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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/1981 - PB&R Commission( 1 1" CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH i Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recreation Commiss.i.on ; i November 3, 1981 O Present Motion, Second Ayes Mot, -n Sec I Ayes Call to Order Approval of 1, Minutes Adoption of Agenda Recognition Awards i City Council C_ha.mbers. 7pm x x x x x x x Staff Present: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Supt,Supt. Michele Alberta I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS: Ltem ill The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 P.M. Item #3 x Motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 6., x 1981 meeting: xx xxx xx Item #4 x The agenda was adopted as presented. x x x xx II. ITEMS FOR ACTION: Item N5 Chairman Ammerman stated that in the past the Parks,, Beaches and Recreation Commission has recognized some of the young people in Newport Beach who have participated in the programs that the City holds. We have a new program now where the Commission will be recognizing individuals, young and old, who have been very helpful to the Parks., Beaches and Recreation Department. Awards were presented to the following people: Tim Newman William D. Schock Bob Conrad Jeff Myers - N.B. Rotary Club Sally Stanton Mariners Comm. Assoc. Robert Hixson, Jr. Dick Beeson -and John Koniiser were not present to accept their awards: Chairman Ammerman stated that on behalf of the City we would like to thank these individuals. Call to Order Approval of 1, Minutes Adoption of Agenda Recognition Awards i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners i Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission City Council Chambers. 7pm ti F 0 Index i 1 i 31, 81 -1 i i I I III'. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Item N6 At the October 26, City Council meeting, General Plan Amendment 81 -1 was referred to,the Parks,. Beaches and Recreation Commission for additional information on alternatives available for the location and development of a park in relation to the Beeco General Plan Amendment. Specific locations are: 1) Caltrans property; 2) Seminuk Slough; or 3) within the boundaries of 81 -1. The purpose of the meeting tonight is to solicit input from the public. This item will be referred back to the City Council on December 14. Barbara Coe - Newport Crest Legislative Alliance - stated that t eir objective is to obtain a park where the kids in Newport Crest can play. Every area other than Newport "15th Crest has a park available to the residents. The Street park proposal is their choice for a park in Newport Crest. Four acres and one acre in lieu fees. Louise.Greele - Chairman of West Newport Legislative fiance -Their proposal will generate more housing, less traffic, and according to the plan, will generate more dollars to the City and will give the applicant a return on.his investments, similar to that of what the GPA 81 -1 proposes. tdargo Ski lling - For over 20 years there has not been a park in West Newport. The closest playing field is Peninsula Park. This was referred to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to decide on placement of the park, not whether we need one or not. The land in the Seminuk Slough area is accessible to West Newport, sailing, windsurfing, etc. Their second choice is CalTrans West property. B_illlBBaahhniin - representative of Beeco Ltd. - presented details-of of proposed GPA 81 -1 development for the Banning Newport Ranch. He clarified that according to park land dedication formula he is only required to dedicate 3.2 acres for park purposes. Mr. Banning suggested 2.5 acre site with remaining credit in in lieu fees for development.) _2_ Index i 1 i 31, 81 -1 i i I I i t ' i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ! Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recreation. Commission 9 ti• \��T9�K4tk' City Council C.ha.mbers. 7pm i moon Chairman Ammerman stated that a significant amount of information is needed. He will appoint a committee to go over the advantages and disadvantages of various sites and come up with a recommendation for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting in December. The committee will cpnsist of Commissioners Morin, Ross, and Cole as Chairman. Item X17 The West Newport Legislative Alliance has requested that a West Newport committee be formed by the City Council to investigate Legislative ways and means to obtain for the City the property known Alliance to as Caltrans-West. The City Council referred the request acquire "Cal• to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, recognizing Trans West" that the-Commission was the "City's Committee" for open space land acquisition and, therefore, hesitated to create' a committee that might duplicate the efforts of the PB & R Commission. Louise Greeley, Chairperson, stated that the City is desirous of rerouting Superior Road. The plan that was deemed most satisfactory is to reroute Superior so that it chops off a portion of Cattrans West and cuts off the sharp curve. Superior will be widened. Chairman Ammerman suggested that an Ad Hoc Committee be formed to report back to the Commission. Commissioner Morin recommends that there be two ex- officio members on the Committee, a Council person, and a member of the Commission. He recommends that Ruthelyn Plummer be that Council, person. The Commission will recommend to the City Council that they appoint an ex- officio member. The Ad.