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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1987 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION • REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1987 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of March 3, 1987 4. Adoption of Agenda II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS _ YOUTH SPORTS III. ACTION ITEMS 5. IMUA Canoe Club Request for Use of North Star Beach (Report Attached) 6. Amendment to Council Policy I -9 - Adding Trees to • Landmark Tree List (Report Attached) 7. Request to Install Marine Memorial (Report Attached) B. Open Space - Park Development -15th & Placentia (Report Attached) IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9. Surfing Regulations (Letter Attached) 10. Commission Subcommittee Reports a. Arches Interchange (Report Attached) b. Friends of Oasis, 1987 -88 Offices c. Other Verbal Reports 11. Status of Capital Projects (Report Attached) 12. Recreation Division (Report Attached) 13. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) . VI. SPECIAL, URGENT, OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS I VII. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion Seconded Ayes _0 d Item No. 3 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission March 3, 1987 Cifv Cnnnnil Chnmhnrs 7 n m nilgm Call to Drder Roll Call r Approval of Minutes Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Street Tree Supt. 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 7:02 P.M. Item #2 Roll call was taken. Commissioners Brenner, Herberts, Konwiser, Springer, Taft and Wolfe were present. Commission de Boom was absent. Item #3 x Commissioner Brenner suggested the minutes of the February 3 X 1987 meeting show that Item III, Commission Community x x x x x x Service Awards, were presented before Item II, Joint Meeting With Friends of Oasis. Commissioner Brenner also asked that Item II, Joint Meeting With Friends of Oasis, include the following statement in the fourth paragraph: "Commissioner Brenner further explained that in her opinion the low status of the Oasis project had little to do with any deficiency in their presentation. It did, however, reflect the Commission•'s emphasis this year-on refurbishing seriously deteriorated existing facilities." Commissioner Herberts asked that Item #18, Street Tree Committee Report, include the following statement: "The Street Tree Committee recommends that the trees be protected by inclusion ore the stately tree list according to City Council Policy I -9." Commissioner Konwiser moved the minutes of the February 3, 1987 meeting be approved as corrected. Seconded by Herberts Unanimous. Commissioner Konwiser also suggested the monthly minutes be sent to the'Commissioners prior to the agenda packet being mailed so that there will be more time to read them thoroughly. nilgm Call to Drder Roll Call r Approval of Minutes CITY OF NEWPORT 'BEACH Motion Secondec Ayes u Motion Secondec Ayes 3 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 D.m. INDEX Adoption of Agenda Request to Install, Marine Memorial Liability Insurance 1. Item #4 7 The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of the Arches Coast Highway Interchange under Discussion Items. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. III. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Request to Install Marine Memorial x Ron Whitley referred to the visual description of the pro- posed marine memorital to be constructed in the Rhine Wharf x,x x x x Park area (the boardwalk that connects the Cannery Rest - aurant•with Delaneys Restaurant). Mr. Phil Tozer has requested he be allowed to construct and maintain the mem- orial to fishermen who have been lost at sea. Mr. Whitley added that there is no place in the City where there, is a memorial dedicated to fishermen lost at sea. Chair Wolfe asked that Mr. Tozer''s request be more clearly defined as to criteria for the names'on the memorial plaque. Commissioner Springer recommended a memorial dedication to those who'died at sea without their names on the plaque. ,Commissioner Konwi,ser recommended a permanent.maintenance agreement be-submitted with Mr. Tozer's request. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Konwiser moved to continue this item to the April 7, 1987 meeting so that more information can be obtained from Mr.. Tozer. Seconded by Brenner. Unanimous. Item #5 - •Liab•ility •Insurance x Mark Deven referred to the report provided in the agenda x packet, specifically noting the large increase in the -cost is x x x x x of insurance premiums. The Department is very concerned about this matter as organizations using City facilities should be covered in most cases. Mr. Deven suggested a study of liability insurance be referred to the Recreation Program Committee so that they can present a firm, con- sistent policy for the Commission's consideration and approv Mr. Deven explained the different types of use the facilitie receive and the different kinds of agreements /contracts unde which the organizations rent or lease facilities. Adoption of Agenda Request to Install, Marine Memorial Liability Insurance 1. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 Citv Council Chambers 7 n_m_ INDEX Discussion ensued concerning the different types and dollar amounts of the present leases. Ron Whitley reported that facilities used for meetings are covered under the City's umbrella policy. He also recommended that Special Events, such as Memorial Day, July 4th programs, etc., be included in the insurance review. Mark Deven pointed out the friends of Oasis are the only group which the City assists and at present the payment is 50%. The Commission--discussed the assistance payment and generally agreed-At not be increased. Commissioner Brenner moved Liability Insurance Requirements be referred to the Recreation Program Committee for review and recommendation,-,that this include Special Events and be placed on the May 5, 1987 agenda. Seconded by Springer. Unanimous. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS • Item #7 _ Open Space on 15th Street, Placentia to Monrovia Open Space on 15th Ron Whitley clarified the location of the subject area and Street painted out it is in a residential area which is deficient - 'in a site for children to play. The report presented is not complete and is furnished for�the Commission "s information. A more detailed and complete report will be provided at the April 7 ,1987 meeting. Item #8 - Commission Subcommittee Reports Commission Subcommittee Commissioner Brenner, Chair of the-Recreation Program Reports -Committee, reported they did not meet this month. Commissioner Springer, liaison to Oasis, reported she has th current Balance Sheet for the Commission's information. The Board will--be elected on March 6 and the election of Board officers will follow on March 16. Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Street Tree Committee, reported-the-Committee agreed the Eucalyptus Citriodora in Harbor View Hills could be removed and replaced. Commissioner Konwiser, Chair of the Park Maintenance Committ e, referred to Mr. Taylor Grant's letter requesting refurbish- ment of the athletic fields. Mr. Whitley informed the Commission that most of the fields will be•done this fiscal year and that Mark Deven has informed Mr. Grant via -a lette J� that the, City is unable to correct problems on School 1 District facilities'. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX V4111% Commissioner Konwiser recommended'the park signs be reduced and be more uniform as to size and style. Two have been installed at Irvine Terrace Park and Mr. Whitley added that two are almost ready, for installation at Mariners Park. Commissioner Taft, Chair of the Oceanfront and Beach Committee, reported they did not meet this month. Chair Wolfe recommended Commissioner Taft keep in contact with John Wolter of the Public Works Department on the proposed bicycl -e trail so that he can present an update to the Commission. Chair Wolfe., Chair of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported all-capital'improvement projects were approved by the City Manager and will go to-the City Council for budget approval. Chair Wolfe also reported the meeting with the City Manager went very smoothly and was one of the most successful- they have had. Commissioner Herberts reported that 21 landscape architects • responded to the RFQ for Art in Public Places. Six will be chosen by the Ad Hoc Committee and the finalists will be chosen by a combined committee by March 11. Item #9,- Status of Capital Projects Status of Capital Mark Deven reported there is a question on the property line Projects with the-School District concerning the new Community Youth Center building which is causing a delay, however, the proje t should be approved soon. Ron Whitley reported 38th Street Park should be completed about May 15, 1987. Item #10 - Council'Action on Commission Matters Council Action on Ron Whitley reported the two items, i.e., Joint Powers Commission Agreement - Newport -Mesa Unified School District and Ocean. Matters Front''Boardwalk Improvement Feasibility Study, were presente and approved by the City Council. The Ocean Front Boardwalk Improvement Feasibility Study was a collaboration by Ben Nolan, Public Norks Director, John Wolter, Project Engineer, and Ron Whitley. There will be another•Public Hearing before the City Council on April 27 • and the Associations will be notified. Commissioner Taft reported he received many calls from peopl who felt more were in favor of Al-ternate 1 than Alternate 3, the latter of which was approved by this Commission. • • 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. Commissioner Springer suggested all community, associations be notified•of the Public Hearing since the entire City will be affected by the decision on the bicycle trail matter Item #11 -- Recreatiom Division Mark Deven reported that the Extra-Time Classes at Newport Heights keep-expanding and provide a definite need to the community. -Parents, teachers and students are happy with the program. Chair Wolfe asked for clarification on the YMCA's request for day care at the elementary schools. Under their pro- posed plan, the School District would donate the facilities and the YMCA would provide the teachers on a fee basis. Ron Whitley reported.5 -6 years ago this Department pursued the idea of such a program on a self- supporting basis. However, since there was difficulty using classrooms, the concept was dropped. Mark Deven noted it might be more feasible if the YMCA and the School District worked together to provide day care, since the YMCA can provide transit service. L•iab•il:ity -wise, this Department would not be able to provide transportation. Mr. Deven added that there is a possibility the City could provide a limited day care program at•Mariners Park and CYC and-that staff is i•nvestigati,ng this idea. Item #12 - Park and Street Tree Division Commissioner Taft reported he felt that the replacement trees for the Eucalyptus Rudis on Marine Avenue were not as nice as those previously planted. Jack Brooks responded that the Eucalyptus Citriodora are now going to be replaced with the original. Eucalyptus Rudis. Commissioner Brenner commended Mr. Brooks on the excellent job his crews did putting in the irrigation, trees and part of the cement work at the parkway on San Joaquin adjacent to Lincoln School. Item #13 - Arches Coast Highway Interchange Ron Whitley reported that this area, which is in great need of refurbishment, is Cal Trans property. Mr. Whitley recommended this Commission form an Ad Hoc-,Committee to pursue the idea of preparing a conceptual description of the project to be proposed as a capital improvement for fiscal year 1988 -89. Other members of the community, namely, INDEX Recreation Division Park and Street Tree Division Arches Coast'High- way Inter- change CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH r1 U n LJ arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX .etter From tobert G. laughn . etter from 1. Wm. Miller _otter from 3. Zunzer r It - -'' Phil Tozer, Dick Beeson and Robert Hixson, have expressed ,their concern and might want to serve on the Committee. Chair Wolfe appointed Commissioner Taft to serve as Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee assisted by Commissioners Konwiser and Springer. Chair Wolfe asked for a staff report on the status of restroom facilities under Discussion Items at the April 7 meeting. Item #14 - Letter from•Robert G. Vaughn Regarding Bicycle Trail Received and filed. Item #15. - Letter from J. Wm. Miller Regarding Bicycle Trail Received and filed. Item #17 - Letter from B. Zunzer Regarding Little Corona Beac 'Faci iti'es Received and filed. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS None. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and ,Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:20 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on February 25, 1987 at 8:20 A.M. outside the 'City Hall Administration Building. Dottie F�1ohr, Secretary .etter From tobert G. laughn . etter from 1. Wm. Miller _otter from 3. Zunzer Item No. II CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: March 27, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Commission Special Recognition Awards Following the conclusion of the youth basketball leagues conducted during the fall, two teams represented Newport Beach in Orange County tournament play. Both teams were formed by students from Harbor View School, including Division "B" (.5th -6th grades) and Division "C "'(3rd -4th grades). Each team displayed sportsmanship and skill-during tournament competition against teams from Fountain Valley, Buena Park and-Santa Ana. In recognition of their achievement and participation in the youth basketball program, members and parents associated with each team have been invited to the Commission meeting of April 7 for the presentation of Special Recogni- tion Awards. Department staff will recognize players individually and present sealed certificates. I �it,LQ.t� Mary Dever • • • Item No. 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: March 30, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: IMUA CANOE CLUB REQUEST FOR USE OF NORTH STAR BEACH Recommendation: If desired, approve the request of the IMUA Canoe Club to use a portion of North Star Beach to store and' Taunch canoes under the conditions listed. Commission approval will be transmitted to the City Council for further consideration. 1. For the period of April 28, 1987 through October 31, 1987. 2. That the canoe team strictly observe all Newport Beach Municipal Code Sections pertaining to dogs, picnics and litter. 3. That no trailer storage be allowed at any time on North Star Beach. 4. That the Canoe Club be prohibited from working out prior to 7:00 A.M. and after 9:00 P.M. 5. All cars are to be parked on the hard surface area at the rear of North Star Beach and not in the residential community. 6. That canoe storage be modified if necessary due to construction activity on North Star Beach. 7. That the Canoe Club provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Aquatics Center as additional insured for comprehensive general 'liability on-amounts established by the Safety and Insurance Administrator. B. That non - compliance with the above conditions will result in immediate termination of the permit. nisrussinnc The attached request from the IMUA Canoe Club has been reviewed with representa- tives from the Newport Aquatics Center Board of Directors. Conditions pertaining to construction activity and insurance reflect the concerns of the Board. Last year no problems were experienced from their use of the facility. I Ronald A. Whitley Item No. 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department 0 10 DATE: March 31, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and-Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY I -9 ADDING TREES'TO PRESERVATION LIST Recommendation: Add to list of Preservation of Special Trees in the Neighborhood Trees category the two Eucalyptus Cladocalyx located in the parkway on Lindo Street and the Bay Front. Di- scussion: These two trees have significant stately beauty and should be placed on the protected list. As they are located in a street end area, to preserve them and possibly abandoning the street end and turning it into a landscaped area is a desirable-alternative. The property owners wish to retain the natural resources and every effort should-be made to retain the natural resources. I -9 r' City of Newport Beach '/ Location Species LANDMARK Balboa Library TREES Balboa Library West Jetty - near Historical Marker Dover Drive at Westcliff 400 block Poinsettia Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Westcliff & Dover MacArthur & Carnation Im Arches Overpass Eucalyptus globulus Phoenix canariensis Phoenix canariensis Liquidamber styraciflua Eucalyptus corynocalyx (two) Phoenix canariensis Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus corynocalyx Eucalyptus lehmannii DEDICATED Mariners Park - Marcie Schrouder Pinus radiata TREES City Hall grounds - Bill Covert Pinus halepensis Eucalyptus globulus City Hall grounds - Walter Knott Pinus halepensis Eucalyptus globulus City Hall grounds — Calif. Bicen lennial Pinus halepensis Las Arenas Park - Ed Healy Pinus radiata Mariners Park - Isy Pease Pinus radiata City Hall grounds - U.S. Bicentennial Harpephylium caffrum Freedom Tree NEIGHBORHOOD Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra TREES Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Goldenrod Avenue Washingtonia robusta Dover Drive- Mariners to Irvine Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street - Newport Heights Eucalyptus viminalis Irvine Avenue traffic island Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Surrounding Old Reservoir Eucalyptus varieties Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus Via Lido bridge Eucalyptus globulus Marine Avenue - Balboa Island Eucalyptus rudis C40- ' ,adopted - May 9, 1966 Amended - November 9., 1976 II 16 • RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, special trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to an entire neigh- borhood, dedicated trees, etc. These trees will be identified, mapped and recorded. Subsequent to this they will be given all types of special treatment to retain them, including the use of asphalt sidewalks, realigned