HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/2/2014 - 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. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting,
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ CIVIC CENTER
100 Civic Center Drive
TUESDAY, September 2, 2014– 6PM
PB&R Commission Members: Staff Members:
Ron Cole, Chair
Roy Englebrecht, Vice Chair
Tom Anderson
Kathy Hamilton
Laird Hayes
Walt Howald
Marie Marston
Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
Sean Levin, Recreation & Senior Services Deputy Director
Mike Pisani, Acting Municipal Operations Co-Director
Dan Sereno, Landscape Manager
Teri Craig, Administrative Support Specialist
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-4E 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 August 5, 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.
D. Bench Donation — Topaz Avenue @ South Bay Front
Recommendation: Approve donation of bench for George Watson by Lee Cassidy at the end of Topaz
Avenue at South Bay Front on Balboa Island.
E. Tree Donation — Irvine Terrace Park
Recommendation: Approve donation of tree for Hunter Glyer by Steve Glyer at Irvine Terrace Park.
5) CURRENT / NEW BUSINESS – Staff Report
A. Application for Listing of the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in the City’s Register of
Historical Property
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission review the information and forward
their recommendation to the City Council to classify the Golden Avenue
Footbridge as a Local Historic Site (Class 3).
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B. Sculpture Donation from Sister City Okazaki, Japan — Irvine Terrace Park
Recommendation: The Arts Commission recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the
donation of a sculpture from Sister City Association — Okazaki, Japan for
placement in the Irvine Terrace Park and forward their recommendation to City
Council for their approval.
C. Revisions – City Council Policy G-1 — Retention or Removal of City Trees
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission review the modifications made by
the Ad Hoc Committee to City Council G-1 Policy; take public input and return at a
future meeting with a final draft to forward to City Council for their approval.
D. Revisions – City Council Policy G-6 — Maintenance and Planting of Parkway Trees
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission review the modifications made by
the Ad Hoc Committee to City Council G-6 Policy; take public input and return at a
future meeting with a final draft to forward to City Council for their approval.
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
August 5, 2014 – 6:00 pm
1) CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARKS BEACHES & RECREATION
COMMISSION TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
Present: Tom Anderson, Chair
Ron Cole, Vice Chair
Kathy Hamilton
Laird Hayes
Walt Howald
Roy Englebrecht
Marie Marston
Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
Sean Levin, Recreation & Senior Services Deputy Director
Mike Pisani, Acting Municipal Operations Co-Director
Dan Sereno, Landscape Manager
Teri Craig, Administrative Support Specialist
3) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
4) PRESENTATION – Community Service Award
A presentation and introduction was given by Deputy Director Sean Levin. He went on to
review Karen Tringali’s accomplishments as a community activist and her volunteerism.
Chair Anderson presented the Community Service Award to Karen Tringali
Karen Tringali thanked the Commission for the award.
5) ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair Anderson thanked the Commission for the opportunity to serve over the last year, and
called for nominations for the position of the FY 2014/15 Chair of the Parks, Beaches &
Recreation Commission.
Motion by Chair Anderson; seconded by Commissioner Hayes to nominate Vice Chair
Cole for the position of FY 2014/15 Chair of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission.
Hearing no other nominations; the nominations for Chair were closed. Motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Chair Cole opened nominations for FY 2014/15 Vice Chair.
Motion by Vice Chair Cole; seconded by Commissioner Hayes to nominate
Commissioner Englebrecht for the position of the FY 2014/15 Vice Chair of the Parks,
Beaches & Recreation Commission.
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Hearing no other nominations; the nominations for Vice Chair were closed. Motion carried
by unanimous vote.
Commissioners reorganized seating positions.
6) CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the June 3, 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.
D. Bench Donation – West Newport Park
Recommendation: Approve donation of bench for Marian Citrano at West Newport
Park.
Chair Cole opened the public discussion for commissioners, staff and the
public; hearing none the public discussion was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Marston; seconded by Commissioner Howald, to approve items
6A-6D of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried (7-0) unanimously.
7) CURRENT / NEW BUSINESS – Staff Report
A. Request by Newport-Mesa Soccer Club for Temporary Lights at Bonita Canyon
Sports Park Field (BCSP) #5
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the request
of Newport Mesa Soccer Club for temporary lights at Bonita Canyon
Sports Park field #5 from October 1 – November 2014, and January
15 – March 6, 2015 from dusk to 7:45 p.m. (weekdays only).
