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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ NEW CIVIC CENTER
100 Civic Center Drive TUESDAY, May 7, 2013– 6PM
PB&R Commission Members: Staff Members: Kathy Hamilton, Chair Tom Anderson, Vice Chair Ron Cole
Roy Englebrecht Phillip Lugar Marie Marston Jack Tingley
Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director Mark Harmon, Municipal Operations Director Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant
1) CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARKS BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL 3) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Public comments are invited on agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the PB&R Commission. The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of
the minutes. The completion of the card is not required in order to address the PB&R Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to
state your name for the record. The PB&R Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally
to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar 4A-4G are considered by the PB&R Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The Commission Members have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval and there will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the
Commission, staff, or the public request a specific item to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should
come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Chair.
A. Minutes of the March 5, 2013 regular meeting.
Recommendation: Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
B. Parks & Operations Division Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects.
C. Recreation & Seniors Services Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects.
D. Picnic Table Donation Recommendation: Approve donation of picnic table from the Pam O’Leary to be located at Peninsula
Park.
E. Picnic Table Donation Recommendation: Approve donation of picnic table from the Kathy Arnold to be located at Peninsula
Park.
F. Tree Donation Recommendation: Approve donation of one Pine tree from Sharon Wright to be located at Castaways
Park
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G. Reforestation Request Recommendation: Approve reforestation request of one City Carrotwood tree within the parkway in front
of 1958 Port Locksleigh from the Newport Hills Community Association.
5) CURRENT / NEW BUSINESS – Staff Report
A. Sunset View Park — A Discussion of the Conceptual Plans of Sunset View Park Recommendation: Review and provide feedback of the conceptual plans for Sunset View Park
B. Special Tree Removal Recommendation: Consider removal of 13 Special City Landmark trees along the Groves Bike Trail. C. Special Tree Removal Recommendation: Consider removal of three Special City Neighborhood Trees from 207, 301 and 302
Marine Avenue.
D. Special Tree Removal Recommendation: Consider removal of one Special City Neighborhhood tree adjacent from 541 Hazel
Drive.
6) PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES
OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the PB&R Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The PB&R
Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers.
8) ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2013 – 6pm
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 6:03 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
Present: Kathy Hamilton, Chair
Tom Anderson, Vice Chair (Arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
Ron Cole
Roy Englebrecht
Phillip Lugar
Marie Marston
Jack Tingley
Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
Mark Harmon, Municipal Operations Director
Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant
3) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the February 5, 2013 regular meeting.
Recommendation: Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
B. Parks & Operations Division Activity Report.
Recommendation: Receive/file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming
projects.
C. Item pulled by Commissioner Tingley.
D. Item pulled by Director Harmon.
E. Item pulled by member of the audience.
Chair Hamilton opened the public discussion
Jim Mosher commented that he had submitted written comments which were incorporated into
the minutes.
Chair Hamilton closed the public discussion
Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht, seconded by Commissioner Lugar, to approve Consent
Calendar items 4A & 4B. Motion carried by acclamation.
C. Recreation & Seniors Services Activity Report. Commissioner Tingley reported
attending the Camp Expo part of the Newport Mesa Spirit Run and commented positively on
the experience. He complimented staff for the success of the program.
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Chair Hamilton opened the public discussion
Jim Mosher asked the Recreation and Senior Services Director to comment on the City’s
negotiation with Michael Mooseland of the Christian Science Church for its sale or lease of
West Newport Community Center and its future programming
Director Detweiler stated that she could not speak to a Closed Session item. However the
improvements made at the West Newport Community Center has expanded the
gymnastics program and that that it has been a great success.
Chair Hamilton closed the public discussion
D. Bench Donation. Director Harmon stated that he pulled this item to confirm for the
Commission that this bench donation will replace an existing bench. He referenced photos
that show that that the existing bench is not a donated bench but will be replaced with one.
Chair Hamilton opened the public discussion
Mrs. Marshall commented positively on working with Mr. Paul Ramirez who guided her
throughout the process.
Chair Hamilton closed the public discussion
E. Additional Street Tree Designation - Jim Mosher stated that he pulled this item to
remind the Commission of their previous action to remove eighteen Blue Gum
Eucalyptus trees on Holiday Road. Mr. Mosher stated that he hoped that the
Commission will use care in its actions regarding the Groves Bike Trail noting that it is
designated as a public landmark within the City's tree policy.
Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht, seconded by Commissioner Lugar, to approve Consent
Calendar Items 4C, 4D and 4E. Motion carried by acclamation.
5) CURRENT BUSINESS – Staff Report
A. Lower Castaways – A Discussion on the Future of this City-Owned Property -
Director Detweiler introduced Harbor Commissioner Gehrling stating that he would be
providing a report on Lower Castaways seeking the Commission’s feedback.
Harbor Commissioner David Gehrling provided a presentation regarding the future of the
Lower Castaways. He provided a brief background and commented that the property had
been deeded to the City in 2008 by The Irvine Company and in return The Irvine Company
would be able to develop other holdings within the City. He addressed the size and location
and reported on its uniqueness and description of the property. Commissioner Gehrling
went on to talk about the zoning designations of the property, as part of the General Plan and
described restrictions versus the Coastal Land-Use Plan. He went on to say that the grant
deed prohibited the development of commercial marinas and reported a need for a rezoning
process. He addressed existing uses and presented some ideas for the property including a
boat launch, an emergency ramp, having the area as a hub to connect to the Upper
Castaways, public piers, boat storage, a community garden, parking overflow and a staging
area for other City activities. Additionally, Mr. Gehrling invited Commission members to
attend their Study Session on March 13 at 4:30pm
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Discussion ensued regarding the Coastal Commission possible involvement, The Irvine
Company's deed of the property to the City, the possibility of providing written comments for
those unable to attend the study session and the benefits of developing a boat launch as well
as related challenges. Ensuing discussion pertained to availability of funding for the various
plans.
Chair Hamilton opened the public discussion; seeing none the public
discussion was closed.
Received & Filed.
B. Tree Donation Request - Director Harmon reported that a donation request from
Melissa Belanger to donate a Hong Kong Orchid tree to be planted at Cliff Drive Park. He
stated that staff recommends approval of the request and that that there will be no view
issues related to the planting of the tree.
Chair Hamilton opened the public discussion; seeing none the public discussion
was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht, seconded by Commissioner Lugar, to approve
donation of one Hong Kong Orchid tree by Melissa Belanger to be planted at Cliff Drive Park.
Motion carried by acclamation.
C. Special Tree Removal - Director Harmon presented an update on the Blue Gum
Eucalyptus removal on Groves Bike Trail and addressed replacement trees approved.
He noted that staff had recommended removing and replacing the trees on a phased
approach and reported that one of the trees recently fell and that it had not been one
earmarked for removal because there were no visible signs of decay. He reported that
removal and replacement will not be phased but that all of the trees will be removed
and replaced right away. He reported that Arborist Dan Jensen will be included in the
process and will be asked to reevaluate the remaining trees along the trail and report to
the City Attorney's office. Director Harmon noted that no action by the Commission
was needed.
Discussion followed regarding the need to act expeditiously and to consider the
remaining Blue Gum Eucalyptus trees while developing an appropriate timeline to
move forward.
Chair Hamilton opened the public discussion
Jim Mosher noted that Blue Gum Eucalyptus trees are Council-designated landmark
trees accepted as a public benefit in return for development rights at the adjoining
tract.
Chair Hamilton closed the public discussion
Received & filed.
6) PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS,
UPDATES OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION
ITEM)
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Director Detweiler presented an update on the new Civic Center and addressed dates of
closure when staff is scheduled to move to the new site. She reported that press releases will
be issued by the PIO relative to the move. She also noted that there will be a partial closure
on March 11 at 1pm to allow staff to clean out files, etc. She announced that the Grand-
Opening is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at 10am. She reported that staff will provide
parking information and will set up a training session for the Commission to learn the new
voting system in the new facility.
Director Detweiler stated that the Coastal Commission will consider the removal of the Fire
Rings on March 6 in San Diego along with the height of the tower for Marina Park.
Additionally, she commented positively on the Spirit Run and commended her staff for their
work on the Camp Expo.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher referenced written comments he submitted related to the Commission’s
decision making authority.
8) ADJOURNMENT – 6:52pm
Submitted by: ________
Teri Craig, Admin Assistant
Approved by: ________
Kathy Hamilton, Chair
4B
Recreation Services
Monthly Activities Report
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report
BUCK GULLY
The Buck Gully Reserve includes 300 acres of lush
wilderness owned by the City of Newport Beach, home to
numerous species of plants and animals. Miles of trails
running through protected open space habitats bring
residents close to nature while they walk, run, hike and
bike. Thanks to the City’s efforts to obtain a state Habitat
Conservation Fund grant and through their partnership
with Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Buck Gully now has an
improved trail system and an active habitat restoration
program.
