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Home My WebLink About02-05-1985 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION • REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1985 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of January 8, 1985 4. Adoption of Agenda II. ACTION ITEMS 5. Expansion of OASIS, Irvine Company Proposed Residential Development (Report Attached) 6. Proposed Budget FY 1985 -86 (Report Attached) • 7. Special Commission Recognition Awards (Report 'Attached) III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8. Marine Department (Representative will be in attendance.) 9. Newport Beach Nautical Museum Request for Public Building (Report Attached) 10. Use of School Facilities (Report Attached) 11. Recreation Division (Report Attached) 12. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 13. OASIS V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VI. ADJOURNMENT • 1 Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Motion Seconded Ayes Nays Motion Seconded Ayes Motion Seconder Ayes i0r] arks, 'Beaches & Recreation Commission January 8, 1985 Citv Council Chambers 7 n m ImnPY 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 Order The meeting of the Parks., Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:15 P.M. Item #2 I Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Capretz, Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins, King, Springer and Wolfe were present. Item #3 Approval of Minutes x Motion was made by King and seconded by Wolfe to approve x the minutes of the December 4, 1984 meeting with the x x x exception of the discussion preceding the nine changes and x x corrections on Item 5, Review and Recommendations on the Open Space and Recreation Element of the General Plan. Motion passes. The discussion section will be rewritten to address details which were not included. x Item #4 Adoption of X Agenda x x x x x The agenda was adopted as presented. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Corona del Mar Community Center Building Corona del Mar Com- x Ron Whitley reported that the preliminary plan for the new munity Center x community center building in Corona del Mar has been re- Building x x x x x viewed with the user groups in the area and, as a result, suggestions and minor changes have been received. The re- vised plan has been brought to the Commission at this time to get preliminary approval so we can move forward with the specifications. , Dennis Wood, architect for the project, addressed the Commission and reviewed the preliminary plan. Mr. Wood pointed out that the building will take advantage of the natural terrain and also have a maximum view of the park area. He discussed the material to be used, area layout CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o 2 Page 2 2y�Gt�< City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX - , and•parking. He also reported that they would like to enlarge the multi- purpose room so that it can be divided into four separate areas for different activities. Ron Whitley reported that a current concern exists by the Scouts. The two buildings they are presently using will be demolished along with the Community Youth Center building. Chair Cohen opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Lupton Wilkinson, 4507 Fairfield Drive in Corona del Mar, addressed the Commission. He explained the Scouts' concern regarding the availability of the area and new building for their indoor and outdoor requirements. Mr. Lloyd Dalton, Chair of Troop 330, addressed the Commission. He said their biggest concern is that the meeting room intended for the Scouts is too small. At present it is intended to be 15 x 20 and he recommended • it be increased to 20 x 25. Both Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Dalton felt the storage area should also be increased with a secure lock for Scout use only. Dennis Wood suggested further conversation with staff and Mr. Dalton take place on this subject in order to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution. Following questions and discussion, Commissioner King moved the preliminary design be approved with the enlarged meeting room. Seconded by Wolfe. Unanimous. Item #6 - Request to Move City Owned Temporary Building to Request to Move City Old Lawn Bowling Green at 15th and Balboa Owned Motion x Ron Whitley gave a brief background on the subject request. Temporary Secondec x Since the Natural History Foundation is no longer intereste 'Building Ayes Y x x x x in moving the temporary building to Westbay Park, the Newport Beach Nautical Museum would like to move it as a temporary site to 15th and Balboa. Mr. Whitley pointed out that their objective is community minded and that the actual use of the building is not the issue. The main issue concerns what will happen with the Marinapark develop ment. Before a final decision i.s made, the Central Newport Beach Association and the American Legion should be con - sulted to provide input. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Chair Cohen opened the meeting to public testimony and Mr. Pete Barrett, Chair of the Newport Beach Nautical Museum, addressed the Commission. He reported that the Newport Beach Nautical Museum is a non profit corporation with about fifteen people interested in founding a nautical museum. They are looking for a temporary visible site in Newport Beach and would pay for the moving of the temporary building to the 15th Street site in hopes of staying there no more than three years. Depending on the outcome of the Marinapark development, they would hope to be able to fund a building for the benefit of all the people. They have spoken to the Balboa Power Squadron concering compatible usage. Mr. Terry Welsh of the Newport Beach Nautical Museum addressed the.Commission and noted they have been working for the past year to set the organization up. They want to be ready to open their doors and have a location before • they commence a drive for funds. Commissioner Hopkins suggested an endorsement of the con- cept. Ron Whitley recommended