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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/4/2014- PB&R Commission This Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. The Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in all respects. 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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ CIVIC CENTER 100 Civic Center Drive TUESDAY, March 4, 2014– 6PM PB&R Commission Members: Staff Members: Tom Anderson, Chair Ron Cole, Vice Chair Kathy Hamilton Laird Hayes Walt Howald Roy Englebrecht Marie Marston Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent Mike Pisani, Acting Municipal Operations Director 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-4C 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 February 4, 2014 meeting. Recommendation: Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed. B. Parks & Operations Division Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file Activity Report. C. Recreation & Seniors Services Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file Activity Report of past and upcoming projects and events. 5) CURRENT / NEW BUSINESS – Staff Report A. Ad Hoc Committee & Liaison Appointments Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission appoint to:  Lower Castaways Ad Hoc Committee — one commissioner to serve with Commissioner Marston to collaborate with the Harbor Commission to develop a conceptual design for Lower Castaways.  Blackball Surf Regulations Working Group — two commissioners to serve with Vice Chair Cole as liaisons to the Newport Blackball Working Group coordinated by the Fire Department Marine Operations Division to review current surfing policies. 2 Page 2 B. Denial of Tree Removal Request Appeal — 2113 Seville Avenue Recommendation: Consider request of MOD staff to deny appeal of Ann Kenowsky to remove a City Southern Magnolia tree at 2113 Seville Avenue. C. Special Tree Removal — 15th Street between San Bernardino & Irvine Avenues Recommendation: Consider removal of eleven (11) Special City Sugar Gum trees — Neighborhood Trees along 15th Street between San Bernardino and Irvine Avenues to alleviate drainage issues and damage to the alley approach. These trees will be replaced with Australian Willow trees. 6) PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION / STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, AD HOC 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 February 4, 2014 – 6pm 1) CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARKS BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION TO ORDER – 6:02 p.m. 2) ROLL CALL Present: Tom Anderson, Chair Ron Cole, Vice Chair Walt Howald Roy Englebrecht Marie Marston Absent: Kathy Hamilton Laird Hayes Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent Mike Pisani, Deputy Municipal Operations Director Kevin Kitch, Assistant Fire Chief David McGill, Assistant Chief of Police Rob Williams, Assistant Chief Marine Operations Racquel Valdez, Recreation Supervisor Janet Cates, Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant 3) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 4) PRESENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Superintendent Levin welcomed the Newport Theatre Arts Center Board of Directors noting that the Center is celebrating its 35th year of offering theatre to the community. He acknowledged Board Member Rae Cohen, the listed accomplishments made throughout the years and invited Rae Cohen and Members of the Board of Directors forward for a presentation. Chair Anderson presented the board with the Community Service Award for their contributions to the City. 5) CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the December 3, 2013 regular meeting. Recommendation: Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed. B. Parks & Operations Division Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file Activity Report C. Recreation & Seniors Services Activity Report. Recommendation: Receive/file Activity Report of past and upcoming projects and events. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 2 D. Picnic Table & Barbeque Grill Donation – Corona del Mar State Beach. Recommendation: Approve donation of three (3) picnic tables and two (2) barbeque grills at the Corona del Mar State Beach park area in memory of Howard Hugh Love by Gordon Glade. Chair Anderson opened the public discussion; seeing none the public discussion was closed. Motion by Commissioner Howald; seconded by Commissioner Englebrecht, to accept items 5A – 5D of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. 6) CURRENT / NEW BUSINESS – Staff Report Chair Anderson announced that Item No. 6D has been pulled by staff and would not be discussed this evening. A. Blackball Regulations Review and Recommendations Recommendation: Consider recommendation of the Blackball Working Group to rescind Resolution No. 95-116 and; review and forward draft Resolution No. 2014-__ to City Council for their approval. Rob Williams, Assistant Chief, Marine Operations, provided a PowerPoint presentation addressing the purpose of the Blackball Working Group, Working Group members, history of the Blackball, surfing areas, regulations and zones, the process and goals, prior meetings, community outreach and recommendations. He explained the rationale used in developing recommendations and emails received. He addressed proposed changes, coordinated efforts by the Police and Fire Departments in terms of internal policies and the consistency of enforcement, staff training and data collection. Commissioner Englebrecht commented on the City being in the process of making historic decisions and referenced prior recommendations by the Commission that all fire rings be removed from City beaches. He addressed consequences of that decision including increased costs and the effects of lowering the City's reputation and noted the importance of considering this item as it is also something that makes the City of Newport Beach unique. He hoped that after listening to public comment, the Commission would do the right thing. Vice Chair Cole commended the Blackball Working Group and stated it had been a thoughtful process with substantial public interaction. While the report was brief, he reported that the Working Group discussed every option and believed it was a thorough process. Commissioner Howald indicated that he has many questions and would like to hear from the Working Group and the audience. He requested additional clarification in terms of having a decision but not enough personnel for enforcement and addressed changes in The Wedge. In response to Commissioner Marston's inquiry, regarding application of this discussion to the entire coastline; Assistant Chief Williams affirmed that it was the entire coastline. Chair Anderson asked why there is Blackball from 40th to 44th Streets. Assistant Chief Williams reported that it was developed in the late 1970's and there was an area that the City wanted to identify for swimmers and body surfers. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 3 Chair Anderson asked if the changes in hours are uniform across the recommendation and Assistant Chief Williams responded in the affirmative. He added that Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and summer staffing is based on the Newport-Mesa School District calendar. Beginning with that weekend, all positions will be fully staffed until Labor Day. Depending on conditions they will be staffing up and/or down. Chair Anderson commented on Tower W noting that he has never seen it staffed. Assistant Chief Williams reported that Tower W is staffed during the summer and that the hours depend on the day of the week. He added that during summer weekends, it will be staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. dependent on the conditions. Chair Anderson asked about 44th Street and Assistant Chief Williams reported that the same thing would apply. Regarding Tower P, Assistant Chief Williams addressed breaks at The Wedge. He added that when the area around The Wedge is blackballed, there are body boarders that go to the area known as cylinders. Commissioner Howald questioned parking conditions and Assistant Chief Williams reported that The Wedge is completely residential and there are no parking lots or restroom facilities there. He addressed parking and restroom facilities along the beaches. In response to Commissioner Howald's inquiry regarding changes to parking or restrooms, Police Deputy Chief McGill reported that there are a certain number of finite parking spots in the City and that will not change. The recommendations being made may have an initial impact but cannot be predicted, the City has the resources needed to deal with any parking problems. Commissioner Marston asked about the location of area 2. Assistant Chief Williams reported that area 2 is the east jetty at Corona del Mar and is a protected swimming area within the City Municipal Code. Chair Anderson opened the public discussion. Stefan Jeremias spoke in support of the item, specifically in terms of having a designated board surfing area during the summer. He expressed concerns with the proposed Blackball hours and hoped that the Commission would consider keeping the hours from noon to 4:00 p.m. In general, he felt that this is a good compromise. Regarding the proposed changes in the hours, Newport Beach Lifeguard Captain Mike Halphide reported that in practice, Blackball begins at 11:00 a.m. in high density areas. Staff would still have the option of not using Blackball under the conditions; codifying the current practice. Skip Snead referenced the 48th to 56th Street zone noting the need for restroom facilities and suggested that rather than the proposed zone, it be revised to include 52nd through 64th and commented on the availability of parking using the latter. Ted Bandaruk stated that he agrees with most of the recommendations and addressed the residential area at the point. He noted that it is a residential area with no parking or restrooms and added that Blackball has kept crowds in check. He commended the City's Lifeguard Department and hoped that Corona del Mar remains open to the City's Lifeguards. He added that the Blackball system separates the boarders from the body surfers and addressed possible liability for the City. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 4 JT Nickelsen spoke in opposition to changing the hours at The Wedge noting that the changes would eliminate the inclusion of body surfers of surfing waves at the best hours and at the best surfing conditions. Martin Henke spoke in opposition to changing the hours at The Wedge. He noted a safety issue relative to hard boards and body boards especially upon entry into the water. He added that presently, Blackball is not enforced until the Lifeguards are present and that prior to their arrival, there is "open season" which causes conflict. He recommended keeping the regulations as they are. Tim Burnam, junior member of The Wedge Preservation Society, commented on body surfing and about his passion relative to The Wedge. He expressed concerns with the recommendations generated by the Working Group and felt that the surfing community was misled and that they could have had more people comment on this issue had the facts been communicated properly. He reported that the surfing community supports keeping the Blackball rules the way they are and suggested that the Working Group recommendations be stricken from the record until the issues can be carefully explored and discussed. Scott Matthews noted that The Wedge is an historical place for body surfing and requested that the Commission maintain the current Blackball regulations and urged the City to enforce the rules more often and have Tower W staffed consistently. Brandyn Kennedy noted that the issue is safety; that The Wedge is a dangerous beach; that rules must be in place and that the current Blackball regulations should be maintained. Paul Cassidy stated he is an avid body surfer and expressed a desire to understand the changes that are proposed. He commented on The Wedge but stated that the rest of the beach area is important for body surfing. He referenced the recommendations and urged the Commission to maintain the existing Blackball regulations. He commented on the importance of safety and possible liability issues and agreed that the issue has been misrepresented to the surfing community. Brent Renwick reported that current Blackball regulations are not being enforced and that hours are discretionary depending on the Lifeguards. He added that most days the Blackball regulations are not implemented until after 1:00 p.m. and others, not at all. He suggested setting the hours from sunrise until 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. and then from 4:00 p.m. until dusk stating that there is plenty of time allowed for surfing. He addressed the importance of safety, being fair and avoiding increased liability. Additionally, he reported that he lives by the beach but did not receive notice regarding the proposed changes to the Blackball rules. Phil Castillo commended the City's Lifeguards for their work and commented on the lack of an Environmental Impact Report regarding The Wedge. He expressed concerns regarding potential increases in traffic by the proposed changes. He added that boards and body surfing do not cohabitate well and commented on possible liabilities to the City. Additionally, facilities will be needed in the area and commented on those not being represented in the report. Kevin Murphy distributed information to the Commission including the results of a survey regarding the number of hours allocated to surfing, body boarding and swimming. He stated that every one of the recommendations being proposed is unsafe and unfair. He expressed concerns that surfers are being given the best waves. He addressed open area access, public safety, The Wedge and urged the Commission to base its decision on what is right for all watermen adding that the recommended actions give to surfers and take away from everyone else. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 5 Lee Hernandez commented on his experience in the City and The Wedge and felt that the Commission's first responsibility is to the residents. He urged the Commission to take its time and review the issue through the summer and then make an informed decision. Lance Jencks commented on the proposed change of Blackball times at The Wedge and presented testimony regarding his experience body surfing on City beaches. He stated he is sixty-six (66) years old and figured he may have another ten (10) years to surf. He urged the Commission to maintain the current Blackball regulations and consider not changing them until 2024. Charles McAuliffe expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Blackball policy at The Wedge. He listed reasons why the existing policy should be maintained relative to safety and fair play. He noted that the Municipal Code does not address body surfing even though they are the primary beneficiary of the ordinance. He noted that Council and the Commission need to consider whether the existing regulations have done its job in addressing swimmer safety and wondered why change if nothing is broken. He noted that separating surf boarding and body surfing in the water, eliminates danger and offers a safe environment for body surfers and recreational swimmers. He noted that the current policy is fair and hoped that Council and the Commission take into account the unique history of The Wedge and its contribution to body surfing. Mr. McAuliffe urged the Commission to maintain the current Blackball regulations. Bob Cook thanked Rob Williams and the Blackball Working Group for their work. He addressed the four groups of surfers and noted that the biggest group is body boarders. He added that the proposed changes are minor and excellent and addressed parking challenges. He noted that body surfers at The Wedge have seven (7) hours of exclusive use and spoke in support of the recommended changes. Corinne Conklin, Laguna Beach, commended the Working Group for their efforts and believed that the current Blackball resolution should be rescinded with the new resolution taking its place. Although it does not provide equal access to all, only removing Blackball altogether would do so. She added that the proposed recommendations are a step in the right direction to provide equal access to The Wedge and other Newport area beaches. Providing greater access to all beaches is good for business and commerce. Diane Edmonds, Fountain Valley, spoke on behalf of supporters of The Wedge for All Activist group. She thanked the Working Group for the fair and well-thought out proposal and added that the proposal reduces some of the excessive access that was given to a small, special-interest group while still allowing use by body surfers during specific hours. She reported that at no time are body surfers excluded from the water and that the policy also establishes non-Blackball surfing zones. Additionally, she stated that it is good for business and improving the City's reputation. Regarding 40th to 44th Streets she suggested dropping the exclusivity by three (3) months and creating uniform rules that agree with Memorial Day to Labor Day. She commented on the area at Balboa Pier for skim boarders and that Lifeguards should be given more discretion, noted that beaches are public recreation areas and must be kept accessible for everyone to enjoy. Adam Hayward stated support for the recommended actions with regards to The Wedge, commented on safety concerns adding that it is not necessarily caused by boards hitting people and urged the Commission to review the facts. Aaron Peluso, skim boarder, commented on The Wedge noting there is no safety justification for the special rule at The Wedge which prohibits the use of body boards during Blackball. He added that body boarding should be allowed at The Wedge without special rules excluding one group for the benefit of another. He addressed the draft resolution regarding potential conflicts and stated there is no reason why conflicts should be resolved by banning all other groups and letting the body surfer group have unrestricted access. He stated that the policy gives the break to body surfers alone and is Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 6 against the law and the policies of the City. He suggested that the various groups be allowed access from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on alternating days and stated that it would be true fairness and would be consistent with the Coastal Act and the Newport Beach Coastal Land-use Plan. He noted the need for further modifications to the recommended actions in order to be fair and equitable to all riders. He reported that body surfers are never banned from the water at The Wedge at any time and referenced an online petition where almost 4,000 signatures were gathered for the complete elimination of Blackball at The Wedge. He felt that the draft resolution does not go far enough in the reduction of Blackball regulations at The Wedge; but recognized that it is a substantial step in the right direction. Wilson (no last name provided) spoke in support of body surfing at The Wedge and felt that it is unfair that body surfers are allowed at The Wedge and that other groups of riders do not get a chance to do so. Mike Rosenberg stated that additional research needs to be conducted regarding this item and addressed the history of subject. He commented on summer-rental visitors to the area and users that have no idea what they are doing and suggested that they be restricted to a safe area on 40th Street. Additionally, he commented on the lack of proper noticing regarding this item and urged the Commission to conduct further research. Milo (no last name provided) stated that the proposed changes are reasonable and that not everyone will be satisfied because of the large amount of competing interests. He spoke in support of the resolution. Austin Keene stated that the issue is not about who is and is not getting on the waves, but rather breaking up the time for increased sharing of the area. He suggested that the City review the types of calls received in terms of boarding-related injuries and spoke in support of the proposed changes. Jimmy Lindell stated that The Wedge has a pecking order in the surf community and that it is considered the California pipeline for surfing and addressed the importance of The Wedge in supporting body boarders. He spoke in support of the proposed changes for body boarders and addressed the safety of body boarding. Jim Mosher addressed the complete absence of restrooms anywhere within the vicinity of a popular attraction like The Wedge and stated that it should be a concern to the Commission. Additionally, he stated that the ordinance looks like the Newport Beach Municipal Code and stated it would seem appropriate to recommend that it be made part of the Municipal Code rather than relegating it to a resolution. He addressed the Blackball restrictions to surfing throughout the City and extending that restriction to flotation devices and an area within the resolution that is redundant to that effect. He commented on the area around the Balboa Pier being reserved exclusive for skim boards and stated it is not addressed within the resolution. In addition, he questioned whether this matter needs review by the California Coastal Commission. Sebastian (no last name provided) spoke in opposition to changes in the Blackball policy. He commented on the need to be equitable to all user groups in terms of access to the water and noted that it is unreasonable to have various groups compete for waves at any one time. He addressed safety concerns, felt that the abdication of Blackball would lead to increased injuries and expressed concerns regarding the lack of enforcement. He urged the Commission to maintain the current Blackball regulations. Margarita Rosenberg, Costa Mesa, commented on wave riders and their love of the ocean and stated that Blackball provides safety in the water, for all. She indicated that there are not a lot of injuries and that is because Blackball is in place. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 7 Jack Holeman, eleven years old, urged the Commission to give him a chance to surf The Wedge and make no changes to Blackball. Anthony (no last name provided) urged the Commission to maintain Blackball as it is and expressed concerns with decreased safety. Mike Icki stated that the Blackball increase controversies and that riders are able to determine their own sequencing and share waves among themselves. Larry Macgregor commented positively on the Blackball Working Group and their efforts. He expressed concerns with the 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. time period and felt that the Lifeguard Department's discretion has worked well. Additionally, he commented on the zones allocated, the rationale for determining them and on rentals noting that an online research showed that every vacation rental lists surfing as an amenity. He urged the Commission to pull back some of the Blackball rules. Dave Everland stated that the conditions at The Wedge have been the same for almost 20 years; that there are no conflicts and that the Blackball regulations should be maintained as they currently exist. Josh Jochim voiced opposition to the proposed revisions adding that it seems to be based on anecdotal evidence and not on fairness. He commented on the different types of beaches in the City and felt that they should be evaluated based on data and evidence to back any decisions going forward. He commented on the discretion policy noting that the areas addressed are typically Blackballed during the day and that the reason they are Blackballed is to eliminate potential conflicts. He asked that Lifeguards enforce a policy, with discretion, to a beach that will be open to general beach use and commented on the potential for increased liability. He commented on The Wedge and felt it is in the wrong place for a big wave and is dangerous. Chris Craven, Costa Mesa, addressed the 40th to 44th Street zone and reported that he has never seen a beach that has been Blackballed from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. He voiced support for the resolution and commented on possible discretion between 40th and 44th. Greg Oreneck commented on the uniqueness of the City and on having a prohibition for a good time of the day where one could not surf. He stated he appreciates the discretion that the Lifeguards have shown and voiced support for the resolution. He suggested that the surfing zone not be from 48th to 56th but rather 52nd to 60th Streets since waves there are far superior and commented on the 11:00 a.m. Blackball starting time. Chair Anderson noted that the Commission is an advisory board and that whatever is decided tonight will be reviewed by City Council so that there will be additional opportunities for public comment. He encouraged residents to write down their comments and send them to the City. David Sternam addressed the importance of being aware of others noting that it is a system that falls into place among the different riders in the water. He stated that it is not fair to allow one group in the water and not include others. He expressed support for the recommended changes and felt that everyone should have access to the water. Gentleman (no name provided) commented on The Wedge noting that it brings happiness to many people. He opined that the matter merits additional research and felt that there is a loss in camaraderie at this time. He suggested eliminating Blackball and seeing what happens. Jonnie Bonner commented on the existing hours and regulations that were set in place 20 years ago. He suggested maintaining the current Blackball regulations but shortening the months to three Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 8 instead of six so that the majority of riders can have a more beneficial summer. He opined that the proposed changes should be put into place to determine whether they are beneficial or not and commented on the 40th to 44th Street zone and on the designated area by Balboa Pier. He encouraged the Commission to maintain those areas as they currently exist. Dan Kaspers expressed concerns with the area of 40th and 44th Street and felt that the Commission should not implement any changes there. In terms of research, he stated that it costs a lot of money and that if it is not broken, don’t fix it. Felix Inga addressed safety issues related to The Wedge, felt that the proposed changes will create more conflict in the water, and commented positively on Lifeguard discretion. He felt that the skim- boarder agenda has raised this issue and referenced a petition that was raised by one of the speakers noting that 3,200 of the signatures were not Orange County residents and presented options for the Commission's consideration. Erik Joyce stated that equal access is not equal for all and that surfers assume all of the risk when other types of riders are in the water. He commented on the uniqueness of the area and urged that the Commission not make this decision based on money, but rather on the uniqueness of the Newport area. He encouraged that the existing Blackball regulations remain and that the Commission not make a hasty decision and conduct additional research. Chair Anderson closed the public discussion. Commissioner Englebrecht reported that he has read all relevant emails and has listened to comments by the public. He questioned why this subject is even being considered and stated that he is not convinced that there is enough justification for any of the proposed changes or that life would be better if the Commission were to pass the resolution. He urged fellow Commissioners to deny the resolution or direct staff to continue to research the subject. He added that the matter should be left alone. Vice Chair Cole commented on condensing the months and stated that the rules are currently not being enforced effectively and that they should be adjusted into something that can be enforced. He added that setting the dates from Memorial Day to Labor Day makes sense because that is when 80% to 90% of the activity in beaches, occurs and when safety concerns arise. He commented positively on changing the street zones. Relative to the EIR process, it was noted that a need has not been verified and commented on inequality and fairness issues and on the number of people in favor and opposed to the proposed changes. He added that he believes that the Commission is on the right path and that the Working Group did a good job. Commissioner Howald stated that he also questions why a change is being made from the policy that has been in effect for over 20 years. He hoped that if this issue returns to the Commission, there would be a rule that could be enforced and commented positively on Lifeguards having the discretion to make a determination whether or not to declare Blackball. Additionally, the policy should be able to allow for changes in the weather and situations depending on the crowds and the break. In terms of the various street zones, he stated that he is not sophisticated enough to know which streets should be involved, if at all and that more information is needed if the Commission is going to approve a resolution but that at this point, he would have deny the proposed resolution. He thanked Vice Chair Cole and the Working Group for their efforts. Commissioner Marston also questioned why the change should be made as it is not obvious to her at this time. She indicated that surfers should have at least one area for all day and commented on Blackball being discretionary except for 40th to 44th Street and The Wedge. She added that at this point, she would have to vote against the resolution until she has a better understanding regarding the need for change. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 9 Vice Chair Cole stated that part of the resolution is to modify the policy to meet reality as the six-month period is unmanageable. The hour modification, from noon to 4:00 p.m. is also to keep it consistent with what is currently occurring and when the Lifeguards come on duty. He commented on the street zones adding that there should be an area that allows surfers the opportunity to surf throughout the day. He added that the Working Group can discuss the issue further and return to the Commission with additional information/recommendations. Chair Anderson stated he agrees with Commissioner Englebrecht and that he did not know there were restrictions on 40th to 44th Streets. He indicated that The Wedge and Newport Beach are unique properties in the world and should be treated as such. Body surfers are the most vulnerable people in the water and the area needs to be reviewed carefully, adding that he cannot support any changes in the area. He stressed the need for uniformity in terms of hours and observed there are too many signs at the beach. Commissioner Englebrecht stated that if the issue returns to the Commission, there should be input from residents that will be impacted by the resolution. Vice Chair Cole stated that there are a number of questions that are yet to be resolved and that to approve or deny the proposal at this time is premature. He suggested continuing this item for additional time to research the need for an EIR as well as other issues and bring it back to the Commission at a later date or to deny the matter. Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht; to veto the recommendation of the Blackball Working Group to rescind Resolution 95-116 and not forward the draft resolution to City Council for their approval. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Chair Anderson; seconded by Vice Chair Cole, to deny the resolution as presented and direct staff to return to the Working Group with comments and questions from the Commission for a revised resolution to present to the Commission for consideration. Commissioner Englebrecht stressed the importance of letting staff and City Council know that the Commission is denying the recommendation to send the proposed resolution to Council. In response to Commissioner Howald's inquiry regarding the time necessary to research the matter further and return to the Commission, Assistant Chief Williams stated that it could be within the next month or longer, depending on the direction given tonight. Commissioner Howald suggested it return after the summer season to gain further experience on the issues. Discussion followed regarding not having the Working Group return with another proposal but giving the Commission the opportunity to submit questions so that the Working Group has guidance to know what the Commission wants to recommend to the City. Director Detweiler indicated that questions from the Commission can be sent to Assistant Chief Williams. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of placing the matter on an upcoming agenda and the importance of giving the Working Group a timeline. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 10 Assistant Chief Williams indicated the need for clarification regarding inquiries from the Commission and noted the need to report to City Council since they initiated this matter. He added that the timeframe is tight to do anything prior to May 1, 2014. Commissioner Englebrecht suggested that the Chair Anderson withdraw his motion noting that it is important to veto the recommendations of the Working Group and directing staff to return next month with a timeline. Chair Anderson withdrew his motion. Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht; to veto the recommendation of the Blackball Working Group to rescind Resolution 95-116 and not forward the draft resolution to City Council for their approval. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Vice Chair Cole; seconded by Commissioner Howald, to deny the proposal but consider a recommendation after further study and feedback from the Working Group. Motion carried by acclamation. Chair Anderson called for a recess at 8:43 p.m. The assembly reconvened at 8:45 p.m. with all Members, present except excused Commissioners Hamilton and Hayes. B. Special Tree Removal — Groves Bike Trail Recommendation: Consider request of MOD Staff to remove one (1) City Special Blue Gum – Landmark Tree and replaced with a Coast Live Oak Tree. This tree is recommended to be removed to mitigate potential tree failure due to sulfur fungus conks and root decay. Acting Director Pisani presented details of the staff report addressing location, background, reason for the removal request and type of replacement tree. Commissioner Marston questioned whether the trees need to be assessed as a group instead of individually. Acting Director Pisani reported that staff has removed 68 trees so far, which took care of the worst trees that were showing significant evidence of decay. The remaining 35 trees are fairly well-separated and are not intertwined. Chair Anderson stated he will support the item and stated he prefers the piece-meal approach. Chair Anderson opened the public discussion. Jim Mosher stated that only one tree fell in a strong wind storm. He opined that the City does not have a reliable system of determining which trees are sound and which are not sound. He commented on the sulfur disease and stated that the tools not being cleaned properly could be the reason for the spread of the disease. Chair Anderson closed the public discussion. Discussion followed regarding tool cleaning procedures and it was noted that staff properly cleans pruning tools. Acting Director Pisani reported that trees are pruned to keep canopies light and are constantly under stress. Brief discussion followed regarding the replacement tree. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 11 Motion by Chair Anderson; seconded by Commissioner Howald, to approve the request of MOD Staff to remove one (1) City Special Blue Gum – Landmark Tree and replaced with a Coast Live Oak Tree. This tree is recommended to be removed to mitigate potential tree failure due to sulfur fungus conks and root decay. Motion carried by acclamation. C. Bench Donation — Grant Howald Passive Park Recommendation: Consider donation of bench to be installed at Grant Howald Passive Park for Willard & Gayle Courtney by Ken Schwarz. Acting Director Pisani presented details of the staff report including background, location of the proposed bench and the rationale for its placement. It was noted that there is no bench currently at that location and that it makes it convenient for seniors participating in excursions. Commissioner Howald commented that it will probably be one of the most-used benches in the City since most of the excursions from OASIS leave from that location. Chair Anderson questioned whether there is room for additional benches at that location and Acting Director Pisani responded affirmatively. Chair Anderson opened the public discussion. Jim Mosher questioned whether the bench will be installed facing the parking lot or the grass. He stated that the Commission should direct staff as to the direction in which it should be installed. Chair Anderson closed the public discussion. Commissioner Howald stated that it would be prettier if the bench faced the grass and that most seniors who wait for excursion buses at that location are able to turn around to enter buses. Acting Director Pisani stated that it was assumed that the bench would face the parking lot since seniors would be looking for the bus arrival. It was suggested that the donor make the determination as to which way the bench should face. Motion by Commissioner Howald; seconded by Commissioner Cole, to approve donation of bench to be installed at Grant Howald Passive Park for Willard & Gayle Courtney by Ken Schwarz. The motion carried by acclamation. D. Denial of Tree Removal Request Appeal — 2113 Seville Avenue Recommendation: Consider request of MOD staff to deny appeal of Ann Kenowsky to remove a City Southern Magnolia tree at 2113 Seville Avenue. The aforementioned item was pulled by staff and will not be discussed this evening. E. Request by Newport Beach Elite Baseball for Temporary Lights at Coastal Peak Park Recommendation: Consider request from Newport Beach Elite Baseball to use portable temporary lights in the batting cages from February 17 – March 9 and November 2 December 12 from dusk to 6pm, weekdays only. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 12 Manager Cates presented details of the staff report noting that the request would be for the spring and fall seasons (February 17, 2014 – March 9, 2014 and November 2, 2014 - December 12, 2014 from dusk to 6pm, weekdays only). She stated that the lights would be stored each night, and addressed the types and number of lights to be used. Chair Anderson opened the public discussion; seeing none the public discussion was closed Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht; seconded by Commissioner Howald, to approve request from Newport Beach Elite Baseball to use portable temporary lights in the batting cages from February 17 – March 9 and November 2 December 12 from dusk to 6:00 p.m., weekdays only. The motion carried by acclamation. 7) 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) Commissioner Englebrecht requested that a logo and the the words PB&R Commission be displayed on the screen in order to let attendees know what meeting is being held. Commissioner Howald asked when the next meeting related to G-1 would be and when the Poppy Avenue trees would be on the agenda. Acting Director Pisani noted that a G-1 meeting would be scheduled soon and that Public Works is in the process of hiring a consultant to do a study on Poppy Avenue but that it would be a while before a report would be generated. Commissioner Howald commented on the trees that have been removed and hoped that a report will be presented to the Commission regarding same in the near future. Chair Anderson stated he is eagerly awaiting the report from the Recreation Department regarding the resident and non-resident usage of sports teams. Superintendent Levin reported that two adult sports groups have recently started and that staff is collecting data and should have a report to present to the Commission by mid-March. Chair Anderson reported that at a recent Youth Sports Commission meeting there was discussion regarding redoing the policy. He requested that the matter be agendized and that staff advise him and Commissioner Englebrecht regarding that meeting time and date. Chair Anderson thanked Vice Chair Cole and Superintendent Levin for their work on the Blackball issue.   8) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Jim Mosher complimented the Commission for its consideration of the Blackball issue. He commented on the recruitment of the Municipal Operations Director and on Commissioner Englebrecht's recommendation of using the screen to communicate items being discussed on the agenda. Additionally, he referenced an upcoming groundbreaking at Marina Park and designating a permanent area in the park for public use and the possibility of the Girl Scout facility intruding into that location. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 4, 2014 Page 13 Leslie Obedich stated that she attends a daily exercise class in the Newport Coast Community Center and was informed that the stage would be taken away at the gymnasium which is part of how the class is held. She added that the proposal is to place a solid wall in front of the stage and turn it into a daycare facility. She reported discussing the matter with Supervisor Valdez, and voicing a lot of objections. She questioned why the City is considering a permanent wall at that location and suggested the possibility of a temporary wall in order to accommodate all user groups and review costs versus benefits. 9) ADJOURNMENT @ 9:10 p.m. Submitted by: ________ Teri Craig, Admin Assistant Approved by: Tom Anderson, Chair Recreation Services Monthly Activities Report To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent Celeste Jardine-Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Recreation & Senior Services Department Monthly Activities Report Toyota Auto Designers Consult with OASIS Staff Two Toyota auto body designers were in town visiting from Aichi, Japan doing research on accessibility for seniors for a new Van design. The OASIS Transportation Division staff met with the designers to discuss problems that seniors have accessing a vehicle. The OASIS fleet includes a Toyota Venza so staff discussed features that work for seniors and explained why the Venza was chosen over other vehicles. The designers, Hisashi Watanabe and Hayatoro Kawai, spoke, with the help of translator Laurence Koike, to the drivers and the transportation supervisor; and participated in a ride-a-long to observe some of the clients. At the end of their visit, they were given a tour of the OASIS and were impressed by what the center offered to the community. Kudos to Marine Protection! The Marine Protection and Education Supervisor, Michelle Clemente, recently received a letter of support that validates the work of the Marine Protection Interpreters which includes protecting Newport Beach’s unique natural resources. Michelle and her well-trained staff work at the Little Corona tidepools, on the Peninsula, in the Upper Newport Bay, and on the beaches, educating residents and visitors about the diversity of life that exist side-by-side with humanity. “Share the Beach!” is their mantra – and apparently the message is being received! Dear Ms. Clemente, I got your name / e-mail from the NB City website, where it was noted that you are the Marine Protection and Education supervisor. Many thanks! My husband and I are residents of CDM and have been for close to 25 years, and we appreciate all that the City does to protect and ensure that the harbor, beaches and all its resources are well used - and cared for. I noticed that in the last year or so that there are staff at Little Corona beach — I am SO glad to see this! I think as the City and OC area have grown (in terms of tourism and general population), there is an increased visitation to our wonderful resources, but it pains me, so much, when I see people taking things from the beach or walking where they should not. As we know, it’s not one item or one wrong step but how that adds up, and then we all have serious issues of erosion and degradation and loss of marine / mammal life. So I just wanted to say how important it is to me that our marine resources are protected and staffed and that we have people interpreting the environment and educating others. It’s as vital as a lifeguard or even as far as I’m concerned, it’s up there with the need for police. It’s about all our enjoyment of shared resources so thank you for your and your department’s work - it is wonderful to see the support and care as a taxpayer, resident, and just person who loves to walk and visit the beautiful beaches (Little Corona, Big Corona, China Cove, Crystal Cove, etc…) Di Landa Item 4C March 4, 2014 2 Sports Division Welcomes CSULB Intern, Jeremy Engle The Sports Division welcomes Jeremy Engle, a Cal St. Long Beach student and Senior Recreation Leader of three years from OASIS Senior Center, to our team for the spring semester. Jeremy will be putting in 400 hours through May, assisting with program development, the track meet, evaluating current adult and youth programs, and enhancing adult and youth sports marketing. January Laser Leveling The annual infield maintenance took place late January in preparation for the upcoming adult and youth softball seasons. Infields at Grant Howald, Arroyo and Bonita Creek parks were rototilled and given an additional 50 tons of Gail Materials gold brick dust by staff member Scott Amend. Barkshire Laser Leveling finished the job, leveling out the new infield mix and giving the infields a great look for the 2014 season.   