-Hoc Committee will consist of Commissioner Hopkins as Chairman. Louise Greeley will also be on the Committee. Commissioner Morin also recommends that appropriate homeowner groups be on the Committee. Those homeowner groups would include: Newport Crest, Lido Sands, West Newport, and Villa Balboa. One member from each group on the sub - committee. Item S8 Some of the major goals and objectives of the PB & R Goals and Commission for fiscal year ending June 30, 1982, are: Objectives 1. Sports Complex - (a) To select an actual site; and (b) to obtain council and community support of the concept.. -3- i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission IW' ��{. > . S"' vi,y vVuna.:, vnr+n.�v:v �... F incl @X ttaining this goal, a committee will be formed to be onstant communication with the Irvine Company regarding Fan ppropriate site. The committee will work with staff emonstrating the need for the sports complex. The ittee wi'l'l consist of: Chairman Ammerman and Vice Chairman Stuart. 2. To Enhance Communication with Council - In meeting this goal, a park tour has been planned for November 7. Additionally, quarterly correspondence will be sent to the Council regarding the Commission's progress on attaining their goal's and objectives. Chairman Ammerman would like to implement a new procedure wherein a representative of the PB & R Commission, perhaps on a rotational basis., would be in attendance at all City Council meetings having matters pertaining to Parks, Beaches and Recreation. l_ 3. To Enhance Communication with Staff and to Assist Staff in arious.Projects - The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission intends to pursue a more active role in assisting staff in planning special events for the City. Additionally, it may be appropriate to have "mixers" or other social.events with the entire PB & R Department to assist the Commission in ascertaining the needs of the staff. The committee: Commissioners Morin and Ammerman. 4. Enhance Community Involvement and'Awareness - In realizing this goal, the PB & R Commission should establish a publicity committee wherein a Commissioner would actually prepare press releases to local newspapers informing the community of upcoming events and various Commission activities and decisions. The publicity committee could be responsible for sending correspondence regarding PB & R Commission activities and decisions to various homeowners associations. The committee: Com- missioners Cohen and Ammerman. Chairman Ammerman stated that the aforementioned goals are quite ambitious. Nevertheless, he feels that they are l realistic provided that we work together and continuously -4- 0 i i i 0 i f CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recr- eation Commission •y - P� 9y s City Council C.ha.nn berS. 7pm monitor our collective success. It is his intention that the PB & R Commission function in a proactive capacity rather than reactive. Since our fiscal year is already one third over, our success is dependent upon the efforts of each Commissioner. Item 99 City Councii'has been notified by the Commissioners'of the park tour for November 7, and received a good response from them. Item 1110 Jeff Kolin stated that we would like to continue all the events as annual events. Most of the dates for next year are set. Commissioner Morin recommended that we go to work on next year's events now. Item N11 Ron Whitley and Vice Chairman Stuart sat down and looked at last year's proposals. The Theatre Arts Center's remodeling is included as a capital improvement project so that it can be given a priority by the.Commission for next year's budget process. IV. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: Item 1112 Rest up month for the Recreation Division. The ongoing fall programs are running very smoothly. Item 1113 Jack Brooks stated that on Monday the tree trimming contract started on 'Clay Street. They have an impressive operation. They will be on the Peninsula next week. V. SPECIAL, URGENT, OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS: Item N14 The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet with City Council on December 28. This date will be moved to January. -5- Index i Park Tour Evaluation of 75th An- niversary Events Capital, Improvement Proposals for 1982 -83 Recreation Division Park Division Joint Session I Index i Park Tour Evaluation of 75th An- niversary Events Capital, Improvement Proposals for 1982 -83 Recreation Division Park Division Joint Session I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission � `r�GN-;V4 \�^ � City Council Ch-a.m'bers. 7pm A I i i I index VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Parks,.Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned. Item 1115 Executive The entire Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission met Session for purposes of determining any conflicts of interest regarding the GPA 81 -1 and various park alternatives. It was unanimously decided that no conflict of interest existed with any commissidner. Douglas Ammerman, Chairman, PB & R Commission i -6- A I i i I