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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-1991 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR,MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 5,, 1991 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of February 5, 1991 4. Adoption of Agenda II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - 7:00 P.M. 5. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 6. Recreation Division (Report Attached) • 7. Tree Committee - Chair Herberts 8. Recreation Program Committee - Chair Compton 9. Parks and Open Space Committee - Chair Vandervort 10. Beach Committee - Chair Taft 11. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer 12'. Theatre Arts Center Liaison - Commissioner Compton III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 7:30 P.M. IV. ACTION ITEMS 13. Tree Removal Request Appeal - 1027 Mariners Drive (Letter Attached) V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 14. Status of Capital Projects (Report Attached), 15. Progress Report - Facility Inspections (Report Attached) VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Motion Ayes • Item No. 3 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission February 5, 1991 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX 7 Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Tree Mainten- ance Superintend - ent 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 7:05 P.M. Item #2 - Roll Call oll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Grant, Herberts and Konwiser were present. Commissioner Vandervort arrived at 8:05 P.M. Commissioner Taft was absent. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of Approval of January 8, 1991 Minutes X Commissioner Konwiser moved the minutes be X X X X X adopted as presented. Unanimous. Item 44 - Adoption of Agenda Adoption of Benda The agenda was adopted as presented. i II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item 05 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree In response to a question from Commissioner Division Compton, Jack Brooks advised the permit from Cal Trans has been received for PCH /Dover and the Department is ready to start landscaping. Commissioner Compton questioned the status of the Palms on Irvine Boulevard. Jack Brooks explained his Division plans to finish the garden plots at Oasis and then complete the PCH /Dover project, after which time he expects to replant the Palms on Irvine Boulevard. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission t Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX - Commissioner Herberts reported a letter was received from Ed Benson on behalf of the Dover Shores Community Association wherein they site they are delighted with the work done at Westcliff Park and commended the Department for a job well done. In response to a question from Chair Grant about the Park Inspection Forms that have been turned in by the Commissioners, Director Whitley explained they were given to the Parks Division which will respond to each form. Jack Brooks advised some of the areas are simply routine maintenance, however, he will provide a preliminary report for the Commission's March meeting. • Item #6 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Report received and filed. Item #7 - Tree Committee Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported a notice was posted by General Services for sidewalk repairs on Commodore and questioned what would become of the large Eucalyptus. Jack Brooks advised this will be a field decision and problem trees will be removed. Commissioner Herberts reported the committee reviewed 11 tree requests and recommended 2 be removed; 3 be removed and replaced; and 6 be retained. The committee also recommended filling in the missing trees on Westcliff Drive between Dover and Santiago. Commissioner Herberts also reported the committee discussed the Spyglass Hill Community Association's request to remove and replace the Pear Trees and unanimously voted against any mass removal and replacement program in any community at this time due to water concerns. Commissioner Herberts reported the State of California plans to use wasps to control the white flies and that fire blight problems will be addressed individually. U CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Herberts noted that during November, December and January there were 74 trees removed and questioned why only 10 were replaced. Jack Brooks explained the Department is behind in their replacement program due to other priorities, however, the trees will be replaced. Chair Grant asked if there were any plans for Arbor Day in April and Commissioner Herberts suggested the ceremony take place at Newport Heights Elementary and be discussed at the Commission's March 5 meeting. Commissioner Demmer reported the committee also discussed and was concerned over the lack of parkway trees on Old Newport Boulevard and that the way tree wells are used on Bayside Drive be investigated as a solution. Item 48 - Recreation Program Committee Recreation .'Program Commissioner Compton reported the committee, Committee finalized the spring brochure which has some good new programs. Commissioner Compton also reported the committee met with the youth groups to discuss scheduling and pointed out Little League has grown to 1200 and the girls Bobby Sox program has grown to 358. As a result of the meeting, youth baseball and soccer leagues will be accommodated; however, adult programs will suffer due to lack of facilities. Item #9 - Parks and open Space Committee Parks and Open Space Chair Grant announced that this report will be Committee covered under Item #16. Item #10 - Beach Committee In the absence of Commissioner Taft, Chair of the committee, Commissioner Compton reported the committee is in the process of replacing beach volleyball poles, however, they will not be installed until Commissioner Taft returns and the committee meets with staff and the Marine CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • LJ arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Department to determine the 3 trial locations. Item #11 - Oasis Liaison Oasis Liaison Commissioner Demmer reported she was unable to attend the January Board meeting but announced that Kathy Ready, Recreation Coordinator, will be starting maternity leave the end of this month. Chair Grant suggested a historical perspective be provided for the next joint meeting with City Council to numerically measure facility usage. Item #12 - Theatre Arts Center Liaison Theatre Arts Center Commissioner Compton reported the lights have Liaison been installed. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. MANDATORY WATER RATIONING Director Whitley reported the memo from the Utilities Director to City Council that explains the water rationing program was included in the Commission's agenda packet along with an article from the L.A. Times that describes the problems we are facing. Mr. Bob Dixon, Utilities Director, addressed the Commission and reported this is the worst drought in California in at least 50 years and that Newport Beach is now on a 10% mandatory water rationing cutback program which the Parks Division is already meeting. He expected the cutback to increase to 15% on March 1; 20% on April 1; 30% by the summer; and 50% by next year if the drought is not over. He urged the City to plan for the worst and for the Commission, staff and Parks Division to start addressing the problem. During Mr. Dixon's presentation, he pointed out that the Parks Division uses 575 acre feet of water annually compared to 1 acre that two families would use in a year. Should the 20% cutback be implemented, water for irrigation would be cut to every other day and decisions CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. would have to be made as to which park areas could be rationed. In reponse to a question from Commissioner Konwiser, Mr. Dixon explained the base year used is July 1989 - June 1990, the biggest year for water sales in Newport Beach. Director Whitley stated that should the 50% rule be implemented, the Department would be forced to look at areas that could go without irrigation for a long time. Jack Brooks advised that in a 50% situation the Department would consider landscaping only in a capital improvement situation and that there would be no new landscaping and no new lawn areas. In the meantime, the Department will keep leaks repaired, adjust sprinkler heads, change the fertilizer schedule and leave irrigation off longer. Commissioner Compton questioned if all the City's water is from the MWD and Mr. Dixon explained that the City had wells in the 1960's, however, since they salted up we went to the MWD. The City still belongs to the Orange County Water District and has rights to drill north of Ellis in Fountain Valley near Mile Square Park, however, it would take 3 -4 years to bring the well water down. Mr. Dixon explained the Green Acres Project which takes sewerage reclaimed to almost drinking water level which can be used in parks and golf courses, however, this is 3 years away. In response to a question from Commissioner Herberts about water for golf courses in the Down Coast area, Mr. Dixon explained they use reclaimed waste water from the Irvine Ranch Water District. • Commissioner Herberts suggested a water fund be established for the City and Mr. Dixon stated this could be addressed by the Commission and presented to the City Council. INDEX CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX During further discussion, Mr. Dixon reported 5 cents of each billing unit for each resident goes toward City parks and that every developer must have a water plan before they can obtain a Building Permit. Mr. Dixon further stated the drought affects coastal communities more at this time because they don't use well water, however, inland cities will start to be affected since the basin is starting to go down. In reponse to a question from Commissioner Demmer concerning Cliff Drive Park, Jack Brooks explained the Department will proceed at this time with the project, but this all depends on the water situation. They hope to provide better maintenance of the existing landscaping and plant drought resistant plants, however, even these • need water until they are established. Chair Grant suggested the Commission form a subcommittee to provide a formal response to City Council on the Department's short term and long term water conservation plans. He urged that policy decisions be made now so that we are prepared before the situation becomes too severe. Commissioner Demmer stated she would like to serve on the committee. Commissioner Konwiser stated he felt it is premature to form a subcommittee and recommended relying on the 10- 20% cutback. Chair Grant requested Jack Brooks present a monthly progress report to the Commission on the water situation. Director Whitley advised he will transmit the Utility Director's report to the Commission and keep the Commission informed. He also reported the City Council had asked the Utilities Committee to get input from this Commission and they appreciate that the Commission is preparing for strict water conservation. • V. REVIEW 1976 PARK BOND AND RELATED REPORT Director Whitley announced that Mr. Mike Johnson, past Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Chair, would be making a presentation. Mr. U CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. Johnson has continued to be very active in the City's park development plans. Mr. Mike Johnson, 5803 Seashore Drive, addressed the Commission. He reviewed the 1976 park bond issue which received a 64% vote, however, a 66% vote was needed and the vote undoubtedly failed due to poor press coverage. Mr. Johnson explained the formation of Newport