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Home My WebLink About10/07/1980 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION �\P, October 7,_ 1980 a City Council Chambers 620P.M. Present Absent Motion Ser_nnd Absent 1a x 0 Ix x . x x x x x Ex- Officio Member Present: Rot Staff Present: Je- Ja Nai Mil I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS: Item #1 The meeting of the Parks, Beacl was called to'order at 6:35 p.t Item #3 x Motion was made to approve the 1980 meeting. xxxx.• x Commissioner Winburn requested previous minutes be included 1i meeting. Item #4 Chair Schwarz adopted the agen At 'this time Jeff Koliti introdi Commission. She is our new Re from the City of Lawndale, prii Burbank. She is a graduate of Degree and we are pleased to h II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Item #5 Chairman Schwarz introduced ani ents and their families to the briefly on the importance of gi Schwarz then introduced 16 yea the Olympic swim team, to the has been competing for five ye with the Newport Harbor High Si iald A. Whitley, Director 'frey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. :k Brooks, Park Supt. icy Lerner, Rec. Supervisor :hele Alberta, Secretary ies and Recreation Commission 1. minutes of the September 9, that the co'rrections'of the I the minutes of the next is as presented. iced Nancy Lerner to the :reation Supervisor, comes )r to that Redondo Beach and Long Beach with a Masters the her. I welcomed the award recipi- Commission and talked tod sportsmanship. Chairman old, John Moffet,wholmade iudience and Commission. John trs successfully as a swimmer Am Club. 11 "Call to Order Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION 1� coo �� October .7, 1980 P City Council Chambers 6o30P.M. Present s o John then spoke bri'efl'y to the award recipients and their families before presenting the individual certificates of recognition to the following athletes: Swim 'Team. Andrew Lawson and Rob Mihalko. Doug Jones and Kelly Long were not present to accept their awards. Water Polo Gary Figueroa•was not present to accept his award. Girls. Softball Karen Wolff, Nicki Lambe and Jane Cronin. Janet-Burns and Misty Porter were not present to accept their awards. III:•' RECOMMENDATIONS'FOR•ACTION: Item #6 Mr. Rob Parton and a few of his neighbors attended the meeting to further explain their problem in the vicinity of Harbor View Drive and Goldenrod. They are asking that the City replace the trees that are eroding their ocean and harbor views and either on an experimental or gradual basis replacing them with trees that have low growth character- istics and compact heads. In the past these trees have. 'been pollarded but this is only temporary. Mr. Parton stated that.if removing and replacing the trees is not feasible, that the trees be pollarded to a height as to eliminate view interferance. The Commission has received a petition consisting of 14 names who are in favor of these trees being removed. Commissioner Cole stated that he did not feel these 14 names were sufficient in order to make all the residents in the area happy about removing the trees. He also stated that people looking up into the hills will see only houses instead of trees and greenery. Another neighbor stated that there are'two 30' =35' trees obstructing his view. He stated that residents have to trim their own trees to the height of their .roofs:' Mr. Parton and his neighbor both; stated that they would be willing to� contribute money to the removal of these trees. -2- INDEX . Street 'Tree Petition CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION s October 7, 1980 City Council Chambers '6%30P.M. , V, s INDEX Present There are a total of nine trees they are asking to, be removed. Commissioner Winburn stated that she would like to see a change in the current, policy, to have the Commission make a revision in Policy I4 and send it.to City Council. Motion x Motion was made that this matter be referred to the Tree Ayes x x x x x x Committee which would meet with a representative from each Absent x of the homeowners associations who are concerned with the tree policy.. Motion carried. A meeting with the homeowners associations was suggested for October 28. All of the associations should be notified. Mr. Whitley,recommends that a-public meeting be held in two months for public input-and association viewpoints. Item #7 Spyglass Hi At present.there are several, Eucalyptus trees on both sides Paseo - tre problems _. of Spyglass Hill Road that'are causing vieW problems to property owners and need to be removed. Eucalyptus trees are tall, stately trees that will continue to grow to a height of 75' =100' There -is a certain amount of money in the Spyglass Hill Reserve Fund that could be used for :the removal and replacement of the trees. Commissioner Winburn stated that this fund was to be used for the.Sa_n Miguel Park Development only. - Mr. Whitley stated that the alternative would be to have the association do the funding. Item #8 Fencing at Spyglass Hi The S y Spyglass Hi11 Community Association is requesting the Park installation of fencing arouhd•Spyglass'Hill Park. They are requesting•a fence that would enhance the appearance of the -park area and at the same time provide safety to chi'ldren playing. Commissioner Ross stated that funding should come from staff. Motion x Chair Schwarz moved•that the fencing at Spyglass Hill Park Second x be referred to the Capital Improvement Committee for Ayes x x x x x x priority order for next year. Motion carried. Absent x Item' #9 Sign for The Spyglass Hill Community Association wants the Commission Spyglass Hi to review this item before the Association goes to Council. Withdrawn from agenda. -3- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES,& RECREATION COMMISSION C Present Motion Second Ayes x x x Absent III U .October 7, 1980 City Council Chambers 6o30PM. Ft of a report on the ;ity Council on October 14, little parking available. 