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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/1984 - PB&R CommissionSec6h,ded Ayes Motion Seconded Ayes U Ii :i,j''• Item No. 3 CdTY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission -o 2 July 10, 1984 City Council Chambers 7 n m ininmv Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park & Street Tree Supt. Tom Line, Recreation Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 Call to The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Order was called to order at 7:05 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll call was taken., Commissioners de Boom, Capretz, Cohen, Hopkins, King, Springer and Stuart were present. x Item #3 Approval of x Minutes X x x x Motion was made by Cohen and seconded by Springer to approve the minutes of the June 5, 1984 meeting. Unanimous. x Item #4 Adoption of x Agenda x x x x The agenda was adopted as presented. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Seating of New Commissioner Sterling Wolfe Seating,of New Commis - Ron Whitley reported that the City Council appointed Sterling sioner Wolfe, who represents the West Newport area, to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission upon the expiration of Commissioner Stuart's term. Mr. Wolfe has served on the Bicycle Trails Committee and the West Newport Homeowners Association, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to work with him. Mr. Whitley commended Bruce Stuart for the excellent job he has done over the past four years. He has added a great deal to the process of Commission activity and we are sorry to see him leave. Chairman Hopkins also thanked Commissioner Stuart for a job well done and said we will miss his presence and good insight. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH o Parks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission Page 2 2 ���� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Stuart addressed the Commission and told them it was a pleasure to serve on the Commission. He also gave special thanks for the cooperation he received from those present and those who have previously served on the Commission. He stated he hopes to continue to be of assistance to the City of Newport Beach. After Commissioner Wolfe was officially seated, he relayed his concern about the City and said he wants to take an activ part in it, including adding more representation for West Newport. He also thanked the City for allowing him the opportunity to serve on the Commission. Item #6 - Election of Commission Officers for FY 84 -85 Election of Commission Motion x Chairman Hopkins opened nominations for Chair for 1984 -85. Officers Seconded x Springer nominated Commissioner Cohen as Chair. Capretz Ayes x x x x x seconded. Unanimous. Chair Cohen then spoke on behalf of those who have served under Hopkins' leadership and presented an award to him as past Chair of the Commission and for a job well done. Motion x Chair Cohen opened the nominations for Vice Chair. Springer Seconded x nominated Capretz as Vice Chair. Hopkins seconded. Ayes x x x x x Unanimous. Item #7 - Beach Study Committee. Beach Stud Committee Motion x Commissioner Capretz, Chairman of the Beach Study Committee, Seconded x reported they met with the City Council at their Study Sessio Ayes x x x x x on June 25. They presented their revised committee report which was included in the agenda packet. They hope to meet with Councilman Agee to ascertain that the recommendations as stated are carried out. Ron Whitley reviewed the City Manager's, memorandum dated June 26. The City Manager feels that by sending this memo to the four involved departments that it will give the Commission a stronger influence and help to accomplish their recommendations. Mr. Whitley mentioned that the recommenda- tions do not have to go back to Council unless there is a change and /or new policy. C 1 Discussion followed concerning methods of getting public J input concerning beach activity. Two ideas were issuing press releases and adding a public comments section to the agenda.• Mr. Whitley 'also mentioned that Dave Harshbarger, 3 'Marine Director, said he or a member of his staff would be more than willing to attend a Commission meeting whenever necessary. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o • IIPage 3 �� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Capretz bhought up the subject of implementing a study con- cerning an evaluation of the problems at Little Corona. Mr. Whitley pointed out the Commission would have to recommend a study be funded in a future fiscal year. However, if the Commission feels the matter is urgent, they can recommend to. Council that an appropriation be made for that specific purpose as soon as possible. Also, if and when there may be development in'the area, the developer should be responsible regarding water flow into the area, etc. Capretz motioned the City Council be asked to immediately review any construction projects from this date forward that may drain into the area known,as Buck Gully. Recent findings have been made that prove increased drainage through that gully has created problems with the beach area known as Little Corona. Therefore, the City Council should take what- ever action is necessary, including requiring such reports as may be needed, to insure the protection of that beach. ! Springer seconded. Discussion followed concerning the preparation of Environ- mental Impact Reports to insure protection of the beach. Capretz also pointed out that the matter of Little Corona is necessary and urgent, and that any development in that area might cause problems which would worsen the situation. He felt a study should be done to review causes and solutions concerning restoring the beach to its original condition. He hopes to meet with Councilmen Agee and /or Cox regarding funding for such a study. Commissioner King suggested the motion consist of the last two sentences of Recommendation No. 7 on Page 2 of the beach study report. Capretz amended his motion to include the following which would precede his motion: Due to certain problems at Little Corona which have apparently been caused by excess drainage, it is concluded the earlier EIR's prepared for those areas that are draining into Buck Gully be reviewed and re-evaluated. Springer indicated she would vote nay since she felt the motion should be reworded and that a subcommittee be appointed. t ) Capretz amended his motion to also include that the City Council review any and all construction and that prior EIR reports, have not given us the protection that the beach needs. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Following further discussion, Capretz moved to withdraw his motion. de Boom seconded. Unanimous. Capretz then moved an emergency measure motion be prepared at the August 7 meeting, at which time funding possibilities will be discussed. de Boom seconded. Unanimous. In the meantime, Ron Whitley will contact the Planning De- partment regarding environmental policies and the Public Works Department to identify the problems at Little Corona. Chair Cohen directed staff to add a public comments section to future agendas. Ron Whitley will write a letter to all the associations which have a vested interest in the ocean so that they are aware of our interest in public input. lotion x Item #8 - Request for Volleyball Courts Request for econded x Volleyball ye� -- x x X x x Ron Whitley gave.a brief background regarding the Marine Courts Department's request to install two volleyball courts in the B Street parking lot area. This is in conjunction with their six week junior lifeguard program. Mr. Whitley pointed out that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission establishes the locations of volleyball courts and that a previous decision had been made not to put permanent courts in this area. The letter from Secondo and Dona Colombero, dated June 28, •1984, states they are adamently opposed to volleyball courts in this area. However, they have since communicated that they are not opposed to a temporary location. King motioned the Commission approve the Marine Department's request to install two temporary volleyball courts at the B Street parking lot area provided the Marine Department in- stalls and removes them at the end of the junior lifeguard program. Seconded by Springer. Hopkins moved the motion be amended to include the courts be built according to Parks, Beaches and Recreation specifica- tions. Seconded by Springer. Unanimous. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS t ) Item #9 - Goals and Objectives Goals and Objectives 'Ron Whitley repofted'that'the Commission Histofically re- '.views short range and long range objectives. The short range goals are those in the budget which include CYC, Marinapark and Buffalo Hills. I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o 2 Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Chair Cohen suggested that an information sheet consisting of areas of concern and the status of each be drawn up. It was also suggested that Bruce Stuart remain on the Recreation and Open Space Element Committee. King, de Boom and Wolfe will serve on the Budget Committee. The San Miguel Safety Committee will consist of King and two citizens. Item #10 - Demmer Dedicated Tree Request Demmer Dedicated Ron Whitley gave a brief background of the Demmer 's request Tree Reques for a dedicated tree. It was due to Mrs. Demmer's efforts in helping refurbish the Scout House that we now have pro- grams at this facility. Mrs. Demmer is asking that a tree be installed at this lcoation in honor of her father in law. The Commission had reviewed this request and felt it was not appropriate, however, Mrs. Demmer still, wants to pursue the matter. To have a plaque, an individual must have contribute significantly to the community, however, a dedication can still be made without a plaque. Following a brief discussion, de Boom motioned to allow in- stallation of the subject plaque and a tree, both of which meet prescribed specifications. Motion fails. The decision was then made to allow the Demmers -a tree at the Scout House location but without a plaque. IV. INFORMATION REPORTS Item #11 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Tom Line reported the Corona del Mar 5K Race in June�was a success and the City will share a nice profit with the Chambe of Commerce: He also reported the 4th of July program at Mariners Park was a success. The sign at the Theatre Arts Center has been ordered and construction should be completed within 30 days. The sign was a cooperative effort among the TAC, the City and the Winstons and is approved by all three groups. Item #12 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree Jack Brooks reported he was very pleased with the Park Division Division's special landscaping projects. The Tree Crew trimmed over 12,100 trees this fiscal year which is a signi- ficant amount. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o ZPage 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Ron Whitley reported the City Council,. at their July 9, 1984 meeting, reviewed the proposed fee schedule for recreation facilities sent to them by the Commission. It was pulled from the consent calendar since they felt non - profit resident group fees.should remain the same. These are generally home- owner associations and non - profit organizations which provide services to the City, rarely use the facilities and are on a limited budget. Mr. Whitley explained the Commission can let this stand, however, if the Commission opposes this change, it must be transmitted back to Council. The Commission's decision was to let the fees stand as recommended. Commissioner de Boom reported on the 4th of July celebration at Mariners Park. She said Naugles donated all the food and recommended they be awarded a community service plaque. She also recommended Dennis O'Neil, Chair of the event, be recognized, along with Mrs. Evans for her contribution to the Theatre Arts Center. The list for those being recognized will be formalized at the August 7 meeting. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the.Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Dottie Flohr,- Secretary