HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1991 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1991
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order .
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
4.
Adoption of Agenda
II. ACTION ITEMS
5.
Seating of new Commissioner - Mr. Phillip Glasgow
6.
Election of Officers for Fiscal Year 1991 -92
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III. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - 7:15 P.M.
7.
Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached)
8.
Recreation Division (Report Attached)
9.
Tree Committee - Chair Herberts
10.
Recreation Program Committee - Chair Compton
11.
Parks and Open Space Committee - Chair Vandervort
12.
Beach Committee - Chair Taft
13.
Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer
14.
Theatre Arts Center Liaison - Commissioner Compton
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 7:30 P.M.
V. ACTION ITEMS
15.
Basketball Court - Bayview Park (Report and Letter
Attached)
16.
Request to Add Trees in Baycrest to Special Trees
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List (Report and Letter Attached)
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17. Committee Assignments
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18. Capital Improvement Projects (Report Attached)
19. Park Maintenance (Report Attached)
VII. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
VIII.
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Item No. 3
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Call to
Order
Roll Call'
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Park and
Street Tree
Division
Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley
Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park
and Tree Mainten-
ance Superintend-
ent
Nancy Beard,
Recreation
Superintendent
Dottie Flohr,
Secretary
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Item #1 - Call to Order
The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
Item #2 - Roll Call
Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton,
Demmer, Grant, Herberts, Konwiser, Taft and
Vandervort were present.
Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of May 7
1991
Commissioner Vandervort moved the minutes be
adopted as presented. Unanimous.
Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda
The agenda was adopted as presented.
II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item #5 - Park and Street Tree Division
Commissioner Demmer inquired if the Coastal
Commission designated the plants to be planted at
Inspiration Point. Jack Brooks explained that
this park site is under state jurisdiction,
thereforb, they directed that native vegetation
be planted which was done on a contract basis.
Call to
Order
Roll Call'
Approval of
Minutes
Adoption of
Agenda
Park and
Street Tree
Division
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Commissioner Demmer asked if the state designated
plantings on all coastal bluffs and Director
Whitley explained they have jurisdiction only
over those areas owned by the state.
Commissioner Demmer pointed out that the two
Palms transplanted from 2919 Cliff Drive into
Cliff Drive Park appear to be dying. Jack Brooks
explained that, although they have been watering,
we may lose them.
Commissioner Compton asked why the Palms on Coast
Highway where Cal Trans is working have white
ribbons and Jack Brooks explained these were
originally tagged at the nursery. Mr. Brooks
also mentioned there is a 90 day maintenance
program before the Department takes over and that
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the trees are guaranteed for one year.
Commissioner Herberts pointed out that there seem
to be as many people who object to Palms as do
those who prefer them and inquired as to who
decides if a Palm or shade tree will be planted.
Jack Brooks explained this decision is dependent
upon the architect and the project.
Director Whitley explained that there is a very
limited list of designated trees by Cal Trans for
state highway medians.
Commissioner Konwiser pointed out the trees on
East Coast Highway near Jamboree need trimming
and Jack Brooks advised these are still under.
contract.
Commissioner Herberts reported a Council Member
asked her when a species other than Palms will be
planted at the Newport Pier. Jack Brooks
explained that some shade trees will be planted,
however, they are limited as to what will grow
near the ocean.
Item 06 - Recreation Division
Recreati0n
Division
Nancy Beard reported that Saturday, June 8, is
the Corona del Mar Scenic 5K and about 3,000-
4,000 are expected to attend.
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Commissioner Taft referred to the quarterly
brochure and inquired about the ads. Nancy Beard
explained the department has a contract with the
publisher that 43% of the brochure can be
advertising and the remainder must be the
department's material. A full page ad costs
$1,000 and this department reviews the brochure
before it is published so that any inappropriate
ads can be rejected.
Commissioner Herberts asked if there was a policy
to reject liquor and cigarette ads and Nancy
Beard reported there is no written policy,
however, she will so inform the publishing
company. Should there be a problem, she will
bring the matter to the Commission.
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Commissioner Demmer stated she was pleased to see
the drop -in program at Newport Heights expanded
to five days a week.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Nancy Beard explained the travelling
craft and game wagon will be located at five
sites, namely, Newport Heights Elementary School,
West Newport Community Center, Andersen School,
Bonita Creek Park and Irvine Terrace Park.
Commissioner Demmer inquired if there is a
specific reason for the higher revenue this year
and Nancy Beard explained it is probably due to
people' staying closer to home due to the
recession.
Item #7 - Tree Committee
Tree
Committee
Item #7 was addressed following Item #10.
