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Home My WebLink About02/03/1981 - PB&R Commission( . CITY OF NEWPORTBEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION s February 3, 1981 a6^s�cso aef� City Council Chambers 6830P.M'. Present Absent Motion -Sete ^nd As Motion Second Ayes r s x x x x x x x Ex- officio Member Pres( Staff Present: I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 The meeting of the Par'. was called to order at Item 83 x Motion was made to app x 1981 meeting. x x x x x x Commissioner Ross ques by a commercial group wanted to verify that out with 30 days notic make a reservation unt groups can make a rese outside groups cannot. Item N4 x Motion was made-to ado x x x x x x x II. ITEMS FOR ACTION: Item #5 Ron Whitley stated tha facility. There is $2 Council to refurbish t goals for the Center h has been provided to t development. Ron Yeo, Architect fro the Commission and sta Arts Center depicting !nt: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. Michele Alberta, Secretary :s, Beaches and Recreation Commission 7:00 p.m. •ove the minutes of the January 6, 'coned how much notice has to be given then renting a facility at Oasis. She ;he Multi- purpose room can be rented a. Jeff Kolin stated that they cannot it 30 days before the event, Our own �vation six months in advance while )t the agenda as presented. t this is a unique, high potential 7,000 budgeted and approved by City he Center. Some long and short term ave to be developed. Ron Yeo's report he Commission as to the Theatre's It Corona del Mar presented himself to ff. He showed slides of the Theatre some of the problems. 11 to Order 1 of of Arts C ITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION February 3, 1981 CitvCounnil r.hamharc A_0 '1nPAA IN DEx Present 1. Outside of building is bleak aesthetically. Still looks like a church. 2. Restrooms are undersized, 3. Water seepage problems into the building. 4. May have structural weaknesses; building is shifting. 5. No direct connection from dressing and make -up area to the stage without going outside. 6. Entrance and lobby too small and unexciting, etc. Some of the strengths of the Theatre are: 1. Excellent view site, located in landscaped park. 2. Ability to- attract experienced actors and actresses. Presented were several Site Studies for PB & R Commission to look over and decide which Study might be best for the Theatre Arts Center. There are several options proposed ranging from modest remodeling to a new center being built. Option E includes a restaurant in the Center which the City,- would not be involved in, cost projections. The size of the restaurant would be relative to how much parking is availa -' ble. Patti -Gene Sampson took the podium and stated that the "Friends" are ready to go ahead with fund raising.events which will include a silent auction. She stated that she spoke with the Executive Director of California Arts Council about how they could assist the "Friends" in fund raising. and stated they would fund the architectural renderings and all engineering. Motion x Motion was made to accept the concept of renovation and /or Second x expansion of the Newport Theatre Arts Center by private Ayes x x x x x x funding under the guidence of the PB & R Department. Motion I carried. Mr. Whitley stated that the whole concept iias to be approved by City Council. This item will be back next month with a clearer 'idea of what some of the problems are and possible solutions to them. Item #6 Newport Fletcher Olsen of Hobie Newport was present to discuss the Beach Sail -. ing Club proposed Recreation Sailing Club. Members of the club would have to be graduates from one of the sailing classes offered by PB & R or successfully pass a written sailing test. -2- I CITY OF N14WPORT BEACH \COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION -\ �sc?\�" February 3, 1981 \ °6 G City Council Chambers 6o30PM. Present Motion x Second x' Ayes x x- x x, x x Motion x Second x Ayes x x x x x x Motion Second Ayes xlx Ix The equipment would be available during non -class hours for sailing club members use. The boats are stored at the 16th Street beach and Hobie will be monitoring the boats closely. There will be a minimum half day rental and PB & R would collect all membership fees, use fees and,boat reservations for 30% of the revenue received. The remaining 70% would be used by Hobie Newport for equipment maintenance, acqui- sition and site supervision. Motion was made to direct staff to prepare a proposal for approval by the City Council. Motion carried. Item 117 Motion was made that we name the community center, Carroll Beek Community Center and refer this item to City Council with our recommendations. Motion carried. Item #8 The Commission approves to apply for 1981 grant funds (second year funding) to have West Newport Park and San Joaquin Hills Park tennis courts lit. Commissioner Ammerman moved that the City Council adopt a resolution approving SB 174'grant funds for lighting of tennis courts at West Newport Park and San Joaquin Hills Park. Unanimous ,III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Item 119 Chair Schwarz read'-a letter from Commissioner Green stating that this Item should be tabled until next meeting. The sub - committee is changed to Doug Ammerman, Stanford Green and Joam Winburn, Student input was that they do not know what is expected of them. Some reasons they do not attend meetings is that they are too busy and meetings are too long Commissioner Winburn suggested-that the students from Civic classes bb involved instead of students from student govern- ment. IV.. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 'Item 1110 Staff has completed the budget proposals for 1981 -82 and transmitted to Finance Department. Budget sub - committee - 3 - ]boa Island im. Center dication berti Z' rg Urban en Space & creation Budget Reps i I CIrI'Y OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION February 3, 1981 ;6^s, so aec City Council Chambers 6430RM. Presew lark Planning i Development likeway Tra11: ;ommittee :riends of )asis >chool Disct, iaintenance lgreement ' recreation )iv. Report i was provided with packets of the budget proposals. Budget session with City Manager will be held on February 20th. Ron Whitley recommends that Commissioner Ammerman be in- cluded in the meeting with the City Manager. The subcom- mittee will meet on Monday, February-9, at 8:00 a.m. Item #12 f I A meeting will be set to investigate the site acquisition for the recreation center. V. LIAISON REPORTS: Item #16 f I Investigating a biking event to commemorate the birthday celebration of the City in September. Item #18 1 The Long Range Planning Committee has been reinstituted.and they are looking at long term plans for the frail and• elderly who are not fully functional. V•I. •INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: Item #20 Agreement transmitted•to School District and the Board of Trustees. If positive action, this will then go back to City Council. Item #21 New programs offered and improved media and publicity. Winter weather is terrific. VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS: The Commission received a letter from Bruce Matlack, President of Matlack Sportcraft Corp. requesting that the City terminate the windsurfing program that we offer, He feels we are in competition with his business. Staff indicated that we have always,made an attempt not to conflict with their operation. It is our policy not to compete with private industry. _4 _ lark Planning i Development likeway Tra11: ;ommittee :riends of )asis >chool Disct, iaintenance lgreement ' recreation )iv. Report i COMMISSIONERS CITY OF Nl?WPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION 'February 3, 1981 CitvCouncil Chambers 6o30PM. INDEX Present Motion x Commissioner Ammerman moved that we do not terminate the Second x existing windsurfing program offered by the City. Motion Ayes x x x x x x carried. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned. I I i -5-