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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/1935The Planning Commission of City of Newport Beach held its monthly meeting Wednesday Yk rening January 23rd 1935. On Roll Call the following members were found to be present. Mrs- W.I.Williams,' Hal Will Smith, John Vogel, H.L.Parks F.C.Brookings. Associate members present were as follows, Ralph K.Reed, L.A.Cox, Mrs Richardson and W.L. Jordan ,j i:Qr L.Deming Tilton advisor to the Commission was also present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read Lana stood approveca as recorded. .fir xi.T•.Parks reporter that arrangements hact been made with S.E.R.A. authorities wdbh the approval of the Council whereby coapPtent draftsman would be furnished the oorimission to work with Mr.— Tilton in drawing up necessary maps and plans to be used in working out proper ✓ Zoningandoompleti.on of Master Plan being developed by the Commission. On motion of Hal Will Smith with second by John Vogel the Secretary was requested to advise the Councilthat the Commission was using its best effortsto formulate a master plan which would rover not only Zoning but also other. subjects of importance to the CozyLmunity. Therefor it was imperatii ethat the services of Mr Tiltonbe retained indefinite ly as a guide and aid to the commission.Rirther that, the cos!imission . would have definite plans to submit to the council within the next, sixty or ninety days. Tne secretary informed the Co weiission that the Cnanber of Commerce thru its Secretary Mr 'Harry Welch has requested that representatives of this boav meet with the Commission at a future date inorder that matters pertaining to Zoning requirements under the National Housing Act might be consumated, The Secretary of the Planning Commission was i.nstr cten to advise the Chamber that it ,would meet February 5th at which time it wotO.d be glad to have present representatives of the Chamber of Co.runerce with us. Chairman Parks thereupon turned the meetingover to V.C.Brookings and his committee on Recreation and Paly Grounds. Fr. Ralph K. Reed of Neiport Harbor TTnion High School was then'ca.1J_ed upon by M4 Brookings. bi[r. Reed presented a well rounded plan of Recreational and Play Ground activities and left with the Commission valuable suggestions for study. The speaker stressed the need of a program tnat would care for the outdoor life of youth at various ages. Vr Reed reco uaended a Commission of three membersto control a program of this kind, and advised a, Recreational ;•ianggerwith necessary assistants to adequately supervise same.The plan should tnai.ntain a central office to handle and coordinate all activities tinder control of tbe. Play Ground Commission, The speaker talso advocated proper advertising and publicity of various programs and events by the use of blackboards and newspT ers. The facilities of the`Gromimar School., High School and Ohowells recreational grounds vnuld provide a basis to establish a well balanced play ground program in our city. Much .interest ## would accrue to a. plan of this kind by the holding of turnaments such as Baseball league,vo_.ley ball, h:orseshoes,tennis and this could be extended to take is water sports such as Kayak races, swiming events and others of similar nature TAr Reed thought that a program of this kind should be put into effect this summer and stEt ed that it not only would prove popularbut would develops into a regular affair. Tyr. L.A. Cox principal of Laurel School of Los Alamit os the reupon followed Mr. Reeci and fully endorsed the suggestions of the previous speaker, Cdr Cox suggested that S.E.R.A. might be induced to support a program of this nature financially. The speaker also advised that the commission work to have the County develope a County Park on the upper bay, and brought to the attention of the commission the many natural advantages close: at hand to be used in working out plans along this line. J IAr. Cox thought the City should put out a Pre- Su.,r ner bulletin calling attention to all the Southland our recreational advantages thus ina.king our City the real Play Grounds of the State. F.C.Brookings,Sec.