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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1992 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 71 1992 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of December 3, 1991 4. Adoption of Agenda II. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. ACTION ITEMS 5. Tree Removal Appeal - 1565 Miramar (Report Attached) 6. Tree Removal Appeal - 1101 Essex Lane (Report Attached) 7. Dedication Request (Letter Attached) 8. Funding Request, Pool Building Newport Harbor High School (Letter Attached) 9. Replacement Trees - 1748 Bayport Way (Letter Attached) 10. Upper Castaways and Newporter North (Report Attached) 11. Prioritization of Capital Project Proposals (Report Attached) IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 12. Recreation Division (Report Attached) 13. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 14. Tree Committee - Chair Herberts 15. Recreation Program Committee - Chair Grant 16. Park and Open Space Committee - Chair Compton 17. Beach Committee - Chair Glasgow r1 U 18. Budget Committee - Chair Konwiser 19. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer 20. Chair's Report - Chair Vandervort V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 21. Status of Capital Improvement Projects (Report Attached) VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH G Parks, m a SAG Item No. 3 Beaches & Recreation Commission December 3, 1991 Citv Council Chambers 7 D.m. INDEX Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Jack Brooks, Park and Tree Main- tenance super- intendent 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 4:00 P.M. • Item #2 - Roll Call Roll Call Roll call was taken. commissioners Compton, Demmer, Glasgow, Grant, Herberts, Konwiser and Vandervort were present. Item 43 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of Approval of November 5, 1991 Minutes Motion x Commissioner Demmer motioned the minutes be Ayes x x x x x y x approved as presented. Unanimous. Item 44 - Adoption of Agenda Adoption of Agenda Motion x commissioner Compton motioned to adopt the agenda Ayes x x x x x x x as presented. Unanimous. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. INTRODUCTION OF NEW RECREATION SUPERVISOR - STEVE HUNT Director Whitley introduced Steve Hunt, the newly appointed Recreation Supervisor responsible for sports and aquatics programs. • Mr. Hunt gave a brief summary of his background and stated he is enjoying his new job and is excited about the opportunities to learn more. ' Commissioner Glasgow commended Mr. Hunt on the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & 'Recreation Commission Page 2 Citv Council Chambers 7 ,D.m. INDEX outstanding job he did when they met to discuss scheduling programs at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. Chair Vandervort also congratulated Mr. Hunt and welcomed him to the Department. IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #5 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Director Whitley passed out the new winter recreation brochure and informed the Commission that classes will start January 13, 1992. Commissioner Grant recommended the appropriate person(s) be contacted concerning lights being on at Bonita Creek Park when no one is there. • Director Whitley explained that the lights are on a timer to go on at 5:30 P.M. in preparation for the softball games that begin at 6:00 P.M. He will, however, pursue the light issue. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Director Whitley advised there are security lights at the site. Commissioner Grant pointed out that, although there are emergency access lights on the softball field, there are none on the football field. Director Whitley stated he will research this point. Item #6 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree Referring to the Park and Tree Division report, Division Commissioner Demmer questioned why two different species of trees were planted on Begonia and questioned the designated tree for this street. Jack Brooks explained that if there are existing trees on a street which the owner prefers, the Department does not object to them being planted provided the street scape does not change. Chair Vandervort expressed her concern about • planting trees other than the designated street tree. Commissioner Grant concurred, stating he felt the approved street tree list should be followed with no exceptions. If the approved list is wrong, it needs to be changed. CITY OF NEWPORT ,BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX .- r Jack Brooks reported the Department attempts to stay with the designated tree list, however, they also try to please the owner who is responsible for maintenance of the tree. Chair Vandervort suggested this matter be referred to the Tree Committee and that their recommendations be presented to the Commission. Item 07 - Tree Committee Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reviewed the situation of Mr. Stuart Williams, 1748 Bayport Way, wherein the Commission had previously approved planting of four Brisbane Box trees. However, when the Tree Division recently tried to plant the trees, Mrs. Williams would not allow them to do so. • Director Whitley further clarified the matter and pointed out that Mr. Williams originally requested the trees be removed which was denied by the Tree Committee. Following Mr. Williams' appeal to the Commission, the Commission voted to remove the 4 trees and replace them with Brisbane Box. Mr. Williams was present at the meeting and indicated his acceptance of the Brisbane Box. The situation has now changed and Mr. Williams wants to determine what kind of tree will be planted: Director Whitley then presented a letter just received from Mr. Williams appealing the selection of the tree to be planted. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Chair Vandervort explained that Mr. Williams wants the Liquid Amber planted. Commissioners Grant and Compton agreed that the designated tree, Brisbane Box, should be planted in accordance with the Commission's process and policy. Commissioner Konwiser suggested a letter be • transmitted to Mr. Williams stating the Commission's original decision was reaffirmed and the date the trees will be planted. Motion Commissioner Compton motioned the 4 Brisbane Box CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH s� �a Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 ,p.m. INDEX &., trees be planted as determined by the Ayes x x x x x x x Commission's previous vote. Unanimous. Commissioner Grant suggested the letter to Mr. Williams include the fact that he can address the Commission at any meeting during Public Comments. Item #8 - Recreation Program Committee Recreation Program Director Whitley, passed out a letter received Committee from Clarence Turner addressed to the City Manager concerning noise and usage at Bonita Creek Park. Commissioner Demmer asked-if a Winter Wonderland event similar to the one being held at CYC on December 14 could be offered in another area, • such as Mariners Park, in January or February. Director Whitley advised he will ask Nancy Beard to contact Commissioner Demmer regarding this idea. Item 49 - Park and open Space Committee Park and Open Space Director Whitley passed out a memorandum from the Committee City Manager accompanied by a report from the Planning Department requesting the Commission study the development, usage and maintenance of the Castaways and Newporter North properties. The Commission's report is to be submitted to the City Council by February 10, 1992. Director Whitley suggested this be referred to the Park and Open Space Committee for their review in December to be followed by the Commission's review at their January meeting. Director Whitley will forward all informational data pertaining to this subject prior to the committee meeting. He recommended all the Commissioners read the Planning Department's report and give their comments to Commissioner Compton. • Commissioner Compton announced the Park and Open Space Committee will meet December 18 at 4:00 P.M. to discuss this matter. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 D.M. INDEX Item 010 - Beach Committee Beach Committee No report from Commissioner Glasgow. Item 411 - Budget Committee Budget Committee Commissioner Konwiser reported the committee met to review capital improvement projects and that their proposed list is provided in the report submitted. The Commission will review the proposed projects in January for final prioritization at their February meeting. Director Whitley stated that due to requests, Item #8, North Star Beach, has been added to the list. . Commissioner Demmer questioned Item #7, Bonita Creek Park Sound Wall, and Commissioner Grant explained this was a result of continued complaints about noise at the park which might resolve the problem. The proposed wall would cover eight lots on the park side of the street. Referring to Item #6, Peninsula Park Community Center, Commissioner Herberts pointed out there is no community center in this area and there would be no view impact. Director Whitley reported the Marine Department was excited about the prospect of joint use of the center which could be done in partnership with them. A small building would be added to the existing restrooms. In response to a question from Commissioner Compton, Director Whitley advised the batting cages at the Lincoln facility have been put on hold pending re- negotiation of the School District lease. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer as to why the American Legion Park was not • on the list, Commissioner Konwiser explained this is not a capital improvement. Commissioners Grant and Herberts agreed the park should be beautified by planting more trees. Commissioner Demmer suggested a list be compiled CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • • arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX of projects and costs that will be considered part of the Park Facility Improvement Fund. Director Whitley advised that Jack Brooks determines these following his review of the Commission's Facility Inspection Reports. Item #12 - Oasis Liaison Oasis Liaison No report from Commissioner Demmer. Item 013 - Chair's Report Chair's Report Commissioner Vandervort summarized her meetings and workshops at the League of California Cities Conference held in October. She presented a comprehensive notebook which is available for the Commission's information. She further stated she felt the conference had excellent programs and pointed out this is the only training mechanism for public service. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #14 - Status of Capital Improvement Projects Status of Capital Director Whitley referred to the Commission Improvement Hearing in January on the Bolsa Avenue Mini Park Projects Design and requested the Commission review the location before their meeting. There will be proper notification and posting before the Hearing. Director Whitley .explained that the Hearing has been set to determine if the project should proceed. Commissioner Herberts presented street tree inventory samples done by computer for the Commission's information. Commissioner Herberts requested the No Fishing sign at West Jetty View Park be moved to preserve the view the sign impacts. Jack Brooks advised the Department will relocate the sign. In response to a question from Commissioner Grant on trees and remodels, Director Whitley advised the Planning Director is preparing a report on this subject. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Be:ac.hes & Recreation Commission Page 7 Citv Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 5:30 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on November 26, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dottie lohr, Secretary • Item No. 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 30, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreationi Director SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL APPEAL The attached is an appeal of the Street Tree Committee's decision to retain the Ficus Nitida at 1565 Miramar. All related material is attached for your review, and I encourage a visit to the site as the Commission considers this appeal. r1 U • 10 Ronald A. Whitle F2 PARK••DEPT: CITY' OF NEWPORT BEACH Date: J1-91 i-Name: �D % ✓lle cl 'Wiv +t `Address: /�6✓<"' lLlir�nitr�h r one .Number: l�S = /rlJ2 C of plaint ;. [Damage cSidewal k: :'O Parkway: jK ;°Other; :Parkway: ,. :Concrete Q Brick Turf C7 Other t3 :Comments: !Inspected:. y :---'r3A,L,. Re Supervisor scommendation: � T i 44 ,1rt:• y-1 ♦r l• • I �--- •"'�'� i� i..Y it { `s. F � / S • I �--- 0 20 October, 1991 City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 SUBJECT: Request for tree removal. This letter is an appeal to the Street Tree Committee decision for tree removal. On March 14, 19917 I received a letter fom the Park and Street Tree Superintendent, stating. that my request to have the tree in front of my house, had been denied. On the following page, I have summarized repair bills related to the damage caused by the tree. The roots from the tree seem to be clogging the pipes which cause plumbing problems. I am enclosing photograph's of the wall, in front of my house, which has been damaged because of the large roots. The growth of the roots make repair of the wall useless since it will continue to crack. • I am requesting that the existing tree be replaced with a smaller tree, planted in the proper manner. If the replanting of a tree cannot be accomplished I would like a letter from your department, absolving the owner from a damage suit as a result of pedestrians tripping on the sidewalk. Since the roots of the tree will eventually cause more damage to the sidewalk. Thank You, Atl lwm M, %T4WM4; Arthur M. Takemoto 1565 Miramar Dr. Newport Beach, Ca • 13 n u DATE 3/30/84 10/05/84 04/09/86 06/11/86 07/14/86 . 09/02/86 5/25/88 7/12/88 12/28/88 1/23/90 1/23/90 12/11/90 12/13/90 0 H HILLS TO SUPPORT CLAIM ----------------- - - - - -- COMPANY COST Roto - Rooter Service 35 & Plumbing Co. Roto- Rooter Service 35 & Plumbing Co. C.C. COLE Plumbing & $ 184.95 Heating, Inc C.C. COLE Plumbing & $ 44.00 Heating, Inc C.C. COLE Plumbing & $ 59.02 Heating, Inc C.C. COLE Plumbing & $ 457.52 Heating, Inc Roto- Rooter Service $ 44.00 & Plumbing Co. Roto- Rooter Service $ 38.50 & Plumbing Co. Roto- Rooter Service 44.00 & Plumbing Co. Affordable Plumbing $ 95.00 & Backflow Service DYNO -ROD $ 56.50 DYNO -ROD $ 47.50 AAA Plumbing & $ 81.80 Heating U n U CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS. BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768 (714) 644 -3162 DATE: March 14, 1991 TO: Mr. Takemoto 1565 Miramar Balboa, California 92661 Your request for tree removal has been reviewed by the Street Tree Committee and has been denied Sincerely, Jack Brooks Park and Street Tree Superintendent Comments: If you wish to appeal the Street TreP Committee v ' .. T fTM Recreation Commission. Attention: Jack Brooks 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, or the grounds of any public building., or a public street right -of -way, without written permission of the City Manager. I� 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach Item No. 