curbing, etc. , Whenever it is necessary to prune tree roots in parkways or other public areas in order to correct or prevent damage being caused by the subject'tree, every reasonable effort shall be made.to save.the tree, including the use of high grade asphalt sidewalk sections. It will still be necessary to meet the City's standards relative to grades and alignments, with the exception of those special trees discussed in Paragraph 1 of this policy statement. If it is necessary for a tree other than that included in Paragraph 1 to be given special treatment, eachl�r4e shall be considered individ- ually on its own merits to determine whether the tree should be retained or replaced. All parkway trees included in'this category must be sub- jected to and meet the following criteria: 1. Have sufficient root system to sustain life and,' remain in a safe condition after root pruning; 2. Have sufficient life expectancy to merit special consideration; 3. Have adjacent property owners be desirous of retaining tree in light of "patchy sidewalk effect" that would be created next to their homes if asphalt sidewalk is to be used to save the tree;;, 4. Not be of an undesirable species that has been removed from the official street tree list by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission; 5. Not have had a consistent history of damaging utilities such as sewers, water mains, etc.; 6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair are utilized. 0 04) I -9 J • RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, special trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to an entire neigh- borhood, dedicated trees, etc. These trees will be identified, mapped and recorded. Subsequent to this they will be given all types of special treatment to retain them, including the use of asphalt sidewalks, realigned curbing, etc. , Whenever it is necessary to prune tree roots in parkways or other public areas in order to correct or prevent damage being caused by the subject'tree, every reasonable effort shall be made.to save.the tree, including the use of high grade asphalt sidewalk sections. It will still be necessary to meet the City's standards relative to grades and alignments, with the exception of those special trees discussed in Paragraph 1 of this policy statement. If it is necessary for a tree other than that included in Paragraph 1 to be given special treatment, eachl�r4e shall be considered individ- ually on its own merits to determine whether the tree should be retained or replaced. All parkway trees included in'this category must be sub- jected to and meet the following criteria: 1. Have sufficient root system to sustain life and,' remain in a safe condition after root pruning; 2. Have sufficient life expectancy to merit special consideration; 3. Have adjacent property owners be desirous of retaining tree in light of "patchy sidewalk effect" that would be created next to their homes if asphalt sidewalk is to be used to save the tree;;, 4. Not be of an undesirable species that has been removed from the official street tree list by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission; 5. Not have had a consistent history of damaging utilities such as sewers, water mains, etc.; 6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair are utilized. 0 04) I -9 • ' I -9 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES -- Page 2 Application of the criteria on parkway trees will be conducted by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department in coordination with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. In applying the criteria, other departments of the City will be consulted as necessary. If there'is any conflict between the application of the criteria and established standards of the City which cannot be resolved at staff and•Commission level, final resolution will be determined by the City Council. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission is required to establish a standing Street Tree Committee to assist the Commission in developing a community awareness program and provide input to the total street tree program. Objectives of this Street Tree Committee will be: 1. To obtain representation for each situation as it arises in a community and /or neighborhood. 2. To develop innovative techniqueg'that, will enable trees;[ . to be saved when concrete is removed and replaced. 3. To provide recommendations to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission when tree removal requests are received. 4. To inform the public and further the philosophy of the value of trees in a community. 5. To pursue procedures whereby larger replacement trees can be used when trees are removed. 6. To assure that no community has a mass removal effect as projects occur. 7. Annually review landmark tree locations for inclusion in Council Policy I -9. Whed a tree is removed from the parkway for the sole benefit of the adjacent property owner, the property owner will be responsible for the cost of removal. Removal must still be done in accordance with City approvals. Adopted - May 9, 1966 ' Reaffirmed - December 13, 9;3 Reaffirmed - August 30, 1966 Reaffirmed - November 11, 1574 Amended - August 14, 1967 Amended - November 12, 1985 Reaffirmed - November 12, 1968 Reaffirmed - March 9, 1970 13 r_ • Item No. 