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Home My WebLink About12/06/1983 - PB&R Commissionto e y to ;e iy 0 e a CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, �� NG Item No. 3 Beaches & Recreation Commission December 6, 1983 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ex- Officio member present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff present: Jack Brooks, Park & Street Tree Superintendent Tom Line, Recreation Supt. Dottie flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 Call to Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:12 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll' cdl'l was taken. Capretz, Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins, King,, Springer and Stuart were present. Item #3 Approval of Minutes tion x King moved that the'minutes of the November 1, 1983 meeting :onded x be amended to include Capretz on the Marinapark Study as x x x x x Committee under•Item #6. Motion was made by King and seconded by Cohen to approve the minutes with this correctio . Unanimous. tion x Item #4 Adoption o conded x Agenda as x x x x x The agenda was adopted as presented. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Review of Council Policy I -5 Review of Council Lion x Ron Whitley briefly reviewed the controversy concernfng the Policy I -5 :onded x restrictions on use of City facilities for-religious �s x x x x purposes as stated in Council Policy I -5. He introduced Bob Gabriele,.Assistant City Attorney, who was at the meeting to,answer any questions the Commission might have. It was pointed out that Tom Line made a survey of 20 nearby cities, the result of which was that 19 have a-policy of equal access; the one remaining is in the process of reviewing their policy. Bob Gabrielo answered questions of the Commission and stressed that if the Ci- ty'were investigated at this -time, and if we were challenged based on a denial, we would not r� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX be successful as it is the City Attorney's opinion this restriction violates the first amendment. He emphasized that equality of access_.is the important.point. He also suggested the first paragraph concerning a single political party under Restrictions on Use "be reviewed as to its legality. Cohen moved the first and second paragraphs under Restrictio s on Use regarding political parties and religion be deleted from I -5. Capretz seconded. After discussion, Cohen amended the motion to-read "subject to appropriate rules and recommendations approved by the Parks; Beaches and Recreation Commission." Capretz seconded. Motion defeated with de Boom abstaining. Upon Stuart's recommendation, the City Attorney's office, along with staff, will review, revise and make the necessary changes pertaining to these two issues and report back with a final recommendation at the January 3, 1984 Commission meeting. • Item #6 - Proposed Parking Lot P:E. Right of Way Proposed Parking Ron Whitley gave a brief staff report on the proposed Lot F.E. parking lot located in West Newport Park. He reported that Right of the budget contains $95,000 in which to derive 75 parking Way spaces and put in the appropriate landscaping. He specifically noted that at their meeting on December 5, 1983 the West Newport Beach Association made no recommendations on the matter, therefore, it would be best to continue this item until such time as we have more-information-,available. Ron emphasized that staff's position is whatever is best for the community. The Commission looked'over the-schematics which were ex- hibited as Ron explained the four concepts under considera- tion. Chairman Hopkins then opened the meeting'to public testimony Mr. Sterling Wolfe, 6204 West Ocean Front,.addressed the Commission. He stated that he was not in favor of the parking lot which would bring in more-people and create more congestion. He suggested putting in grass, trees and /o basketball courts. —� Dan Lazarvich, 5303 Seashore, addressed the Commission. He, too, said he supports a utility type park, i.e., basketball, tennis, etc., and that he opposes the parking lot. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Dave Goff', 5212 River, addressed the Commission. He stated he favors all four plans and feels the whole area should be improved'upon. He said their Association supports the concept of a landscaped parking area. Ron Whitley reported that this matter is just at the initial stage; we must have an EIR'and Coastal Commission approval; and that we won't be able to complete this project during the present fiscal year. Based on these facts, it was decided the issue should be postponed until the February 7, 1984 meeting. Item #7 - Volleyball Court Relocation Request Volleyball Relocation Ron.Whitley reported he.receiwed a'letter from Dan Lazarvich'Request 5303 Seashore, requesting a relocation of the volleyball court presently -located at 53rd Street and Seashore Drive. This matter is brought to the Commission since they are responsible for designating the volleybal'1 court areas on the beach. The-court at 52nd Street was approved by the Commission at their meeting in September, 1982, however, it has been moved to 53rd Street.without approval. One of the stipulations is that a court can be no closer than 50' to a property line. Following discussion, Chairman Hopkins opened the meeting to public testimony. M•r. Dan Lazarvich, author of the above mentioned letter, addressed the Commission. Speaking on behalf of his neighbors and himself,'he said the volley- ball court at 53rd Street is actually 48" from.his house, this distance being too close to the residents in that immediate vicinity. In addition, this location is not on the approved list. He requested that this•court be moved further out towards the ocean and on the access street to the beach. Ron Whitley reported.that staff will survey the residents in the vicinity of 52nd Street to determine if there are any objections, which