Recreation Manager Janet Cates provided an overview of the request reiterating their request
for temporary lights at BCSP field #5.
Chair Cole opened the public discussion.
Mark Arblaster, Newport Mesa Soccer Club commented on the growth of the club, lighting,
rental expenditures, field upkeep and renovations, and the need for more lit fields.
Chair Cole closed the public discussion.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of lit fields and specific allocations for Newport Mesa
Soccer Club.
Motion by Commissioner Anderson; seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to approve
the request from the Newport Mesa Soccer Club for temporary lights at BCSP field #5 from
October 1 – November 2014, and January 15 – March 6, 2015 from dusk to 7:45pm
(weekdays only). Motion carried unanimously.
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B. Request to modify the Youth Sports Commission Member Requirements,
Field Allocation and use procedure.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the
modifications of the Youth Sports Commission member
requirements, Field allocation and use procedure.
Recreation Supervisor Justin Schmillen provided and overview and PowerPoint to the
Commission. He highlighted the new sections; philosophy, code of conduct, redefinition
and clarification, field allocation definition, the specifics of open status, City resident
participation requirements, reduced membership reclassification, club member
requirements, sub-classification additions, information gathering, and allocations for
organization camps.
Discussion ensued regarding status classifications, organization identification
procedures; annual review, coach compensation, and field allocation requests for clinics.
Commissioner Marston questioned the section regarding contractual agreement time
frames, billing calendar days and date notations in the report. Supervisor Schmillen
agreed and stated staff would incorporate those corrections.
Chair Cole opened the public discussion.
Mark Arblaster, Newport Mesa Soccer Club commented he was not fully in agreement
with allocation ratios, and delineation of compensation.
Jim Mosher commented on the rules for the use of parks and more specifically the
authority of the PB&R Commission.
Chair Cole closed the public discussion.
Commissioner Anderson commented regarding the club compensation policy.
Commissioner Hamilton inquired as to whether a decision needs to be made tonight.
Director Detweiler suggested that if the Commission were making major changes within
the procedure then this would need to be brought back to the Youth Sports Groups for
further discussion
Commissioner Hayes inquired the need to clarify some of these questions, and what
percentage of the cost is covered by the fees collected.
Supervisor Schmillen responded that the fields are highly subsidized by the City.
Commissioner Marston questioned the logic behind the percentages used.
Deputy Director Levin reviewed the policy and criteria used in the initial design
inception.
Motion by Commissioner Anderson; seconded by Vice Chair Englebrecht to
approve the modification to the Youth Sports Commission Member Requirements, Field
Allocation & Use Procedure but omitting section E1 and E2. Motion carried
unanimously.
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C. Special Tree Removal – North Side of Poppy Avenue
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the removal
of four Special City trees – Neighborhood Desert Gum trees at 500,
712, and 730 Poppy Avenue and 535 Hazel Drive (tree is located on
Poppy Avenue) to ensure public safety and prevent property
damage. Replanting of trees will be deferred until Street Tree
Designation list has been reviewed and approved.
Landscape Manager Dan Sereno provided and overview and commented that 601 Hazel had
been used in the consultant’s report, page 1 of the spreadsheet, but that was a mistake. He
noted he received input from 4 (four) residents regarding their trees.
Commissioner Howald inquired as to the type of trees under consideration, and expressed
concern regarding the Council Policy G-6 tree list.
Commissioner Marston commented on the number of trees being considered, and what will
happen to the newly planted trees.
Manager Sereno responded that residents will be given a choice of the specific tree species to
be planted.
Vice Chair Englebrecht commented on the criteria used for this request and stated that he does
not support the removal of the trees.
Commissioner Hamilton inquired if the Magnolia trees are fruit bearing trees. Manager
Sereno stated that they were, like most trees.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the consultant’s rating of the trees, and expressed his
frustration with the system used to make these determinations.
Manager Sereno responded that there is definitive criteria used when making these tree
removal decisions.
Chair Cole opened the public comments.
Justin Cox made positive comments regarding responsiveness of City staff, beautification of
the City, and the importance of supporting staff and the Commission.
A Resident at 535 Hazel Drive commented that she had requested a Magnolia tree to replace
the current tree at her residence.
Chair Cole closed the public comments.
