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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/1984 - PB&R CommissionSe�iy�(ded' Ayes Motion Seconded Ayes Motion Seconded Ayes Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o fil August 7, 1984 r City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Street Tree Supt. 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 7:05 P.M. Item #2 Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Capretz, Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins,,King, Springer and Wolfe were present. x Item #3 Approval of x Minutes x x x x x Chair Cohen amended the minutes of the July 10, 1984 meeting to read that Cohen, not King, will serve on the Budget Committee, along with Commissioners de Boom and Wolfe. Motion was made by de Boom and seconded by Capretz to approve the amended minutes. Unanimous. x Item #4 Adoption of x Agenda x x x x x The agenda was adopted as presented. II. ACTION ITEMS x Item #5 - Review of Newport Aquatic Center Proposal for Review of North Star Beach x Newport x'x x x x Aquatic Ron Whitley reviewed the background concerning the proposed Center Newport Aquatic Center which was conceived two years ago. Proposal Following numerous preliminary meetings, the proposal was brought to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for approval in February, 1982 and then to the City Council with the idea of having a non - profit organization build a facility on public land. Since North Star Beach is desig- nated Tidelands and, as such, is under State jurisdiction, action was taken to place the issue on the ballot in November, 1982. It was passed by the electorate by a 2 -1 margin. A tentative ground lease was prepared and provided to the Commission for their review. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission -o 2� Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX The Newport Aquatics Center needs to obtain a Use Permit from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission reviewed their request and sent it to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission with the idea in mind that this Commission and staff might have comments regarding the pro- posed programs at the facility. -The environmental issue is the Planning Commission's responsibility. The applicant and the Dover Shores Homeowners Association were present at this meeting to give their input on the issue. The President of the Mariners Homeowners Association called Mr. Whitley and told him they wished to give a nega- tive declaration since they would not be represented this evening. In addition, Pat Temple from the Planning Depart- ment was present to answer any questions. Pat Temple addressed the Commission and answered questions concerning building height, etc. Ron Whitley mentioned that until the building is completed, staff will not know ( ) what the needs by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Depart- ment will be. He added that it was,never staff's intention to have activities there that are not aquatic related. Chair Cohen opened the meeting to public testimony. Fred Talarico, 359 San Miguel, who represents the'Newport Aquatics Center, addressed the Commission. He said they found North Star Beach to be the ideal site for human power craft and that the non - profit corporation was estab- lished to provide a facility on the subject site. Mr. Talarico reviewed some of the background and noted that in June of this year they applied for a Use Permit. The Planning Commission asked them to first meet with the Dover Shores and Mariners Homeowners Associations and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. They met with both Boards on August 6 and hope to present to the Planning Commission on August 23 a proposal comfortable for all groups. They hope to have the rest of the permits approved by November, 1984 so the facility can open by July, 4, 1985. Mr. Talarico also said they hope to be at this site a long time and be a good neighbor. Since they are meeting re- sistance from the homeowner groups concerning traffic congestion, they are proposing to reduce the facility from j 65,000 s.f. to 20,000 s.f. which will accommodate 250 individuals on a peak day, rather than the original 850. Mr. Talarico passed out a Building Facility Summary for information purposes. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH .Parks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission o 2� Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Bill Whitford, 406 Snug Harbor, addressed the Commission. He reported the concept started by his paddling in the area and noting there was no place to store human power craft. They want the site and facility to be compatible to the area and also to help the youth and handicapped. Mr. Whitford also explained the hours of use for advanced and youth sports. The building will be built at no cost to the taxpayers, but will be open to the public for on -going programs. Mr. Fred Talarico, 359 San Miguel, addressed the Commission again and answered questions concerning the 25 year lease. They will raise the money to build the facility and will also serve as instructors. He emphasized again that they want to have a good facility with quality programs in addi- tion to being a good neighbor. Capretz pointed out that the concept itself has been endorse ( by the people and the Commission. What is required is some- thing-compatible with the needs of the people and the Aquatics Center. Ron Whitley said he felt the reduced 20,000 s.f. is adequate in size to offer programs and store boats. He pointed out that the facility can always be expanded should the.need arise. He also mentioned that the major activities will be in the water, rather than in the facility itself. Mr. Cliff Jordan, 1212 Santiago, addressed the Commission. He said he felt North Star Beach is not an appropriate area due to the potential problems which will most likely be encountered. He felt that due to the steep hills in the residential area that traffic will present a hazard in addition to the loud radios early in the.morning which will disturb their privacy.. He also does not like the idea that public access will be through their private residential' area. He stated he does not object to the concept itself, but feels the facility should be located in a non- residentia area. Patricia Voss, 1219 Santiago, addressed the Commission and expressed her concern that the location, would pose too many traffic hazards and burdens. 