the Commission approve the use of the tea house for their purpose and temporary location and forward this to the City Council Marinapark Committee; or have a further study by bringing back the concept to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting on February 5, 1985 and notify the American Legion and the Central Newport Beach Association for their input. Following discussion concerning the tea house or use of a public facility, proposed location,•and the Marinapark Study, Springer motioned the Commission endorse the establishment of a Nautical Museum and endorse the concept of the teahouse. Seconded by Wolfe. Unanimous. Item #7 - Continuing Review of Recreation and Open Space Recreation and Open Element of the General Plan_ Space Chair Cohen announced that Susan Card from the Planning Element Center and Sandy Genis from the Planning Department were present to answer any questions. She also passed out a letter from the Citizens Advisory Commission on Bikeways which should be considered and approved. .Ms. Card reported they received a report from the West L Newport Oil Co. which indicated the company does not want I any specific park sites plotted or adjacent to property which they own. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers, 7 p.m. INDEX _ , Concerning the Implementation Plan to be reviewed by the Commission, Ms. Card pointed out that the Plan has not been officially adopted and is probably out of date by now since it changes just by time alone. Motion x Regarding the Park Dedication Ordinance under General Seconded x Implementation Recommendations, Ms. Card explained the 5 Ayes x x x x x acre per thousand population park standard conforms to the State Quimby Act since the Newport Beach area includes the beaches. Commissioner Wolfe motioned the 5 acre standard be adopted as written. Seconded by Hopkins. Unanimous. Motion x Ms. Card explained the new method of calculating in lieu Seconded x fees and the manner in which neighborhoods are assessed. Ayes x x x x x King motioned the Commission recommend favoring the Park Dedication Ordinance as presented to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Capretz. Unanimous. M n o x Ms. Card clarified the Building Excise Tax and noted this i Bo ded x the only way to get a fee from every developer which will Ayes x x x also contribute to park and recreation funds. King Nay x motioned to accept the Building Excise Tax as presented. Abstain, x Seconded by Wolfe. Motion passes. The Circulation Element, Land Use Element, Private Open Space Support and Bikeways Implementation were accepted as recommended. In addition, Item 3, The Specific Implementa- tion Recommendations; Item 4, School Site Acquisition; Item 5, Private Open Space Management; Item 6, Regional Open Space Management; Item 7, Acquisition, Improvement, Maintenance and Program Costs; and Item 8, Funding Sources, were accepted as presented. Motion x Following further discussion', Commissioner Capretz motioned Seconded x that in lieu of the First Phase Priorities, Item 10, as Ayes x x x x x established in Section 10, Page 28, of the Implementation Plan, the amended program evaluation as prepared by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission serve as the First Phase Priorities. Seconded by de Boom. Unanimous. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Cohen reported the 9th Street float and lifeguard stand is in need of repair. In addition, the public cannot • get through the alley by the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Mr. Whitley will contact those responsible for the two 5 problem areas. i� • 100 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH .Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o Z� Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 o_m. INDEX IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #8 - Beach Restrooms at Balboa Pier Beach Rest - rooms at Ron Whitley reported the restrooms at the Balboa Pier will Balboa be replaced by summer, 1985. They will be located Pier directly south of the existing location. Item #9 - Use of School Facilities Use of School Discussion was held with regard to the City's use of Facilities school facilities. Staff was directed to bring back a report that summarizes our use of school facilities at a future Commission meeting. Item #10 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree None Division Item #11 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Tom Line reported work has begun on the spring brochure and that winter registration has begun. The fall revenue figures will be available next month and we are working on the revenue estimates for 1985 -86. Item #12 - OASIS OASIS None VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS None VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Dottie Flo hr, Secretary ' CIt �'! V,** 7v "t - 4-ok V.- r3 t . v Ilk OUR*, r Zt ^l Sj 17 J jolt' 10 H t-1 op Ahl .4 gr. JKUJ 0 ! 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B ........ C ........ D Health Center, 8000 7140 6400 6400 IX 2068 785 975 2202 X 645 785 975 1053 XI 645 1120 975 1059 XII 645 700 1872 1053 XIII 645 700 1131 2665 XIV 2400 700 1131 695 XV 1548 700 1131. 695 XVI 645 700 1131 695 XVII 645 645 1131 1872 XVIII 645 645 - - XIX 645 645 - - XX - 645 - - XXI - 504 - - ----------------------------------------------------- Total 16039 19176 16414 16852 18383 Grand Total 35215 3245 3 32891 34422 J.L.WEBB PLANNING JULY 11, 1983 OPTIONAL EXPANSION. OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND CLASSROOM COUNT NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS EXISTING A B C D Number of Classrooms 6 With Existing Classrooms n/a With Expansion of existing Facilities +2 TOTAL CLASSROOMS 8 11 13 Future Building Area 9 ALT. EXISTING A B C - D +2 +2 Sq.Ft. - Bldg. 16,039 19,176 16,414 16,852 18,383 Sub -total - with existing 16,039 35,215 32,453 32,891 34,422 Expansion of existing facilities +9,620 + 8,045 + 9,620 +9,620 +5,645 GRAND TOTAL 25,659 43,260 42,073 42,511 40,067 NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS EXISTING A B C D Number of Classrooms 6 With Existing Classrooms n/a With Expansion of existing Facilities +2 TOTAL CLASSROOMS 8 11 13 9 9 6 6 6 6 +2 +2 +2 +2 19 21 17 17 J.L. WEBB PLANNING July 12, 1983 Item No. 