Motion by Commissioner Howald; seconded by Commissioner Marston, to approve the
removal of four Special City trees – Neighborhood Desert Gum trees at 500, 712, and 730
Poppy Avenue and 535 Hazel Drive (tree is located on Poppy Avenue) to ensure public
safety and prevent property damage and that replacement tree selection will be deferred
until the Council Policy G-6 Street Tree Designation list has been reviewed and approved
by City Council. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Anderson, Cole, Hamilton; Hayes, Howald, Marston
Noes: Englebrecht
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D. Request to Change Location of a recently approved bench donation – K Street
at East Bay Avenue.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the request to
change the location of a recently approved bench donation from M
Street Pier to the end of K Street at East Bay Avenue.
Acting Municipal Operations Co-Director Pisani provided an overview of the request.
Chair Cole opened the Item for public discussion, hearing none the public
discussion was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Hayes; seconded by Vice Chair Englebrecht to approve the
request to change the location of a recently approved bench donation from M Street Pier to the
end of K Street at East Bay Avenue. Motion carried unanimously.
E. FY 2014/15 Ad Hoc Committee Appointments
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission discuss and affirm the
FY 2014/15 Ad Hoc Committee Appointments.
Director Detweiler commented that with this being the first meeting of the fiscal year that it
is appropriate to reaffirm the appointments for the Ad Hoc & Liaison Committees.
Chair Cole opened the public discussion, hearing none the public discussion
was closed.
Jim Mosher commented on the specifics of committee definitions, dog parks, and meetings
and the need to remember the Brown Act.
Motion by Commissioner Hayes; seconded by Commissioner Howald to approve the
FY 2014/15 Ad Hoc Committee Appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
8) 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)
Chair Cole updated the Commission on the Blackball Working Group, the uses, review, and
that the Committee is tentatively scheduled to return to the Commission sometime after
November.
Acting Co-Director Pisani reported that the draft City Council G-1 and G-6 policies will be
included on the September agenda for their review and discussion. He also commented that
the Cliff Drive park refurbishment is complete and encouraged the Commissioners to go by
the park.
Director Detweiler echoed Acting Co-Director Pisani comments on Cliff Drive Park, and
noted that the next Hootenanny event would be held on September 21st at Cliff Dive Park.
She also reported on the Fourth of July events, Camp attendance, movies in the park,
Marina Park, Sunset Ridge Park, Tennis Court dual conversion for Pickle Ball, San Miguel
Park restroom and patio project, and the completion of the Newport Coast Community
Center stage conversion.
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9) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher commented on park use.
10) ADJOURNED @7:40 pm IN MEMORY OF CITY LIFEGUARD BEN CARLSON
Submitted by: _____________________
Teri Craig, Admin Assistant
Approved by:
Ron Cole, 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
OASIS Fitness Center Survey Results
The results are in, and the OASIS Fitness Center Personal Training program is a hit! In July, a survey was
sent out to Fitness Center members who utilize the Personal Trainers. A total of 62 respondents
participated with 98% indicating they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their personal training
experience at the Fitness Center. The OASIS contracts with 7 personal trainers who provide one-on-one
training to members. In FY 2013/14, we averaged 497 training sessions per month. This valuable service
to OASIS gym members is utilized by a wide range of abilities, from very active to somewhat frail clients.
New Health and Wellness Program
The OASIS Center held a group drumming class on
August 20. The class was led by Lee Kix, who is certified
to lead drum circles which is a research–based life
enhancement tool. This type of class has been recognized
for its benefits from making music to health - boosting the
immune system, improving mood states, reducing stress
and improving creativity and bonding.
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$15,000 Grant Helps the Western Snowy Plover
The Recreation Department’s Natural Resources team was awarded a $15,000 grant from a local
foundation to continue their work on the peninsula with the Western Snowy Plovers. The City of Newport
Beach is the only location in Southern California where this threatened species of bird nests, and is home
to the largest wintering population in all of LA and Orange Counties!
The Natural Resources team has been working with US Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of
Fish and Wildlife and the Coastal Commission since 2009 on this project to track and protect the plovers,
which logs over 300 volunteer hours annually. Staff is excited to have the opportunity to continue the
work, and improve the program!
Health Brain Aging Lecture
Join us for a lecture by Hoag Hospital on Healthy Brain Aging on Wednesday, September 3 from 1-2pm at
OASIS. Learn how to prevent memory loss and ways to enrich your brain’s function through activities.