Conservancy which is now incorporated and will be non profit and act as an element to attract funds for acquisition of active and passive open space. He invited the Commissioners to attend their next meeting on February 27. Mr. Johnson read and distributed the guidelines of the Newport Conservancy and urged the Commission implement another bond issue. He further recommended the Commission consider a bird sanctuary in the City as endorsed by the Newport Conservancy. Mr. Johnson then showed an interesting slide presentation from 1936 showing the growth of Newport Beach and some of the sites still available for open space which, had the bond issue passed, would be paid off by 1997. Mr. Johnson urged the Commission to recognize that it is not too late to place a bond issue on the ballot to obtain open space. VI. ACTION ITEMS Director Whitley reported the subject park was developed through the County system and several meetings were held for public input. The City acquired Bayview Park when the community was annexed into the City. In addition to the 5 recommendations available as shown in the report submitted, a 6th alternative would be to retain a half court. • Commissioner Herberts inquired if there had been any complaints other than the' one received and Mr. Whitley advised there were none. INDEX Request to ketbalI rt Within view Park n U • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission City Council Chambers 7 p.m. Commissioner Konwiser noted the park is easily accessible from Mesa Drive but not on the other side, and Director Whitley explained this is because Bayview Community is private and they did not want public access. Chair Grant asked if the court had been posted and Director Whitley responded it had not, however, there is signage that play not begin before 8:00 A.M. and after sundown. Mr. Buddy Cox, 2613 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana, addressed the Commission and stated he felt the original intent of the park was to be passive. His home is 75' from the court and the foul language, noise and parking problems are not compatible with a family atmosphere. He further stated most nearby residents do not use the court and he asked that it be removed. Commissioner Herberts commented she visited the site in the late afternoon and saw no bikes or extra cars. The ten young players were very courteous and lived in a nearby tract. In response to a question by Commissioner Vandervort as to what other activities are conducted in the park, Mr. Cox explained that baseball, football, frisby, soccer and hockey are played there. Commissioner Compton agreed that parking could be a problem, however, when he visited the site on Sunday only 2 children were there. Since the City is lacking in facilities, he favored retaining the court and suggested new signage be installed and the area be patrolled for parking. Mrs. Pat Cox, 2612 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana, addressed the Commission. She reported the basketballs constantly beat outside her bedroom; bad language is used and the noise is unbelievable. She felt that although it is a wonderful park, most of the children are not from her neighborhood and a bad element is moving in. There being no further public testimony, Chair Grant closed the meeting to public hearing. INDEX CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 9 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Director Whitley explained the neighborhood park was put in for the area as a condition of development by the County. The development was then annexed upon completion to Newport Beach. The County has a passive park next to the neighborhood park which ties into the upper bay regional park system. Commissioner Konwiser observed that when he visited the area parking was available and he did not see this as a major problem. He recommended a more complete sign be posted and the, court retained. Chair Grant pointed out the court is for the enjoyment of all in the area, including County • and City residents, and that many homes do not have easy access to any other park. Commissioner Herberts stated she sympathizes with the noise factor and the rights of one person, however, the City is short of recreational facilities and the park was designed for the community. She recommended keeping the court and using plantings for a buffer zone. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to retain the park Ayes x x x x x in its present configuration and adopt proper Nay x signage and encourage enforcement. Seconded by Commissioner Konwiser. Motion passes. Item #14 - Tree Removal Request Appeal - 2169 E Tree Removal Ocean Boulevard Request Appeal Mr. Don Hammono, 2169 E. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission. He reported he maintains the bricks in front of his home and every 2 years the roots lift up the sidewalk and bricks, causing trip and falls and repair of both his and his neighbor's bricks. In addition, his drains have been plugged and the trees are going into his patio and drop messy berries in the summer. He stated he has no objection to other • tree(s) being planted, but urged the present ones be removed due to root damage and safety hazards. Commissioner Vandervort questioned why the trees CITY, OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 10 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX on the northwest side had 3/4" diameter holes at the base and Mr. Hammono replied he drilled holes in the trees in order to pour hydrocloric acid into the roots of the tree. Mr. Glen Davis, neighbor of Mr. Hammono, addressed the Commision and stated he felt the roots go out too far and the pavement is dangerous causing children to trip. Mrs. Lois Grasso, 2165 E. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission and agreed it was a dangerous situation since she, too, has tripped in the brick area. There being no further public testimony, Chair Grant closed the meeting to public hearing. • Commissioner Compton recommended the trees be root pruned and root barriers be implemented. Commissioner Herberts agreed the trees need trimming, however, the Department is trimming the . Peninsula area now. She pointed out that Ficus were removed on the Peninsula over 5 years ago, however, some were left at the request of the homeowners association and by those who felt the trees were not causing any harm. Director Whitley pointed out that the Ficus on Ocean Boulevard are the worst of the remaining trees and probably should be removed since they are causing damage to sidewalk, curb and gutter every 3 years. Commissioner Demmer also agreed the trees should be trimmed more often but felt the biggest problem was the bricks. She suggested they be removed so that an easier assessment of the root situation can be made. She also felt the trees help camouflage the unsightly utility wires in the area. Director Whitley explained the City's tree . trimming policy and that the Department does not respond to special requests even for view. Should the homeowner so desire, he can hire a professional tree trimmer. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 11 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Vandervort felt the sidewalk is in good condition but that the bricks should be removed out to a square of perhaps 61. Commissioner Konwiser pointed out the bricks are the responsibility of the homeowner and suggested a few be removed and something else planted. Since the trees add to the street scape, he recommended retaining both or removing one. Motion x Commissioner Demmer motioned to retain the City Ayes x x x x x trees; request the homeowner to remove the bricks around the trees; and request the City trim, root prune and put in root barriers as soon as possible. Unanimous. Commissioner Herberts agreed the trees need to be trimmed back from the house and laced out. • VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item 415 - Irvine Avenue Street Median Irvine Avenue Street Median Director Whitley summarized the work done on the median and advised this was the end of the project from the City Council's standpoint. Commissioner Compton asked if the City of Costa Mesa was contacted to cooperate on a joint project, and Director Whitley replied they were and the answer continues to be negative. Mr. Stuart Williams, 1748 Bayport Way, addressed i the Commission and stated he still felt the median looks like a disaster area. He urged that the Newport Beach side of the median be improved and something done with the Eucalyptus. He further stated he would be willing to address the Costa Mesa City Council on the subject. Commissioner Compton commented that private citizens might be more influential with the Council of Costa Mesa. • Commissioner Konwiser agreed the area needs to be 1 cleaned up, however, he felt the Eucalyptus should remain and suggested railroad ties and ground bark be used to dress it up. u CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 12 City Council Chambers 7 p.m Commissioners Vandervort, Grant and Demmer concurred. Item #16 - Circulation and open Space Agreement Commissioner Vandervort reported the Commission appreciated the time and effort The Irvine Company gave them for their tour of undeveloped properties. The Parks and Open Space Committee plans to write a report submitting their recommendations for Commission review. With this in mind, Commissioner Vandervort asked for Commission discussion at this meeting in order for the committee to have preliminary input prior to their review and writing the report. Chair Grant suggested a special Commission meeting will be held on February 26 at 7:00 P.M. to include the applicant's presentation, questions from the audience, presentation of the Parks and Open Space Committee report, discussion, public hearing and motion. Commissioner Herberts stated she would prefer further discussion following the special meeting. Commissioner Compton agreed that more time might be needed and, if so, it could be continued to the Commission's March 5 meeting. Director Whitley advised the original schedule requests Commission discussion end in February. He further advised that the major issues are to answer the City Council's 5 questions and determine if there should be a bond issue. Chair Grant recommended that an attempt be made to make a motion at the February 26 special meeting. Should there not be a consensus, the decision should be postponed to the Commission's March 5 meeting. Referring to the Castaways, Commissioner Compton suggested moving the central park south or east of the existing church and a large concrete walkway and /or bicycle trail be implemented along the existing bluffs. Chair Grant felt the active park area should INDEX irculation nd Open CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH .Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 13 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX include soccer and a youth baseball field, restrooms, parking and possibly picnic and play areas. The bluff edge should have a sidewalk with minimum improvements and some benches. Mr. Tom Redwitz of The Irvine Company addressed the Commission and advised there is a total of 30.6 acres of open space, of which 4.8 is defined as active, 11.5 as view park and the balance as bluff and natural areas. He added that the key is use, not acreage, and that The Irvine Company will be interfacing with homeowners facing the parcels. Commissioner Herberts recommended the open space side be kept passive with possibly picnic tables and tot equipment. • Commissioner Demmer reported that during the tour she was looking for appropriate places for lighting and active parks which she questioned for the Castaways area. Concerning Bay View Landing, both Commissioners Konwiser and Compton agreed there is no useful purpose for