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: OASIS Expansion Resulting From Proposed Irvine Company Residential Development Future residential development, as proposed'by The Irvine Company, will result in additional park acreage being available adjacent to the existing OASIS site. As identified in the just completed review of the Recreation and Open Space Element, this dedication requirement is shown as the property directly north of the OASIS property. As indicated in the attached letter to the Planning Commission from the Friends of OASIS, the identified land for park purposes at OASIS is not desirable as presented in the a plication by The Irvine Company for a tentative.tract.map. An excerpt (page 8� from a Planning Commission report explains the applicant's method of satisfying the park dedication ordinance. In addition, I will have the map that shows this concept on the wall at our meeting. . If there are any questions, please feel free to call. of OASIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edgar Williams, President P.O. BOX 829 O.K. Englund, Ist Vice President CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 Dick Sweet, 2nd Vice President TELEPHONE: 759.9471 Howard Jadwin, Recording Secretary Fern Torrance, Corresponding Secretary Matt Hall, Treasurer January 16, 1985 Edith Nelson, Assistant Treasurer Garnetek Bud Denenbsenberg Commissioner Joan Winburn s Chairman" GrantHowald Commissioner James Person Merle Hummel Commissioner Dave Goff c. Barney Larks Joe Mariscal Commissioner John Kurlander Ross Miller Commissioner Patricia Eichenhofer Anthony Monte Commissioner Rena Koppelman Eleanor Newman Brenda Ross Commissioner Clarence Turner Jim Sawyer Newport Beach Planning Commission Alexschvarz p.0.' Box 1768 John Lusk John Macnab Evelyn Sherwood Annabeth Webb Newport Beach; p o 'CA 92658 -8915 Julia 0'Shaughnessy, Ex- Officio parcel on 5th Avenue directly in front of the Shores apartment Robert Sup Sup Thom Supervisor Thomas F. Riley ADVISORY BOARD ' Dear Commissioners: Daniel G. Aldrich manMazianHergeson nes Hlomquist Blomqu This letter is to advise you of the position e o William Blurock of the Board of Directors of Friends of OASIS on the Dr. Allen Cottle proposed use of the Irvine Company's 5th Avenue and Dr. R.J. (Sal) Curreri Walter Gerken -Marguerite properties scheduled to be deliberated by your Mayor Pro Tom, Evelyn Hart commission starting Thursday night, January 24, 1985. Mayor Jackie-Heather Louis eilig EdgrR Edgar . Hill We represent the 3,500 Friends members in Newport Beach p p Chris Hopper as well as indirectly the interests of the current 14,000 A. Grant Howald Vincent Jorgensen city residents over age 60 and'the 19,000 over age 55. Peter Kremer Lucille Kuehn Our Board is particularly concerned with two of the three John Lusk John Macnab parcels - the level acreage directly east of OASIS Center p 9 y Michael Manahan adjoining OASIS Center's main entry and exit-driveway and the Doreen Marshall parcel on 5th Avenue directly in front of the Shores apartment Robert Sup Sup Thom Supervisor Thomas F. Riley building complex. The Irvine Company is proposing construction James Roosevelt of at least 80 conventional homes on the acreage next to Paul Ryckoff OASIS Center and 96 units of rental apartment -type construc- FloreceSc P.Scher Florence Schumacher tion on the'parcel in front of the Shores - 50% of which Richard Smith would be reserved for the elderly, according to the Company's J. Leslie Steffensen last presentations. Dr. Jerome Tobis Robert Wynn City of Newport Beach OASIS CENTER 5th and Marguerite Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 • 0AISL% Older Adults Social, Infonnation & Services Page 2 • Our Board and it's special Ad Hoc Committee on this matter have met twice with the Irvine Company as well as.with impacted community associations. Our Board position was approved unanimously on January 14, 1985 with 19 Board members present. Approximately two years ago a project of similar - nature involving use of the land next to OASIS Center was considered by the Newport Beach City government. Following a public hearing in which we part - icipated fully, the City Council by unanimous vote of Council members present eliminated the Irvine Company proposed conventional housing project east of our Center from the General Plan Amendment on a motion by City Council Member William Agee. The membership of the City Council is the same, today as it was at that time. We ask that your Commission fully consider the needs of the City's massive elderly population this time and make the following recom- mendations to the City Council on the two parcels: 1. Require the Irvine Company to dedicate to the City an 80 foot by 400 foot land strip (32,000 sq. ft.) adjacent to OASIS East parking lot and - driveway -and -from- our - senior-- - - garden area to 5th Avenue. This would avoid encroach- ment upon the-Center's main entry and exit and avoid use of our parking lot by homeowners (if the conventional homes • are built) as well as permit future expansion of the OASIS_ - Center. This land dedication would give us breathing room and give us clear space to the alleyway. Of necessity, the first row of Irvine Company homes and their garages would have to be eliminated (if this project is approved). 