Commissioner Herberts reported the committee met
May 28 and reviewed 9 tree requests. The
committee agreed with staff on all requests
except one which was for tree retention.
Item 08 - Recreation Program Committee
Recreation
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Program
Commissioner Compton reported his report will be
Committee
covered under Item #14.
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Item #9 - Parks and Ooen Space Committee
Parks and
Open Space
Commissioner Vandervort reported the Committee
Committee
did not meet, however, Commissioners Demmer,
Herberts, Taft and herself attended the County's
Upper Bay Regional Park Advisory Committee
meeting. Commissioner Vandervort gave a brief
summary of the meeting which addressed the
Equestrian Trail Study, the EIR which is due in
July and the California Environmental Quality
act.
Commissioner Demmer reported she attended the
Newport Conservancy meeting at which time it was
pointed out that revenue received from County
recreation sources must be spent within the
surrounding area.
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Director Whitley further advised that funds
received from the County must be spent on County
land, such as the Upper Bay Regional Park, Back
Bay Drive, North Star Beach, etc.
Chair Grant requested Director Whitley to
research which areas may receive County funds and
to report back at the Commission's July 2, 1991
meeting.
Item #10 - Beach Committee
Beach
Committee
Commissioner Taft reported the committee did not
meet. 'The metal volleyball poles were installed
at 41st, 42nd and 43rd Streets. Thus far there,
have been no complaints and some people have
requested the poles be installed at additional
locations.
Item #11 - Oasis Liaison
Oasis
Commissioner Demmer reported the Board met May 21
Liaison
and authorized the Executive Committee to
transfer three vehicles to the City effective
July 1. She further reported that Oasis is
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losing two valuable employees and that
construction bids for expansion will close June
12.
Commissioner Demmer invited the Commissioners to
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attend the dedication of the Oasis gardens on
June 23.
Item #12 - Theatre Arts Center Liaison
Theatre
Arts Center
Commissioner Compton reported the new play,
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Liaison
"Three Penn opera," has
Penny just started.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Bob Lunde, 1938 Westminster Avenue, Costa
Mesa, addressed the Commission. Mr. Lunde stated
he is President of the Building Committee for the
Newport Harbor Booster Club and he presented a
revised budget for the shower /locker room at
Newport Harbor High School.
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Mr. Lunde gave a brief history of the pool, the
funding and the for
process need a new
shower /locker room. He explained that 3 months
ago the plans went through the state process and
when put out to bid, the cost was twice that of
the original budget. Since that time, the
architect, Rolly Pulaski, has made the necessary
revisions to reduce the scope of the project.
Mr. Lunde reviewed the revised budget and pointed
out that another $75,000 is needed to complete
the project. He reported the School District is
willing to fund 1/3 of the project and, at their
suggestion, he is requesting the City to also
fund 1/3 of the $75,000.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Vandervort, Director Whitley explained that the
City funded 25 %, or $80- 85,000 of the original
cost of the pool.
In response to an inquiry from Commissioner
Demmer concerning a firm pledge from the School
District, Mr. Lunde reported the School District
has voiced their commitment, although there is no
written contract.
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Mr. Lunde explained the breakdown of the 3800
square foot facility which would include a
coaches facility, desk facilities, equipment
room, classroom, restrooms and locker rooms.
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Commissioner Vandervort pointed out that the
Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center is located close
to the Corona del Mar High School gymnasium which
provides locker facilities, however, the pool at
Harbor High School is a distance away from the
gymnasium.
Commissioner Herberts inquired if the proposed
project could be implemented since the budget
process for Fiscal Year 1991 -92 is almost
complete. Director Whitley advised that on June
10 the City Council will vote on capital
projects, at which time the Booster Club could
request Council to amend the budget and approve
funds for the project. The other alternative
would be for this Commission to agendize the
project at a future meeting in regards to
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amending the department's budget.
Commissioner Compton suggested the project be put
on the Commission's agenda as an action item and
that the Booster Club attend the City Council's
Study Session on June 10. Chair Grant concurred.
Chair Grant stated he agreed with the concept of
the shower /locker room but questioned the design
of the private coaches' locker rooms. Mr. Lunde
explained the original design has been deleted
from the plans and they will just be rooms.
Commissioner Konwiser voiced his concern that the
amount,of structural work shown can be built for
$75,000. Director Whitley agreed with
Commissioner Konwiser's concerns that the amount
might be higher.
Mr. Lunde reported he will find out when the
project will be put out to bid and will ask the
architect to address this Commission.
