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Home My WebLink About01/08/1980 - PB&R Commissionf COMMISSIONERS! E 'RESENT:. IBSENT: IOTION: Ayes: Absent: x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, 1/8/80 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. 'ROLL CALL Ex=Offi.cio members present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Royleen White, Rec. Supt. .Jack Brooks, Parks Supt. A motion was made by Commissioner Ross to adopt the minutes of the December 18, 1979 meeting. Motion carried. The Agenda was adopted as presented.' II. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION: #5 Director Ron Whitley provided'background information on the Smallwood'Encroachment Request. This is an attempt to rectify the situation by requesting through proper pro- cedures the work that has been, and is being done there. Chairperson Winburn reviewed the 1971 background informa- tion concerning this matter and the Public Works Depart- ment provided a chronological up -date on what has happened in summary of the situation._ The City's policy -in regar& to encroachment was reviewed. It was noted'that operational policies and procedures have been to allow land-strip-and certain improvements to the private properties if the adjacent,owner will maintain the land -strip and improvements. This beautifies an,area and' maintains it where the city may not be able to do so. The City remains strict in the policy that encroachment does not obstruct a view for any adjacent or across - the - street neighbors. Mr. Whitley, pointed out that the Smallwood strip improve- ments have done the following: 1) Created'a,situation. where people-are forced to use the proper access to Little Corona Beach rather than the previously allowable descent down the cliffs. 2.) The improvement to the property is attractive; the City couldn't afford to maintain or-install in this manner. Dr. Ken Smallwood presented pictures to the Commission of the improvements made to this area since 1971. Commissioner Ross inquired whether or not Dr. Smallwood would be interested in buying the .improved property if it were legally available to him and he inferred he-would be. Mr. Whitley will pursue whether or not this is feasible. INDEX Smallwood Encroachmeni Request CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION \ \ REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, 1/8/80 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. INDEX Commissioner Ammerman-registered his concern that the'12" Encroachmerr brick wall had been installed on private property and Permit, there may be some long -term easement evolve in the'future. (Continued) Commissioner Ross also indicated her concern that a prece- dent might be set if this encroachment were allowed: Chairperson Winburn stated she ~felt this area was an attractive nuisance before the improvement since it was an: area where people were able to slide down a 40' em- bankment to the beach below: the 12" brick wall now deters this hazardous descent and lessens the injury risk to the public. LOTION: K It was moved -by Commissioner Green that the Commission Ayes: x x x x x approve the Smallwood variance request•and•recommend to the No: ' K City Council that they approve•this variance. Absent x'- Motion carried. III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: #7 Small Boat Launching This matter'will be placed on the Agenda'for the next- Report Commission meeting in February in order that all reports will be in from the Police, Marine, and Traffic,Engineer- ing Departments. The American Legion has informed-us that there is no launching ramp at their facility; they have a marina and dry storage area which-is used by,-the public and there is a waiting-list at this time. Mr. Don Donaldson appeared before the Commission on behalf of the American Legion-and informed them that the launching ramp was taken out about 15 years ago. The Legion has 51 spaces rented to anyone on a first come -first serve basis,. The hoist they have-is limited to 1,500 pounds: 'Mr. Don- aldson reviewed the history of the development of the park and barbeque area at this site and stated the American Le- gion, is willing to cooperate- -Vith the City in any way pos- sible; he indicated they would have to do away with sever - al slips to put in a new-launching hoist. it would also be necessary to add personnel if such a plan were implemented. Item #6: Recreation Philosophy Recreation Superintendent presented thoughts on, "What is f This Thing We Call Recreation? ".Her thoughts, in summary: Recreation should be geared to the individual; anything -that makes him or her feel good about themselves. The goal should be to provide for leisure needs for all ages. There is a need to study whether or not we are meeting the -2- COMMISSIONERS n f U CITY_OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION.COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, 1/8/80 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. needs of the people in our community. The emphasis and philosophy in our community seems to be, "Does it make money ?" If it does, we go ahead. Does this really meet the needs? Ms. White indicated that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission- could -be a good help in establishing political aid to the Recreab on•Departmerrt in helping to promote 'a better rounded program. She requested a meeting with the :sub- committee in the near future who will come back to the Commission at a later date with recommendations. The possibility of a Needs Assessment survey was considered and it was determined that to be done yith accurate 'results it-would be necessary to have this done by an outside pro- fessional agency which is almost monetarily prohibitive. Another suggestions was that we ask the local'newspapers to print a questionnaire. Item #a: Recently there has been an expressed interest in renewing the badminton program with the Recreation Department.' Mr. Whitley informed the Commission that there are not enough facilities available for those few persons who'are interested in badminton. When we did have the'program, it was,not self- supporting and few•people• participated IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #9: The budget is now in the process of being prepared and before it is submitted to the'Finance Department, a meeting of the budget committee will be held to point out areas. in need of support. V. COMMISSION LIAISON Item #16: A copy of a letter from Cindy Houston, Chairperson of the Litter Control Committee was reviewed. It will be for- warded to City Council, and will request ways and means of enforcing the litter control laws. . Item' #18: The Theatre Arts season begins the evening of January 10th -3- Recreation Philosophy, (Continued. Badminton Program Budget Committee Litter Contr Committee Theatre & Th Arts COMMISSIONERS AN �J CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, 1/8/80 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. with.the presentation'of "Summertree; For the•first- nighters, there is a champagne party foTlowing the'' performance. The Commission was requested'to support the efforts of the theatrical group. VI. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: Item " #19: The December, 1979 Progress Report was present to the Commission, together with the Fall 1979 Program Analysis. Chairperson Winburn requested that in future reporting, a comparison be given of the previous year's statistics. It was noted by Commissioner Cole that tennis is dropping down, as a sport which-appears to be a national trend. Item #20: Commissioner Cole complimented the Parks Division on the excellent job the department is doing. The Tree Committee will meet with Jack Brooks-in the near future concerning the pine-trees that need to be removed. Item #21: The Commission reviewed a.idraft of the Oasis Senior Center Operation--and Relationships A few years ago t e same type o• was formu ated which never received ap- proval by the Commission or City Council. This is an effort to formalize a•pol-icy in regard to what the rela- tionship should be betweerr the Friends of Oasis and the Recreation Department. The Commission approved the above mentioned draft which will be forward to City Council for their meeting of January 28, 1980. Council Action: Approval by Council authorization was given ythe City Manager to hire a consultant architect for the Balboa Island Park"Development. Mr. Whitley has met with this committea on the Balboa Park 4 or 5 times and they are confident they-can build a two -story building with the funds allotted. The $138,000 will provide a community building and develop a park site. This also will include architect's fees. '.Ca Recreation Parks Friends of City Council Actions COMMISSIONERS L ROLL CALL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH' PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, 1/8/80 CITY COUNCIL'CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M. INDFX VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS: Art Show Commissioner Cole discussed the matter of the Art Show to be held in May. He requested that there be a sec- tion established for the art work of the handicapped population. He suggested inviting works from Fairview Hospital patients and other handicapped facilities in this area. Chairperson Winburn remarked upon the success of the retirement party, held for Helen Orr, Secretary on January 4th. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MAGGIE BALDWIN, Secretary C U