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Home My WebLink About07/01/1980 - PB&R CommissionCOMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. L_ INDEX 'RESENT: x x x x x x Ex- Officio members present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director BSENT: x Royleen White, Rec. Supt. Pat Temple, Planning Dept. Bob Leonard, Planning Dept. Student Representatives: Present:. David Krawitz, Lea Simoni, Scott Swan, Candace Kovatch and Darrin Lindsay Absent: Mark Evans T. PROCEDURAL MATTERS.- Item #3 The minutes of the June 3,' 1980 meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Ammerman noted that on page 2, concerning the roller skating discussion, he had moved that a letter be sent to Chief Gross of the Police Department regarding the problems of roller skating at Balboa Pier. ' MOTION: X Following correction of the minutes, Commissioner Ross AyP -: Obi ): x x x x x x moved that the minutes be approved. Motion carried. x The Agenda was adopted as set forth with the addition under Section V of a report on the Study Session with City Council and a discussion of July 4th events. II. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION: Item #5 Election of new officers for the Commission was discussed. Election of Mr. Whitley noted that the beginning of the fiscal year (July)'is the time Officers to do this. However, City Council has not and will not make new appointments until July 14th. Therefore, the Commission has the option to elect new offi- cers now or wait until the new commissioner is seated. 40TION: X Commissioner Cole moved that election of new officers be Ayes: x x > x postponed until the new commissioner is appointed by City No: x x Council. lbsent: x Motion carried. III. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Item #6 Mr. Whitley introduced Pat Temple and Bob Lenard of the Local Costal Planning Department. Mr. Lenard outlined a capsule of Plan the work that has been put into this study for the past 18 months by staff and citizen's committees. This issue is scheduled for public hearing on the 28th of June. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has been asked to review the draft and make any pertinent comments to the Planning Department staff and the Local Coastal Plan- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Page Two COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION MOTION: Ayes: No: Absent: MOTION: Ayes: No: Absent: l REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. INDEX ning Advisory Committee. Chairman Winburn requested•that the Commission review those parts of the report which pertain to Parks and Recreation as a first priority, due to the length of the -report. The proposed plan for Balboa Peninsula Point is to add Balboa rest room facilities and a possible bicycle path in the Peninsula area. Point Interested citizens of the area who spoke their views were Messrs. Dale, Mitchell, Sims and Atkinson. All were unanimous in their firm belief that the addition of these facilities would bring additional litter, vandalism, over- crowding-of an already congested area, etc. They further believed the beach area should be free from concrete for bicycle paths and noted that there are already adequate bicycling facilities in this area. Chairman Winburn noted that the Commission has already established a sub - committee to look into right -of -ways for skaters, pedestrians and bicycles in-this area. X Following further discussion,-Commissioner Ammerman moved X K x x that•the Commission reject -the•recommendation that the x x side walk in the Balboa Peninsula area be extended. X Motion carried. 'X Commissioner Green moved that the Commission turn down x x x x the recommendation for a restroom in that area. (Balboa) x x Motion carried. X Lido Isle -- Thirteen lots shown as residential lots and Lido Isle zoned R -1 are being considered for a possible change to "Open Space" designation. The original lease was executed in the 1920•'s and in 1976 this situation was renegotiated. They then put new conditions on some of the leases, re- quiring 4 foot access for the public at six different locations on the island. Also there•is consideration of removing the signs that indicate the beaches are private and replacing them with new signs that indicate they are public beaches. Lido Isle Citizen and member of the Community Association, Judy Franco, spoke to the Commission about her concern of protection of private property and the general feeling of the island residents about the proposed changes. Bunny Plant stated that the people who come to the beaches from other areas do not take care of them like the residents do CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION OTION: Ayes: No: 'OT( 1 Ayes; No bsent: 'OT ION: Ayes: .bstain .bsent: I 3 X x x M F3 x REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ' &30 P.M. Page Three The Commission discussed this matter with the interested residents and among themselves. A-motion followed, made by Douglas Ammerman that the Commission accept the recommendation of the LCP with respect to posting signs indicating the beach areas are public. Motion carried. It is proposed in the LCP plan that a restroom be estab- lished in the P.E. Right -of -Way and that additional sidewalk - bikepath be added. Margo Skilling spoke as a• private citizen of this area and felt there would be no benefit to anyone by, adding more sidewalk in this narrow strip'-of beachland; however, she did feel that a restroom in the area between-57th and 35th streets would be a good thing. This matter was discussed at length by Commission members and Commissioner Green moved that the LCP suggestion for a restroom in the,highway right -of -way westerly of Orange Avenue be accepted, but the extension of a sidewalk be rejected. Motion carried. Commissioner Ross proposed that the remainder of the LCP draft be considered as, a whole. , Cbmrhl-s.si.oiier.Stan .Cole moved that the Commission refer the remainder of the report together with updated materials from the Planning Depart- ment to a sub - committee and that a recommendation be for- warded to the Planning Department before the public hearing on June 28th. Further, that all Parks, Beaches and Recre- tion Commissioners be informed of the sub - committees find- ings and given the opportunity to respond before final recommendations- are forwarded to the'Planning Department. Chairman Winburn appointed the following to the sub - committ Kenneth Schwarz.; Stanford Green and Doug Ammerman (Chairman III. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Item #12 Commissioner Green reported he recently held a meeting with the student representatives-;who will-be electing a chairman for their group in-the near future. They are planning a barbeque and will discuss areas they can be of assistance to the Commission. Item #14 - The recent Litter Control weekend was success- INDEX Lido Isle West Newpor CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 P.M. Page Four ful. Literature and plastic "Can Your Trash" bags were passed out to people;'posters'were displayed and prizes given to persons presenting the winning designs to promote "Litter Control ". Item #15 - Theatre and the Arts - The recent play, "The Gingerbread Lady "•was successful and attended by approxi- mately 300,people. The theatre group will-be hosting a One =Act Play Festival July 18, 19 and 20 and the Theatre Arts Center. Recreation Superintendent Royleen White informed the Commission that summer registration appears to be higher than last year at this point; programs are becoming much more sophisticated as we respond to the demand of the community. We are also cutting out classes that'are not popular.. The program continues to be self- supporting. Contracted teachers receive 70% and the City 30% of the fees paid-for-recreation classes. V. SPECIAL ITEMS: The recent Study Session with the City Council proved to be productive. The Parks and Recreation�Department will go ahead with plans for a tour of their facilities and a time for this-will be determined by the next meeting on August 5th. A picnic including a bicycle parade with decorated bikes, games, etc. will be held at Mariner's Park beginning at 9:00 a.m. on July 4th. All Commissioners-were invited tc attend. Note: Due to holiday schedules and the beginning of the new school year,-the September Commission meeting will be held on September 9th. Respectfully submitte P.S. It's been a pleasure and a c 1 en�J w' be your secretary.- Thanks! U INDEX Litter Control Recreation Summer Progi Study Sessior