The Commission determined that this matter be
brought back unless the City Council approves
funding for the project at their Study Session on
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June 10.
IV. ACTION ITEMS
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Item #13 - Reauest from Fire Department to
Request from
Encroach Into Mariners Park
Fire Depart-
ment to En-
Director Whitley presented a blueprint of the
croach
Mariners Fire Station which was built about 1960
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and expanded in the early 19701s. Due to
Mariners
modernized equipment, the Fire Department needs
Park
to expand and is requesting an increase in the
width of the apparatus room which would encroach
onto an area of the park that is not highly used.
In addition, their proposed project would require
the elimination of a row of trees. The project
would be proposed in 1 or 2 years by the Fire
Department as a capital improvement.
Chair Grant opened the meeting to Public
Testimony and Ray Brown, the City's Fire
Marshall, addressed the Commission. Mr. Brown
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explained that due to the new taller and wider
fire apparatus, only one engine will fit in the
station. Mr. Brown explained their remodel plans
and noted that they would be able to incorporate
storage equipment in their plans.
Commissioner Herberts questioned if a design
utilizing the large parking lot could be
implemented, rather than encroaching into the
park. Mr. Brown advised this area would not meet
their needs due to their access requirements.
Commissioners Konwiser, Grant, Demmer and
Vandervort commented on the need for expansion
which they would support, however, they urged
that the Fire Department be reasonable and
cautious as to the amount of park area they will
need.
Chair Grant requested the storage area be
incorporated in the design process and that a
drinking fountain be added by the back side of
the 'building.
Chair ,Grant summarized the Commission's support
for the project and requested the Fire Department
work with the Parks and Open Space Committee,
after which their proposed plan would be
submitted to this Commission.
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Motion
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Commissioner Konwiser moved to give the Fire
Ayes
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x
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x
x
x
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Department a vote of confidence to proceed with
the planning of the project which would encroach
onto the park in order to bring the Mariners Fire
Station up to standard. Unanimous.
Item #14 - Reauest for Purchase of Bleachers and
Request for
Equipment at Corona del Mar Pool
Purchase of
Bleachers
Commissioner Compton reported Commissioner
and Equip -
Vandervort and he met with representatives of
ment it
Friends of the Pool (FOP), members of the Corona
Corona del
del Mar High School and staff concerning
Mar Pool
equipment needs at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic
Center.
Commissioner Compton stated the major issue is
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bleachers which will cost approximately $36,000.
He explained the funding sources, pointing out
that should the purchase occur before August,
1991 for an Olympic special event seating 1300
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people, a commitment for another $5,000 will be
forthcoming. Total cost to the City would be
approximately $12,000, of which there is $7,000
left over in the current budget. FOP is
requesting this Commission recommend to the City
Council that the remaining $5,000 be funded.
Commissioner Compton noted that these figures are
not exact and he would prefer to see definite
numbers before making a decision. Nancy Beard
advised she will review the figures and clarify
the exact amount needed to fund the bleachers.
Commissioner Grant pointed out that users of the
pool have already raised approximately $50,000
for improvements. At the present time the pool
is being enjoyed by all the different users.
This request was to finish up this year's
projects.
Commissioner Demmer voiced her concern over the
fact that the School District is not providing
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any funds for a facility they use. Director
Whitley explained they do not have the funds
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available at this time.
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Motion
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Commissioner Konwiser motioned to request that
Ayes
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City Council support FOP's request for bleachers
and to fund the shortage per the RFQ. Unanimous.
Director Whitley advised he will research his
budget as to the exact amount the department can
commit.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item 415 - Mouth of Big Canyon
Mouth of.
Big Canyon
Director Whitley reported he has a map showing
the large number of sewer lines and manholes in
Mouth of Big Canyon should the Commission desire
to look at this information.
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Item #16 - Upper Newport Bay Regional Park
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Bay Regional
Director Whitley reported that four Commissioners
Park
attended the Upper Bay Regional Park Committee
meeting which was discussed under Item #9. He
stated he has been attending these meetings for
the past year and at each meeting a different
aspect is discussed. The County will be making a
presentation to this Commission and Council at a
future date.
Chair Grant urged that this Commission express
their opinions formally on the design of the park
early in the process so that their
recommendations have more impact. Commissioner
Konwiser concurred
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Chair Grant explained that 7 -1/2 acres of
the park are City owned, therefore, this
Commission is involved in the process.
Commissioner Vandervort recommended the County
address this Commission while the EIR is in the
discussion process.