The City encourages residents and visitors to become involved by participating in docent-led tours, self-guided
hikes and volunteering to help with restoration activities. To find out more information about Buck Gully, click
here: http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=2213
NEWPORT ELEMENTARY ACE SURF CLASS
Staff is excited to offer surf lessons to the students of Newport Elementary
as an after school class enrichment program. Six year old Alex Chery, who
was born with cerebral palsy was given a chance to surf after-school with
his classmates. He loves the water and pressed his father, Anthony Chery to
take surfing lessons. Our contracted surf company, Endless Sun Surf
worked closely with his father to come up with a solution for Alex to surf
with a “buddy.” James Newman, a 17-year-old Newport Harbor High
School student, member of the surf team and sub-contract instructor
paddled out with Alex. James would stand on the surfboard and gently lift
Alex up to stand with him. It was such a great sight to see this boy who uses
a walker on land, to be standing and surfing in the ocean with a smile that
is ear-to-ear.
PARK PATROL IN ACTION . . . AGAIN!
On February 23 at approximately 1:45pm, while stopped at the intersection of Hospital and Newport Blvd,
Park Patrol Officer John Cataldo witnessed a hit and run traffic collision. John observed the vehicle speed off
after causing the accident; he followed the vehicle and reported the license plate and location of the vehicle to
the Police Department. The Police Department responded and the driver of the vehicle was arrested for being
under the influence of prescription medication and fleeing the scene of the accident.
Item 4C
May 7, 2013
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SPRING YOUTH SPORTS STARTING NOW!
Ah, spring …. It’s time for baseball! And just like the pros reporting to spring training, Newport Beach’s youth
baseball and softball programs are getting underway.
Opening Day Newport Mesa Girls Fast Pitch Softball was held on March 2 at Bonita Creek and Arroyo Parks
with 9 games, along with the opening of their snack bar, food, fun and games. Newport Beach Little League,
the Batrays, and Elite Baseball all hosted their Opening Days on March 9.
Newport Beach’s fields were ready and waiting for the crunch of thousands of youth (and adult) feet. Many
fields received new sod and seed mix during the winter downtime from mid-December through February, and
Bonita Creek received a dugout makeover with new plants.
Our youth groups were appreciative of the time and effort put forth by the City’s Parks division staff, especially
Dan Sereno, Paul Ramirez, Kevin Pekar, and Kim Pederson.
As Newport Mesa Girls Softball representative Craig Rodewald said in a recent email:
To Friends of Newport Mesa Girls Softball,
A huge thank you on your efforts to get Bonita Creek & Arroyo Park in fantastic shape for the spring youth sports
season. NMGS truly appreciates the support of Newport Beach Parks & Rec. CNB city fields & facilities allow
NMGS to provide a wonderful sports opportunity to girls in our community.
Last Saturday, NMGS held opening ceremonies & games. It was an exciting & full day of events, including 9
softball games at Bonita Creek & Arroyo, as well as operating the snack bar at Bonita Creek.
On behalf of the Newport Mesa Girls Softball board of directors & league population, we thank you for your
support. All of us look forward to a successful spring softball season.
Kind regards,
Craig Rodewald
Director of Fields
Newport Mesa Girls Softball
PARK EQUIPMENT
Staff coordinated the removal of the swing set equipment at Spyglass Hill Reservoir Park due to severe rust. In
the near future, staff will hold a community meeting with the residents who use this park and make a decision
on replacement equipment. Special thanks to Conrad Tona of the Municipal Operations Department for
heading up the removal efforts.
Additionally, the “bubble” windows on the playground
equipment at Bonita Creek, Cliff Drive, and 38th Street
Parks were replaced. Now the children have a clear view
out of the bubbles once again.
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PERSIAN NEW YEAR
On March 19, approximately 3000 people converged onto the CdM State Beach to celebrate the annual Persian
New Year. Park Patrol Officer’s assisted the Police Department with managing the event and crowd. Numerous
City Departments work together each year to ensure the safety of the event participants as well as the residents
nearby.