OASIS Fitness Center Gets a Cleaning A deep cleaning of the OASIS Fitness Center was held on a Friday night after the Center had closed. It took OASIS staff two hours to scrub the cracks and crevices of machines using toothbrushes, sponges and rags. They dusted the tops of light fixtures and deep cleaned the floors. This project is scheduled bi- annually in an effort to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the Fitness Center. The Fitness Center Coordinator keeps staff motivated by playing great music during the cleanup. Special thanks go out to the team members at the Fitness Center for going above and beyond the call of duty! Free Income Tax Preparation On February 7, the AARP Tax Aide Program, began providing free income tax preparation at OASIS. The tax assistance program is offered on Fridays through April 11. The program has 10 volunteer counselors all trained through the AARP Tax-Aide Program to electronically file State and Federal Income Tax returns. This program provides free personal income tax assistance to middle and low-income taxpayers. Last year a total of 260 State and Federal Tax returns were filed. Spring Adult Leagues Starting Soon! 3 Spring league start dates are right around the corner. Men’s Basketball, Coed Soccer, Men’s and Coed Softball and Coed Volleyball leagues are ready to spring into action., We are adding and expanding programming in our Sand Flag Football, Sand Soccer and Men’s Volleyball. Men’s/Women’s/Coed Volleyball one-day tournaments will be offered in the spring.       Final Arrangements Presentation On February 19, OASIS offered a panel presentation on pre-planning final arrangements. The panel addressed many decisions that have to be made when a loved one passes away. The following companies will be represented: · Fairhaven Memorial Park · Neptune Society · Omega Society · Pacific View Memorial Park · UCI Willed Body Program A short presentation by each company will be followed by a question and answer session. A Performance to Remember On February 19, The Silver Foxes Swing Band put on an excellent show for a crowd of one hundred seniors at OASIS. The lead singer Don Goldberg played various songs from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Johnny Mathis. The Silver Foxes are known for their Big Band sound and they had many of the seniors up dancing as if it was the 50’s. Don Goldberg even brought his longtime friend, Mike McCaffrey from the Mike McCaffrey Trio to join the band on a couple of songs and the crowd loved it. The Silver Foxes and McCaffrey closed the show with a Sinatra classic, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” Many of the seniors left expressing their excitement and appreciation for the Swing Concert. Trader Joe’s Makes Homebound Seniors Happy The Crystal Cove Trader Joe’s made a donation of flower bouquets that they were going to thrown away. Staff decided the best place for these flowers would be with the homebound seniors who receive meals the Meals-on-Wheels programs. The volunteer drivers delivered meals with those flowers and brightened the senior’s day. Trader Joe’s is considering donating these flowers on a regular basis. 4 Kudos for Preschool Program! Last week, Supervisor Jonathon Harmon received the following email from a very satisfied mother of one of the Preschool 101 students at Newport Coast Community Center. The department is proud of the work the Senior Recreation Leaders (SRL) and Recreation Leaders (RL) do for the children of Newport Beach, kudos to SRL Stephanie Nealey and RL Rebecca Lee! “Good afternoon Jonathon, My daughter Kika is currently enrolled in Preschool 101 with Miss Stephanie and Miss Rebecca and my daughter Maile was enrolled for the 2 previous years. When Miss Jenn left, I was a little apprehensive. I knew the program would still remain a caring, fun and safe environment, but I was not sure how much academics would be involved. Now a month into the winter session, I am thrilled with Kika's progress. She can write her name on her own, she is starting to read and knows her left from her right! She has also memorized the days of the week, months of the year, and number and letter recognition. I am very pleased with Kika's academic skills! Although we still miss Miss Jenn, Miss Stephanie and Miss Rebecca are doing an AMAZING job!!! Whatever it is that they are doing, it truly is awesome. We have many friends whose children are in various preschool programs, and all cannot believe that Kika can already write her name and is starting to read. I want to thank you for providing such a wonderful program for our little ones. Maile is doing very well in kindergarten and I believe it has a lot to do with your Preschool 101 class. I have no doubt Kika will be ahead of the game when she starts kindergarten. Thank you! Best regards, Kristina Izumita” OASIS partners with the Foundation for Neurosciences No one can doubt that music has the power to heal, and now there is scientific research to support this idea. Dr. Christopher Duma (Hoag Hospital) and the foundation for Neuroscience, Stroke and Recovery have commissioned renowned pianist-composer Mike Garson to compose a suite of music with the idea of music as a healing component. In collaboration with the Foundation and Dr. Duma, Mike Garson’s music has been tested on patients with various neurological disorders and ailments to have positive results. To witness firsthand the healing power of music, a program entitled Symphonic Suite for Healing is being held at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 1. OASIS staff was asked to be part of this by identifying people who have been afflicted with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Stroke and provide them with free tickets and transportation if needed. To date we provided 35 tickets to seniors and will provide transportation for 10 of them that day. F G H I J K L M N E O D P C Q 5 CYC gets a Facelift! The Community Youth Center (CYC) in Corona del Mar received some TLC on Valentine’s Day. The outside of the building received a fresh coat of paint and power washing. The CYC is home to such programs as Active Kids, Mrs. B’s Art, a variety of dance classes, as well as fitness programs for all ages. This fiscal year, CYC has served over 3,000 people and will host 43 camps this upcoming summer. Living Healthy with Ongoing Health Conditions The Adult Public Health Nursing Services, County of Orange Health Care Agency began this free six week course on Mondays at OASIS beginning February 24-March 31. The program was developed by the Stanford Patient Education Research Center and focuses on the premise that Self-Management is the Key to living healthy. One should not let fatigue, frustration, pain, sleep loss, depression or anxieties keep you from enjoying your life! Over the six week period the following topics will be discussed:  Nutrition and physical activity  Communication Skills  Relaxation Techniques  Medication Usage  Community Resources  Self-Management & the Individual  Goal Setting & Problem Solving Marina Park Ground Breaking The Marina Park Ground Breaking took place on February 11. This event marked the beginning of the future Community and Sailing center building, a 23 slip marina, a themed playground with outdoor fitness circuits and basketball courts. The park will also be home to the new 6,100 square foot Girl Scouts Leadership Center. Construction is underway with an estimated completion date of spring 2016.   Welcome Sarah Nawaz to Marine Protection 6 Sarah Nawaz, a zoo keeper for the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, is the newest intern for Marine Protection and is currently working on her Master in Public Administration at CSULB. Sarah’s previous internships and volunteer efforts include the Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Los Angeles Zoo, Wetlands & Wildlife, Aquarium of the Pacific, Orange County Zoo, and the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. Sarah’s career objective is to get involved in wildlife conservation on the local level with different municipal programs. In her free time Sarah can be found at the beach with her 5 and 3 year old children observing sea life and learning about the environment. Department Teambuilding Fifty Recreation and Senior Services Department staff gathered this past month at the Duck Club for an in- service that focused on our mission, expectations, leadership and teambuilding. Our Department is focusing on investing in our staff to assure they have the proper training and tools to be the very best at delivering services for the Newport Beach community. We have assembled a Training Task Force led by Celeste Jardine Haug, Racquel Valdez, Janet Cates, Leslie Hardy, Susie DiGiovana, Tu Phan, Kerran Lakin, Anne Doughty, and Brian Cordeiro who are focusing on training efforts for our Department. A highlight of the day was Odyssey Teams, Inc. leading us in a teambuilding exercise that resulted in the complete assembly of 16 prosthetic hands that will be provided to children who have been victims of landmines - and at no charge. Our Team continues to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people each day – this day was no different, with the exception of the customers we ended up serving across the world. I am proud of our Team and the dedication they show in delivering top notch programs and services for this community and their tireless efforts to make life better in Newport Beach. Go Team!   7 Pickelball Tournament Newport Beach’s first ever Pickleball Tournament was held February 23 at the San Joaquin Hills Courts. Over 65 people attended to see various skill levels compete in the friendly, non-sanctioned round robin format. Thirty seven players participated in four different skill levels, competing against fellow Pickleball enthusiasts for first, second and third place medals. Mayor Hill opened the event which marked the beginning of a four month trial period of shared court use at one of the four San Joaquin Hills tennis courts. Temporary Pickleball nets and taped lines will be left on the court for community play and upcoming tournaments through June 20. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. The sport combines elements of three of the world's most recognizable racquet sports — tennis, badminton and table tennis- and is a great racquet sport that doesn’t encompass the excessive wear and tear on the body. Since 2010, the number of places to play Pickleball in the country has nearly tripled (over 2,200 facilities) and the number of players has increased from 63,000 to 103,000. Currently, the closest outdoor Pickleball facilities to Newport Beach are in Laguna Niguel, Tustin, and Huntington Beach 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 January Park Patrol had the following number of contacts: 1. REQUESTED Calls  29 with Youth Sports Groups  26 Field related issues/checks  1 Park/Picnic/reservation issues/checks  58 Community Center issues/checks  33 Playground checks  33 other  0 CdM Beach Contacts 2. PUBLIC CONTACTS  89 Education  8 Alcohol  107 Dog related  Written Warning Issued: 12 for parking violations  Citations Issued – 4 (3 for parking; 1 for private instruction at BCSP) FACILITY RENTALS & SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS During the period of January 16 – February 15, 2014 there were:  6 Picnic/Park Area Rentals  5 Room Rentals  1 Field Rentals  6 Gym Rentals  3 OASIS Classroom Rentals  2 OASIS Event Center Rentals  21 Civic Center Rentals As of February 15, 2014, there were 29 Special Event Permits processed and issued for the year. Those events of note for this period are: NSSA Surf Contest – 54th Street Beach, 2/1-2 2014- Attendance: 400 Hal Rosoff Kayak Race -NAC, 2/4/14, Attendance: 150 8 MONDAYS, MARCH 10 - 31 Living Healthy with Ongoing Health Conditions Lecture  1:00‐2:30pm ‐ Free  MEETS AT OASIS SENIOR CENTER (801 NARCISSUS AVENUE) MONDAY, MARCH 17 It’s Green in the Gully  9:00am – 12:30pm ‐ Free  MEETS AT OASIS SENIOR CENTER (5TH & MARGUERITE PARKING LOT) SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Camp Expo –6:30am ‐ Free  FASHION ISLAND (IN FRONT OF REGAL CINEMA) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Earthquake & Tsunami Awareness Workshop –6:00‐8:00pm – Free  (Reservation Required)  OASIS SENIOR CENTER (801 NARCISSUS AVENUE) SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Reserve Loop Hike   9:00am ‐ Noon  ‐ Free  MEETS AT OASIS SENIOR CENTER (5TH & MARGUERITE PARKING LOT) SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Roaring 20’s Casino Party ‐ 5:00‐9:30pm   $40/Advance Purchase $45/Event Day  OASIS SENIOR CENTER (801 NARCISSUS AVENUE)   NNEEWWPPOORRTT BBEEAACCHH PB&R Commission Staff Report  CITY OF  Item No. 5A March 4, 2014 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission appoint to:  Lower Castaways Ad Hoc Committee — one commissioner to serve with Commissioner Marston to collaborate with the Harbor Commission to develop a conceptual design for Lower Castaways.  Blackball Surf Regulations Working Group — two commissioners to serve with Vice Chair Cole as liaisons to the Newport Blackball Working Group coordinated by the Fire Department Marine Operations Division to review current surfing policies. A listing of the current Ad Hoc Committee & Liaison Appointments are attached. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the PB&R Commission considers the item). Attachment: Ad Hoc Committee & Liaison Appointments TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Department Laura Detweiler, Rec & Sr Services Director 949-644-3157, LDetweiler@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Ad Hoc Committee & Liaison Appointments PB&R COMMISSION Ad Hoc Committee & Liaison Appointments Community Service Award – appointed 8/6/2013 Roy Englebrecht Kathy Hamilton Walt Howald Lower Castaways Park Design – appointed 8/6/2013 Marie Marston West Side Dogs Off Leash – appointed 8/6/2013 Ron Cole Marie Marston Street Tree Designation List – appointed 9/3/2013 Roy Englebrecht Tom Anderson Council Policy G-1– appointed 9/3/2013 Walt Howald Kathy Hamilton Liaison Assignments Youth Sports Commission Member Organization–appointed 8/6/2013 Tom Anderson Roy Englebrecht Blackball (Surfing Regulations Working Group– appointed 10/1/13 Ron Cole