2. Require the Irvine Company to relocate their Irvine Pacific proposed senior housing from in front of the Shores (Coast Highway and MacArthur) to the acreage East of our Center and'East of the dedicated 'street to the alleyway. Require the Irvine Company to redesign such senior housing in the new location to one-story homes suitable for seniors and with square footages and density which will make this construction economically feasible for the Irvine Company. One third to one half of the units should be for sale to seniors with the balance rental unit property for seniors. There will also have to be an agreement that these units will remain reserved for seniors. We will offer full testimony as to why the above actions should be recommended and explain the needs of seniors in our city as this matter progresses through city government. We are also prepared - if asked - to recommend square footages and densities for this senior housing East of our Center. • • 10 Page 3 Our Board studies show the proposed Irvine Pacific Senior Housing in front of the Shores is defective in many aspects from the point of view of planning, location, and design for seniors. Among them are Pack of existing reasonably- priced nearby private sector basic services for the elderly, a mixing of the life styles of seniors with those of young families with children ('it is not practical and won't work), two -story construction (seniors can't navigate stairs and the Irvine Company offers no elevators), and the proposed rent charges. We fully expect the City Planning staff will call these matters to your attention. ,It is our hope that time permitted for our testimony and that of other community groups impacted by this project will be equal - if needed - to that granted'the applicant. We specificalk/ and respect- fully request that the existing five - minute restrictions on speakers be waived for the duration of City government consideration of the use of these properties. We also request that our Board be advised promptly of any future Planning Commission meetings and the City Council schedule on this project when known. Your full consideration of this matter and recommendations to the City Council favorable to our City's seniors will be greatly appreciated by the Newport Beach elderly community. Sincerely, } i liam r ident Friends of OASIS cc: Mayor Philip Maurer Mayor Pro -Tem Ruthelyn Plummer City Council Member William Agee City Council Member John Cox. City Council Member Evelyn Hart City Council Member Jackie Heather City Council Member Donald Strauss - - -- —. -. City Planning Director James Hewicker City Manager Robert Wynn City PB &R Director Ron Whitley City OASIS Supervisor Judy O'Shaughnessy -- — OASIS Board File TO: Planning Commission - S. . The tentative tract map submitted has been designed to accommodate the Planned Community Development Plan proposed by the applicant. Staff has included conditions of approval on the tentative tract map to implement the staff recommendation. Other issues associated with the tentative tract map are discussed below: • Park Dedication The applicant is proposing to dedicate two lettered lots to the City, Lots "A" and "B ". Lot A is .75 acre and the tenta- tive map indicates that it and an approximate .5 ,acre portion of the OASIS site will be graded flat (3% slope). The OASIS park site will be approximately 4.2 square, flat acres. Also proposed for dedication to the City is an existing and manufactured slope area between the OASIS park area and the homes on Sandcastle Drive (Lot B)'. The park dedication requirement for the proposed project (80 units) is .9 acre. The requirement for the staff recommended project is .78 acre. Should the Planning Commission approve the project as recom- mended by staff, Lot A, as proposed, is adequate to satisfy the requirements of the Park Dedication Ordinance. Should the Commission approve the project as recommended by the applicant, it is recommended that Lot A be enlarged'and the applicant required to grade the site and install a retaining wall in such a manner as to result in .90 flat acre for park dedication. In either case, it is recommended that the slope area not be accepted for dedication, but •remain under the owner- ship of the applicant and successors -in- interest. Conclusion and Recommendation The project site forms a logical extension of old Corona del Mar due to the elevation and orientation of the site. As such, it is appro- priate to extend the Corona del Mar street pattern on to the site. In order to reduce the percent of the site devoted to paving, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing development as viewed from the residences above, it is recommended that the P -C Development Plan and Tentative Tract Map be required to eliminate the alley concept and increase the minimum lot width to 40 feet. Should the Planning Commission concur, Findings and Conditions of Approval are attached as Exhibit "A ". Should the Commission desire to approve the project as proposed by the developer, Findings and Conditions of Approval are attached as Exhibit "B ". Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take straw votes on this item and continue on to the public hearing on the other Tentative Tract Maps for the other Fifth Avenue Parcels. • 1I • • • I2' Item No. 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation.Director SUBJECT: Proposed Budget FY 1985 -86 Attached are the budgets for our operation as proposed for next fiscal year. Staff will review each division at our next Commission meeting. The review with the City Manager is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 1985,at 9:00 A.M. The Commission traditionally has had representation at the budget review meeting. Staff looks forward to this annual process in cooperation with the Commission as we pursue funding to continue the park and recreation efforts in Newport Beach. fill fib•- RonaT—dA. / Item No. 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and.Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Commission Recognition Awards As you are aware, the Commission has a prestigious recognition program that identifies and honors persons who.have performed outstanding service, usually voluntary, that enhances the objectives of our Commission and Department. As it has been some time since we have recommended persons, it is appropriate to do so at this time. Staff is recommending that the Commission present awards to the below listed individuals for service as described: 1. Woody Smith - He has been instrumental in working with staff to make our annual Golf Tournament a success. His willingness to provide assistance and use of the Irvine Coast Country Club for this event has been an exceptional relationship. • 2. Fran Wynn - Worked closely with the staff to provide the first Corona del Mar High School Sea King 10K Run. Fran almost single handedly performed the work on this important event that provides funds for girls athletics at Corona del Mar High School. • The Commission has the opportunity to nominate others at our meeting of February 5 for this recognition. Your thoughts and recommendations on this matter are appreciated. l� • • Item No. 9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Newport Beach Nautical'Museum Facility Request For your information, the request of the Newport Beach Nautical Museum to utilize the City owned 1,888 square foot temporary building on City owned property has been referred to the American Legion and the Central Newport Association for review and comment. As there were only three weeks between meetings, I did not ask for a response from the interested parties until mid- February. We will schedule the item for further consideration at the March Commission meeting. I • *is- Item No. 10 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and.Recreation Department DATE: January 28, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Use of School Facilities The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is currently completing an evaluation and review of use agreements with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District which deals directly with access to School District facilities. This review of the City's use of school facilities will deal with problems, costs, accessibility, solutions and recommendations for the future. A comprehensive report will be prepared for your review at the March meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Ronald A. Whitley • RECREATION DIVISION JANUARY, 1985 PROGRESS REPORT Youth and Adult Sports Item No. 11 Youth basketball leagues have begun play at Ensign School every Saturday morning. As in the past, games have been scheduled with youth from Costa Mesa. Also on Saturdays, first and second graders are playing in an instructional league from noon to 1 P.M. The adult sports leagues are also underway for the winter. Thirty teams are registered for basketball with the league completed the end of March. Scheduling has also begun for the summer adult softball leagues. Registration will take place in April. Coming up in the next couple of months will be planning for the youth track and field program. Meetings are scheduled with the Rotary Club, which is the major contributor to the program. Senior Citizens The OASIS Center is experiencing several refurbishment projects at the present time. The roof of the large multi - purpose room is being repaired, while the south wing of the OASIS restrooms is due for completion in thirty days. The completion of the OASIS restrooms will include wallpapering. • Classes and activities have just started up at OASIS as of January 14, 1985. All classes are in full swing and,registration has gone well. Upcoming Events: 1. Seminars - "Live, Love and Learn" on every Thursday in Room IV. (Started January 10.) 2. Valentine Dance ore Saturday, February 10, from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. 3. Valentine Party on Sunday, February 16. Volunteer hours for December numbered 1,637. Special Activity Classes The winter quarter began January 7 with nine new activity classes. Of those nine classes, Gardening, Raising Children, and Jazzercise were the most successful and had excellent registrations. All volleyball classes did very well this quarter despite a large increase in fees. Both coed fours and intermediate volleyball classes were closed due to excellent registrations. One of the more successful classes was the clown training class. In fact, their .first graduation will take place February 4 at 7:30 P.M. at Hoag Hospital. The graduation program includes performing clown tricks in the pediatrics ward. After the performance, diplomas will be handed out. -2- Special planning has begun for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Scenic Five K Run and the July 4 celebration. Groups that help sponsor these events are T.he Irvine . Company, Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and the Mariners Park Committee. The spring brochure and the spring schedule have been set. The Department is looking for a large spring registration. New classes that will be initiated this spring include Stenciling, Home Entertainment, Home Decorating and a First Mates course for sailing wives. Aquatics Winter sailing classes have just begun. Registration is slow but, as usual, that is typical for our winter sailing program. Sign ups should improve with warmer weather. Swimming classes are not offered during the winter quarter. Registrations will be accepted during the spring quarter and we are anticipating an excellent spring program. The only swimming program now taking place is the Newport'Beach Aquatics Swim Team. Daily workouts are scheduled and twice a month swim meets are scheduled. Maintenance The maintenance staff has been very busy of late. Not only has the normal cleaning of facilities been taking place, but several facilities are in need of minor refurbish- ment projects. Both Mariners multi- purpose facility and the OASIS Senior Center need refurbishment to their roofs. Both roofs should be completed in thirty days. Other facilities are in need of door repairs, termite control and minor leaks head • the list of items that are in need of repair. All such repairs should be completed in thirty days. Upcoming Events 1. Mammoth Ski Trip on February 18 -21. 2. Sailing lessons on large boats. Lessons will begin in February. Fall Revenue Report 1. Surfing The fall surfing program had only moderate success. Revenue was down from $687 in 1983 to $275 in 1984. Several sessions were cancelled due to the termination of the surfing instructor. The increase in next fall's surfing program is certainly projected. Expenditures for 1984 were also correspondingly down. 2. Sailing (Sabots, Lidos, Fall revenue for Sabots and expenditures for 19' $3,053 and expenditures was the addition of the • at its current level. 11 Catamarans, Sailboarding and Holder 12's) and Lidos was up slightly from fall, 1983. Revenue 33 were $2,950 and $1,200, while for 1984 revenue was were $1,690. The biggest support for the increase Lido 14's which helped maintain the sailing program -3- Catamarans, Sailboarding and Holder 12's had a significant drop off in fall revenue. 1983 revenue was $2,223 while expenditures were $1,667. 1984 saw revenue at $1,387 and expenditures at $965. There is obviously a drop off of registration but to take it a step further, there also seems to be a fall off of sailing popularity. Fill -in sailing classes will be added to try and rejuvenate the sailing program. 3. Swimming Fall revenue for s%O mm,ing is up drastically due to the Newport Aquatics Swim Team. Without the swim team in 1983, revenue was $555. With the swim team revenue for 1984 (fall), it was $3,933. Expenditures are also up due to the contract with the swim coach and the cost for pool rentals. The swimming lesson program will be evaluated to determine its worth in the swimming program. Attendance is not increasing and facility accessibility is not easy. 4. City Golf Championship The cutdown in the number of participants made for a much better golf tournament. Although revenue is up slightly due to an increase in the registra- tion fees, the actual participants are down from 140 to 126. We would like to maintain the current level of participation for next year's tournament because it adapts so perfectly to the smooth running of the tournament. Ex- penditures are also down this year from last, making the golf championship even more productive. 5. Special Activitv Classes Total revenue for these activities is up $2,067 from fall, 1983. Fall,' -1983 had revenue of $49,242, while 1984 had an increase to $51,309. Expenditures were down from 1983 due to closer scrutinizing of all expenditures and a savings of money at the Fall Five Miler Run. Classes were more popular in fall of 1984 than 1983. Also, there were 60 rentals for the Rent -A -Santa program at $30 each, bringing Rent -A -Santa revenue to $1,800. Expenditures were down for this program due to lowering the contract percentage in favor of the City, giving us a higher profit margin. The Department will maintain this same contract in the future. 6. Adult Sports (Basketball and Softball) Increases in both softball and basketball registration fees have taken place from fall, 1983 to fall, 1984. Also projected for next year are 10% increases for team registration. This should increase. our- - •revenue - while- off - setting facility costs for fields and gyms. Adult softball revenue is up slightly from fall, 1983. This is due primarily to an increase in fees. Actual participants for fall, 1984 are down from the previous year. This decrease is due partly to the accessibility of adult softball fields. Revenue did exceed expenditures by almost $6,000 in 1984. Facility costs will become the biggest costs for the adult basketball program. Teams are on the increase from 1983 to 1984, with an increase of 26 to 30. • Fee increases are projected again next year. Revenue for fall, 1984 was $13,420 as compared to expenditures of $10,341., Facility cost of Ensign and Corona del Mar gyms took up a large share of the expenditures. The margin of gain was only about $3,000. l - n U • -4- 7. Rose Parade Excursion Rose Parade excursion revenue was up significantly from last year. Additional registrations along with the addition of a second bus boosted revenue and expenditures. Forty two participants expanded to eighty two participants on January 1, 1985. Iq Revenue jumped from $1,470 to $3,010. Expenditures also jumped from $1,025 in 1984 to $2,499 in 1985. The possibility of a third bus will be evaluated in 1986. t— �U7�yJ Tom Line Item No. 12 PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION • JANUARY, 1985 PROGRESS REPORT Our Park Crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of January: Cut and lay back sod for mower strips at San Miguel Park. Excavated soil for pads for bleachers and dugouts at San Miguel Park. Repaired walk area at stage entrance to Theatre Arts Center. Built retaining wall at City Yard. Irrigated and landscaped City Hall. Our Street Tree Division performed the following: • Trimmed 564 trees. Planted 9 trees. E IN Removed 16 trees. Root pruned 8 trees. Completed 20 Work Requests. Areas being trimmed are Eastbluff and Newport Heights. Liter'/ SUPERVISOR, FIFTH DISTRICT THOMAS F. RILEY • CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION 10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, P. O. BOX 687, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702-0687 PHONE: 834 -3550 (AREA CODE 714) February 5, 1985 Mayor Philip Maurer City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92658 Dear Phil: For many years, the County's Master Plan of Regional Parks has included a proposed park at Upper Newport Bay. I believe the time has come to take steps to establish Upper Newport Bay Regional Park and I want to invite the cooperation of the City of Newport Beach. I believe there can be no doubt that the shoreline and various parcels of vacant land between Jamboree and i• Pacific Coast Highway will make a superior regional park. I propose that the County take the lead in acquiring the land for the park and in its development, operation, and maintenance, but that each of these steps be accomplished with the close working involvement of the City of Newport Beach. Although I believe the County can provide financing and staff that may be beyond that which the City of Newport Beach would want to, put toward this project, nevertheless, I firmly believe that this project needs to be a cooperative venture between our jurisdictions, and that we should also make every effort to involve outside organizations, as for exam- ple, the Natural History Foundation. I propose that Upper Newport Bay Regional Park be a very low intensity park where resource preservation is the principal goal, but in which the public is invited to experience the Back Bay and to learn about the archeological deposits that abound throughout the property. I envision a visitor's center with displays, trails, and perhaps a working area where the public can learn how archeological resources lie in the ground, and how they are excavated. I also would propose that we work together in completing a trail system all the way around the bay. I know that many people enjoy weekend. walking along ,Back Bay Road and perhaps this roadway can be a link in a trail that would continue around the bay to the Castaways site. Doubtless, a regional trail of this nature would be an incredible resource both for the County and for Newport Beach. Mayor Philip Maurer . February 5, 1985 Page 2 I believe very strongly that one important role for the County is to assist cities with substantial park projects within their jurisdiction, where the city may not be able to organize, nor finance the acquisition, development, and operation of the facility, but where there is a mutual desire to secure the facility.- I am confident that you join me in believing that a regional park along Back Bay is desirable, and I therefore commit to pursue this project in cooperation with the City of Newport Beach. I want to assure you that the County has both the funds and the staff for this project, and, more importantly, the will to make this project work out for the benefit of the people of this County. I look forward to pursuing this project with you, the City Council, and the staff of the City of Newport Beach. Sincerely, Thomas F. Riley Chairman of the Board `• TFR :ph cc: Ms. Rae Cohen, Chair, Recreation and Parks Commission Ms. Sandy Boostrom, Chair, Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Commission Mr. Hal Krizan, Director of Parks and Recreation Mr. Bryan Speegle, Manager of Advance Planning Ms. Bonnie Ramsay, Advance Planning • ORANGE COUNTY SUPERII`iTEI`IDEI`IT OF SCHOOLS OR00, Je C0Ur2fy '0eP0Rtrr2e0t °tF eDUCUtiorl 200 KALMUS DRIVE • P.O. BOX 9050 • COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628 -9050 • (714) 966 -4000 ROBERT PETERSON, Ed.D. SUPERINTENDENT FRED J. KOCH February 5, 1985 DEPUTY SUPEmNTENDENT Ronald Whitley, Director Parks and Recreation Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard P. 0. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92662 Dear Mr. Whitley: The purpose of this communication is to notify the Newport Beach City Council of the proposed educational use of the Upper Newport Back Bay. The Orange County Department of Education presently administers an Environmental • Field Study Program offered to fourth, fifth, and sixth grade s- tudents in Orange County. This academic science experience is a one day program conducted at the Dana Point Marina, in the Cleveland National Forest, and the Upper Newport Back Bay. Students are introduced to the unique ecosystems in the natural environ- ment through experiential activities. n U The specific use of the Upper Newport Back Bay will be as follows: o Children will be transported from their school site to the bay and met by a staff of naturalists from the Orange County Department of Education. o Students will receive instruction in four subject areas: People and the Back Bay, Estuary Ecology, Back Bay Plants, and Bird Life. o All teaching stations are located along Back Bay Drive on both sides of San Joaquin Hills Road. o The pilot program will be conducted during the winter months with the pos- sible expansion to other seasons, depending upon the enrollment. o The instructional staff from the Orange County Department of Education will transport all program equipment to and from the site. Portable restrooms have been rented and placed near the San Joaquin Hills Road entrance for the use of program participants and staff. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FRANCIS X. HOFFMAN DEAN MCCORMICK SHEILA MEYERS FRANCES MURPHY ELIZABETH PARKER • Ronald Whitley, Director Page 2 February 5, 1985 The administrative staff of the Orange County Department of Education supports the preservation of the Upper Newport Back Bay as a natural environmental area. The proposed development of a county regional park will deplete one of the few remaining estuarine environments in California. The Orange County Department of Education seeks to prevent the exhaustion of our natural resources and to preserve open space for the educational endeavors of Orange County students. RP:NW:plp I* C� Co dially, ROBERT PETERSON, Ed.D. County Superintendent of Schools Archaeological Research Facility i MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY California State University Fullerton, California 92634 (714) 773 -3977, 773 -3976 Rae Cohen, Chairman . Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Comm. City of Newport Beach Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -•8915 January 31, 1985 RE: COUNTY REGIONAL PASSIVE PARK SYSTEM I would like to go on'record as supporting the concept of the County of orange acting as the lead agency for a passive park system around the Upper Newport Bay. As an archaeologist, I believe this arrangement could lead to a good management plan for the non - renewable cultural resources which are so prevalent in that area. r 1 Sincerely, Constance Cameron • n LJ 40 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: February 5, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Westbay Park As you may be aware, the City has been meeting with the Natural History Foundation of Orange County for the past two years on using the Westbay Park site as a location for an operational center of the Foundation. As this concept related to other agencies in the Back Bay, it has become apparent that an overall look at the entire Back Bay and surrounding environs is desirable. As indicated in the minutes of a meeting held on January 30, 1985, it has been proposed that the County of Orange be requested to assume the responsibility of being the lead,_ agency to develop a "master plan" of the area. For this reason the following recommendation is made: Recommendation: That the City Council request the County of Orange become the lead agency in developing a master plan of the Back Bay that will facilitate cooperative efforts on the proposed County Regional Park in the area. w`.f��4i`I�fr1� 7 Natural History Foundation of Orange County 17752 Skypark,Blvd., Suite 245 P.O. Box 7038 Irvine, CA 92714 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (714) 545.8967 MINUTES— BACK-BAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: 30 JANUARY 1985 — 5:45 PM LOCATION: NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM ATTENDANCE: NHFOC RON YEO NEWPORT RAE COHEN, CHAIRPERSON, PB &R RON WHITLEY, DIRECTOR, PB &R OC PETER HERMAN, ADM, ASST.