this area due to location and that it be left as open space. Mr. Tom Redwitz suggested giving up Bay View Landing in trade for an active park on the Castaways. Commissioner Herberts felt the area to be a nice window to the Back Bay, however, it needs to be graded. Chair Grant recommended the City not take Bay View Landing and use the tax revenue to maintain other areas. He suggested the view be preserved through deed restrictions. Concerning Newporter North, Commissioner Demmer felt this is valuable and gorgeous bluff • property. Commissioner Herberts stated she favors the park boundary be moved off the Cliff so that the bluff edge walkway can be maintained. In this way is • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 14 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX there would be a natural path with human access all around. She further added that both SPON and the Newport Conservancy would prefer this area developed last. Commissioners Grant, Compton and Konwiser agreed there should be a scenic path with possibly some benches added, but only as far as the first view point. The Commission agreed San Diego Creek South is inaccessible and not needed at this time. Chair Grant suggested the area be preserved for a bird refuge. The Commission also agreed nothing could be done with Freeway Reservation. Item 417 - Status of Capital Protects 3tatus of apital Chair Grant inquired about CYC and Director Drojects Whitley advised the plans are back out to bid to include two restrooms, a backstop, and bleachers. The Commission will review the plans if they change. VIII. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 11:35 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on January 28, 1991 at 2:30 P.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. l Dottie Flohr, Secretary PARK AND TREE DIVISION Item No. 5 FEBRUARY, 1391 PROGRESS REPORT Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance • during the month of February, Oasis Senior Citizens Center 1. Installed hose bibs to the additional (.plan modified) garden plots. 2. Installed a water service line to the garden plots. 3. Last stretch of sidewalk poured by contract. 4. Added additional soil in the plots as needed and final graded. (Gardens Now Open): West Newport Park - 58Th Street Final graded and hydroseeded for lawn the area between the parking Tot and + Pacific Coast Highway and the large area where the basketball court was re- moved. Old School Park Planted (6) 20" box Ficus Benjamina'trees, Pacific Coast Highway and Dover. Drive - Southeast corner . 1. Old ice plant and grasses-chemically killed and removed. 2. Added 10 yards of additional soil and graded. 3. Installed automated irrigation. Channel Park 1. Relocated spri.nkler heads, one valve, main line, and wires, to accommodate a new basketball court. 2. Court installed 6y - contract. 3. Regraded the perimeter, seeded, and top dressed-, Installed new drinking fountains at 58th Street Park., West Jetty View Park, 'Westcliff Park, and Begonia Park, Our Street Tree Division performed the,following: Thimmed 401 trees. Planted 33 trees. Removed 14 trees. Root pruned 24 trees. Completed 33 work requests. • Areas being trimmed this month.: Corona del Mar North.of Pacific Coast Highway. I � 2 Trees were removed at the following locations: 710 Narcissus Dead 1- Eucalyptus • 621 Rockford Dead 1 -Ficus Benjamina 1919 Commodore Root Prune i- Eucalyptus 1912 Port Cardiff Owner /Association 1 -Pear 2045 Port Bristol Owner /Association 1 -Pear #17 Tiburon Bay Owner /Association 1 -Pear 1963 Port Weybridge Owner /Association 1 -Pear 4621 Dorchester Owner /Association 1- Pepper 1001 White Sails Way Owner /Association 1 -Ficus 1834 Commodore Root Prune 1- Eucalyptus 1848 Commodore Root Prune 1-Eucalyptus 1900 Commodore Sewer 1- Eucalyptus 1900 Commodore Root'Prune 2- Eucalyptus Trees were planted the following locations: 1900 Santiago 1- Magnolia 1106.White Sails Way 1- Ficus Benjamina 2412 Francisco 1-Magnolia 607 Iris -- Loquat 638 Cameo Highlands Dr. 1 -Ficus Benjamina 4618 Roxbury 1 -Ficus Benjamina 4633 Dorchester 1 -Ficus Benjamina 328 Narcissus: 1- Eucalyptus 447 Tustin 1- Magnolia 2015 Port Bristol 1- Liquidambar • 2016 Port Bristol 1- Liquidambar 1700 Port Ashley 1- Liquidambar 1830 Port Sheffield 1- Liquidambar 1945 Port Weybridge 1- Liquidambar 2015 Port Weybridge 1- Liquidambar 1812 Port Margate 2- Liquidambar 1835 Port Margate 1- Liquidambar 1712 Port Sterling 1- Liquidambar 1601 Port Sterling 1- Liquidambar 2101 Santiago 1- Magnolia 3025 Carob 1- Cupania 710 Narcissus 1- Eucalyptus 1814 Toyon 2- Magnolia 501 Fernleaf 1,Magnoli.a 1706 Port Ashley - ,Liquidambar 30.1. Orchid'. 1- Eucalyptus 2645 Bamboo 1- Podacarpus 630 Cameo Highlands Dr. 1 -Ficus Benjamina Seashore 3 -Palms Jack Brooks • E RECREATION DIVISION FEBRUARY, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT YOUTH SERVICES Item No. 6 The new drop in program at Newport Heights is going very well. We are now averaging as many as 25 participants per day. If the program continues its climb in popularity, we will increase our hours of operation. By way of the Community Youth Center Booster Club, the Center just received a beautiful 8 foot pool table and skeeball game. In two weeks we will also receive a pop -a -shot, basketball game. Staff and the hundreds of kids that utilize the Center are very grateful to Grant and Inez Howald for securing donations for the youth center. Upcoming youth special events include the March 30 Easter Egg'Hunt and a May Surf Contest. The Easter Egg Hunt for many years has been sponsored by the Eastbluff Village Merchants Association. We have just been informed that this is their last year of participation. CONTRACT CLASSES The spring brochure is out with registration beginning this week. We have instituted a new Visa /MasterCard system which will enable participants to charge their classes either by mail or in person. Winter classes are mid - stream and going very well. TENNIS We have recently contracted with tennis tournaments for us. The sponsors. This will greatly tournaments. the Pro -Sport Group to run a few They AQUATICS bring with them many respected improve the quality of our All summer permits are in for the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. Scheduling has been difficult but all is worked out now and it seems that all groups are satisfied. We are now on the lookout for summer aquatic staff, including lifeguards and instructors. We will be co- sponsoring certified lifeguard training for Orange County Cities March 25 through the 29th at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. 1� YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS • The boys and girls track season will begin March 11. The City Track Meet is set for the Davidson Stadium on Friday evening, April 5. The youth basketball program is in its final week. Three teams will advance to the Orange County Championships in Santa Ana. Adult basketball and softball winter seasons will be completed in the next three weeks. ADULT SERVICES This February was our Third Annual Over 80's party. 70 people attended. Harbor View School and John Gurney, a retired metropolitan opera singer, provided the entertainment. 200 seniors attended the February 15 Valentine Party at. oasis. Oasis will be co- hosting a Laughlin Casino Night at the Costa Mesa Community Center on March 17. This is a joint venture with the Ombudsman Program and Costa Mesa Senior Citizens Corporation. Cost is $20 per person and all are welcome. Coastline Community College delivered to Oasis the computers to be • used in the Senior Net Program. The seniors are very excited to have access to this nation wide networking program. They will be able to create data bases for personal finances, communicate with other seniors from Hawaii to Boston, tap into stock market updates, medical news and much more. We are currently involved in the six month evaluation of the Care - A -Van program. A report will be available next month. SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENT The City, along with the Newport- Balboa Rotary, sponsored the first annual Orange County Special Olympics Basketball Tournament this past weekend at Corona del Mar High School. 170 special athletes attended the very successful day's events. Recreation staff and volunteers ran the day's games on 3 courts, provided a skills testing event and arranged for trophies and T- shirts for all participants. It was an outstanding event kicked off by an opening ceremony which included Mayor Sansone opening the games and Gold Medalist Mike O'Brien closing the games with a few inspirational words to all the participants. I only hope you can join us next year. It is something you'll never forget. / /? Nan y Bea6d ( 1] n CLASSES /GROUPS HUMAN SERVICES Another Passage Blood Pressure Braille °Care -A -Van Case Management (hours) Chair Exercises Counseling Employment Information /Referral Medicare Assistance OASIS Singles Shared Housing Telephone Reasurance Visual Screening VOLUNTEER HOURS VAN TRANSPORTATION NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES SPECIAL EVENTS Pancake Breakfast Hospice Lecture / — A- JANUARY 1991 OASIS SENIOR CENTER MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT 3291 LONG TRIPS Las Vegas 44 68 MEETINGS 91 43 Board of Directors 23 236 Executive Committee 10 27 Long Range Planning 47' Human Services Comm. 8 4 Fundraising 30 166 Newsletter Collating 31 687 Newsletter Comm. 20 6 General Membership 102 100 84 'DAY TRIPS 234 5 DAY TRIPS 1 -2 Rose Parade Floats 22 1 -12 Grand Theater 20 2452 1 -15 Trip on "Argus" 20 Sailboat, •293 1 -23 Santa Anita 22 1 -25 Walkers not Rockers 16 924 1 -29 Nixon Library 23 220 17 a • I L '14 Aj A." W"ll WOM'"ll I 1V -t: %� OR lit e6q -AD' t& °' &U z& AAA& V" Ace Mow onto, RAW x 4 . I • 10 Item No. 13 • PARK DEPT, CITY OF'NEWPORT BEACH Date: Llzz -) -2o 'Name: A4,,r T M Li yVe.0 Address: /0.27 Phone Number: 4S —tj Complaint: itiai o Twe /Z) 7i..,.. Spec i es: .�vc :Q Ts Lei% ie� Z " -/y 4" Damage:. Sidewalk: Curb:, Parkway: , o -Other: }� Parkway: Concrete Q Brick, Turf Other Q ' i Comments: ii Inspected by: •�3p,fas ;'I Superr��vsor's Recommendation: � lYd •�Mn -. • �1 11 1. W P "A 0FNEW CITY,.,-' . .70 BEACH. PARKS. ' BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT- ' P.O.'B0.X , 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-)768 :,' (714) 644 -3162 DATE: January 3 1991 1 4 TO: Mrs. 'Tomlinson 1027 Mariners Drive Newport Beach, Calif., 92660 Your request for tree removal has been reviewed by thep. Street Tree Committee and'has*been denied Sincerely, Jack Brooks Park and Street Tree Superintendent Comments: If you wish to appeal the Street irnp UmmittPP de6isjon'�leas.e send i letter to the Pai4.ks,',8 ParhAq and Recreation Commission. Attention: Jahk Brdo�r• City Ordinance 13.08.040\- Tampering With Planting Prohibited No person'shall trim, cut down, damage, remove or destroy any tree growing upon any public park, beach'or playground,,ord-the, grounds of any public building, br a public streetright-of-way, without.written permission of the City Manager. .:'13300.'. Newport . Boulevard, Newport Beach-'..,: I a • E • Item No. 14 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: February 25, 1991 TOE Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, 1990 -91 CARRIED OVER Restrooms - CYC, Eastbluff - Bids rejected and rebid. Field Renovation - CYC - On hold pending restroom bids. Little Corona - Construction contract nearing completion. 1990 -91 Cliff Drive Park Design Newport Shores Park oasis Expansion Channel Place Park Basketball Court Playground Equipment Replacement T? $ 15,000 - Stair rails installed, budget 1991 -92 to complete project $150,000 - Consultant preparing plans and specifi- cations $500,000 - Plans and specs to Public Works $ 15,000 - Completed $ 35,000 - Las Arenas equipment purchased A!� Ronald A. Whitley 0 • • February 13, 1991 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item No. 15 Parks, Beaches and Recreatiom Department PROGRESS REPORT Recommended s,ervices, completed . from Maintenance Safety Inspection Reports done by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.during'September - Decem- ber 1990. • Standard Service Completed. •'Standard-Service Scheduled Facility Task or Service Needed 1 2 Disposition Las Arenas Windscreen needs re -tied "Waiting Board" needs hooks' Basketball courts need re- surfaced-and paint. Palms need trimming .15th Street Park, picnic counter needs service Peninsula Park Removed rusty post S.W. corner of grass Request for bleachers 15th Street Park Need park sign Turf -bare spots "L" Street Park Install drinking fountain West Jetty View Drinking fountain clogged Install (1) additional bench Lido Park Sea -wall needs repairing + sidewalk ,Replace dog sign Lido parkway, landscape, view benches installed Rhine Wharf Park 38th Street Park Newport Is. Park Pound down nail's on boardwalk. Grafitti on top of larger tube slide Check sand level under play- ground equipment U X X X X X X X X X X X -X X X T Parks Department Parks'Department Notified Recreation Dept. Parks Department Recreation Department Parks Department Request to Recreation Work request to General Services Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Notified Marine Dept. Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department • - 2 - Facil tty, Task.or.S,ervi.ce Needed Channel Park Cracked "T" joint on playground equipment West'Newport Park Install'Barbeqque's• More sand needed Reoi r rail on wall ' near 'rest- rooms -Square cutouts, plant trees? Mariners Park Athletic field & turf main- tenance needed Paint backstop More sand needed Sand needs cleaning Check playground equipment for broken rusted joints Westcliff Park Sprinkler maintenance needed'. Park sign needed Galaxy View Park Benches need repairing Need lids on trash cans Turf maintenance needed Asphalt needs resurfacing Cliff Drive Park Needs sand •« Disposition X X X X X X X X X X X. X X San Joaquin Hills Drinking fountain needs repair X Park- Turf needs water and irrigation maintenance X Court III, install latch on gate X Court benches need replacing Windscreen needs repair Eastbluff Park Athletic field and turf maint -• enance needed •Men`s restroom has graffiti Storm drains need maintenance, .remove litter Irvine Terrace Park Large bare spot on lawn, need to improve irrigation coverage • or •seed Park sign needs,to be restained X X X X Parks Department' Request Parks Dept. Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks.Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Work request to G.S. Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Completed by Contractor 1 -15 -91 Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Notified Recreation Notifeid Recreation Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department • 0 n �J 3 - Facility Task-or Service Needed Old• :Schbol:,Park, Back:of Park-sign needs paint. 'Turf looks bad,.check irriga- tion Some trees need restaking Install 'C11 bench Carrol Beek Park' Repaint /replace bathroom doors (exterior. .Repaint blue rails Lookout-Point. Turf around,spyglass area well worn Inspiration Pt. Drinking'fountain not working " Benches need stain on upper level Trash and litter under benches Disappearing path covered with sand Grant Howald Park Check irrigation Bleachers need repainting Basketball court needs small holes repatched Drinking fountain needs'adjust- ing Picnic tables need restaining Sand areas need attention Jasmine View Park Brown and wet spots in turf, check irrigation Need -a park sign Oasis Center Concrete bench by memorial fountain in need of repair Park maintenance needed in front entrance parking lot Bayside Drive Park. Maintenance needed on ground - cover areas All park.tree trimmed ,Begonia Park Barbeque's Brown and bare turf spots 'The former slide area slope needs to be renovated 2 f X. x X X X x X X X X X X•,' X• X X X X X X, X X X X Disposition Parks Department Parks Department. Parks Department Parks Department Notified Recreation Notified Recreation Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Work request to G.S. Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks.Department Parks Notified Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department LJ 0 Bonita Creek Park • Turf has some bare spots, need seeding done Diamond #1 backstop is coming apart �1 2 X X X' X X X' X X X X I W o i - Disposition Parks Department Parks ,Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks . Departmeht Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department 4 Facility Task.or Service Needed Buffalo,Hills Park Repaint basketball post Adjust.-drinking fountain, place benches in shade Playground needs maintenance San•Miguel Park Park sign needs restaining Slope•arba behind restrooms is bare, needs planting z Spyglass Hills Park Adjust drinking fountain, areas need td-be weeded Needs more sand Shrubs on slope need to be trimmed and bare spots planted Bonita Creek Park • Turf has some bare spots, need seeding done Diamond #1 backstop is coming apart �1 2 X X X' X X X' X X X X I W o i - Disposition Parks Department Parks ,Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department Parks . Departmeht Parks Department Parks Department Parks Department ." - I' r_ • March 6, 1991 TO: MAYOR SANSONE AND CITY COUNCIL RE: CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT AND OPEN SPACE AGREEMENT The following PB &R Commissioners would like to add this informal and enthusiastic communication to our Commission Recommendations on the Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement. We strongly and most emphatically support the Agreement, as printed in our report, and are delighted to present it to you for your consideration. We believe that having both an Active park and a view park at Castaways meets many of our needs for the west side of the bay. With the bay effectively dividing our town, and approximately one half the population on each side, the user needs are also approximately divided equally. Unfortunately, at this time, almost 2/3 of the Active play parks are on the east side. Only with an Active play park at the Castaways, and additional facilities later in the Banning Ranch area, • will We begin to approach parity. And the Active play park at the Castaways is crucial! Of course many user groups would love to have lighted fields. So would we. But we also recognize the inherent problems involved. We don't believe that Castaways should be lighted. One Commissioner advocated the idea of lighted ball fields at lower Bay View Landing. We don't believe that the Sea Island Community would support that idea, and certainly the deficient west side of the bay would not be helped out by another east side field. This site has its access impacted by heavy commercial and residential traffic, which could be deadly to children on bicycles. If we could afford more Active parks, both sides of the bay would benefit. However, if we have budget restraints, please let's put the Active parks where kids can safely bicycle to them, and where we have clearly established needs. We had public testimony before our Commission from many user groups to which an Active park at the Castaways would give benefits. The sport of soccer is greatly impacted with so few fields on which to play and practice. School facilities are already utilized to the maximum, and of course, with school facilities subject to the selling whims of the School Board, there are no guarantees that they will continue to even exist. • Nearby residents to the Castaways were enthusiastic about the presence and ,proposed location of the Active park. They supported an Active play park on the north side of the • church, and Were happy about the open space area directly across Dover from their homes. The PB &R Commission voted 5 to 1 to forward the Agreement to you in its present form. One Commissioner, Pete Compton, missed the meeting because of a business trip, but his signature is below to show his support for this Agreement. We, and countless numbers of excited and enthusiastic residents of Newport Beach, look forward to seeing the final Agreement with the Irvine Company and the subsequent implementation of some fabulous Active and Open Space park plans. Jc vandervort, Park and Open Space Sub - Committee Chair & PB &R Commissioner f). A�w"' Tay Mr Grant PB &R Commission Chairman nia meroerts commissioner Out of Town) A. Z. Taft PB &R Commissioner T • March 4, 1991 To: Mayor Sansone and Members of the City Council From: Gale Demmer, PBR Commissioner i Re: Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement I recommend the inclusion to gur Park and Open Space Element of the General Plan the recommended alternate active park site coca -ted at the lower level of Bayview Landing as presented by the Irvine Company at the PBR public hearing February 26, 1991. Reasons for my negative vote on the upper Castaways active park and my endorsement of the Bayview Landing active park are as follows: 1. Active parks with lighted fields are a priority request from organized sports user groups, youth and adult. Castaways is not an appropriate park site for lighted fields nor recommended by the Commission. Bayview landing (lower level) has a greater potential for providing lighted fields. 2. I recommend intensification of potential development of fields for daytime practice at North Shore Beach across from the Aquatic Center. 3. I recommend continued cooperation between the school district and city in maximizing the utilization of existing school site recreation facilities for active Field sports. I believe the Harper School site has a high priority of reopening. 4. Growth projections at total build out east of the bay in service areas 9, 8 and 7 far exceed the projected building and growth that will occur in service area 3. West Newport, service area 1� will have active park facilities with development of the Banning property. 5. Active recreation at the lower level of Bayview Landing is compatible with the already intense multi - recreation usage and facilities, including lights which the community is aware and accepting. 6. The residential communities of Cliff Haven and Westcliff do not perceive the natural open area of the Castaways as an active recreation facility for Little League, All American Football, etc. I .believe the • r • Mayor Sansone Page 2 March 4, 1991 emotional attachment to this property by citizens of the entire community would be more receptive to open space and residential usage. 7. I believe the road improvements on P.C.H. and Jamboree would mitigate the increased traffic generated by the user groups of active recreation. 8. I ask the question: will the traffic generated by the new marina off Dover, 151 residential dwelling units and an active recreational park comply with the city traffic phasing ordinance? 9. I have concerns over the compatibility of the existing church with the noise and traffic of an active recreational area. I concur with my colleagues that active parks are a necessity. I believe active parks with lights are a priority. I recommend developing already existing sites to their full capacity and working closely with our school district to meet the needs of our growing youth population. I endorse the Bayview Landing site recommendation by the Irvine Company as I am in favor of additional open space to be added within the Castaways residential community. I feel this would be in harmony with the open space dedication to the public and more favorable to the church and surrounding residential communities. esule-tfu �wi' le ve,T7er mmiss oner