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Commissioner Herberts pointed out that at their
last meeting she saw concerns that people want as
much use of the park as they have had prior to
the new design.
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Item #17 - Capital Improvement Projects
Director Whitley reported that Newport Shores
Park will be addressed at the Coastal
Commission's next meeting and the bid package
will go out soon.
Chair Grant commented that Inspiration Point is
gorgeous but the signage regarding closure is too
high. Director Whitley advised the Police
Department requires that signs be easily seen by
the public, however, he will check out the
matter.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Herberts, Director Whitley explained that the
large Citradoras in the Westcliff area were
removed. When a response is received from the
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Association, the General Services Director will
proceed with the work plan for the Baycrest area.
Director Whitley informed the Commission that the
U.S. Bicentennial Committee twice pulled their
recommendation for a flagpole at Lookout Point
from the Study Session calendar. The original
request, which was denied by this Commission, has
been amended to include an 80' night lighted
flagpole and a 20' x 30' flag and is scheduled
for the City Council's Study Session June 10.
VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no. further business, the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at
8:52 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted on May 29,
1991 at 9:00 A.M. outside the City Hall
Administration Building.
Dottie F ohr, Secretary
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Capital
Improvement
Projects
Item #17 - Capital Improvement Projects
Director Whitley reported that Newport Shores
Park will be addressed at the Coastal
Commission's next meeting and the bid package
will go out soon.
Chair Grant commented that Inspiration Point is
gorgeous but the signage regarding closure is too
high. Director Whitley advised the Police
Department requires that signs be easily seen by
the public, however, he will check out the
matter.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Herberts, Director Whitley explained that the
large Citradoras in the Westcliff area were
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removed and when a response is received from the
Association, the General Services Director will
proceed.
Director Whitley informed the Commission that the
U.S. Bicentennial Committee twice pulled their
recommendation for a flagpole at Lookout Point
from the Study Session calendar. The original
request, which was denied by this Commission, has
been amended to include an 80' night lighted
flagpole and a 20' x 30' flag and is scheduled
for the City Council's Study Session June 10.
VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at
8:52 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted on May 29,
1991 at 9:00 A.M. outside the City Hall
Administration Building.
Dottie Flohr, Secretary
Capital
Improvement
Projects
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PARK AND TREE DIVISION
JUNE, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT
Item No. 7
Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance
during the month of June.
Beach Volleyball Courts
Raised courts at 9th, 10th, F, and G Streets. Re- located one court by the
lifeguard station.
Balboa Library
Installed a railroad tie border between the lawn and the side and rear planters.
Jamboree Median Between San Joaquin and Ford Road
Street and median being re- developed by Public Works. We salvaged out all of
the sprinkler heads and valves. Tnstalled conduit for re- locating our irriga-
controller when Public Works finishes•their project.
San Miguel Park
Removed and replaced a drinking fountain.
Oasis Senior Citizens Center
Graded an area to be used for re- cycling green waste., Built 3 re- cycling bins.
City Hall
Removed turf, amended, tilled and graded an area by the Council Chambers which
had died due to the 32nd Street re- development project.
West Newport Park
Dug out, transported, planted 48 palms along the new Pacific Coast Highway sound
wall.
Our Stree Tree Division performed the following:
Trimmed 676 trees.
Planted 16 trees.
Removed 12 trees.
Root pruned 23 trees.
Completed 23 work requests.
Area being trimmed this month: Westcliff
Trees were removed at the following locations:
221 Poppy
254 Poppy
3822 Campus
1136 Santiago
320 Iris
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Dead
Dead
Root Prune
1- Eucalyptus
1- Eucalyptus
1 -Ficus
1 -Pear
1 -Carob
Trees were planted at the following locations:
606 Orchid
1403 Keel
2018 Galaxy
516 Jasmine
422 Fernleaf
512-Fernleaf
514 Fernleaf
516 Fernleaf
1017 Sandcastle
45 Goleta
1226 Blue Gum
3767 Birch
3807 Inlet Isle
600 Larkspur
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1- Eucalyptus
1- Cupania
1- Cupania
1- Loquat
1- Magnolia
1- Magnolia
1- Magnolia
1- Magnolia
2- Cupania
2- Loquat
1 -Pear
1 -Carob
1- Cupania
1 -Carob
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900 Cercis
Dead
1- Willow
1465 Galaxy
Dead
1 -Pear
1948 Port Weybridge
Accident
1 -Pear
• 630 Cameo Highlands Drive
Accident
1- Melaleuca
2207 Port Harwick
Dead
1- Eucalyptus
36th Street
Accident
1- Humulis
Trees were planted at the following locations:
606 Orchid
1403 Keel
2018 Galaxy
516 Jasmine
422 Fernleaf
512-Fernleaf
514 Fernleaf
516 Fernleaf
1017 Sandcastle
45 Goleta
1226 Blue Gum
3767 Birch
3807 Inlet Isle
600 Larkspur
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1- Eucalyptus
1- Cupania
1- Cupania
1- Loquat
1- Magnolia
1- Magnolia
1- Magnolia
1- Magnolia
2- Cupania
2- Loquat
1 -Pear
1 -Carob
1- Cupania
1 -Carob
RECREATION DIVISION
JUNE, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT
Youth Activities
Item No. 8
Summer drop -in programs began this week. Drop -in recreation
programs are scheduled at the Community Youth Center, Mariners Park
and Newport Heights Elementary School. The travelling game wagon
will be visiting one site per day, Monday through Friday, including
Bonita Creek, Andersen School, Irvine Terrace Park, Newport
Elementary School and West Newport Community Center.