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 30, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: STREET TREE APPEAL The attached is an appeal of the Street Tree Committee's decision to retain the 3 Ficus Trees on the Oxford Lane side of the property identified as 1101 Essex Lane. The Commission should visit the site to enable a decision to be reached on this matter. u 0 )� I tty • October 29,1991 1101 Essex Lane Newport Beach 92660 Mr. Jack Brooks Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 Dear Mr. Brooks: Thank you for your letter of October 3rd (copy enclosed) advising that the Street Tree Committee has denied tree removal on the Oxford Lane side of our house. The reason for our request was not to remove the three ficus trees, but to remove and replace them with a different species of trees in order to eliminate the continuing damage being caused by the ficus roots to city property and the potential damage to our property -- specifically a new wall. During trenching on our property (prior to pouring a wall footing) we found that a ficus root measuring about 4 -1/2" in diameter has passed under the sidewalk and lifted the concrete slab approximately 144' in one year's time. At this height that particular slab constitutes a hazard to pedestrians on the city's sidewalk. • Last year the city poured four new separate concrete slab sections by the three trees, however no root barriers were installed at that time. Our recommendations are: 1. Either remove the trees and replace them with a different variety of tree (perhaps magnolias) and install root barriers. This would also entail removal of one hazardous concrete slab. to P\ 2. Alternatively, retain the ficus trees and remove one section of hazardous concrete slab and install a root barrier. A second slab is lifting, but has not yet reached a hazardous height. It may not be necessary to replace the as yet non - hazardous slab providing the roots af4wfieurr are cut soon near the base of the tree and a root barrier is installed there. Mrs. Collison and I feel these are reasonable recommendations for the preservation of the city's property and our property and we hope you will have the time to look into them further. Please feel free to contact us anytime. Sincerely, &t • Mr. & Mrs. Barry Collison Phone: 548 -5133 0 is l CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS. BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768 (714) 644 -3162 DATE: Octnhar 3, 1991 TO: Mrs. Collison Newport Beach, Calif., 92660 Your request for tree removal has been reviewed by the Street Tree Committee and has been denied Sincerely, Jack Brooks Park and Street Tree Superintendent Comments: If you wish to appeal the Street Tree ,Committee decision .please send a letter to the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission. Attn: Jack Brooks 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, or the grounds of any public building, or a public street right -of -way, without written permission of the City Manager.. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach 0 ao ' •,b lo ••iYS�•'Yt -.... 4,rr4i. .:♦rn '�i._....r.r._.,.__..�_ — .- J....__�� -+._ .''1 �ili)i{�S•'S.`}1o:.. +�14,• - .•i: 4l .�� ltii{ PT. CITY F 0 N PARK DE NEWPORT BEACH ,; �'• ='r- a °.�.. ;_,;•:,,..: , 3 i ai.i S�t•S: .. .. .. p� iii! %� +' • fi:r;;rt.;, Date ,;, .3 :.,: „ja,;:`,,,:•: Name: At Address !d/ �"sre�C .Canr� �r(3 9• G� ' ��'� Phone Nomber: .... :S"Yp Complaint:Me��.o .L fl S Species: Tjevr 12 u I ,* � r—�° Damage: :; _.,•r5= ° Sidewalk: r_7 ' Curb: �] Parkway: Other: p Parkway:, Concrete)< Brick L—I• Turf E] Other E2' Comments: t! `tii+ Ls,Y- }i9nf•• n. _. fr.v i. r' 'y...' 1i _•.t s.t..F]'452'•9'lq';/1� - ': �irrsi4liy CtiK.?N�ri °'u{', °t• 'ts. - .,, _ ,rya �. . �.Y.,, , _ . • -. ?.. Inspected by: Supervisor's Recommen tion: �I 0 ao Item No. 7 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768 December 19, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Tom S. Anderson II SUBJECT: Erin Vallely Dedication I would like to ask that a bench be placed near a new tree that is to be dedicated in the memory of 12 year old Erin Vallely. Before her death 4 months ago, Erin was a very positive influence on her classmates at Mariners Elementary School. Since her passing, her classmates have taken up a collection on her behalf to purchase a tree to be planted in Mariners Park. You may have read about Erin in the -local paper. She was a popular child, talented in sports, and very active in school activities. At this time, her artwork is available on clothing and Christmas cards with the proceeds going to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. • In the 3 years that I knew Erin, I found her to be very positive, and always looking for good in all things. Erin would read to other kids that she thought needed her help. She always tried to help others. During her last months on this earth, Erin's cancer took a turn for the worse, but Erin never gave up. She fought the disease to the end. I hope that you can find it in your hearts to grant this request. It will mean so much to the teachers, parents, and children at Mariners Elementary School. Sincerely, Tom S. Anderson II Street Maintenance Supervisor General Services Department 0 ji 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach . ;SARK IMPROVEMENT DONATIONS The City Council recognizes the need to provide residents with,the opportunity to donate., trees,,, benches, drinking fountains or related park items. This policy establishes criteria for donations to assure