YOUTH GOVERNMENT DAY
This year, Youth Government Day was held on March 14, 2013 with attendance up this year with 45 high
school students from Newport Harbor High and Corona del Mar High participating. The day was divided up
into three elements. Students started the day by meeting in the Council Chambers for a brief presentation by
Mayor Curry and Chief Johnson. Each participant spent time with a City staff member or the Mayor,
absorbing job duties and preparing for the mock City Council meeting. The day concluded with the students
participating in a rousing mock City Council meeting. The mock City Council decided that the best use of the
current City Hall property was a boutique hotel and retail spaces, and to support the Bike Safety program.
Afterward, the participants adjourned to lunch on the lawn.
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PLAYGROUND RESURFACING PROJECTS
Mariners, West Newport, and Bolsa playgrounds are sporting
brand-new looks, thanks to recent upgrades to their poured-
in-placed playground surfacing.
The playground
surfacing at
Mariners Park was
made up of black
locking soft tile
squares, which didn’t
hold up well due to the constant influx of sand carried by thousands
of small shoes and feet over many years. Sand got between the tile
seams causing the tiles to pop up and separate, creating an uneven
surface. The new poured-in-place rubber matting is seamless and
springy – and very colorful, made of small bits of rubber in every color of the rainbow. Mariners Park
playground reopened March 18, and the reviews from park goers have been positive.
West Newport Park at Lugonia Street was upgraded with three new pieces of equipment specifically designed
for children with disabilities. The new playground equipment includes a small playhouse, an omni spinner for
up to four children, and a sensory play wall, featuring musical instruments such as bongo drums and a
playground xylophone.
The playground at Bolsa Park, just off of Old Newport Road has a small launch pad of poured-in-place matting
that has hardened, making it a hazard for children if they were to fall off of the playground equipment there
and so the pad will be replaced with the new springy rubber matting, next week.
4TH ANNUAL OC FAMILY CAMP & ACTIVITIES FAIR
On March 23, the Recreation Department hosted a booth at the 4th Annual OC Family Camp & Activities Fair,
held at the Irvine Spectrum Center. City staff provided giveaways and a sneak peek at the cool camps offered
this summer. In addition, there were stage performances, face painters, balloon artists, entertainment, goodie
bags, and provided lots of fun for the whole family.
SCHOOL SITES KICK OFF THE SPRING SESSION
The after-school programs at both Mariners and Newport Elementary schools have continued to be a success.
Mariners Elementary ended the winter session with a special performance from the cheer program. Spring
registration opened March 25 at both sites and included new classes such as skateboarding, Bollywood dance,
and flag football.
West Newport @ Lugonia Street
MARINERS PARK PLAYGROUND
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INSPIRING YOUTH!
On March 16, Marine Protection Supervisor Michelle Clemente had the opportunity
provide a presentation at an exciting conference dedicated to inspire young women
about to pursue degrees and careers in the sciences. Sixteen prominent female
scientists from around the country interacted with high school girls from all over
Orange County in a series of hands-on workshops aboard the research vessel Sea
Explorer, and in the Ocean Institute’s teaching labs. Over 100 girls with an interest in
science spent the day exploring careers in areas such as ocean conservation, marine
biology and ecology, oceanography, and animal husbandry.
This Conference was first created 8 years ago, because of the low number of women
working in the science fields. This event is dedicated to inspire young women to pursue
future science-related careers…and to inspire the scientists!
NEW DECALS FOR PARK PATROL VEHICLES
Thanks go out to the sign shop for the design and
installation of the permanent decals for the Park
Patrol vehicles. In the past, we used magnetic
signs to identify these vehicles. The new
permanent decals will allow the public to more
easily identify the Park Patrol Officers so that
they may ask for assistance when needed.
ADULT CO-ED SOCCER LEAGUE SCORES MAJOR MILESTONE
The Newport Beach Coed Soccer League is celebrating! At the
beginning of its spring 2013 soccer season, the organization welcomed
its 2,000th player – quite an accomplishment for a volunteer group
that’s been in existence for only 5 years! Congratulations to Vanessa
Woods for being in the right place at the right time – she received a
new soccer ball and equipment bag from Soccer Garage.
The city partners with NBCSL to offer adult soccer: they provide an
all-volunteer Board of Directors, league administration and rules, and
serve as the review board for disputes and issues, while the city
provides the well-maintained fields, scheduling, and officials.