1 J Peter Drummond, 1706 Antigua Way, who is President of the Dover Shores Homeowners Association, addressed the L Commission. He said the original functions and size of the facility have changed and that he thought this was to be a rowing facility only. Due to the change in configuration-, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & 'Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX he feels it should be located elsewhere to relieve the potential traffic burden. He said the scaling down to 20,000 s.f. is more favorable, however, he would like to get more community response which he feels is already 100% negative. Mr. Ed Benson, 1028 Westwind Way and a member of the Dover Shores Board, addressed the Commission. He gave a brief background of the area and the impaction the proposed facility would have on the site. He expressed his concern regarding traffic and noise problems and felt that the facility should be located elsewhere. He also stated he wasn't aware of the size and number of functions programmed when he first voted. He said he thought it was going to be a rowing facility and not a physical fitness center. He said he is also concerned about the 65' boats getting into the area. He feels the whole matter should again be reviewed. Upon the close of public testimony, there was discussion by the Commission. Hopkins suggested reinstating con- ceptual approval. Cohen suggested the applicant redesign both the latest presentation which limits the size of the facility and those areas which are involved with the human power boating, as well as eliminating those areas that are duplicated by the community, i.e., Nautilus, etc. The redesign should then be presented to the Planning Commission and, if approved, staff would recommend programs the City could introduce. King felt the facility should not be limited to rowing. Capretz felt Newport Beach Aquatics should give more though on how to decrease traffic and how to combat the negatives about which Dover Shores is concerned. He also suggested they include the homeowner associations and staff in any future planning. He suggested the Commission communicate back to the Planning Commission that since it is our under- standing the applicant is considering a decrease in the facility plan and that the decrease is to be reviewed by the homeowner associations, the Commission is not in a position to make a decision until after the applicant has submitted the new plans. When re- presented, the Parks, Beaches.and Recreation Commission will review it. King motioned the Commission be on record as favoring the concept, and'that we will support the concept under the right conditions and building size and when the neighborhoo is satisfied with their concerns. Seconded by Capretz. Unanimous. lotion seconded yes (J CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 'Parks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission o 2 Page 5 Z�G�r City Council Chambers 7 n m lmng=v X Item #6 - Proposals for Special Recognition Program Proposals x for Special x x x x x Cohen recommended adding Joan Taylor, who is in charge of Recognitior the junior lifeguard program, to those listed for Commission Program recognition awards. Ms. Taylor has done outstanding work in managing this new program. de Boom suggested Naugles be recognized for donating all the food at Mariners July 4th program. Ron Whitley mentioned this is the first time someone has bee recognized for the 4th of July program, and that due to all the hard work it entails, perhaps recognition should go to all past Chairs of the event. de Boom offered to get these names. Capretz motioned J. Michael Ray, Carol Martin, Laverne Healy, Naugles and the past Chairs of the Mariners 4th of July celebration be honored at the September 4, 1984 meeting. Seconded by King. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #7 - 1984 -85 Budget Summary 1984 -85 Budget Ron Whitley explained that the Department estimates are Summary prepared by staff and reviewed by the Commission. The City Manager then reviews them and historically makes cuts. A large discrepancy is usually a request for more personnel. He also explained that the approved budget is larger than what the City Manager recommends due to the salaries adopted by Council at the end of the fiscal year, at which time the are added. The budget as presented is for informational purposes and serves as a policy document. Capital improvements are not included, as we only have one major commitment which is the new Community Youth Center to be constructed this year. Tom Line summarized the 7600 account and specifically noted that the $10,000 in capital outlay was not lost, but was funded out of Building Excise for playground equipment. Ron Whitley answered questions of the Commission on specifi items where the City Manager's figures differed and which were relocated in the budget. motion >eq ayes- ')ed CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission 0 2 Page 6 City Council Chamhers 7 n m mince Item, #8 - City Beach Restrooms City Beach Restrooms Ron Whitley summarized the issue of the City beach restrooms and reported that the City Manager is asking the Commission to review and make recommendations to the Committee's report. Mr. Whitley feels the Commission should take a look at the situations on the ocean and at West Newport Park and formulate their own concepts. Mr. Whitley also stated that what is being proposed may not be possible. An example of the recommendation for instal- lation of restrooms at the Point. This has been proposed and funded, however, the homeowners had previously ex- pressed no desire to have one installed at this location. A tour of the restroom facilities will be held for those interested on September 29 at 10 A.M. x Item #9 - Environmental Controls of,Buck Gully Environment; X Controls of x x x x x Commissioner Capretz, Chair of the Beach Study Committee, Buck Gully reported Mr.-Whitley had contacted Pat Temple, Environmental Coordinator, and Public Works to get their input on the situation at Buck Gully. Ms. Temple's report gives a good background as to the drainage in that area and what the safeguards are. Evaluation and analysis will be included in all future developments. Capretz passed out his proposed Resolution which has been corrected and is attached. Capretz moved the Resolution as corrected be incorporated into a motion. Seconded by de Boom. Unanimous. V. INFORMATION REPORTS Item #10 - Recreation-Division Recreation Division Tom Line reported the Day Camp program finished August 3 and will probably be the last one offered due to financial reasons. He also said that an in depth analysis and evalua- tion of the spring session will be presented at the September 4 meeting. On August'8 at 11 A.M. the concrete slab for the new sign at the Theatre Arts•Center will be poured. Item #11 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tre None. Division CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH f• i M arks, Beaches. & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Commissioner Springer, OASIS liaison, reported she met with Judy O'Shaughnessy and Ed Williams and also attended the Board meeting on August 3'. She feels OASIS has an out- standing program offering a wide variety of programs along with good participation. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks., Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Dottie Flohr', Secretary