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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1982 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission J �c� January 5, 1982 present lotion 7 n) lotion Second Oyes r x x x x x x x Ex- officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. Michele Alberta, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS: Item #b 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 December 1, 1981 meeting with the following corrections: K x x x x x Page 4, motion in third paragraph should also state that 1) replacement of trees would be subject to the PB & R staff's approval; 2) to solicit input from-immediate residents and; 3) removal of trees would be done in phases. Item #4 x The agenda was adopted as presented. x x xxx X x H. ITEMS FOR ACTION: Item #5 Don Webb, our City Engineer, was present to explain the Santa Ana River Bridge Concept. CALTRANS is in the process of preparing environmental documents for a new'Coast Highway bridge, over the Santa Ana River. The bridge project is being done in - conjunction with road widening and curb and gutter work for the West Newport area stretching from Newport Blvd.•to Beach Blvd. The widening would be done on the inland side. Mr. Webb stated that the old bridge would stay in service while building the new bridge. As the new bridge may_encroath into the far % west end of'the City -owned property known as 41est Newport Park, he wanted to inform the Commission of what the CALTRANS plans are. They want to be certain that the City is in agreement with their concept. A recommendation will be made to the'Public Works Department. Ron Whitley stated he communicated, with West Newport Association and Index Gall to Order Approval o Minutes Adoption o Agenda Santa Ana River Brid Concept Cify Council C..ha,mbers. 7pm ' r Index Gall to Order Approval o Minutes Adoption o Agenda Santa Ana River Brid Concept CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners `� Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission' PAGE 2 City Council C'.hambers. fpm Index Motion x Second x Ayes x x x Oppose x Motion Second Ayes x x x x Motion Second Ayes Lim ei x x xlx before making a recommendation the Commission should get input from the West Newport residents. Motion was made to have a sub - committee poll the people in the West Newport area and report back to the PB & R Commission at the next meeting. Motion fails. Motion was made to continue this item. until the next meeting. Staff i-s directed that the community associaiton should be informed as soon as possible that we are dis- cussing this matter and act upon it. Unanimous. Item #6 Vice Chairman Stuart stated that the Commission should get some additional input for a proposal for the next meeting. This list will go back to the sub - committee to be prioritized. A breakdown of cost estimates will be provided. Input from Commissioners will go to Vice Chairman Stuart after which Ron Whitley and Commissioner Stuart will make up the new list. Item #7 Ron Whitley stated that he and Jeff Kolin have worked with the Friends of OASIS for some time now on the feasibility of establishing an amortization fund for the maintenance, repair. and eventual replacement of equipment and facilities at the OASIS multi- purpose,room. Motion .was made that the Commission recommend to the City Council that an amortization fund be established which will set aside 30 percent of the funds received for the rental of the OASIS multi-purpose room. The monies deposited in the fund Will be used for major repairs and replacement of equipment in the OASIS multi - purpose room. Unanimous. III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Item #8 Commissioner Hopkins stated that the only formal change in the sub - committee's report on the "Ways and Means for Acquisition of CALTRANS West ", is in the final paragraph which should state that City Council receive and file this report for consideration after its review of General Plan Amendment 81 -1, the Banning Project. Prioriti- zation of Capital Improvemen Establish- ment OASIS Amortizati Fund CALTRANS West Acquisi'tio Commissioners CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission PAGE 3 City C -uncil C..hannbers 7pm The subject property is that parcel owned by the State Department of Transportation. It is bounded on the north by Newport Crest, the south by Coast Highway, the east by Superior, and the west by the Banning Ranch, and comprising of +16 acres. Public discussion: Louise Greeley - W. Newport Legislative Alliance - They felt they were not fn a position to make a recommendation until the Council made a decision on the Banning develop- ment; however, it would be extremely helpful if this Commission could•go on record endorsing the desirability of CALTRANS West remaining open space. Cathy Anderson.- President - West Newport Beach Assoc. - They are stating that their recommendation to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council is that the land remain open space as zoned currently. To-.summarize;. Chairman Ammerman stated that the Commission is sending'to Council the sub - committee's 'report with the following revisions: possible ways and means for acquisition and'secondly, identifying the sub - committee's members. IV. .INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: Item #9 Jeff Kolin stated that every year a man and a woman is selected by the Daily Pilot to be man and, woman of the year in community theatre. This year Patti -Gene Sampson was chosen. We are very proud to have worked with Patti - Gene. She has received the award and we offered her our congratulations. Chairman'Ammerman suggested Patti -Gene for an adult recognition award in the near future.along with some of the 75th people. Nominations will be made to Jeff Kolin before the next meeting. Item #11 In response to a request for clarification on the tennis program expenditures,it was explained that there was an increase in tennis expenditures for part -time employees, for prices of balls, and replacement of .nets. Chairman, Theatre "Woman of the Year" Recreation Division Commissioners Parks CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Beaches & Recreation Commission PAGE 4 City Council Chambers 7pm • Index Ammerman suggested that on the next program analysis that another column be made explaining the variances of revenue and expenditures. V'. SPECIAL, URGENT, OR LAST - MINUTE ITEMS: Item #12 Joint Major items to be discussed at the joint session are: Session wi City Counc 1. Sports complex 2. Irvine Company position on Mouth of Big Canyon - where does Council want to go. 3. •Review the Open Space Element of the General Plan for next year. 4. Permit granting - open up line of communication with the Marine Department. VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no-further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned.