HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1986 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1986
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 December 3, 1985
4. Adoption of Agenda
II. SPECIAL COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS (Report Attached)
III. FRIENDS OF OASIS AND PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
IV. ACTION ITEMS
• 5. Capital Improvement Proposals FY 1986 -87
Approval and Prioritization (Report Attached)
6. Request to Remove Street Trees at Balboa Inn,
105 Main Street (Letter and Report Attached)
7. Naming of Mini Park, 4th Avenue and Carnation (Letter Attached)
8. Request to Acquire Property Adjacent to Begonia Park
(Letter and Report Attached)
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Review of 38th Street'Park (Plan Attached)
10. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached)
11. Recreation Division (Report Attached)
VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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December 3, 1985,
City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX
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Call to
Order
iRoll Call
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Seating of
New
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Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley
Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Street
Tree Superintendent
Mark Deven, Recreation Supt.
Dottie Flohr, Secretary
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Item #1
The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
Item #2
Roll call was taken. Commissioners Brenner, de Boom, Hopkins
Springer and Wolfe were present.
Item #3
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Chair Wolfe recommended rewording the last sentence on Page 4
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under Item #10, Beach Bike Trail, of the November 5, 1985
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minutes as follows: The Board of Trustees are taking the
funds that they have available to them to possibly purchase
a computer system and, therefore, would not have the funds
towards any remodeling or work on the proposed multi - purpose
building next to the Library. Motion was made by Springer to
approve the minutes of the November 5, 1985 meeting as
corrected. Seconded by,Brenner. Unanimous.
Item #4
The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of the
Joint Session with City Council, Christmas Dinner, Teen
Center, and Commission Roster Update.
Item #5
Chair Wolfe welcomed and introduced John Konwiser and A. Z.
Taft, newly appointed Commissioners. After they were
officially seated, Konwiser and Taft each gave a brief
background of themselves and said they looked forward to
being on the Commission and serving the community.
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Call to
Order
iRoll Call
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Seating of
New
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II. ACTION ITEMS
'Item N6 - Presentation-by Recreation Staff
Presentation.
by Recrea-
Mark Deven announced that following a slide show for the
tion Staff
Commission, the four Recreation Supervisors were present to
make individual presentations. He thanked Dan Iwata who
was responsible for the film, which was then presented
showing a visual summary of the recreation programs and
events offered to the community.
Judy O'Shaughnessy, Supervisor of Oasis and senior programs,
addressed the Commission. She gave a brief background of
herself and explained the activities and organization at
Oasis. She also commended Diana Springer for the tremendous
job she is doing as the Commission's liaison to Oasis.
Bob Granger, Supervisor of Adult and Youth Sports, addressed
the Commission. He passed out information and explained .the
current activities offered in his Section.
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Nancy Beard addressed the Commission and explained her
responsibilities as Supervisor of the contract classes,
brochure, special events and the Community Youth Center.
Dan Iwata addressed the Commission and explained his duties
as Supervisor of aquatics, facility maintenance and
scheduling. Mr. Iwata is also the liaison with the School
District and Sports Commission in addition to running the
Annual Golf Tourney and Mammoth Ski Trips.
Mark Deven pointed out that the duties of the Supervisors
are varied and, due to working odd hours and holidays, they
must be flexible and cooperative. He thanked them for doing.,
a good job and noted that staff will communicate with the
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Commissioners as to upcoming events and what they can
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specifically provide. He also invited suggestions from the
Commission to enhance our programs and events.
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Item 07 - Review of Preliminary Plans for West Newport Park
West Newport
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Chair Wolfe gave a brief review of the status of West Newport
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Park. This Commission originally agreed with the Association
that the site should be developed without parking. Council,
however, has requested the two alternative preliminary plans,
namely, with parking and without parking, be reviewed again
,for approval,
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Ron Whitley introduced Bob Cardoza of Cardoza, DiLallo and
Harrington, consultants• on the project, who presented the
two plans. Mr. Cardoza explained the use of the flat,
narrow area, the need for a passive, open space feeling and
continued circulation pattern, in addition to the visual
impact of the park as a theme introduction to the City.
Mr. Cardoza provided overlays to show.the park with angular
parking. Three possible locations were proposed providing
a total of 3,000 s.f., or 30 spaces.
Chair Wolfe opened the meeting to public testimony and Mr.
Todd Schooler, 7400 West Ocean Front, addressed the Commis-
sion. Mr. Schooler, Director of the West Newport Association
and Chair of the committee working on the park, supported
the alternative plan of no parking. He explained that
(1) Adding the 30 spaces will not solve the real parking
problem in the summer; (2) The narrowness of the site favors
a green belt area rather than a park for which -there is more
activity use; (3) By policy parking should be for park users,
rather than beach users; and (4) The intent of the design is
to create areas for passive play and thus the parking would
be a waste of land.
Mr. 'Richard Babineau, 6511 Seashore Drive, addressed the
Commission. As a member of the committee working on the
park development, he is opposed to the parking concept. He
said Seashore is a narrow, one -way street with parking on
the right and a bicycle path on the left. The traffic is
extremely congested in the summer and adding cars to the
area would simply enhance the problems of safety, noise,
litter, etc. He feels the area should provide a green belt
and recreation facilities for the homeowners in West Newport
since the site is not conducive to a public park.
Mr. Tom Christensen, 6507 Seashore Drive, addressed the
,Commission.
Mr. Christensen serves as a Director in the
West Newport Association and is also a member of the
committee working on the park. He said he had interviewed
the residents of the area and they all felt additional parkin
would be detrimental due to the safety hazards which would
be encountered. He added that he felt this was a good
project and that the goal of an aesthetic entrance to
Newport Beach is greatly needed.
Upon the close of public testimony, Ron Whitley further
discussed the advantages of no parking to the area, acces-
sibility to the residents and that Coastal permission will 'be
required.
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Chair Wolfe moved the Commission accept the plan without
parking. Hopkins amended the motion to include the Commission
reaffirms its previous recommendation that supports the
concept of no parking. Seconded by Taft. Motion passes.
Motion
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Item H8 - Aquatic Management Plan - 16 -19th St. on the Bay
Aquatic
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Ron Whitley reported staff met several times with the local
Plan
sailboard dealers, a result of which were the proposed
rules and regulations included in the report in the agenda
packet.
de Boom motioned to approve the report as written and trans-
mit to Council. Seconded by Konwiser. Unanimous.
Item #9 - Request for Tree Removal and Replacement at
Request
Balboa Inn
for Tree
Removal and
Chair Wolfe announced he received a request from Griswold's
Replacement
to remove two Ficus Wetida Trees located in front of the
Balboa Inn. Ron Whitley passed out a schematic of the overall
plan of the area. The Merchants Association is pleased with
the trees that are there, however, they have been problem
trees in that they need trimming more often and their root
structure causes concrete upheaval.
Chair Wolfe opened the meeting to public testimony and Mr.
Jerry King, #1 Civic Plaza and representative of the Balboa
Inn, addressed the Commission. Mr. King said he had spoken
to the Association and property owners and all have en-
dorsed their project. He reviewed the existing problems such
as the extended root system, maintenance, vandalism, view
problems, etc., and showed a picture of the site after
restoration with Palm Trees. Mr. King reported they would
pay for tree removal and replacement at the Balboa Inn and
recommended that all the street trees on the block be re-
placed with Palms since the area theme is towards this kind
of tree.
Discussion followed concerning replacement of all the trees
on Main Street. Wolfe suggested either a plan for both sides
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of the block be prepared or a plan for each area be prepared
along with a fiscal commitment. Konwiser recommended
removal /replacement all at once or not at all. Mr. Whitley
responded by saying although staff would support this
request, it would be difficult due to residents' reaction
to mass tree removal and, in addition, there is no such
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allocation in the budget at this time. Mr. Whitley
suggested the Commission could direct staff to prepare a
cost estimate and coordinate an initial communication with
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all the businesses on Main Street to assess an opinion on
whether or not the trees should be removed and replaced
with Palms.
Mr. Ray Sanford, 703 Narcissus and President of Griswold's,
addressed the Commission. He said their main concerns are
liability and the destructive nature of the trees on their
investment for which they would like non - destructive trees
as a replacement.
After further discussion, this matter was referred to staff
and the Commi'ssion's Street Tree Committee for review.
Item 1110 - Lease A ree..ent for Lincoln School Gymnasium
an t etic Fields
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Following a brief discussion, de Boom motioned to approve
the lease agreement as written and send to Council.
Seconded by Hopkins. Unanimous.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item 1111 - Recreation Division Assessment
Chair Wolfe had directed Mark Deven to assess the goals and
objectives of the Recreation Department and his report was
included in the agenda packet. Mr. Deven gave a brief
summary of his report giving special attention to marketing
and promotion as areas that need to be developed so as to,
better utilize our facilities and programs. One idea would
be to provide programs, speakers, etc. to the Homeowner
Associations, PTA's, Scouts, etc. In addition, Mr. Deven
is working on enhancing our video presentation with an
accompanying narrative. He also reported that the Community
Youth Center is under utilized and he will be working
towards making the community more aware of what is offered
there.
Item 1112 - Status of Rub 's Restaurant Request to Retain
Balboa Pier Restroom
hair Wolfe reviewed the status of Ruby's request and noted
hat a schematic drawing has been supplied in the Commission'
acket showing their proposed plans. Council has requested
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a full report plus the Commission's decision to be placed
on their agenda for the Study Session on December 9, 1985.
Following a brief discussion, Springer motioned the Commis-
sion not accept Ruby's drawing as satisfying the requirements
of the original approval. Seconded by Wolfe. Hopkins
motioned this is out of order since this item is on the
agenda as a Discussion Item and Ruby's representatives are
not present to respond.
Upon Mr. Whitley's recommendation, it was decided that the
matter be clarified with Council at the Commission's joint
session with them on December 9.
Item #13 - Capital Improvement Proposals - 1986 -87
Capital
Improvement
Ron Whitley reported the Capital' Improvement Proposal list as
Proposals
written is tentative and not in priority order, but is the
beginning process done annually whereby staff and the
Commission begin to determine Capital Improvements for
Fiscal Year 1986 -87.
Mr. Whitley suggested adding $100,000 for the second phase
site development at the Community Youth Center to .complement
the new building. The Environmental Nature Center in the
amount of $30,000 will not be included since this site is
.not on City property. Mr. Whitley further explained the
budget process, M &0 funds, capital improvements, and how
the amounts can be affected by outside sources of funds.
Chair Wolfe opened the meeting to public testimony and Jean
Hilchey, 4612.Roxbury Road and past member of the Library's
Board of Trustees, addressed the Commission. There was a
miscommunication on funding the Mariners Multi- Purpose
Building in that it was the Library's understanding that
Recreation wanted a new building and would pay for it and
Recreation thought the opposite.
Following a brief discussion concerning the Library's
automation plans and funding, it was decided the Commission's
Capital Improvement Committee would meet with the Library
Board to clarify and examine the matter of a new building
at Mariners Park.
After discussion and questions on each of the capital improve
ment projects, a tentative list was formulated which will be
approved on a priority -basis at the next Commission meeting
on January 7, 1986.
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Item #14 - Recreation Division
Recreation
Division
Mark Deven reported the November 9 Back Bay 10K Run resulted
in $10,000 revenue with a net of $1800 to the City. The
Recreation Department is also actively looking for a swim
coach for the Newport Beach Aquatic Swim Team who will be
paid on a contract basis.
Item 015 - Park and Street Tree Division
Park and
Street Tree
After Jack Brooks answered the Commission's questions,
Division
Hopkins, Chair of the Street Tree Committee, reported on the
new policy adopted in which residents are notified of
proposed mass tree removal. Since a proposal has been made
that 75% of the Monterey Pines on Heliotrope will be re-
moved, the residents will be notified in mid - December and
will meet in January to discuss the concept and program.
V. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Item B16 - Request to Acquire Property Adjacent to Begonia
Request to
Park
Acquire
Property
Ron Whitley reviewed the subject letter from James Neff
concerning his request that the lot at the edge of Carnation
and Begonia Parks be donated to the City by the owner. Mr.
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Whitley suggested the Commissioners take a look at the site
which would be a difficult lot to develop. The residents in
the area are concerned a house may be built there which
would block their view and the open feeling which presently
exists. Mr. Whitley explained that the two methods by
which the City could acquire this site would be either by
donation or purchase, and that he will give a detailed staff
report on the matter at the Commission's next meeting on
January 7, 1986.
VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
Item #17 - Joint Session With City Council
Joint
Session With
Ron Whitley reminded the Commission that they meet with
City Council•;
Council at their Study Session on December 9, 1985 at 1:30 P.
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Item 1118 - Christmas Dinner
Christmas
Dinner
Ron Whitley reported the Commission's Annual Christmas
Dinner will be held on December Mat the Villa Nova
Restaurant.
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Item #19 - Teen'Center
Teen
Center
Chair Wolfe reported on the status of the proposed Teen
Center. There is a possibility The Irvine Company will
donate a site in Fashion Island for such a Center and, if
approved by Council, this will be under the auspices of the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and Commission.
Item #20 - Commission Roster Update -
Commission
Roster
Ron Whitley passed out an updated Commission Roster and asked
Update
for any changes or corrections.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Dottie Flo hr, secretary
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Item II.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: December 27, 1985
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: Youth Flag Football Recognition
Background
Two teams participating in the 3rd -4th grade ( "C" Division) youth football
program represented the City of Newport Beach in recent championship
tournaments. The tournaments, sponsored by the Southern California Municipal
Athletic Federation, were scheduled on consecutive weekends, December 7 -8 and
December 14 -15, in the Cities of Buena Park and Arvin. City teams from
Newport Beach and Harbor View Elementary Schools participated after surviving
a six game regular season and single elimination tournament.
The first tournament decided the Orange County Champion. The Newport Beach
teams defeated teams from Seal Beach, Buena Park and Saddleback Valley to
set up an all- Newport final in a hard fought game. Newport Beach Elementary
defeated Harbor View 21 -12.
As Orange County Champion, Newport Beach Elementary traveled to Arvin to
contest fbr the Southern California Championship. Teams from Channel Cities,
Southern San Joaquin Valley, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and the
Inland Empire were seeded in a double elimination tournament at Arvin High
School. Despite Newport's best efforts, the representative from the Southern
San Joaquin Valley was crowned Southern California Champion.
In view of their outstanding efforts and fine sportsmanship, players from both
Newport Beach and Harbor View Elementary Schools are in attendance at tonight's
meeting for presentation of Special Recognition Awards by the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission.
Mar Deven
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Item III.
• FRIENDS OF OASIS
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PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1986
AGENDA
I. Traffic Control, 5th Avenue at Marguerite Avenue
II. Indemnification - Friends of Oasis Travel
III. Carport Construction - Travel and Transportation Vans
IV. Senior Housing Update
V. Endowment Fund
VI. Christmas Party Fund Drive
VII. Human Services Committee
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Item No. 5
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
• CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS
FY 1986 -87
NOT IN PRIORITY
1. West Newport Park, Phase II $150,000
Additional funding necessary to complete development
of P.E. Right -of -Way.
2. Community Youth Center, Site Development $160,000
Second phase of project to provide tot lot, picnic area,
parking and landscaping.
3. Park Facility Improvement Fund $ 50,000
Provides funds for several small refurbishment
projects of existing facilities.
• 4. Bonita Creek Park
12 acre parcel to be developed to include night
lighted athletic fields, recreation building,
parking and landscaping.
5. Needs Assessment Studv of Seniors in Newport Beach
Comprehensive study to determine needs.
6. Cliff Drive Park
Refurbish existing facility as designed this fiscal
year.
7. Mariners Park
Provide funds to construct a new multi - purpose
building of which the Library Department would pay
half. ($200,000 each Department)
8. Oasis Multi- Purpose Room
Replacement of flooring in multi - purpose room.
• 9. Playground Equipment
IO General replacement and upgrading of play equip-
ment at Mariners Park and Buffalo Hills.
$1,800,000
$ 20,000
$300,000
$400,000
$ 12,000
$ 25,000
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Item No. 6
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: December 27, 1985
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: STREET TREES AT BALBOA INN
Recommendation:
Authorize the removal of four street trees in the Main Street park
way adjacent to the Balboa Inn and transmit this decision to the
City Council for their information prior to removal and replacement.
Discussion:
Since the Commission review of this matter at their meeting of December 3,
1985, a number of meetings have been held with the business community
in Balboa. There appears to be no objection to the removal of the
subject trees.
• Staff has again reviewed the removal request and feels that replacing
the Ficus Netida with Palm Trees of our choice would save the City from
a maintenance and liability standpoint in the future.
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November 4, 1985
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
Attn: Sterling Wolfe, Chairman
Dear Chairman Wolfe:
As you are probably aware, Griswold's is undertaking a major
restoration of the Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, Balboa, California.
We consider the Balboa Inn to be one of the most significant
buildings in Newport Beach and we are making a major commitment to
• its restoration, including the inclusion of the property on the
national register of historic sites. It is our intent to establish a
showpiece in the City of Newport Beach, one of which we can all be
proud of.
We have, however, a major problem with respect to the building site.
Directly in front of the building, on Main Street, are two large
Ficus Netida trees which have and are creating substantial problems
for the Balboa Inn.
At the outset, and most importantly, we have discovered roots from
the trees under our foundation as far back as seventy (70) feet from
the property line. This is undermining the building, damaging
existing plumbing and sewer lines and, as a matter of fact, will
create further problems in the future with the new electrical conduit
which we have installed at the City's request. It is my
understanding that the roots create substantial problems all along
Main Street in central Balboa.
Secondly, the trees create added problems concerning cleanliness.
They are a major source of bird droppings and we are quite certain
that another suitable tree would be better suited to create less of a
problem.
Finally, the trees, because of their extensive branches, are a
security problem for the Hotel. Recently, we have had two instances
• where vandals have been able to transgress to the inside of the Hotel
from the trees.
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We are suggesting that we obtain authority from the City of Newport
Beach to remove these trees and replace them with something more
suitable, a tree that would highlight the beauty and emphasize the
Balboa Inn, itself. We would hire a landscape architect to advise us
on this matter, obviously. We know, well, that a different pair of
trees will do much to accent the historic beauty of the Hotel.
By the way, we would be willing to participate, jointly, with other
property owners in the future, to redesign and landscape the
streetscape along the south portion of Main Street. This, we would
presume, would happen sometime in the future. We would not, however,
want our request to be delayed because of this possibility.
We would like the City of Newport Beach to join with us in our major
commitment to the preservation and restoration of what we consider to
be one of the finest buildings in Southern California. The tree
issue is an important one to us and we hope that you share our
concerns. We are aware of the fact that these particular trees have
created severe problems for the City for many years in terms of
sidewalk and street maintenance, not to mention liability.
• We would appreciate being placed on the agenda for the meeting of
December 3, 1985. In the meantime, if you have any questions
concerning this, please do not hesitate to contact our
representative, Mr. Jerry King. Mr. King's telephone number is 714-
720 -8787.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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GRISWOLD'S
George P. Auger
Vice President
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Corona del Mar
CHAMBER,of COMMERCE
Mr. Ronald Whitley
Parks, Beaches &Recreation
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
Item No. 7
A unique blend of people and place
Decemner 13, 1985
Dear Mr. Whitley:
• We are responding to your suggestion that the Corona
del Mar Chamber of Commerce might be interested in
recommending a name for the mini -park at Fourth and
Carnation in Corona del Mar. The name that the Board
of Directors voted that we submit is "Old School Park ".
We would also be interested in participating in some
improvements to the park if we could work with the
City to make the park a more useable addition to our
community. We were thinking in terms of benches or
other needed equipment.
We hope our suggestion will meet with your approval
in order that the old site of Corona del Mar Elementary
School will not be forgotten.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Jean
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President
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2855 East Coast Highway * Post Office Box 72. * Corona deli Mar, California 92625 * 714/673 -4050
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Item No. 8
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: December 27, 1985
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO BEGONIA PARK
Recommendation:
Recommend to the City Council that acquisition of the subject private
property be pursued.
Discussion:
As introduced to the Commission at your meeting of December 3, the
building lot at the corner of Begonia and Pacific in Corona del Mar
has significant value as it relates to the view at Begonia Park.
I urge all Commissioners to visit the site and imagine what impact
would occur if a residential development were approved for this location.
It is suggested that alternatives be provided to the City Council
for acquisition as:
Possible donation from owner.
2., Purchase by City.
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. November 25, 1985
Mr. Ronald A. Whitley
Director
Parks, Beaches & Recreation
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd,
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Dear Mr. Whitley,
Thank you for meeting with my wife and myself earlier this month. As
discussed, like the rest of the people of Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar, we
are very concerned about retaining and improving the parks and public open
areas in the city. Of particular concern is the preservation of one of the
most beautiful and unique ocean and bay view parks in Newport Beach —
Carnation and Begonia Parks, including the observation bench at the corner of
Pacific and Begonia.
This is not only our personal favorite locale in the city, but after several
discussions with dozens of other residents, it seems that Carnation Park is
loved by everyone, primarily because of its wonderful view.
• It was in these discussions that we were alarmed to find out that the
observation point at the corner of Begonia and Pacific is not part of the park
but is privately owned.
Upon further research, we found out that building plans for this property were
turned down in the past only because the dimension of the proposed structure
demanded unacceptably large variances from the building codes. It seems,
however, after checking with the Planning Department, that this is a buildable
lot, and the City will do whatever it can to facilitate construction,
including the granting of variances as required for the construction of a
reasonably size home. For example, the Planning Department will grant an
easement through Carnation and Begonia Parks if necessary for garage access.
Such easement, will take away actual land from the parks. In addition, any
structure that is built will block the view from the view park and hang over
the lower park, creating a very closed in environment. The view and the open
feeling will be gone forever.
Because of this risk of ruining these very fine city parks, it is in
everyone's best interest that the City do whatever is possible to obtain the
lot at the edge of Carnation and Begonia Parks. Because the City has
unsuccessfully attempted to purchase view lots in the past, we would like to
offer an alternative.
Our suggestion is that the Department of Parks, Beaches & Recreation propose
• to honor the owner of the lot at the corner of Begonia and Pacific as an
outstanding civic philanthropist and rename the park after him in exchange for
his donating his lot to the city, to be permanently incorporated into .the
park. •
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• Without doubt, this is in the best interest of the people of Newport Beach and
Corona Del Mar in that it will preserve a beautiful environment and insure
lasting openness in a very densely populated area where little or no yards
exist.
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Mr. Whitley, as Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation for Newport Beach,
we are sure you would like to do whatever is possible to protect this special
place. As far as we know, no plans for the development of this property have
been recently submitted, and therefore, now is probably the best time to
approach the owner. As you know, once plans are submitted, it will be too
late to take this approach.
Sincerely,
James K. Neff
1422 Keel Drive'
.Corona Del Mar, CA 9 5
(714) 759 -9274
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Item No. 10
PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION
• DECEMBER, 1985 PROGRESS REPORT
Our Park Crews performed the following tasks in addition to
normal maintenance during the month of December:
Installed 5' high railroad tie retaining wall
on Riverside Drive below Cliff Drive.
Installed a drinking fountain at L Street Park.
Graded and seeded lawn area at Cliff Drive Park.
Graded and seeded lawn areas; planted trees and
installed irrigation at Irvine Terrace Park.
Our Street Tree Division performed the following:
Trimmed 455 trees.
Planted 20 trees.
• Removed 5 trees.
Root pruned 3 trees.
Completed 4 Work Requests.
Areas being trimmed are Cameo Highlands and 4th Avenue in
Corona del Mar.
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RECREATION DIVISION
DECEMBER, 1985 PROGRESS REPORT
Special Events
Item No. 11
The Department conducted two special activities in celebration of the Holiday
Season. The December 7 Holiday Workshop at the Community Youth Center attracted
56 participants for a visit with Santa, handmade Christmas presents and baking
holiday cookies. The following weekend the Department and Merchants at the Via
Lido Plaza combined efforts for an event which attracted 200 people. Activities
included visits with Santa, Christmas carols, arts and crafts and tree trimming.
The Rent -A -Santa program also contributed to the Department's holiday activities
by scheduling St. Nick at 40 different holiday parties.
Special Interest Classes
The Department is accepting mail -in registration for the winter 1986 program.
As of December 26, 250 individual registration forms were received. Winter classes
will begin January 6.
Aquatics /Tennis
Working closely with the Parent Support Group, the Department has filled the recent
swim coach vacancy for the Newport Beach Aquatic Swim Team. Mike Giles, an
•Assistant Coach at the Woodbridge Village Association, was named Head Coach and
will begin on January 2, 1986. The Parent Support Group will be receiving an -award
for their outstanding volunteer service at the C.P.R.S. District X Awards and
Installation Banquet. Representing the parents will be Mr. Joe Jorgenson, Support
Group President.
Sports
Two Newport Beach Elementary Schools advanced to the finals of the 3rd -4th Grade
( "C" Division) Orange County Municipal Athletic Federation Finals on December 7.
The contest between Newport Beach Elementary and Harbor View Elementary ended
with Newport Beach winning and advancing to the regional finals in Arvin. The
program culminated with 60 players and 20 parents attending "Youth Football Days"
at Disneyland on December 8.
Registration will continue through January for youth basketball at local elementary
schools. Adult basketball registration ended with 30 teams beginning play on
January 6 at Ensign, Lincoln and Corona del Mar.
Senior Programs
The Oasis Center was very busy during the first half of December. The Senior Forum
conducted by Senator Marian Bergeson provided direct, candid responses to the
seniors' concerns and an informative resource handbook. The December 15 Holiday
Fund Raiser was a success, thanks largely to the efforts of Friends Ed Williams
and Boyd Stillings.
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In addition to the Holiday Fund
• Toys for Tots program, provided
and program development in the
Planning and Senior Housing.
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Raiser, the Friends of Oasis were busy with the
in cooperation with Andersen Elementary School,
areas of Endowment, Human Services, Long Range
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DATE; January 7, 1986
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Barbara de Boom, Vice Chairperson
SUBJECT: Theatre Arts Center
Attached are articles written by Tom Titus of the Daily Pilot
critiquing Community Theatre in Orange County. The articles
spot light both production and individual performances.
Regarding productions, The White Arrow, an original play presented
at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, earned the top spot for 1985.
Several other Theatre Arts Center productions are also mentioned by
Mr. Titus. Regarding individual performances, three different
performers who appeared at the Theatre Arts Center are mentioned.
Congratulations are due the City Council and the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission for the continued support of Community
Theatre and to the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center for their
outstanding entertainment achievements.
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tops 1985 field W
This is the fifth in a series ofseven columns reviewing the year
1985 in Orange County theater.
One of the more rewarding aspects of chronicling local theater
activity is the•opportunity of sitting in on the birth of an occasional mw
new, home -grown play. That taskwas made doubly a joyable this year
because of the quality ofthe two world premieres offered.
Since this column began its e, nd summaries in 1965, few
originals have crept into the to Ion the community theater roster
and none has ever made it.to'number one. That situation'is rectified
today with the selection of Kent Johnson's original musical "The
White Arrow" at the Newport Theater Arts Center as the top
community production of 1985.
Also in the top 10, at number eight, is Mary Jane Roberts'
d TM tantahzin� comedy -drama "Re- �
flections,' which played briefly at
the Laguna Moulton Playhouse.
Both Johnson and Roberts are,
Orange County playwrights, and
TOM t" for dire ctor Johnson, it is his sixth
TITUS. visit to the top ofthe heap since his'
production of "Stop the World ;I
Want to Get OtP' led the .fast:
parade 21 years ago.
The rankings exclude the Irvine Community Theater, exempt
si is•columnist serves as its managing director, as well as any
o cal production receiving personal involvement, suchas the
'o91rMesa,Civic Playhouse's "Father of the Bride." Out -of 32 other
plays reviewed during 1985, these 10 make up the head of the class:
1. "THE WHITE ARROW, "Newport TheaterArts Center, written
anddirected byXent Johnson.
2. "GUYS AND DOLLS," Laguna Moulton Playhouse, directedby
Alex Golson.
3. "SOMETHING'S AFOOT," Newport Theater Arts Center, .
directed by Eileen Fishbach.
4. "THE .PETRIFIED FOREST," Westminster 'Community
Theater, directed by John Francis. •
5. "DAMES AT SEA," Newport Theater Arts Center, directed by
Eileen Fisfibach.
6. "WATCH ON THE RHINE;' Costa Mesa Civic -Playhouse,
directed by Pati Tambellini.
7. "THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES," San Clemente Community
Theater, directed by Richard Andersen.
8. "REFLECTIONS;" Laguna Moulton Playhouse, directed by
JoariMcGillis.
9. "THE SUPPORTING CAST," Newport Theater Arts Center,'
directed by William Waxman.
10. '!SQUABBLES," Huntington Beach Playhouse, directed by �.
Jack Secord.
Other.fine productions which could make up a second'10 would
be "'Carousel" and "A Bedful of Foreigners," Laguna; "Dracula, the
Musical?" South Coast Musical Theater; "Wally's Cafe" and
"Footlight Frenzy, "_ Costa Mesa; "The Pirates of Penzance
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December 30, 1985
Dear Parent:
As all of you are aware, teams from Newport Beach and Harbor
View Elementary Schools represented the City Youth Flag Football
program with distinction at the Orange County Municipal Athletic
Association Tournament on December 7 -8. Both teams advanced to
the final round.in the "C" Division displaying fine sportsmanship
and talent along the way.
With respect to this achievement, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission cordially invites parents and players to attend the
Commission meeting of January 7, 1986 for presentation of certifi-
cates of Special Recognition to each player from Newport Beach
and Harbor View Elementary Schools. The presentation will be
scheduled early in the meeting which will begin at 7:00 P.M. in
the City Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard. An agenda
is enclosed as a reminder.
It is requested that parents R.S.V.P. to Cindi King in the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Department by calling 644 -3151 no later than
Tuesday, January 7, at 5:00'P.M. Both coaches, Sean Burke (Newport
Beach) and Brett Williamson (Harbor View) will be at the meeting.
Thank you for your interest and participation in the Youth Flag
Football program.
Sincerely,
Mark Deven
Recreation Superintendent
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