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Home My WebLink About06/05/1984 - PB&R Commissionlot�urt) seconded lyes lotion seconded lyes lotion econded %yes O Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o o N RG June 5, 1984 �� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Call to Order Roll Cal'1 Approval c Minutes Adoption c Agenda Proposed Fee Schedule for Use of Recreatior Facilities Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff Present: Tom Line, Recreation Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:10 P.M. Item #2 Roll call was taken. Commissioners de Boom, Capretz, Cohen, Hopkins and Springer were present. Commissioners King and Stuart were absent. Item #3 x x Motion was made by Springer and seconded by Cohen to approve X x x the minutes of the May 1, 1984 meeting. Unanimous. Item #4 X x The agenda was adopted as presented. X x x x II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Proposed Fee Schedule for Use of Recreation Facilities x Ron Whitley pointed out that the.corrected proposed fee x schedule has been provided and that staff recommends the X x x Commission adopt this schedule for the coming year. Mr. Whitley added that six regularly scheduled users of facilities were granted reduced fees, upon their request, by the City Council in 1980 and 1981, and these should also be reviewed by the Commission. Ron gave a brief review of each of the user groups and suggested the fees remain the same with'the possible exception of the Balboa Power Squadron. The Balboa Power Squadron uses Las Arenas, which fee is well below market value. It was also pointed out by Commissioner Springer that women are not allowed in this group except as auxiliary members. In addition, Mr. Whitley made mention of the fact that the Commission may want to delay negotiations with this group until the Marinapark lease issue is settled. Call to Order Roll Cal'1 Approval c Minutes Adoption c Agenda Proposed Fee Schedule for Use of Recreatior Facilities CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission N ZG Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Tom Line reported that staff approached each of the user groups concerning an increase of $5.00 per meeting to cover such costs as electricity, etc. All groups with the ex- ception of the Balboa Power Squadron agreed to ,pay this increase. Following questions and discussion, Capretz moved the pro- posed fee schedule as presented be transmitted to Council. Cohen seconded. Unanimous. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #6 - Beach Committee Beach Committee Commissioner Capretz, Chair of the Beach Study Committee, passed out minutes summarizing their meetings which included their observations, comments and recommendations. Capretz pointed out the committee specifically focused on the Commission's role and that of the three involved agencies, ( namely, the Marine Department, Public Works, and General - Services. He noted they received full cooperation from the principals of each of the agencies and that Dave Harshbarger of the Marine Department is particularly well versed in the details of both the Department and the City. The agencies are all responsible to the City Manager, however, most matters are resolved informally. Capretz also noted that Mr. Harshbarger would be willing to appear periodically before the Commission to keep them informed, however, Harshbarger felt Council should first direct such a mandate. Capretz discussed the erosion problem at Little Corona and the need to "find funding to make long term improvements in this area. Possible sources might be the General Fund, Tide- lands oil revenues and Federal funds. Capretz then gave a synopsis of each of the seven recommendations made by the committee as a result of their study. Chairman Hopkins thanked Capretz for all, his work on the Beach Committee and said he felt his excellent presentation brought a very worthwhile matter to the Commission's attention. Ron Whitley also thanked Capretz for a job well done and Hopkins suggested the subject be brought before the lJ joint meeting with Council. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Following questions and discussion, it was decided the Commissioners would review the report and report back with their comments to Capretz by June 15 so that the report can be revised and formalized for the joint Council' meeting on June 25. Objectives will be to clarify agency responsibil- ities, funding, how the Local Coastal Plan (LCP) can be implemented, and a method whereby more public input is obtained. Chairman Hopkins moved the recommendations be moved to the front of the report. Item #7 - Theatre Arts Center Marquee Theatre Arts Centf Tom Line summarized the results of a meeting with Mr. and Marquee Mrs. Winston, Commissioner Springer, Jim Slack, Theatre Arts Center representative, and himself concerning the marquee. An agreement was reached as to the relocation of ' the new sign, which will be purchased by the City. They will meet again on June 7 to discuss the design of the new sign so that it can be ordered by June 15. A xerox copy of the selected sign will be available at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Cohen reported the present sign has been vandalized. IV. INFORMATION REPORTS Item #8 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tr( Ron Whitley reported the City's tree crews, rather than an Division outside contractor, planted the Palm Trees on Newport Boulevard in a 3 -4 day period, and that we are very proud of the job they have done. Commissioner Cohen suggested the -City Council be informed when work is done in -house resulting in a savings to the City. Item #9 - Recreation Division Recreatioi Division Tom Line reported we are in the middle of registration with walk -in commencing June 4. We will be holding sports camps { I again in conjunction with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District. f� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX The Corona del Mar Scenic 5K Run will be 'held June 9. Pre- registration is now close to 750 and we anticipate 900 by June 8. We expect approximately 1400 -1500 total runners which would exceed last year. Tom also reported that Chairman Hopkins has volunteered his help and will present the awards at the conclusion of the race. Harbor Area Baseball enrollment is down by about 200, the slack being made up by Little League. V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS, 1 Ron Whitley reported the joint meeting with City Council will be held on Monday, June 25, at 2:00 P.M. it should last about 30 minutes. The subject of beach responsibilities and Capretz' report will be presented. Chairman Hopkins reported that due to the July 4 holiday, the next Commission meeting will be held on July 10. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Dottie F1ohr, Secretary t )