3uerite that has been used stic for the elderly. Original position on this es; Beaches and Recreation Otion carried, 3licies are reviewed the policies will- be . There is no policy for is time and feels one ted that the Park Div: eople about dedicating Dss suggested that the Dn of a person without the a book of some sort and is dedicated to. If the policy 'is needed Ron up with a proposed policy r 1981 =82 was received. tarting the-Preliminary rch, 1981 would be helpful. iminary budget in February ley stated that the ty Manager at the time of eived from the Recreation Council Policies - Annual Review 1981 -82 Capital Im- provements Recreation Park'-report OASIS LAND SWAP Ron Whitley presented a rough dra Oasis Land Swap that is going to Oasis is a large development with There is a parking lot across Mar but it is not paved and not reali x Motion was made to re- affirm -the x trade and that we support the Par x x x Director's proposed land swap. M X, IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Item #12 Ron Whitley stated that Council p annually in October by-Council. reviewed on October 27, this year dedicating trees or plaques at th 'should be added. Mr. Whitley sta has a hard time in'what to tell p a tree or plaque, Commissioner R tree could be planted in dedicati plaque and Mr. Whitley could keep state in that book who that tree Commission is in agreement-that a Whitley and Jack Brooks will come for,the next meeting. 'Item #13 A Capital Improvement Schedule fo Commissioner Winburn feels that s Budget preparation sooner that-Ma PB & R will be preparing the prel or March in rough form. -Mr. Whit Commission can sit in with the Ci budget preparation. V.,,'INFORMATIONAL'REPORTS: 'Item' #'s 14 and 15 Monthly activity reports were rec and Park Division :, -5- Ft of a report on the ;ity Council on October 14, little parking available. 3uerite that has been used stic for the elderly. Original position on this es; Beaches and Recreation Otion carried, 3licies are reviewed the policies will- be . There is no policy for is time and feels one ted that the Park Div: eople about dedicating Dss suggested that the Dn of a person without the a book of some sort and is dedicated to. If the policy 'is needed Ron up with a proposed policy r 1981 =82 was received. tarting the-Preliminary rch, 1981 would be helpful. iminary budget in February ley stated that the ty Manager at the time of eived from the Recreation Council Policies - Annual Review 1981 -82 Capital Im- provements Recreation Park'-report CITY OF NEWPORT -BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION l � s As. so �o � r s Present Motion Second Absent October 7, 1980 City Counci I Chambers 6030 P. M. Committee and Liaison appointment varz arman le ^e- Ame. Oasis Perso, nel Request ant be ias rr ices in It is. am :hat ;is. Item #10 Chairman Schwarz made the following appointments: Committees Chairpersons Members 'Budget Winburn Cole, Ross Ocean Front General Plan Ammerman Stuart, Scht Park Planning &•Development Stuart SChWarZtAmmi Parkway Trbes Cole Ross, Stuar Recreation Facilities Winburn Stuart Recreation Program & Green Winburn, Co' Citizen Involvement Liaison'- bikeway Trails Committee Schwarz Litter Control Committee Green Friends of Oasis Ross Friends of the Theatre Arts Ammerman Commissioner Cole requested to be taken off of the Reci ation Facilities Committee as a member due to lack of - Item #11 Jim Felton, President of the Friends of Oasis was press to request that a full time human services coordinator hired to take the place of the part time employee who I terminated her employment. The programs at Oasis have grown and it becomes timely to consider this-request ft recommendation. In addition to supervising human sere activities, this full time employee would assist staff developing more programs. There are rooms at Oasis tht are presently not being utilized due to lack of prograr Approximately $15,000 to $18,000 would be allocated frt birr budget for a full time person. x Motion was made to recommend favorably to the Council - x a full time Human Services Coordinator be hired for Oa: x x x x ,x Motion carried. Commissioner Winburn abstained. x -4- Committee and Liaison appointment varz arman le ^e- Ame. Oasis Perso, nel Request ant be ias rr ices in It is. am :hat ;is. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION October 7, 1980 City Council Chambers 6%30P.M. e o e . r + INDEX Present VI. "SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST- MINUT,E'ITEMS: Commissioner Winburn mentioned Scott Holford of Ocean front Whdel Works. To this date he has not received anything from the City in the way of improving his present situation. Commissioner Winburn brought up the Park Tour. She feels it should be done. There are three new council members and one,net� commissioner wiio have not had,•the.tour. Commissioner Green suggested-'se'nding Council members a 1 list of choices. Commissioner Winburn will speak to the Mayor and will then•cohtdct Mr."Whit1by. Mark Evans,•Student Rep, stated that he felt the Awards Ceremony needs a basis. .It was•unorganized and should be set up to impress the public. Commissioner Green suggested that the Student Reps become involved and maybe organize t the ceremony. Chair Schwarz stated he and Ron Whitley would get together and come up with some guidelines. VII., ADJOURNMENT: There.'being no-further-business, the Parks, Beaches•and Recreation Commission adjourned. Resp.ecctt�fnnu'l��lnny submitted, Michele Alberta Secretary - 6• --