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. DATE: April 7, 1987 TO:,' Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: MARINE ORIENTED MEMORIAL Recommendation: Authorize the construction and installation of a marine related memorial in the Rhine Wharf Park area'. Discussion: A proposal has been submitted by Mr. Phil Tozer to construct and install a mast, flag and memorial plaque at the Rhine Wharf location. An artist's rendering of this .concept is attached for illustrative purposes. Mr. Tozer envisions the plaque portion of the structure as being a memorial to Newport Beach and vicinity sailors who have been lost at sea. As presented, the project would not cost the City for construction,'installa- tion or maintenance. Mr. Tozer would be• responsible for generating the funds to accomplish the objective. Mr. Tozer will be in attendance at our meeting of April 7; 1987 to answer questions the Commission had on criteria for being placed on the memorial and related matters. / if, 0 f'i 0 ii r g Vyf� M c �1 /l Y Z CO. Item No. 8 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: March 31, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: POTENTIAL MINI PARK DEVELOPMENT, 15th and PLACENTIA AREA At the City Council meeting of December 8, 1986, the question of ,park and open space in the subject area was discussed. Upon reviewing this matter, it has been determined that the only vacant land that could be used for small park tot l,ot purposes is the 1/2 acre parcel identified as Lot 20 on the attached map. This location is accessible to a number of new condominium developments in the area and from the back side of Newport-Crest,. This lot is highlighted in yellow for identification purposes. It can be reached off of Monrovia Street onto Halyard or through the property-at 1455 Superior. It is surrounded by a chain link fence and most of the property is asphalt paved. In addition, the City Council at their meeting of February 9; 1987 requested that• thi -s review include an analysis of the former Banning Ranch property'as it relates to our Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan-. • Listed below are alternatives for the Commission's consideration. Request authorization from the City Council to negotiate public acquisition of the 1/2 acre Rawlins property and develop mini - park. Anticipated cost to be $500,000. $350,000 for acquisition and $150,000 for development. See Attachment "A" Pursue acquisition of property in the West Newport Oil Company property (Banning) to develop a community park that will serve the entire Upper West Newport residential developments. See attached letter that outlines this concept "B",., Recognize the deficiency in the area and wait for normal development of the West Newport Oil Company property which will provide a number of park opportunities if the Implementation Plan of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan is adhered to as residential development is approved. See Attachments "C ",. If staff can bd of hel'p in physically .reviewing this with Commissioners, please feel free to call. Ronald A.Whitley /6 --ATTA 11 11 7 g /' al , v - SRI' 1, O N u °a AV 0 0 3171V3A d KLIGOV7d } r 1_ .YII .55 I �d Q Ydo Sts Z2 u I � iCSY' o � J lO of V ' O O V o p 19 v R J r P Z QJ Z* � rt N ' O .BB 811 Om A J o 3 •. CP r • • � • ° °c 1 Z yUUV K a � 1 KKK N ~ n / O 41 ATTACHMENT 'bB" CITY OF NEWPORT PEACH PARKS. BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 (714)644.3151 March 27, 1987 Mr. David Neisch Urban Assist 3151 Airway, Bldg. A -2 Costa Mesa, CA. 92627 Dear David: As discussed with you on the phone, I have been doing an analysis of park acquisition and development possibilities in,the West Newport area above Coast Highway. This area has been identified in our Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan as highly deficient in park facilities available to the community. Specifically, I have been looking at the recently annexed triangle that is in the Superior Avenue, 15th Street location. In this review, it became delirable•to project and consider what future residential development would occur on the West Newport Oil •, Company property. Alternatives can be perceived that might satisfy the entire area from a park requirement standpoint. • �b Understanding that it might be sometime before the-vacant property is residentially developed, the possibility of advance dedication.or some form of public acquisition with credits given has been discussed at the staff level to accelerate a public improvement to solve current park deficiencies. Your reaction to this matter or an opportunity to-meet and discuss alternatives would be appreciated._ 1 • Thanks for your consideration on this subject and if there are any questions, please feel free to call. Coorr/,dially,,� /U' 7a/ C ' -Ronald A. Whitley Director 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach ATTACHMENT "C" t= •j 3. Specific 'Implementation Recommendations F' These recommendations explain the recommended funding of each proposed Recreation and Open Space facility in the plan. In general, as noted in Chapter 7 the cost assumptions used are as follows: Acquisition of Land $447,008 per acre, Improvement $70,000 per acre of parkland and $5,000 per acre for ESAs. Maintenance $4,200 per acre, per year for park land and $1,000 per acre per year for ESAs. Funding sources discussed are fully described in Chapter 8. Service Area 1 - West Newport C1. Banning Community Park - 20 acres Acquisition of the park will occur with acceptance of a park dedication y from the property owner., The improvement costs ($1,400,000) will be funded with excise taxes. Maintenance costs are expected to be charged to the City's general fund. 2. Banning View Park - 1 acre Acquisition of this 1 acre park is anticipated through acceptance of a t: park dedication from the property owner;. Improvement of the park, with an estimated cost of $70,000, will b4i funded totally with remaining ;::• in -lieu fees. Maintenance costs are expected to be charged to the City's general fund. 3. Banning Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Open Space LWhen identified in the Specific Plan process, this area will be designated in the Open Space Overlay Zone and will remain in private ownership with adequate use safeguards provided by the Overlay Zone. As an alternative implementation scenario, the area may be acquired with private funds and passed on to a public agency such as the Department of Fish and Game for improvement and maintenance. 