The City is once again co- sponsoring the 'Mariners 4th of July
celebration set to begin at 9:00 A.M. at Mariners Park.
Adult Snorts
As you are aware, via our May report, softball and basketball
leagues are in mid season and all is well.
Contract Classes /Brochure /Special Events
Summer classes have just begun. Registration is very heavy. Our
• Pirates Cove Beach Day Camp is already nearing the sell out level.
Our swimming program is naturally bursting at the seams in both
pools.
Although summer has just begun, the fall brochure information is
now being formulated and due out mid - August.
The Corona del Mar Scenic 5K was another great success with 2560
runners and 700 walkers participating. The Corona del Mar Chamber
and the City were very happy with the results.
Seniors
The Garden Festival was another wonderful success. 400 tickets
were sold and as usual the entertainment and food were superb. The
Care -A -Van transportation program has really been busy with 422
rides in May. We now have a fully operational Compost Display in
place at Oasis. The Garden Club will be overseeing this new
project.
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AIR ATTACK
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Airtankers
Type
Agency
Gals. Salvo
Trail
.Split
Doors
S2F
light
CDF
800 200x90
200x45
200x45
4
DC4
heavy
USFS
2000 600x90
1000x45
600x45
8
DC6
heavy
USFS
2000 600x90
1500x45
.6,00x45
4,6,8
DC7
heavy
USFS
3000 750x90
1600x45
750x45
8
C130
heavy
FS /CDF
3000
1500x45
MAFFS /8
SP2H
heavy
USFS
2000
B17
heavy
USFS
1800
Helicopters
Type
Drop cap.
People
LZ size
Bel-1 214
1
Heavy
700
16
75'
Bell 204 /UH1B
2
Medium
(Heuy)
300
lU
75'
Bell 205 /UH1F
2
Medium
(Heuy, SAR)
300
14
75'
Bell 212
2
Medium
(Heuy style)
300
14
75'
Bell 206
3
Light
(Jet Ranger)
100
5
60'
Hughes 500
3
Light
(OCSO "Duke ")
100
5
60'
Air Attack Bases (Flight Time calculated to Irvine Lake)
Miles Airtanker Air Attack Load & Return
Hemet -Ryan 40 15 min. 18 min. 40 min.
Ramona 70 23 min. 26 min. 56 min.
Fox- Lancaster 72 24 min. none 58 min.
Helicopter Bases (Flight times calculated to Irvine Lake)
• Agency Radio ID Flight time
Hemet -Ryan CDF 301 20 min.
Chantry- Monrovia ANF 531 20 min.
Camp 2- Pasadena LAC varies 20 min.
Pacoima LAC varies 26 min.
*LAC Copters radio ID- 10,12,14,15,16
*LAC Copters are fixed tank operable only, CDF and FS copters
are either fixed tank or bucket operable.
*OC Law enforcement copters are bucket operable only..
Guidelines
*Air tankers are best used as an initial attack tool.
*For going fires, the optimum drop cycle is 1 per 5 min.•
*Air tankers may be diverted unless a request is approved for a
"no divert ". No diverts may be considered for life and property
imminently threatened, etc,
*Use terms such as "head, left or right flank, origin," etc, to
describe fire. Avoid compass directions.
*Turn airtankers on and off as needed. Drops are very expensive.
*Air tankers are of little use when surface winds exceed 30 MPH.
*The IC needs to express his plan to the Air Attack Coordinator
and use him as the IC's eyes and ears.
*Medium airtankers and copters are more effective in tight areas
than heavy airtankers.
