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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/1983 - PB&R Commissionotion econded yes otion econded yes oti.on econded Y� I J i Item No. 3 IT`S OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission May 3, 1983 City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX Ex- Officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jeffrey C. Kolin, Rec. Supt. Jack Brooks, Park Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary Prior to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting, special recognition for boys basketball was presented to the 5th and 6th grade team and the 3rd and 4th grade team at Andersen School, including their coach, Scott Williamson. The 5th and 6th grade team was the first team in the history of Newport Beach to win the Southern California Championship. The 3rd and 4th grade team was the first, team in the history of Newport Beach to win the Orange County Championship. Jeff Kolin took group pictures and presented the respective trophies. Commissioner Hopkins presented the Special Recognition Award certificates to each player. I,. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 Call to Ord( The meeting of the Parks, Beaches &' Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:03 -P.M. 'Item #2 Roll CaTI Roll call was taken. 'Capretz, Cohen, Cole, Hopkins and Stuart were present. Item' #3 Approval of x Minutes x Motion was made by Cohen and seconded.by.Hopkins to approve x x• x the minutes of the April'-5, 1983 meeting. 'Item #4 Adoption of x . .Agenda x The age nda was adopted as presented. x x x II. ACTION ITEMS x Item #5 - Marinapark Study /Recommendations Marinapark x Study x x x Ron Whitley reviewed the Marinapark Study - Alternate Uses, He reported that notices were sent to the homeowners advising them this would be an action item on the May 3 agenda. r. arks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7' D.M. INDEX Chairman Stuart opened the meeting to public testimony.. Buzz Person,.President of the Balboa Improvement Association, 6052 West Bay, addressed the Commission. He said that the report is sufficient and appropriate and,that it is consis- tent with the land use plan. However, he felt that the report should also address the immediate need for a facility for commercial fishermen as regards to loading, unloading and repairs. Tom Hyans, 217 19th Street, addressed the Commission and thanked them for•the opportunity to serve as a member of the Marinapark Subcommittee. He felt the study was well done. There being no further. public discussion, testimony was closed. There was then discussion by the Commission including facility use by commercial fishermen. Ron Whitley explained that the proposed plan is a guide only, and that until the project is approved by the City Council and appropriations made, the land use plan cannot delve into specifics. Capretz motioned the Commission adopt the Marinapark Study - Alternate Uses as presented. Cole seconded. Motion-unanimous. Ron Whitley, Stuart and Capretz will meet to write a cover letter presenting the Study to'the City Council. Item #6'= 'Dedicated'Tree'Re'Uest' -S ir•itual Assembly of'the Dedicated 'Ba a 1s Tree Reques lotion x Ron Whitley communicated with the Friends of OASIS concerning - econded x the request from the Baha'is to dedicate a tree at their yes x x x facility. The Board of Directors'of the Friends of OASIS responded negatively. Ron suggested two alternatives, one being the Commission selecting another location, and the second one being inviting the Baha'is to 'a Commission meeting to discuss the matter. A brief discussion by the Commission followed. Chairman Stuart opened the meeting to public testimony'. There being, no public discussion,-Cole motioned that the Commission invite the Baha'is to the next Commission meeting on June 7, 1983 to discuss the location of the dedicated tree. Stuart seconded. Motion unanimous. t ) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX III. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #7 - Sandcastle Street Trees Sandcastle Street Trees Ron Whitley reviewed in depth the Sandcastle Street tree problem from 1981 to present. He explained the results of a recent survey "sent to the homeowners, of which 62% approved the removal and replacement concept. However, those who opposed (22 %) were quite strong in their convictions. Chairman Stuart opened the meeting to public testimony. Lloyd Krause, President of the Harbor View Hills South Community Association, 4015 Topside Lane, addressed' the Commission. He stated that every resident is entitled to his natural view, whi.ch is part of the CC &R's of their homeowners association. He suggested several solutions, i.e., keep the trees pruned to house level, skin to narrow pole, removal with replacements, and removal of most trees without replacements. He mentioned that the majority of J homeowners prefer a removal program which could occur over a period of time. He added that the Board is prepared�to handle the cost of replacement and that they appreciate all the consideration given to this problem. There will be an Annual Meeting on May 4, at which time this issue can be discussed. Richard Shapiro, Vice President of the Spyglass Community Association, 1607 Bay Cliff Circle, addressed the Commission. He felt that the 62% who favored removal of the trees was a sufficient majority, and that the City should be compatible with the overall plan of the CC &R's which restrict trees to house height. He urged that immediate action be taken at this meeting to remove the trees or keep them at house height. Bill Strateman;: 3429 Quiet Cove, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Quiet Cove.residents. He expressed concern over the economic impact of the property if the trees were removed. He felt that the 22% opposing removal did not represent a sizable amount. He suggested the City authorize Cutting back the trees until the issue is resolved. He also felt that the residents would be satisfied with the option of more frequent pruning. Vincent Wells, 3435 Quiet Cove, addressed the Commission. j He asked that the trees be removed or cut to roof height. He read a letter from Jeffrey Matter, 3449 Quiet Cove, expressing concern that their ocean view was obstructed by the Eucaly.ptus.trees on Sandcastle Drive which depreciates their property. Mr. Matsen advised smaller trees or shrubs be planted or that trees be cut or pruned. 5` CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Donald Solsby, 3415 Quiet Cove, addressed the Commission. He requested the City assist in observing the CC &R rules and asked that action on the motion, made last year be taken. Jo Robbins, 1201 Seacrest, addressed the Commission. She " was adamently,opposed to the trees being removed and felt that a vote should be taken by everyone in the area. Toni Alexander, 3429 Quiet Cove, addressed the Commission and noted that Lusk Homes is now reviewing the entire tree situation. Susan Kensey, 1416 Sandcastle Drive, addressed the Commission. She was opposed to removal of the trees and felt they enhance the area. The option to trim them in a professional manner would be satisfactory to her. Judy Clark, 989 Sandcastle Drive, addressed the Commission. She expressed her support�of the trees and would like to see them -preserved. Paul Queyrel, 508 Evening Star. Lane "and a member of the Board, addressed the Commission. He stated that view prob- lems occupy almost 90% of,the Board's time and that the 1 residents know that the CC &R's' limit trees to house height. He advised a.selective removal program and limiting the tree heights. Lloyd Krause addressed the Commission again saying that the tree issue had been discussed in-their newsletters. He would like to see replacement with low growing trees, possibly with one tree per lot. Diane Walden, 3443 Quiet Cove, addressed the Commission.and complained that her "view has ¢een severely impacted ;; She asked that•the trees not be trimmed due to the fact they would grow even bigger. She suggested planting flowering trees. Chairman Stuart then closed public testimony and discussion by the Commission and staff followed. Capretz motioned the Commission direct staff,. i.e., Jack Brooks, to work with the Harbor View Hills South Community Association to develop recommendations on the'Eucalyptus street trees on Sandcastle Drive.- These recommendations are requested to be presented to the'Commission by their August 2, 1983 meeting. Cohen seconded. Unanimous. Commissioners Cohen and Cole will work with Jack and the Association to provide any needed guidance. Item #8 - 1983- 84'F:Y. Budget'Review, May'23, 1983 1983 -84 F.Y Budget y Ron Whitley reported that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Review 1983 -84 budget review is scheduled for May 23 at 2:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. The budget committee, con- sisting of Commissioners Cohen, Cole and Hopkins, are requested to attend. On June 13 the Capital Improvements will be discussed and Hopkins will meet with staff prior to that date to determine if he should attend. k CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 o_m. INDEX �- ter, v+ � •� - - -- - Item #9 - Joint.Cit Council- Commission Meeting, June 27, 1983 Joint City . Ron Whitley requested that all the Commissioners attend the Council - Joint City Council Meeting on June 27 as Council may have Commissior questions, particularly on the Marinapark Study. Capretz Meeting asked that responsibilities for the beaches be placed on the agenda. Hopkins asked that a summary of goals for Corona 'del Mar parks expansion also be placed on the agenda. Ron will ask the City Manager to add these items to the Study Session agenda. Item #10 - Cliff Drive Park Cliff DfivE Park Stuart reported that a meeting was held April 27 with the homeowners association* including Brian Jeannette and Gail Demmer. He stated they had a good response from the resident and volunteers to cover renovation, however, potential usage for the building has not been resolved and they need more direction 'from the homeowners. Hopefully, by June or July there will be a response from them and a decision can be made. IV. .INFORMATION'REPORTS Item #11 - Recreati0n'DibiSl0n Recreation Division Jeff Kolin reported we have completed s6ftb4l1megistration and 187 teams have applied.to play in our leagues. With a new Little.League and Harbor Area Baseball, we are in.a crisis situation for softball facilities. However, next year 'we will have San Miguel Park and Buffalo'Hills which should accommodate everyone. Jeff is working on a slide presentation which will allow multimedia exposure. This will be reviewed by the Commis- sioners at their meeting on June 7, 1983. Rae Cohen asked that the Newport Theatre Arts Center activities be included in the Recreation Report. She will recommend the Arts Center send Jeff information regarding their activities. Jeff also - reported that summer registration commences May 27. The three big events in the forthcoming future are the City Arts Festival on May 14 and 15, the Olympic Torch 10K on May 22, and the Corona del Mar 5K on June 4. Item #12 - Park'arid'Stpeet'Tre@ Division 'Park and Street Tree No discussion. Division % CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Jeff Kolin reported that the Arts Commission is'considering placing Ron Taybi's sculpture in a public park. At their meeting on April 28, they identified three possible sites 'for approval by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation.Commission to exhibit for 30 to 60 days. Their first choice was the Bluffs above Corona del Mar State Beach. Their second choice was Ensign View Park, and their third'choice was Galaxy View Park. The sculpture is made out of stainless steel tubing and is 8' high. It can stand in different configurations and will be shown at the Arts Festival on May 14 and 15. An insurance Policy-would be purchased either by the artist or the Arts Commission to cover - - -- - -- -- --hiab.1lity -. -The Commi- ssion -fel -t the-Bluffs - would. be-inapprop- riate due to too many people and that Ensign View Park would also be inappropriate due to construction at the Theatre Arts Center, They recommended City Hall or Newport Center, however, they will need more information before making a decision. Stuart reported the Mayor received Roger Morin's. letter of resignation and took this opportunity to thank him for his work on the Commission. VI. 'ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission-adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Dottie Flohr, Secretary