4. Banning Neighborhood Park - 4 acres •' _ IG As noted in the chapter on priorities, this park is a first priority facility and, as such, will precede most new development in West Newport. For this reason acquisition of the park is proposed to be funded by the .City's general fund. $160,000 of the total $280,000 improvement cost will come from the existing fund of in -lieu park dedication funds. The remaining $120,000 will be funded by existing Building Excise Tax fees collected. Maintenance costs will be charged to the City's general fund. 5 J b. Semeniuk Slough ESA - approximately 20 acres At dispute in current litigation pending in this area is the extent of the public trust interest in the property. Should the City prevail in the case, acquisition funds will not be necessary. Should the City not prevail, the Slough area should be placed in the Open Space Overlay Zone and the City should negotiate a public access easement along the northern bank of the Slough for a public trail and parking area. Improvement concepts should be modeled after the Ballona Lagoon trail in the Venice area of the City of Los Angeles conceptually designed by the Department of Fish and Game. This trail includes edge setbacks, permeable trail materials and a safety rail of natural materials in an attempt to introduce public access and enjoyment a sensitive resource area. Setbacks and a walkway on the south bank of the Slough may not be feasible due to the proximity of existing, homes, however, the trail and setback would be feasible on the north bank. Improvement cost's, if any, should be charged to City Tideland and Lease Revenue funds as reasonable Tideland expenses. Two alternative improvement funding. sources are a Coastal Conservancy Grant or private contributions. Maintenance costs are to be charged to Tideland and lease Revenue funds. 6. Semeniuk Slough Mini Park - 2 acres Acquisition is proposed through a park dedication from the property owner. Improvements will be funded through in -lieu fees. Maintenance costs will be charged to the general. fund., 7.' CalTrans West View Park - 2 acres This park will be acquired as a park dedication from the property owner. • Improvements will be funded by in-lieu fees collected in West Newport ($140,000). Maintenance costs will'be charged to the general fund. 8. CalTrans East View Park - .8 acres This park will be acquired and improved with in -lieu fees collected in West Newport (total of $413,606). Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund. 9. Pacific Coast Highway Mini Park - 7.7 acres This is a City owned parcel thus resulting in no acquisition costs. Improvement costs are proposed to be funded by Service Area 1 in -lieu fees (total of $539,000). An alternative partial funding source is State SB 821 funds for the bicycle. staging area portion of the improvements. Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund. • T ao 6 • SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 1 Park dedication: acres 25 acres in -lieu fees $1,462,606 Excise Tax: $1,520,000 Tideland or Lease Revenue Funds: One time $1001000 Annually $ 20,000 General Fund: One time $1,788,032 (. Annually $157,500 Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula Marinapark - 4 acres ` • There are no acquisition costs associated with this City owned property. However, there will be an annual revenue loss of $207,000 to the general fund. Improvement costs are anticipated at $280,000 and funding is, recom- mended from the Building Excise Tax. Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund. SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 2 Excise Tax: f $280,000 General Fund: Annually $ 16,800 Annual lost revenue $207,000 a� 7 11� e ' • Service Areas 3 and 4 - .Newport Heights /Harbor Highlands - Santa Ana Heights/ Airport Commercial 1. Castaways View Park - 10 acres The Castaways View Park will be made available for public, use through a number of possible techniques. First, approximately 1.2 acres of park dedication will be accepted from the property owner. The remainder will be acquired through a purchase with general funds, private donations, a trade of increased density in return for an increased park dedication or a combination of .techniques. For analysis purposes„ a charge to the general fund will be assumed. Improvement costs of $700,000 are proposed to be funded with Building Excise Tax funds. Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund. 2. Westbay View Park - .5 acre Public use and protection of this park will occur through acceptance from the property owner of a park dedication. Improvement costs of $35,000 are proposed to be funded with Building Excise Tax fees. Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund. 3. Westbay Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) - Open Space When precisely mapped, this areal{wi�l be designated in the Open Space • Overlay Zone and will remain in private ownership with adequate use safeguards provided by the Overlay Zone. As an alternative implementation scenario, the area may be acquired with private donations and passed on to a public agency such as the Department of Fish and Game for improvement and maintenance. 4. Northbay Mini .Park - 1.0 acres This mini park project, which would benefit users of the designated regional equestrian trail is proposed as a County of Orange Harbors, Beaches and Parks Department project. Acquisition could occur -as a park dedication from the property owner. SUMMARY - SERVICE AREAS 3 and 4 Park dedication: Excise Tax: General Fund: One time Annually • 2.15 ac. $735,000 $3,933,670 $ 44,:100 • Ll 0 0 1. U 16C6N 3ZU >q q > ¢'q�q< WO q2 Z } cc '� f W N FU IWy�''J$gJp 4T aW 0� z F6�3: W Y N n JN w? 08.0 m R �OI� 6 'j qw yN N Q LLI Z d6 V wFJJNJLL U C-) O �YY m O'>r<WLL ow m w w 00 Q� mWU3- U 2 -2 Z O f/iW O U2 ¢6ti60 O_22i. m _ 6,00ZZC wJ__wr F U. O 0.02 O � ¢ Wzwo WU ¢Ezu >N = a: a' °u>gacw OS wzw £q2 X w ¢ a ¢?s a3a W m •'e ® 10 oo* ; mMOO d y ; CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Marine Department April 2, 1987 TO: RON WHITLEY, PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION FROM: Buddy Belshe, Marine Safety Captain SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO EXTEND BOARD SURFING BEYOND NORMAL BLACKBALL CLOSURE DURING PERIODS OF LARGE SURF History Surfing areas were first established in the early 1960s. On July 12, 1976, the present Surfing Regulations were adopted with the exception of establishing the body surfing area between 40th and 44th Streets (Resolution 8844). In October of 1978 the City Council adopted a resolution setting aside a body surfing area between 40th Street and 44th Street from May 1 through October 