NBCSL is not just a “rec thing” taking up field space within the city. It
has become a solace for adults seeking exercise, camaraderie and
social bonding in a world focused on hand-held gadgets; an oasis for
those relocating to Orange County without friends or loved ones; a
classroom for parents to role model for their kids about
sportsmanship and how mommy/daddy still have “it” … and one of
only a few homes whose doors remain open for local kids who grow
out of AYSO/high school soccer.
Vanessa Woods with NBCSL’s
President, Steve Streger
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MARINE PROTECTION REPORTS THAT SPRING HAS ARRIVED
We have a Western Snowy Plover (WSP) nest on the Balboa Peninsula dunes!
In 1993, the Pacific coast population of the western snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus; snowy
plover) was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The listing was due to
threats such as loss of habitat, predators, and human disturbance. Under the ESA, take of a listed species is
prohibited unless specifically authorized. The definition of take includes human actions that result in killing,
harassing, or harming a listed species.
Marine Protection has been working with different agencies and the public to help share the shore with snowy
plovers. We started working with Newport Elementary 3rd graders, and local scout troops. We currently are
working on an Eagle Scout project to create an interpretive sign as well. The WSP is unique to all federally
listed species in that they require the utilization of the sandy ocean beach for all of its life requisites, i.e.,
nesting, feeding, rearing of chicks, roosting, and overwintering. As such, many ocean shore activities may
result in incidental take of this species.
Balboa Beach is home to a very large wintering population of Coastal WSP’s which we have been monitoring
on the Peninsula for four years. In 2011 we placed a temporary fence where nesting had been observed in the
two previous years. To our disappointment, we had no nesting last year!
However, on April 15, 2013 at the same approximate location as 2010 and 2011, we found a nest! The
unfortunate thing about this nest is that it is located in a very exposed location on a service right of way. We
have made modifications to the fence and have placed a small ex-closure cage around it to protect the nest
from crows, domestic cats and other predators. We are doing our best to provide protection, without
stressing the birds…which is a fine line. This work has all been possible thanks to our partnerships with US
Fish & Wildlife and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as the hard work and dedication of
our volunteer monitors—Holly Fuhrer and Ross Griswold in particular! Now we wait for the chicks to hatch!
AQUATICS
Aquatics staff went through training, focusing on CPR/AED/First Aid, spinal
injuries and emergency action plans. Skills reviewed included proper water
entry, deep/shallow water back boarding and administering CPR.
Recreation is currently recruiting pool swim
instructors/lifeguards for the 2013 summer
season. Online applications will be accepted until
positions are filled. American Red Cross
certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR, First
Aid and Water Safety Instructor are required. To
view the complete job description and apply
online, visit the City’s website.
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NEWPORT COAST COMMUNITY CENTER
On April 9, NCCC experienced flooding due to an over-flowing toilet. Thanks to
staff, Park Patrol, Tom Miller, the plumber and Irvine Ranch Water District for
helping to immediately rectify the situation and assist with clean-up efforts. As a
result of their actions, the Center was open for business the next day.
SPRING BREAK CAMPS!
Spring Recess Camps were bustling with activity with 97 participants attending six different camps which
included two art camps, Coast 2 Coast soccer camp, Camp Playball, Quiksilver & Roxy Surf Camp, and new
gymnastics and beach volleyball camps. Each instructor provided a safe and fun atmosphere where
participants strengthen different skill sets, build confidence, create new friendships, and inspire a love for
recreation!
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PARK PATROL
Requested calls are assigned visits by staff or schedule or phone requests. Customer Contacts are the number
of times they stopped and spoke to customers other than requested calls. Due to the timing of the meeting,
these monthly summaries will be two months behind (i.e. in June you will receive April summary). During the
month of February/March, Park Patrol had the following number of contacts:
1. Requested Calls
57 with Youth Sports Groups
12 Field related issues/checks
6 Park/Picnic/reservation issues/checks
60 Community Center issues/checks
80 Playground checks
15 other
CdM Beach Contacts
- 4 BBQ
- 3 Tents
2. Public Contacts
207 education
14 alcohol
280 dog related NOV Written Warnings Issued – 5 for parking violations and dogs off leash
Citations Issued – 7 issued for parking violations; dogs off leash and commercial activity.
FACILITY RENTALS & SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
During the period of Feb 16 – Apr 15, 2013 there were:
19 Picnic/Park Area Rentals
12 Room Rentals
8 Field Rentals
9 Gym Rentals
As of Apr 15, 2013, there were 60 Special Event Permits processed and issued for the year.