*Drops need to be followed up by ground attack ASAP or drop is
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*Maximum acceptable landing slope for a copter is 10%.
Item No. 15
• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
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DATE: June 25, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: BAYVIEW PARK BASKETBALL COURT
The attached letter represents a request from Councilman Turner to
review the recent decision made by the Commission on the basketball
court within Bayview Park. To bring the Commission up to date, I
have enclosed past staff reports and minutes on this issue. The
recommendations as listed in January on this matter are still
viable alternatives for Commission consideration.
If there are questions, please feel free to give me a call.
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Clarence J. Turner
June 17, 1991
Mr. Ron Whitley, Director
Parks, Beaches and Recreation
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
RE: Basketball Court - End of Mesa Drive (J.M. Peters Development)
Dear Ron:
Just a follow up on the study session meeting of the City Council
wherein the Council supported my request for a further analysis of
the basketball court which is installed in the park located at the
end of Mesa Drive within City limits but adjacent to Santa Ana
Heights.
As I understand it, the basketball court was approved as part of
the overall package, approved by the County, prior to the time that
the old school district site was developed by the J.M. Peters
Company and ultimately brought into the City of Newport Beach. It
• is also my understanding that the court was originally planned for
the usage to be by the residents of that development.
Unfortunately, it has not turned out that way.
After receiving several complaints from the nearby residents in the
Santa Ana Heights area, I visited the sight several times to
establish some facts on my own. It is quite evident that the people
using the court are generally not from the local area. That is
easily ascertainable by the number of cars parked on Mesa Drive
when the court is in full use. It appears that the planners did not
contemplate that this would be the case because Mesa Drive simply
is not designed to accommodate the number of cars currently using
it as a parking lot while the owners play basketball. It is a dead
end street
I know that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission reviewed
the request by the homeowners in that area to do something about
curtailing the use of the court but were turned down. Nonetheless,
I believe that we need to take a second look at the situation and
I request the following:
1. Determine if the court can be relocated in a more or less
easterly direction which will place it down under the
hill and away from nearby residents. If that can be done,
please advise what the costs involved are?
I Assuming that it can be done, it appears that this will
place the court in closer proximity to public parking.
1507 ANTIGUA WAY • NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
OFFICE PHONE: 751 -4420 MESSAGE PHONE: 631 -3947
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June 17, 1991
2. Is there any way that the court can be regulated?
Meaning, can it be secured so that the City has more
control over its use? While this would not completely
eliminate the noise and disturbance to the adjoining
neighbors, it would certainly give the City an
opportunity to at least schedule the activities there and
thus prevent its use at any and all hours of the day.
3. Is this court a part of the recreation system and /or
requirements of the City? I- Believe, that this court,
unlike the Bonita Creek Park is not a part of our planned
recreational activities. Although it obviously serves a
purpose, it also obviously serves as a bit of a nuisance
to folks living in the area.
4. Is there a possibility to relocate this activity in that
section of the City where the activity would not be as
intrusive as it currently is?
• Please look into this matter and let me know your thoughts. Your
cooperation will be most appreciated.
Clarence J rner
Mayor P Tem
City of Newport Beach
cc: Robert Wynn
Buddy Cox
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Itiem No. 16
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: June 25, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO ADD TREES IN BAYCREST TO
SPECIAL TREES LIST
The attached letter from the Mariners Community Association and
specifically the petition from the Baycrest Community has resulted
in a request to add the street trees found on Commodore, Starlight,
Glenwood, Candlestick and Sandlewood to the list of special
neighborhood trees as found in City Council Policy I -9. A copy of
the policy is attached for your review.
Action by the Commission to add these trees to the list will aid in
protecting them when public works projects occur in the area. If
there are questions, please call.
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MARINERS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOX 8241 NEN MiOggAPGrI41LdA'�2658 -8241
— THE WEST SIDE OF UPPER NEWPORT BAY —
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June 7, 1991
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
Newport Beach, California
Dear PB &R Representatives,
Members of the Mariners Community Association wish to express their
deep interest in the implementation of a policy that will preserve the
trees on city -owned property, that will develop a consistent and ongoing
policy to institute planned tree planting programs, and will use all
up -to -date methods for tree planting that will permit long -term growth
for trees in this city.
Our area of Newport Beach, now referred to as one of the older parts of the
city, should have beautiful tree -lined streets after twenty to thirty years
in existence. Instead we have patchy areas of trees, numerous varieties of
trees planted on each street, a policy that apparently permits chopping
down of mature trees by homeowners or city employees if the homeowner
doesn't like the tree in his frontyard, and a pruning program that often
reduces a full,mature tree to a small one.