— DIST..5 HAL KRIZAN.— DIRECTOR, PER BRIAN SPEEGLE — EMA BONNIE RAMSEY'— EMA UCI BRUCE IBBETSON — ROWING' JOYCE IBBETSON — ROWING PETER CARPENTER — PHYSICAL PLANNING PAUL KNOPF — PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPT. OF ED GREG SCHUETT — ADVISOR IRVINE CO. • ALISON BROWN ROGER'SEITZ - -DIRECTOR OF'PLANNING DAVE DMOHOSKI — MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SAM COUCH — MANAGER,-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OTHERS JOHN ROETMAN — FRJENDS OF NEWPORT BAY „ BETH PADON -- SEEMAN & 'ASSOC. DON SIMPSON — CIVIL ENGINEER "RANDAL SEECH STEPHANIE WALD AFTER.I.NTRODUCTIONS, GENERAL•..DISCUSSION.OF ACTIVITIES AND GOALS, THE ORIGINAL WESTBAY'ADV.ISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THE NEW MEMBERS-OF THE EXPANDED BACK BAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY AGREED-THAT THERE ARE MANY'BENEFITS TO A COOPERATIVE OVERALL PLANNING PROGRAM FOR TRAILS.,•ACCESS., CIRCULATION, UTILITIES AS WELL AS SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PASSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. # ALL OF THE INTERESTED PARTIES CAN WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM, AND CAN REACH A COMMON GOAL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME WITHOUT MAJOR CONFLICT. * IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN OPTIMUM AMOUNT OF OPEN SPACE AROUND THE BAY, WE NEED TO TRANSFER THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF THE REMAINING 40 DWELLING UNITS ON CERTAIN PRIVATELY HELD PROPERTIES TO OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OR THE UNINCOR- PORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY. • Natural History Foundation of Orange County 17752 Skypark Blvd., Suite 245 P.O. Box 7038 Irvine, CA 92714 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (714) 545.8967 THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IS THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY'WITH.THE' RESOURCES TO TAKE THE LEAD IN PLANNING, OBTAINING APPROVALS-, ASSURING RESOURCE PRESERVATION; DEVELOPMENT, STAFFING, MAINTENANCE AND COORDINATION BETWEEN VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS, # EACH GROUP WILL INDIVIDUALLY'WRITE'TO: RAE•COHEN, CHAIRPERSON OF•PB &R COMMISSION 3300 NEWPORT BLVD - BOX 1768 NEWPORT.BEACH,, CA 92658 -8915 BEFORE TUESDAY — FEBRUARY S. 1985 'ENCOURAGING THE. COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND. THAT -THE' CITY ,CDURCI'L OFFICAI.L'LY SANCTION THIS COOPERATIVE EFFORT TOWARDS PLANNING AND DEVELOPING A COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AT THE BACK BAYe ONE THAT WOULD PRESERVE THE RESOURCES AND MAXIMIZES :THE SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PASSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ADJOURNED AT 7:OQ PM ANNOUNCEMENT.: • BEG INNING.3.N., MARCH' 'I.•THE. NHFOC WPL•LL._BE OCCUPYING THE MULTI — PURPOSE. 'POD'' •AT•E•ASTBLUFF.,ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THE INTERIM FACILITY :"WILL .BE USED'FOR LABy OFF.ICE,- 'EXHIBIT AND - DOCENT TRAINING UNTIL A PERMANENT '- INTERPRETI•VE'CENTER IS_' DEVELOPED AT THE BACK BAY. ' • 0 • Mr. Rae Cohen, Chairman Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 14ewport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Cohen: 2902 Angler Lane Los Alamitos, CA 90720 31 January 1985 I have just heard a brief report on the discussions of Orange County possibly being the lead agency in a county regional passive park system in the Upper Newport Bay area. Because of my interest in the conservation of the prehistoric archaeological sites that are still left, I would like to urge that the concept be given every consideration. It would seem that it could be a good solution to a number of other problems as well. Sincerely, / y Keith A. Dixon (Professor of Anthropology, Cali- fornia State University, Long Beach; Member for Second District, Orange County Historical Commis- sion) cc: Jane Gerber, Chairman Orange County Historical Commission 31 JANUARY 1985 Natural History Foundation of Orange County 17752 Skypark Blvd., Suite 245 Irvine, CA 92714 MS. RAE COHEN, CHAIRPERSON 3300 NEWPORT BLVD BOX 1768 NEWPORT BEACH, CA.•92658 =8915 DEAR.MS. COHEN% (714) 545 -8967 V 1 P.O. Box 7038 Newport Beach, CA 92660 WE WOULD LIKE TO .ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECOMMEND THAT' THE COMMISSION,,DI.SCUSS THE BENEIFITS.OF-A COOPERATIVE EFFORT. OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPING A REGIONAL.PARK•AT THE BACK BAY, WITH THE COUNTY BEING THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED.GROUPS. . WE FEEL THAT THE.. COUNTY. . WOULD. BE. THE :MOST'APPROPRIATE' .'•.: AGENCY. TO •COALESCE THE.'GOALS'.OF THE.CIT:Y, STATE, UCI, FR I ENDS . OF. .THE NEWPORT BAY, , AS WELL: -AS - THE . NHFOC, NEWPORT/ MESA' SCHOOL. DISTRICT .AND.T.HE. ORANGE"COUNT.Y' DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. INTO'.A'WELL" - FL'ANNED::PASSIVE•.RECREATIONAL AREA THAT •WOULD .EMPHAS.IZE RESOURCE.PRESERVA71ON, ALONG WITH SCIENTIF•IC.AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND'PROGRAMS... WE FEELI -THA'T THIS. WOULD BE. AN ASSET FOR THE CITY AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL RECOMMEND :TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THEY OFFICIALLY SANCT•I'ON THE COUNTY TO.- PROCEED WITH.THE NECESSARY - P.LANNING PROGRAM.. VERY TRULY., PEG•MONTGOMERY, -PRE IDENT— .NHFOC PMsAM