31 (Resolution 9362). This proposal originated with the Parks, Beaches and Re- creation Commission in 1977. In November of 1985, all flotation devices were prohibited from the Wedge when the Blackball flag was displayed. Background The Marine Department has, since 1960, enforced education, with public address systems, with us guard towers and by the issuance of citations. resulted, then police assistance was requested. personnel to issue citations or to make arrests has, as a result, taken attention from safety p: t the surfing regulations by of both beach units and life - If serious or volatile situations Over the years, diversion of has influenced staffing and oblems on the beaches. Based on the current surfing regulations, and with the exception of 40th through 44th Streets, from June 15th through September 10th boardsurfers have the opportunity to surf 710 of the daylight hours during the summer months and, based on the total year,.can surf 910 of the time. Proposed Amendment The present proposed amendment by Mr. Romanosky was, in fact, attempted on a trial basis several years ago during a period of large surf in the area of 17th to 19th Street. It resulted in a near riot situation. As the surf decreased in size, no one could agree on how large, large was, and felt they should be allowed to continue to surf. This action also caused an uproar by surfers in other areas who felt they too should be allowed to surf longer, and that we were being unfair to them. These areas included the groin fields and West Newport. As Mr. Romanosky points out, this recommendation should be considered for a re- latively small number of competent board surfers, whereas the Marine Department must consider the masses and their safety and enjoyment. • My Page 2 Recommendation We have worked with various surfing groups, homeowner's associations and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for many years regarding surfing. The Marine Department and City has used and considered many ways to control surfing over the past twenty -six years and has spent many hours studying how to best serve the thousands of people with diverse interests who visit our beaches. We still feel the present system to be far superior both for ease of enforcement and fairness to all groups using the water. }, aje.a Buddy G. elshe, Captain Marine Safety Department BGB:la LI 0 h: Item No. 9 • March 31, 1987 Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission 3300 Newport Blvd. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92.658 -8915 Dear Sirs: The following information is submitted to the Commission for discussion in the hope that the proposed clause, herein described, will be acted upon in the Commission's May 1987 meeting. Proposed is a amendment or clause in the Marine Safety Department's current summer board surfing regulations. These regulations are in effect from about June 15 to September 15, a period which coincides with the peak of the summer south swell reason. This amendment would allow board surfing past the standard Black Ball* hours of 10 a.m. and /or 12 noon during times of unusually large surf (indicated by lifeguard tower's Red Flag) and coexisting or subsequent, uncrowded or crowdless surfing areas at the Newport Point from 17th to 19th Streets, the 56th Street groin • and the Balboa Wedge. These areas represent perhaps five percent of Newport Beach's coastline. *Note: The Black Ball flag, when flown from Newport Beach Lifeguard towers, represents no board surfing. This amendment would allow board surfing during such conditions which, at times, rival waves in Hawaii, for 2' to 4 additional hours or until a period at which the surf declines in size and /or a significant number of swimmers present themselves, at which time the lifeguard would hoist the Black Ball flag. This time period could be either discretionary or arbitrarily mandated. Attachment of leash of surfer to surfboard would be mandatory. Reason and purpose for this proposal: In the interest of fairness., a relatively small number of competent board surfers should not be restricted from the specified surfing areas during very large and uncrowded surf due to an arbitrary rule on the books. Regulation can reasonably be more flexible. This exclusion is comparable to and perhaps constitutes penalization for no reasonable purpose. It has often been observed that these specific areas, during periods of very large surf, are best suited to board surfing and 40 not the average beach goer, to whom less trying times are much more favorable and numerous. 11 0 U 40 It is also often observed that these areas remain uncrowded to sometimes vacant for long periods of time after the Black Ball flag is raised. It seems conceivable and reasonable that board surfing can be extended a few more hours a summer in crowdless and unusually large surf. Laguna Beach has allowed this with no problems. La Jolla is known to exercise this discretion. Newport Beach is surely capable of the same fair play. Respectfully, Ron Romanosky 20371 Bayview Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 756 -9285 Item No. 10.a. • DATE: April 7, 1987 PZ TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: A.Z. Taft, Chair Arches Interchange Subcommittee SUBJECT: Arches Interchange The Arches Interchange (Cal Trans property) Subcommittee established to investigate the possibility of improving the aesthetics of the subject area met on Thursday, March 26, 1987. Those attending were: A.Z. Taft, Chair John Konwiser, Commission Member Diana Springer, Commission Member Richard Beeson, Interested Landscape Architect Don Webb, City Engineer Ron Whitley, Staff Liaison After discussing the desirability of this proposed project, Don Webb, City Engineer, provided important technical data that resulted in the following determinations: 1. All improved landscape development will be coordinated with proposed realignment of street access ramps for Coast Highway and Newport Boulevard. These changes are about two years away, which gives plenty of time -for design concepts and funding to be established. 2. All improvements require Cal Trans approval. 