We have examined and will continue to examine tree growth and planning
in other communities. Pictures have been taken and we will happily share
them with you to present a clear idea of what we feel the city policy
should eventually provide for our area, and indeed, all of Newport Beach. It
is with a heavy heart that we look around our community and know what it
could have looked like by now. As an example,many years ago Santiago
Drive was lined with beautiful coral trees and was a stunning sight. Now
these magnificent trees are few and for between. Replacing a twenty five
year old tree with a fifteen gallon twig is not a tree policy.
Members of our community, association would be,pleased to discuss tree
planting, sidewalk ramping, whatever i•s feasible to have a handsome,
green Newport Beach, parks and parkways.
Sincerely,
Rae Cohen, President
PETITION
• We, the undersigned residents of the Baycrest Community of the City of Newport
Beach, hereby petition the City Council to retain our street tree designation as "Citradora
Eucalyptus" on the following streets: Commodore, Starlight, Glenwood, Candlestick and
Sandlewood.
This beautiful community was built approximately 25 to 30 years ago by the renowned
pbuilder- architect, Ivan Wells, and the Citradoras that were planted throughout our
neighborhood then, identify and distinguish our neighborhood like no other In the city.
These graceful trees should be retained whenever possible by sensible "root - pruning"
.and where this absolutely unfeasible, new 1-5 gallon Citradoras should be planted with
bottomless "root- barriers" to promote the downward growth of top roots for stability
and the elimination of surface roots.
Thank you for your consideration of our request:
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1 -9
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 (attached) 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 neighborhood,
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, gvery 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
exgeption 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, each tree shall be considered individually on its
own merits to determine whether the tree should be retained or replaced.
All parkway trees included in this category must be subjected 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 tc
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 and 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.
(kpplication of the criteria on parkway trees will be conducted by the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department in coordination with the Parks,
3 Beaches and Recreation Commission. In applying the criteria, other
departments of the City will be consulted as necessary. If there is any
• cogflict 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.
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RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES - Page 2
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 techniques 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.'
When 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.
Note: (See Attached List - Preservation of Special Trees)
Adopted - May 9, 1966
Amended - August 14, 1967
Amended - November 9, 1976
Amended - November 12, 1985
Amended - November 28, 1988
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CITY ,OF NEWPORT BEACH
PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES
I -9
Adopted - May 9, 1966
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Amended - November 9, 1976
Amended - November 28, 1988
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Location
Species
LANDMARK
Balboa Library
Eucalyptus globulus
TREES
Balboa Library
Phoenix canariensis
West Jetty (near Historical
Marker
Phoenix canariensis
Dover Drive at Westcliff
Liquidamber styraciflua
400 block Poinsettia
Eucalyptus corynocalyx
Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar
Phoenix canariensis
Westcliff & Dover (Groves)
Eucalyptus globulus
In Arches-Overpass
Eucalyptus lehmannii
DEDICATED
No. Mariners Park
TREES
(Marcie Schrouder)
Pious radiata
Mariners Park
(Frank Tallman)
Pious radiata
No. City Hall grounds
(Bill•Covert)
Ficus benjamina
City Hall grounds
(Walter Knott)
Pinus halepensis
City Hall grounds
(Calif. Bicentennial)
Pious halepensis
Las Arenas Park
(Ed Healy)
Melaleuca linarifolia
Mariners Park
(Isy Pease)
Pinus halepensis
City Hall grounds
(U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree)
Harpephyllum caffrum
NEIGHBQR-
Parkway in Shorecliffs
Erythrina caffra
HOOD
Marguerite Avenue
Phoenix canariensis
TREES
Goldenrod Avenue
Washingtonia robusta
Dover Dr. (Mariners to Irvine)
Eucalyptus globulus
15th Street (Newport Heights)
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
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
Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Pinus radiata
Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Eucalyptus rudis
Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Pinus radiata
Adopted - May 9, 1966
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Amended - November 28, 1988
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Item No. 17
• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: June 25, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
To provide continuity as we enter a new fiscal year, a listing of
committees that have been operational in the past is provided. A
discussion should occur that enables the very important committee
work to continue in an effective manner.