Registration is required for this free lecture. Please RVSP to (800) 514-4624.
Senior Resources Expo
The annual Senior Resources Expo will be on Saturday, September 13 from 9am-noon. Visit with over 60
vendors from health and wellness organizations, medical groups, financial planners, homecare and
caregiver agencies, local animal rescues and more at this free event! Stay after the Expo for the “Taste of
OASIS” from noon-1pm. Enjoy “tastes” of delicious items from the six food vendors. Lunch tickets are $5
and can be purchased at OASIS.
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
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
(949) 644-3235
Memorandum
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Community Development Department, Planning Division
Date: September 2, 2014
Re: Application for Listing of the Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in the City’s Register of
Historical Property
____________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
1) Review information provided in this memorandum; and
2) Recommend to the City Council the classification of the property as a Local Historic Site
(Class 3)
INTRODUCTION
On July 22, 2014, the City Council directed staff to proceed with the application process to list the
Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge in Corona del Mar in the City of Newport Beach Register of
Historical Property.
Pursuant to City Council Policy K-2, Places of Historical and Architectural Significance (See
Attachment AC 1), applications for listing in the Register of Historical Property must be reviewed
by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Newport
Beach Historical Society for recommendation to the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge is a six-foot-wide, 243-foot-wide concrete pedestrian bridge
that spans Bayside Drive to connect the 300 block of Goldenrod Avenue with the 400 block of
Goldenrod Avenue (See Figure 1). The bridge was constructed in 1928 to span what was
known then as “Pacific Gulch” to provide a more direct access to the beach.
Figure 1 - Aerial View of Goldenrod Avenue Footbridge
Register of Historical Property
The Register of Historical Property is a listing of properties, structures, and monuments, having
importance to the history or architecture of the City. Currently, there are nine (9) properties listed
in the Register:
City of Newport Beach
Register of Historical Property
Property Location Class Description
Balboa Pavilion 400 Main St. 1
Constructed in 1905, the Balboa Pavilion has been
the site of numerous social and cultural activities
over the turn of the century. It is one of the state’s
last surviving examples of great waterfront
recreational pavilions.
Rendezvous Ballroom Site 600 Ocean Front 5
A popular Balboa Dance Hall that featured
numerous famous Big Bands of the 1930s and
1940s. It was destroyed by fire in 1966.
Wilma’s Patio 203 Marine Ave. 4
Located on Balboa Island, the exposed structural
components of Wilma’s Patio are timbers used in
the original Balboa Island Bridge and McFadden
Wharf.
Balboa Inn 105 Main St. 1
Built in 1929, the Balboa Inn is representative of
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and
beachfront tourist development.
Bank of America Site 611 E. Balboa Blvd. 5 Bank of America provided services from 1928 to
1984 (now demolished).
Balboa Theater 707 E. Balboa Blvd. -
Built in 1928, the Balboa Theater is a former
vaudeville theater that at one time housed an
infamous speakeasy during the prohibition period.
Dory Fishing Fleet Newport Pier 1
The fleet and open-air fish market have operated at
this location since the founding of the fleet in 1891
by Portuguese fishermen. The last remaining fleet of
its type.
Balboa Saloon 700 E. Bay Ave./701
Edgewater 3
The 1924 building is representative of the nautical
history and Main Street commercial masonry style of
Newport Beach.
Solar House 804 S. Bay Front 2
A significant example of the work of Los Angeles
architect John Lautner, and an excellent example of
Modernist residential architecture.
The primary benefit for listing in the Register is local recognition of the structure’s importance.
There are no economic incentives for listing the property, as neither the Mills Act nor the
Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit would apply. However, listing does make the
property’s eligibility to apply the California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) if building
permits are needed in the future.
Analysis
Designation Criteria
Policy K-2 provides two sets of standards for the designation of historical property, one for
properties with architectural significance and one for properties with historical significance.
The footbridge is not connected to any persons or events that are historically significant. Nor does
the footbridge employ unique architectural features or a notable work of a master builder,
designer, or architect. However, the footbridge meets one of the criteria for architectural
significance:
Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal points important as a key to the
character or visual quality of an area
The footbridge is certainly a unique structure and serves as a landmark that is important to the
character and visual quality of the area.
Classification System
A Historic Resource Inventory conducted in 1992 by an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee, established by the City Council, included the footbridge (See Attachment AC 2).