3. All improvement and maintenance costs will be the responsibility of the City of Newport Beach. /z • - Tz�Z A.Z. Taft Item No. 10.b CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: March 30, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: .1987 -88 Friends of Oasis Board of Directors On Friday, March 6, the Friends of Oasis general membership elected eight members to the Board of Directors. Approximately two weeks later, the new Board nominated and elected officers to the Executive Board. The results of the election are as follows: 9987 -88 Friends of Oasis Executiwe Board President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Recording Secretary Correspondence Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer At- Large Members O.K. Englund Lillian Lippit Ted Lund Charles McCann Ross Miller Anthony Monte Chet Umberham Howard Jadwin Norma Gilchrist Dr. James DeLamater Annabeth Webb Merle Hummel Edgar Williams Matt Hall Edith Nelson Dody Reid Boyd Stillings Rube Suikki Dick Sweet 'Fern Torrance 'The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department wishes to express their appreciation to outgoing President Charles McCann for his leadership and cooperation in the joint programming efforts at Oasis. • ;11�1 De en 10 0 0 .o CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: April 7, 1987 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS Bonita Creek Park Project out to bid. Community Youth Center Finalizing corrections required by Building Department. Park Facility Improvement Fund All projects completed. West Newport Park All approvals obtained. Final plans being prepared.. 38th Street Park Under construction. Cliff Drive Park Under construction. Irvine Terrace Park Completed. Item No. 11 wpol-pliv-1, I W-1/?"'s` Ronald A. Whitley Item No. 12 RECREATION DIVISION MARCH, 1987 PROGRESS REPORT SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES Winter program revenue figures for special interest classes totaled $42,261, up slightly from the 1986-winter. Despite a decrease in adult activity registration, youth activity attendance due to the development of Extra Time Classes generated an additional $3,350 of revenue. Despite rainy weather and extensive rescheduling, the winter tennis program increased in revenue and participation by approximately 22% over the winter of 1986. Spring registra- tion began March 6 and the Department is processing an average of 200 registra- tions per day. Most "A" session classes began the week of March 23.. YOUTH ACTIVITIES The Orange County Municipal Athletic Association Youth Basketball Tournament conducted March 21 -22 featured two teams from Harbor View School. With the conclusion of basketball, the Department began track practice and registration at five elementary schools.' Athletes will have one month to prepare for the City Track and Field Championships on Friday evening, April 24. The Meet has been scheduled under the lights at Davidson Field to promote parent participa- tion. On March 26 the California Parks and Recreation Society, District X, honored the Newport - Balboa Rotary Club for their' sponsorship of the Meet. In addition to providing 50 volunteers-and a donation to offset uniform and award expenditures, the Rotarians coordinate a "competition" with Newport Beach's Sister,C.i.ty of Okazaki, Japan. Rotary officials on'both sides of the Pacific compare winning performances and issue commemorative medals. SPORTS AND AQUATICS The winter basketball' season ended for 37 teams on March 19. However, 49 teams began spring basketball competition on'March 23. The spring total is the largest registration for adult basketball and punctuates the need for the Lincoln gym- nasium. The Department's first ever winter softball season is continuing through the end of March. Summer softball applications have been mailed to 350 interested managers; approximately-200 teams are expected to be registered. The Department has also mailed summer employment fliers to lifeguards and swim instructors in preparation for a busy summer season in the Newport Harbor High Aquatic Center. SENIORS March was a busy month for Oasis activities. On March 6 the seniors elected their 1987 -88 Board of Directors at the General Membership meeting. Al -so presented at the meeting was a talk by Walter Von Gremp, the'benefactor of many seniors in Laguna Beach. Mr. Von Gremp explained the reasons for personally financing many senior services in Laguna Beach. On March 16 the new Board of Directors elected an Executive Board. On March 7, 64 people participated in the Second Annual Cribbage Tournament, coordinated by Mr. Bob Hicks. A new physical fitness class also started on March 9. The Oasis schedule for April is attached. al ven ^d^ � MMY�1 �d F f A 3D cc r 4J •�., Q � Q v 16r min ^�rvn A w n++ A H r c d EX U/ 'O t. I� E m A W xo W U •'1 � � tV n r0 Z: m f A 3D cc N n Q � LL min ^�rvn 0 u A H ru d EX F t. I� A W xo W U •'1 � � tV n 1 m W o ^�H _ rn I a Q W- E f A 3D cc IE: L)CI N n � LL min ^�rvn 0 u A H ru d EX Q 1- IE: L)CI N n � LL � ry ry 0 u A H ru d EX Q 1- •'1 � � tV n � m ^�H y I a IE: L)CI CN th Y 0 u IV 07 � ru d C N � � m w I a O U 4J M G N O IL 0 0 Q G) S- S- (U N rt3 X > t la E N� i O ' C) 2 r I X O W' C.7 1 1 � I CD � i j V � i O q a I ' ' r f ' IE: L)CI id Ia G I CN th r 0 u IV 07 � d C id Ia G I CN r 9 � C N � � E w a id Ia G I PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION MARCH,-1987 PROGRESS REPORT Item No. 13 Our Park Crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of March: Refurbished ball field at CYC. Trimmed shrubs along bike trail at Cameo Shores and PCH. Installed two large signs at Irvine Terrace Park. Stained and sealed benches-•at-Ensign View Park. Stained and sealed benches at•Bayside Park. Removed aspW t walkway and regraded at the Bluffs. Landscaped arterial of San Joaquin along border of Lincoln School. Landscaped entrance to CdM State Beach. Graded CYC ball fields brick dust areas. 0 Poured concrete slab at CdM Bluffs. 0 31 Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 648 trees. Planted 12 trees. Removed 14 trees. -Root pruned 2 trees. Completed 4 Work Requests. Areas being trimmed this month are.Newport Heights, Eastbluff and Balboa Island.