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• PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Committees and Liaisons
Tree Committee
Virginia Herberts, Chair
A.Z. Taft
Gale Demmer
Recreation Program Committee
Pete Compton, Chair
John Konwiser
Jo Vandervort
Beach Committee
A.Z. Taft, Chair
Pete Compton
Virginia Herberts
Parks and open Space Committee
• Jo Vandervort, Chair
John Konwiser
Taylor Grant
Oasis Liaison
Gale Demmer
Theatre Arts Center Liaison
Pete Compton
Jo Vandervort
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: June 25, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Parks,
Beaches and Recreation
Director
SUBJECT:
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS,
1990 -91
CARRIED OVER
Restrooms - CYC, Eastbluff - Construction contract awarded.
Field Renovation - CYC - On hold pending restroom bids.
Little Corona - Construction contract completed.
1990 -91
Cliff Drive Park Design
Newport Shores Park
Oasis Expansion
Channel Place Park Basketball Court
Playground Equipment Replacement
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Commiss
scheduled
$150,000
$500,000
$ 15,000
$ 35,000
ion review
for August.
Project
to bid.
Bids
received.
Completed.
Completed.
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Item No. 19
. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
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DATE: June 25, 1991
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: PARK MAINTENANCE
Attached is an additional progress report that supplements the
report provided to the Commission in March. As you can see during
the last three months, many of the tasks that were scheduled have
been completed.
These tasks or service needed result from the Commission facility
inspection program. Your continued concern and assistance in this
maintenance objective is appreciated.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
PROGRESS REPORT June 19, 1991
Recommended services completed from Maintenance Safety Inspection Reports
done by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation 'Commission during September - Decem-
ber 1990.
1. Standard Service Completed. 2 > Standard Service Scheduled
Facility Task or Service Needed
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 (i) additional bench
Lido Park Sea -wall needs repairing
+ sidewalk
Replace dog sign
Lido parkway, landscape,
view benches installed
Rhine Wharf Park
38th Street Park
Pound down nails on boardwalk
Grafitti on top of larger
tube slide
Newport Is. Park Check sand level under play-
ground equipment
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X II Parks Department
X Parks Department
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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
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Channel Park
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Task or Service Needed
Cracked "T" joint on pl
equipment
West Newport Park Install Barbeque's
More sand needed
Repair 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
San Joaquin Hills Drinking fountain needs repair
Park Turf needs water and irriga-
tion maintenance
Court III, install latch on
gate
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
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Large bare spot on lawn, need"
to improve irrigation coverage,
or seed
Park sign needs to be restain
ed. Signs turned over to
paint shop
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
X
Disposition
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
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Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Notified Recreation
Notified Recreation
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Facility
- 3 -
Task,or Serytce Needed
1 2 Disposition
Old School Park
Back of Park sign needs paint
X
Parks
Department
Sign is in for re- painting
Turf looks bad, check irri-
gation
X
Parks
Department
Some'trees need re- staking
X
Parks
Department
Install (1) bench
X
Parks
Department
Carrol Beek'Park
Repaint /replace bathroom doors
Notified Recreation
(exterior)
Repaint blue rails
Notified
Recreation
Lookout Point
Turf around spyglass area
well worn
X
Parks
Department
Inspiration Point
Drinking fountain not working
X
Parks
Department
Benches need stain on upper
level ..
X
Parks
Department
Trash and litter under benches
X
Parks
Department
Disappearing path covered
with sand
X
Parks
Department
Grant Howald Park
Check irrigation
X
Parks
Department
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Bleachers need repainting
Basketball court needs; small
X
Parks
Department
holes repatched
X
Work
request to G.S.
Drinking fountain needs
adjusting
X
Parks
Department
Picnic tables need res.taining
X
Parks
Department
Sand areas need attention
X
-Parks
Department
Jasmine View Park
Brown and wet spots in turf,
check irrigation
X.
Parks
Department
Need a park sign
Parks
Notified
Oasis Center
Concrete bench by memorial
fountain in need of repair
X
Parks
Department
Park maintenance needed in
front entrance parking lot.
X
Parks
Department
Bayside. Drive Park
Maintenance needed on,ground-
cover areas
X
Parks
Department
All park trees trimmed
X
Parks
Department
Begonia Park
Barbeque's
X
Parks
Department
Brown and bare turf spots.
X
Parks
Department
The former slide area slope
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needs to be renovated
X
Parks
Department
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Faci.l I ty Task. or Service Needed
Buffalo Hills Park Repaint basketball post.
Adjust drinking fountain,
place benches in shade
Playground need mainten-
ance
San Miguel Park Park sign needs restain-
ing
Slope area behind rest -
rooms is bare, needs
planting
Spyglass Hills Park Adjust drinking.fountain,
areas need to 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
Diamont #1 backstop is,
coming apart
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X
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
X
Disposition
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks Department
Parks'Department
Parks Department