While the Historic Resource Inventory has not been officially adopted, the 61 properties
classified for their significance according to criteria that was later incorporated into Policy K-2.
The bridge was assigned a Class 4, “Structure of Historic Interest”, status of significance at the
local level. Per Policy K-2, a Structure of Historic Interest (Class 4) is defined as a “building,
structure, object, site, or natural feature that has been altered to the extent that the historic/
architectural integrity has been substantially compromised but is still worthy of recognition.”
The footbridge is not representative of historic/architectural themes of statewide importance;
therefore, a Class 2 (Historic Landmark) or Class 1 (Major Historic Landmark) designation is
not warranted. However, the basic design and form of the footbridge is essentially the same
as when it was constructed (See Attachment AC 3). Therefore, staff finds that the footbridge
was incorrectly classified as Class 4 and should be classified as Class 3:
Class 3 - Local Historic Site. A building, structure, object, site, or natural feature of local
significance only. The property is representative of historic/architectural themes of local
importance.
Environmental Review
This application is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to
Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a “project” as defined
in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly.
Public Notice
Notice of this application was provided pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall
and on the City website.
Prepared by:
Patrick J. Alford, Planning Program Manager
Attachments:
AC 1. City Council Policy K-2
AC 2. Historic Resource Inventory Record 24
AC 3. Construction Plans
AC 4. Site Photos
Attachment No. AC 1
City Council Policy K-2
K-2
1
PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The City Council may designate as historical property any building or part thereof,
object, structure, monument, or collection thereof having importance to the history or
architecture of the City of Newport Beach in accordance with the criteria set forth
below. The City Clerk shall maintain a register, which shall be known as the City of
Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. The City Council may at any time
repeal, revise or modify any such designation upon reconsideration of the historical or
architectural importance of the places therein described.
A. Criteria for Selection.
1. Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the
following standards of architectural significance:
a. Structures or areas that embody distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural style, period, or method of construction, or of
architectural development with the City.
b. Notable works of a master builder, designer, or architect whose
style influenced the City's architectural development, or structures
showing the evolution of an architect's style.
c. Rare structures displaying a building type, design, or indigenous
building form.
d. Structures which embody special architectural and design features.
e. Outstanding examples of structures displaying original
architectural integrity, structurally or stylistically, or both.
f. Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal points
important as a key to the character or visual quality of an area.
2. Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the
following standards of historical significance.
K-2
2
a. Sites and structures connected with events significant in the
economic, cultural, political, social, or civic history of the City of
Newport Beach, the County of Orange, the State of California, or
the United States of America.
b. Structures or areas identified with the lives of historical personages
of the City of Newport Beach, the County of Orange, the State of
California, or the United States of America.
c. Sites and groups of structures representing historical development
patterns, including, but not limited to, urbanization patterns,
railroads, agricultural settlements, and canals.
B. Classification.
Historical property shall be categorized in relation to their significance and
condition in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property under the
following hierarchical classification system:
Class 1. Major Historic Landmark. A building, structure, object, site, or
natural feature of major historical significance. The property
exemplifies historic/architectural themes of local and statewide
importance and serves as a significant part of the heritage of
Newport Beach.
Class 2. Historic Landmark. A building, structure, object, site, or natural
feature of historical significance. The property is representative of
historic/architectural themes of local and statewide importance
and serves as a physical link to the historical past of Newport
Beach.
Class 3. Local Historic Site. A building, structure, object, site, or natural
feature of local significance only. The property is representative of
historic/architectural themes of local importance.
Class 4. Structure of Historic Interest. A building, structure, object, site, or
natural feature that has been altered to the extent that the
historic/architectural integrity has been substantially compromised
but is still worthy of recognition.
K-2
3
Class 5. Point of Historic Interest. A site of a building, structure, or object
that no longer exists, but is associated with historic events or
persons, or architecturally significant structures.
C. Application of State Historical Building Code.
Any building or structure rated as Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Newport Beach
Register of Historical Property shall be deemed a "qualified historical building or
structure" for purposes of applying the State Historical Building Code, as set
forth in Part 2.7 (commencing with section 189050) of Division 13 of the Health
and Safety Code of the State of California and Part 8 of Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code. The Building Official may apply the said State Historical
Building Code to any such building or structure, providing, however, that the
highest standards of structural and fire safety are maintained. Class 5 properties
shall be listed in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property for
recognition purposes only.
D. Procedures.
1. The owner of any structure who desires that such structure be included in
the Register shall make application to the City Council in form prescribed
by the City Manager stating the characteristics of such structure in terms
of the criteria outlined above. The City Manager shall submit applications
to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission,
and the Newport Beach Historical Society for review and recommenda-
tion before submitting such application to the City Council for
consideration. The City Council shall consider all recommendations
before making its determination.
2. The City Council, itself or on the recommendation of the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, or the Newport Beach
Historical Society, may initiate submission of an application for
designation of a structure or site as a historic property. In either case,
planning staff shall prepare an application for the property, seek the
consent of the property owner(s), and refer the application to the City
Manager for review and City Council consideration as described above. If
the consent of the property owner(s) can not be obtained, staff will notify
the City Council of the reasons, withdraw the application, and seek City
Council direction on further negotiations, if any.
K-2
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E. Incentives for Preservation.
The City Council shall consider granting reductions or waivers of applications
fees, permit fees, and/or any liens placed by the City to properties listed in the
Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for preservation
easements.
Adopted – May 28, 1985
Amended – January 24, 1994
Amended – January 25, 1999
Amended - September 27, 2011
Formerly A-15
Attachment No. AC 2
Historic Resource Inventory Record 24
City of Newporl Beach
Historic Resource Inventory
Historic/Common Name:
Area:CORONADELMAR
GOLDENRODAVENUE FOOTBRIDGE
RECORD 24
Address:GOLDENROD AVE.Accessor Parcel Number:
Resource Type:
Status:
Existing Land Use:
UseCode:
GeneralPlan Designation:
Ownership:
Original Location?
Date Moved:
Location of Original Site:
Owner:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Available Documentation:
Historical Period:
Historical Significance:
Historic Classification:
Year Constructed:
Architect:
Architectural Style:
Distinguishing Features:
Associated Structures:
Condition of Feature:
Exterior Alterations:
Interior Alterations:
STRUCTURE
DEVELOPED
N/A
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N/A
PUBLIC
YES
N/A
CITYOFNEWPORTBEACH
HISTORICALPHOTOGRAPHS.
SHIPYARD
UNIQUESTRUCTURE,PROVIDEDACCESSTOTHEBEACH
WHENCONSTRUCTEDIN1928.
CLASS4
1928
JOHNA.SIEGEL
N/A
N/A
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N/S
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Comments:PAIDFORBYASSESSMENTDISTRICT.
Preparer:G.HOWALD Date:10/01/91
GOLDENROD AVENUE FOOTBRIDGE
RECORD NO.24
Attachment No. AC 3
Construction Plans
Attachment No. AC 4
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The City of Okazaki is offering a sculpture entitled “Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu” (see attachments A and B)
as a gift to the City of Newport Beach. The gift is being presented in honor of the 20th anniversary of the
Sister City relationship between the two cities. The City Arts Commission, after recommending that City
Council accept the gift, must determine a site for it.
The City Arts Commission feels that Irvine Terrace Park is an appropriate site for the statue for these
reasons:
1. The statue would be an aesthetically pleasing complement to the existing lantern sculptures
and Japanese black pine trees in the park, which were also gifts from the City of Okazaki. The
work is made of granite quarried in Okazaki and stands 150cm tall which includes a base of
55cm, so it is comparable to the existing sculpture in Irvine Terrace Park in regard to scale and
material;
2. An effective symmetry can be created by placing the statue in the planter on the left side of the
garden facing Seadrift Drive (see attachment C). The statue would be positioned and centered
in relation to the other pieces in the area (see attachment D) by Dave Aeppli of Display, the
contractor who installed the pieces in the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park;
3. Irvine Terrace Park has a long history of Sister City involvement and seems to be a logical and
apt site for the statue. The late Wendell Fish, one of the founders of the Newport Beach Sister
City Association, resided in the Irvine Terrace neighborhood, and a commemorative bench in the
area of the garden bears his name.
The placing of the statue at this site requires the approval of the PB&R Commission, since Council Policy
I‐9 (see attachment E) requires the Arts Commission to confer with other Boards and Commissions that
may be impacted by the acceptance of the gift.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as
defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
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).
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Submitted by:
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Tim Hetherton
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Attachments: A. Photographs of the statue
B. Rendering of the statue with measurements
C. Photographs of the planter
D. Aerial view of the proposed site
E. City Council Policy I‐9
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
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