Those events of note for this period are:
Spirit Run: Fashion Island, March 3, 2013 - Attendance: 4000
Toshiba Classic: Newport Beach Country Club, March 11-17, 2013 - Attendance: 75,000
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Senior Services
Monthly Activities Report
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Celeste Jardine-Haug, Senior Services Manager
Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
OASIS SENIOR CENTER
OASIS helps people stay healthy and informed with the following activities
Here is a list of some of the events/presentations that were held During March & April
March
Hoag Hospital Medical Lecture - Gastrointestinal surgeon Dr. John Lipham presented a lecture
on “Groundbreaking Treatment for Those Suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).
GERD can be a life-limiting condition that many individuals battle for years without relief. Hoag is now
offering the revolutionary new LINX Reflux Management System, a short outpatient procedure that
treats GERD and its symptoms.
Veterans Benefits - Eva Burdett offered a benefits presentation from both the US Dept of Veterans
Affairs (VA) and the CA Dept of Veterans Affairs (CDVA) and will highlight VA medical care, Aid and
Attendance, Compensation and Pension, home loan, life insurance, burial and the new VRAP; and
CDVA veteran’s homes.
Braille Low Vision Wellness Seminar - John Dunne, Specialist for Low Vision Rehabilitation
discussed the latest in access technology such as video magnifiers and task lighting that will allow those
with low vision to live more fulfilling lives.
Carotid Artery Screening - Greater Newport Physicians provided an ultra sound Carotid Artery
(stroke) screening free of charge - 96 appointments were made available and quickly filled.
April
Veterans Benefits - Another Veterans Benefits lecture was held this month on the benefits that can
assist the senior as they grow older.
Carotid Artery Screening - Another free carotid artery screening was performed with 92 customers.
Concert - The Spring Fling Concert was held with the Mike McCaffrey Trio and was very successful
Crime Alert Information - The Newport Beach Police volunteers have been staffing a table in the
front lobby getting people signed up for the NIXLE program to receive crime alerts via email.
Information on Wolves - A presentation on “The World of Wolves” will provide information and in-
depth look at Journey, the first documented wild wolf in California in over 88 years
New Class Offerings - The OASIS dance room is
busy morning, noon, and night! OASIS with three new
classes offered.
— NIA: The Joy of Movement - a non-impact aerobics
technique that combines multi-cultural movements
from ethic, modern, and jazz dancing, with healing
arts and three martial arts.
— Healthy Back – using gentle, easy movement
strategies from the Feldenkrais Method, Bones for
Life Pilates to improve the brain/body connection.
— Barre Stretch and Strength include stretches to
increase flexibility and range of motion and reduce
muscle tension while using the barre for stability.
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MORE & MORE SENIORS ARE MELT-ING
MELT is a gentle form of exercise that helps you reconnect,
re-balance, re-hydrate and release tension. A few weeks
ago, the MELT Method was featured on the Dr. Oz show.
Since the show, MELT class enrollment at OASIS has
tripled!
OASIS HAS GOT TALENT!
The OASIS Senior Center hosted
its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 17 with the theme Hats Off
to OASIS Volunteers. Over 160 OASIS volunteers enjoyed a catered meal by 24
Carrots and a hour entertainment variety show created, choreographed and
performed by the OASIS staff themselves. Everyone played a part. A few highlights:
the OASIS van drivers danced a Zumba number, Roger Bartholow sang “Come Fly
with Me,” Justin Schmillen wowed the audience with his magic act, and the entire
OASIS staff danced to “We Are Family.” Special thanks to Director Laura Detweiler
for playing one of our judges, and Superintendent Sean Levin as the Master of
Ceremonies, and everyone else in who helped out.
PARKING LOT ISSUES
The OASIS is a very busy place with many classes filled to the brim — but with this success comes parking lot
issues. The lot is filled most of the time with many pedestrians and cars buzzing through. And of course not
everyone follows the signage that allows for the proper traffic pattern around the lot. There have been many
near misses — so to help alleviate this situation, we used the volunteer police force for a one week period to
educate the customers. They volunteer officers came in groups of two and one stood in the parking lot to stop
people who were driving the wrong way and point out the signage and the other handed out flyers that
provided people point by point instructions on the proper traffic pattern. Staff will continue to distribute these
flyers.
FACILITY RENTALS
During the period of Feb 16 – Apr 15, 2013 there were:
13 rental of the Event Center
19 rentals of classrooms
FITNESS CENTER UPDATE
Attached you will find the 2d Edition of the Fitness Center News. Fitness Center Coordinator Justin
Schmillen, puts this together to provide useful information to all 1,892 fitness center members.
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 OASIS UTILIZATION REPORT
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 24,430CUSTOMERS
RECREATIONAL CLASSES
FITNESS CENTER 12,036CUSTOMERS
PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 5,844CUSTOMERS
Includes:
Blood Pressure 111 Medical Equipment Rentals 70
Counseling-persons 95 Rental Inquiries 44
Eldercare 5 Rentals (Paid)26
Employment 45 Senior Assessment(hrs)80
HICAP 12 Telephone Reassurance 400
Housing counseling 65 Visual Screening 0
Information and Referral 4500 Taxes (Seasonal)376
Legal Assistance 15
SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2,045RIDERS
Care-A-Van/Shuttle
CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS @ THE CENTE 3,326CUSTOMERS
*includes meals on wheels
VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER 2,889HOURS
Includes:Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals (*equiv. to 9 full-time employees)
Front Office Travel Office
Gift Shop Library
Instructors President
Treasurer Vice President
Bookkeeper Taxes
PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL 348CUSTOMERS
Day Trips Long Trips
Getty Center 50 Death Valley 13
Santa Anita Races 42 Harris Casino 34
Taste of L.A.48 Sierra Snow Train 12
Pechanga Casino 52
Norton Simon Museum 47
Uss Iowa 50
SPECIAL EVENTS/SCREENINGS/LECTURES 831PERSONS
Sage Hill Dance 10 Hoag Lecture- Gerd 48
Spring Fling 125 VA Lecture 62
Movie "People Like Us"60 Braille- Low Vision 18
Big Band 140 Stroke Screening 88
Big Band Seminar 75 UCI Lecture- Gallstones 15
Sage Hill Dance Workshop 40
Movie "The Lucky One"65
So you're 70, So what 85
This number will be reported quaterly
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PB&R Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
Agenda Item No. __5A___
May 7, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide feedback of the conceptual plans for Sunset View Park.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
This project is proposed to be included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for FY 2013-14. The estimated cost of the project is $200,000. Funding will be provided by Hoag Hospital in the amount of $150,000 according to the May 13, 2008
Development Agreement Amendment between the City and Hoag in addition to the
General Fund amount of $50,000.
DISCUSSION:
City staff has initiated plans to install landscaping on approximately a 20,500sf area at Sunset View Park that is unimproved. The park site is located on the east side of
Superior Avenue, north of the Hoag Memorial Hospital cogeneration facility (Attachment
A). Currently, this portion of the park site is unimproved with a linear strip of turf located
east of the site adjacent to an emergency access road. Other unimproved land is
located southwest of the proposed landscaping. A City owned parking lot is located at the corner of Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway southwest of the proposed
park site. Conceptual plans for the park improvements have been prepared by the City’s
design consultant EPT Design including fine grading, installation of turf area, mow curb,
low groundcover and shrub planting areas, irrigation, concrete walkway, pad with bench
and trash receptacle (Attachment B).
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Recreation & Senior Services Department Laura Detweiler, Director
949-644-3157, LDetweiler@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Patrick Thomas, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
TITLE: Review of Conceptual Plans of the Sunset View Park
Review of Conceptual Plans of the Sunset View Park
May 7, 2013
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Staff presented the conceptual plans to representatives from the Villa Balboa HOA
Board of Directors on April 23, 2013. The Board members indicated their support for the
conceptual plans with minor comments and plan to schedule this item for formal support
of the Board at their May, 2013 meeting. An environmental assessment was conducted
on the property and determined that no sensitive plant species exist. Staff has determined this project is exempt from CEQA as a minor modification to existing land
and will be preparing a Notice of Exemption for the project.
Following approval of conceptual plans, staff will be working with the design consultant
to prepare final plans and submittal of application for permit to the California Coastal
Commission. Estimated schedule for final design and permitting is six to nine months. Staff anticipates soliciting bids and beginning construction in spring 2014.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the Commission considers the item). Residents within 500 feet of
Sunset View Park were noticed (Attachment C).
Attachments: A. Vicinity Map
B. Design Summary C. Conceptual Plan
Attachment A
Attachment B
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