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Home My WebLink About06/06/1989 - PB&R CommissionItem No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motic Ayes { arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission June 6, 1989 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX ' Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 - Call to Order Call to" Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:03 P.M. Item #2 - Roll Call Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Brenner, Grant, Konwiser Springer, Taft and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Herberts was absent. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes —Meeting of May 2, 1989 Approval of •Minutes Commissioner Grant questioned the motion of Action Item #5, Tennis Court Lighting at San Joaquin Hills Park, in regard to• pursuing other sites in Corona del Mar for lighting. n x Following discussion, Commissioner Taft moved to approve x Y x x x x the minutes of the May 2, 1989 meeting as written. Unanimous Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda Adoption of Agenda The agenda was adopted as presented with the.addi'tion of Updates on the Newport Beach Aquatic Center and Budget Meeting on May 22, 1989. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Mechanical Blowers Mechanical Blowers Director Whitley reported the Commission had previously discussed this issue and their action was not to change the Ordinance and to allow mechanical blowers to be used as in the past. Due to several letters and telephone calls against the blowers, the matter is again before the Commis- sion for their review. Director Whitley pointed out that staff has no strong recom- mendation for or against the blowers, although they are a useful tool for maintaining City parks. Over 50% of Newport Beach residents use gardening services which employ blowers, and it is an efficient tool for them. If prohibited, gardeners would most likely revert to the old method of hosin down with water which would be more costly and also affect the water quality in the Bay. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Motion Ayes Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX x Commissioner Grant motioned to schedule a new date for the x'x x x x x meeting. If this is not possible, invite the Commissioners knowing that two of them will not be able to attend. Unanimous. Due to the July 4th holiday, it was decided the Commission's next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 1989. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #7 - Park Bond Issue Park Bond Issue Director Whitley reported that the City Council decided the proposed Park Bond issue not be on the November, 1989 ballot until there is more comprehensive research done. He suggested the Ad'Hoc Committee, chaired by Commissioner Grant, continue to review the matter. Commissioner Vandervort strongly urged that there be a differentiation between active open space and passive open space. Commissioner Grant reported he talked to Councilmember Jean Watt, who is very active on this matter, and summarized thei discussion for developing a comprehensive master plan for completion of tpe Parks, Beaches and Recreation land use component of the General Plan. Director Whitley reported these items are covered in the Open Space and Recreation Element of the General Plan, however, they could be more concise and updated. This, however, would require an EIR to change the Plan. Commissioner Grant said he felt that since the Plan is five years old, it should be updated. Following a brief discussion, Chair Konwiser referred the matter to the Ad Hoc Committee. Commisisoner Grant will wait for Director Whitley's input for a forthcoming meeting. Item #8 - Status of Capital Projects tatus of apital Director Whitley reported there will be a new budget pre- rojects sented at the Commissi'on's next meeti -ng on July 5, 1989. All projects are either completed or carried over for Fiscal Year 1989 -90. In addition, there are funds available next fiscal year for completing the projects at the Grant Howald CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Community Center, such as access to the Harbor View School site. Item #9 - Commission Committee Reports Commission Committee (a) Capital Improvements - Commissioner Vandervort reported Reports the roof at Bonita Creek Park blends in beautifully. (b) Street Tree - No report (c) Recreation Program - Chair Vandervort reported there wil be a Beach Volleyball Clinic on Sundays starting June 25 from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. The summer recreation programs look great. Commissioner Grant asked about the grass volleyball tournament held June 3 -4. Director Whitley explained they are 2 -man teams and a sport which has grown very popular. The tournament was contracted with the UCI volleyball coach and had a very good turnout. (d) Oceanfront and Beach - Chair Taft reported their next meeting will be June 15 at 3:30 P.M. when they will meet with the leaders of the two opposing positions on the Colton Street courts, namely Doug Cortez and Bill Bennett, to reach a compromise. (e) Budget - Director Whitley reported the City Council reviewed the operating budget at their last meeting. (f) Open'Space Acquisition - No report. (g) Chair's Report - No report. Item #10 - Commission Liaison Reports ommission iaison (a) Friends of Oasis - No report. leports (b) Friends of the Theatre Arts Center - No report. (c) CYC Booster Club - Commissioner Brenner reported they are trying to get the parents of those who attend the pro- gram to become actively involved, however, thus far they have not been very successful. Item #11 - Recreation Division ecreation ivision 5 Report received and filed. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH � 1 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Item #12 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree Director Whitley referred to the report submitted and Division pointed out that the Parks Division has been very active and successful in refurbishing the parks. Commissioners Taft and Grant questioned the results of illegal tree removals. Director Whitley advised these have been documented and sent to the City Attorney. In every case the trees have been replaced. Item #13 - Future Agenda Items Future Agenda Items Newport Aquatic Center - Director Whitley reported the City Council approved the permit to allow dredging and grading at the Center. Conditions are that the dredge material be on the pad site and to the north side. They will cooperatively seek a soils broker to take away the material when it drys out. Commissioner Grant suggested formally notifying interested parties that the material is available. V. INFORMATION ITEMS Item #14 - Communication Received Re. Commission Procedures Director Whitley reported this communication is from former Commissioner Gary Lovell. The Commission briefly discussed the various,methods of voting. Item #15 - Communication Received Re. Lugonia Street Volleyball Court Letter received and filed. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:17 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted May 31, 1989 at 8:45 A.M. outside the City Hall Admin- istration Building. Dottie Flohr, Secretary