 1997 by means of public surveys of residents and to officials and coaches of sports leagues co-sponsored by the City. The following summarize the responses to the questions indicated: 1. RE,SIDENT SURVEY-ADDITIONAL PU13LIC RECREAT10NAL FACILITIES: • VAuch of the following public recreational facilities would you like to have or have more of in the City of Newport Beach? • What other type(s) of public recreational facilities would you like to have or have more of in the City? TABLE A-7: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WANTED Have Children in Recreational Activities? TOTAL(236) YES(106) NO(139) FACILITIES Responses as Percent of Total Walking paths 60 Bike paths 47 Community pool/indoor pool 34 Lighted tennis courts 25 Roller rink/rollerblade facility 24 31* 18 Dog park 22 Gymnasium 18 Golf driving range 18 Tot lot 17 28* 9 Public boat launch 17 Community sailing base 17 Lighted soccer field 13 Lighted baseball/softball field 8 Open Space 5 Parks 5 Significantly higher percentage than those without children in recreational activities A-11 RECREATIONAND OPENSPACE ELEMENT TECHNICAL APPENDIX 2. RESIDENT SURVEY-ADDITIONAL ADULT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: • Which of the following adult recreational facilities would you like to have in the City of Newport Beach? • What other type(s) of adult recreational facilities would you like to have, or have more of, in the City? TABLE A-8: ADULT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WANTED TOTAL (245) FACILITIES Responses as Percent of Total Adult swimming/diving/water polo 22 Adult indoor volleyball 17 Adult soccer 14 Adult softball 14 Adult basketball 7 Adult roller hockey 6 More classes 6 Dance, ballroom 4 Adult football 3 Music 2 Golf league 2 Tennis 2 3. RESI�ENT SURVEY-ADDITIONAL YOUTH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: • Which of the following youth recreational facilities would you like to have in the City of Newport Beach? • What other type(s) of youth recreational facilities would you like to have, or have more of, in the City? TABLE A-9: YOUTH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WANTED AMONG THOSE WITH CHILDREN TOTAL(106) FACILITIES Responses as Percent of Total Youth swimming/diving/water polo 52 Youth soccer 51 Youth gymnastics 41 Youth roller hockey/roller skating 37 Youth basketball 31 Youth baseball/softball 30 Youth track and field 27 Youth football 14 More youth classes 7 Youth sailing/boating 5 Youth ice skating/hockey 5 Youth volleyball 3 Youth tennis 2 Youth chess club 2 A-12 4. RESIDENT SURVEY- OVERALL ADDITIONAL FACILITIES/ACTMUES: In your opinion, does the City of Newport Beach need more of the following:? TABLE A-1 0: OVERALL ADDITIONAL FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES WANTED Have Children in Recreationa Activities? TOTAL(245) YES (106) NO (139) NEED MORE: Responses as Percent of Total Recreational facilities for adults 36 Recreational facilities for children 26 38* 17 Organized recreational facilities 26 19 32* for adults Organized recreaflonal facilities 22 for children Recreational facilities for seniors 19 Organized recreational facilibes 15 for seniors Significantly higher percentage 5. COACHFS SURVEY: FUTURE FACILITIES NEEDED: In your opinion, which of the following public recreational facilities will the City need, or need more of,in the Riture? TABLE A-1 1 : COACHES SURVEY: ADDITIONAL FUTURE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES NEEDED TOTAL(99) FACILITIES Responses as Percent of Total Soccer Fields, lighted/unlighted 70/63 Baseball/softball fields, lighted/unlighted 51/44 Roller rinktrollerblade facility 42 Gymnasium 41 Basketball courts 35 Bike paths 35 Jogging paths 30 Lighted tennis courts 29 Walking paths 28 Community pool 25 Tot lots 23 Public boat launching 22 Dog park 22 Volleyball courts 20 Golf driving range 19 Community sailing base 14 Handball/racketball courts 13 Track/athletic field 12 A-13