could result in a deletion of the approved�52nd Street volleyball location. Bruce Stuart also recommended reviewing the 50' setback as to its appropriateness. Item #8 - Access to San Miguel, Park Access to t i San Miguel - Ron Whitley reviewed the status of San Miguel Park and noted Park' that construction is nearing completion. There have been complaints concerning safe access to the park and potential parking problems. He stated there are no specific CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX recommendations from staff, but asked that the Commission start thinking about this matter, and that any recommenda- tions should be made to the Traffic Department. Chairman Hopkins opened•the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Phil Glasgow,'Board,member of Harbor View Hills Home- owners. Association, addressed the Commission. He stated that the soccer field is not properly layed'out. -Jack Brooks responded that we will' correct the field and check the grading: It was also suggested that the bleachers be split. Following discussion, Capretz suggested an ad hoc committee be•formed to make recommendations concerning the park. King recommended Denise Newcomer and Mrs. Jennifer Park serve on the committee and that representatives from both sides•of.the- street be included. King will chair the committee and choose the members to serve on it. III'. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #9 - 1984 -85 Capital Improvement Proposals 1984 -85 Capital Ron Whitley presented the capital improvement proposals for Improvemen fiscal year 1984 -85 and recommended two additions, namely, Proposals Andersen School Athletic Field Refurbishment for $25,000, and Harbor View Homes Pear Tree Removal and Replacement for $65,000 due to fireblight. Ron stressed that the Community Youth Center building (Item No. 2) be a top priority item and that the second phase of irrigation refurbishment at EastbJuff Park (Item No. 7)-could be eliminated since it can-be completed with existing appropriations. Following 'discussion, Chairman Hopkins opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Phil Glasgow, Board member of Harbor View Hills Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission. He.recommended replacing the pear-trees, starting with the bad ones first, in phases and planting one per home -. Concerning the athletic site at Andersen School, he stated their Association is totally committed to providing one -third share -of the cost and that-they are anxious to see the field completed. { Denise Newcomer„ Boand member of the Harbor View.Hills Association, addressed the Commission. She stated the children cannot use the field at Andersen as i•t exists and urged more funds be appropriated., She also suggested refurbishing one restroom at Buffalo Hills. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Upon close of public testimony, discussion followed and King recommended-putting the Buffalo Hills restrooms on the agenda as an action item at the January 3 meeting. Cohen recommended staff send the new Commissioners copies of capital improvement lists'from past years. The capital improvement proposal list will be prioritized and final ' recommendations made at the January 3, 1984 meeting. Item #10 - Theatre Arts Center Refurbishment Theatre Arts Center Rae Cohen passed out-the program for the Dedication Ceremony Refurbish - at the Theatre Arts Center to be held December 8. The John ment Wayne Sculpture will -be unveiled and the new lobby dedicated followed by the play, "Footlight Frenzy." Jack Brooks is presently working on•the landscaping. _ Item #11 - West Newpo'rt'Park Needs West Newpot 'Park Needs Ron Whitley reported the West Newport Park area has been included in the City'.s Recreation and.Open-Space Element review. The letter.from Janice Debay, President of the West Newport Beach'Association, has been included in the agenda packet for information.purposes only. Item #12 - Underground Restrooms Undergrouni Restrooms Ron Whitley noted that Gary Lovell's plans and specification for underground restroom facilities have been filed for future use. Problems which would be encountered include police surveillance and the expense of a water table. IV. INFORMATION REPORTS Item #13 - Park and`Stieet•Tree Division Park and Street Tre, Jack Brooks reported on the erosion problem at•Lookout Point Division in Corona del Mar. -They put in a low retaining wall and two sets of steps which will'properly direct the water. Ron, Whitley spoke on the outstanding job Jack did in -house at a minimal cost. Item #14 = Recreation Division Recreation Division Tom Line reported that mail in registration- begins December 9. He also mentioned that staff will be meeting with the School District to go over the Joint Powers Agreement, facility rentals, etc. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX V. SPECIAL,'URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Capretz reported. the Beach Committee is making good progress and the Marine Department is willing to participate. Capretz will give another report at the January 3 meeting. Ron Whitley reported the'Sand'castle Street Tree problem will be put on the January 3•agenda. Both Ron and Jack Brooks will meet with the Homeowners Association at their meeting on December 7 to review their input. Ron,Whitley reported, the Recreation Supervisors will be present at the January 3,meeting.for questions and /or discussion, and each Supervisor will give a presentation on his /her individual section. Dan Iwata will.probably give a slide presentation. Ron Whitley invited the Commissioners, along with their spouse or guest, to attend our Christmas dinner at the Villa Nova on December 20.at 6:30'P.M. to watch the boat parade.. King reported that there is no new information concerning the Marinapark Subcommittee, however, he will keep the Commission informed. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:12 P.M. Dottie F o r, Secretary