attractiveness, usefulness and the capability to-be maintained. Tree Donations.,. The tree - lined, walkway at Oasis Passive Park beginning at 5th Avenue and Marguerite in Corona del Mar shall be identified as the only area where a tree with a bronze plaque can be installed. Trees without plaques can be donated and installed at locations approved by the Parks, Beaches and' Recreation Department. - Park Amenities Items such as,benches, drinking fountains, tables, etc., can be donated to be included in the ;public park system. Recognition on the donated item shall be a 2" x 6" plaque and limited to Donated•by (Name) or Donated for Name as a means of identifying the donation. All donations must be approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. The cost of a donated item, including identification plaque, shall be borne totally by private funds. The City will assume ownership and maintenance if accepted and placed in a public park. The City will not assume responsibility for replacement due to vandalism or theft. Adopted - July 22, 1991 0 4 Item No. 8 • December 17,1991 Ron Whitely Director of Parks, Beaches, and Recreation City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 RE: Pool Building Newport Harbor High School Dear Ron: As chairman of fundraising for the pool building at Newport Harbor High School, I am requesting $20,000 in additional funds to complete our new facility. The project 0. as a completion date of March 1,1992 and our desire is to have the funds in hand tc allow the builder to finish the building as designed. In early 1991 the pool building plans were sent out to bid by the Newport Mesa School District. The bids were over budget by 40% and all parties agreed to let the architecht re- design the plans to put us within the budget. One decision made by the architecht was to re -use the existing plumbing fixtures as a cost savings measure. At the time we agreed to this suggestion, but after demolition of the existing structure and examina- tion of the saved fixtures it is apparent that they are un- salvagable. The other area that the architecht pulled out cost was in the coaches bathrooms. There is no provision in the plans to finish this part of the building. We need a commitment from all the parties involved to realize the original concept of this facility. It will take an additional $46,400 to complete the building as designed. We will be operating at 70% shower and bathroom capacity without the funds. The Aquat- ics boosters group has given $19,000 in additional funds for sky -lights in the last'30 days and is committed to raising the $46,400 needed for a 100% functioning building. If the City of Newport Beach commits to the additional $20,000, we feel confident that Our supporters in the community will respond with the final $26,400. Please review the comparison that I have made of the funding at the inception of the project and as it is today. Our original estimate of the project in 1986 was $390,000. P13 Pool Building Newport Harbor High School(cont.) Adjusted for inflation in todays dollars that original figure should be in the neighbor- hood of $500,000. Our final figure for the building is $562,133 and this includes $30,000 in unexpected soil problems that the Newport Mesa school district has paid. So we are well within the original estimate of the cost the City of Newport Beach committed to in the beginning. We would like Newport Beach to get closer to the funding percentage that all parties agreed to at the beginning of this project .(Please refer to enclosed page containing figures.) In the begnuinlg the City's percentage was 32% and at present your $150,000 is 27% of the total funds it will take to finish the pool building. By committing an addi- tional $20,000 your percentage will increase to 30% and be more in line with the origi- nal funding level. This facility is one of the busiest aquatics facilities on the West Coast. It is the home of the 1992 Olympic Water Polo Team, and will host national teams from Cuba, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Japan, Germany, and Yugoslavia this spring and summer as a tune -up to the 1992 Summer Olympiad in Barcelona. Your summer swim programs, We Newport Harbor High swim and water polo teams, and the PCAA swim team are the other members of the community that use the facility 350 days of the year. We need your help to get the full use out of the facility and be good hosts to all the foreign visitors coming in the spring. The Newport Harbor Aquatics Boosters group has worked in a very difficult economic climate to keep this dream alive. Please help us with your commitment to see it through to completion. Sincerely, Robert G. Lunde Fundraising Chairman NHHS Pool Building 840 Newport Center Drive Suite 100 Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 • C -I 0 0 (Pool Building NHHS As.orlgiinally planne&' ('1986) . 4000 sq /ft multi - purpose aquatics facilities 1.Adequate shower & bathrooms 2. Storage for equipment 3. Classroom 4. Coaches facilities Boosters Funds $115,000 City of Newport Beach 125,000 School District 150,000 $390,000 In 1991 Dollars $497,065 (5% inflation) ...... . ............................... At,present .Noven ear 119,1991 Boosters Funds $207,133 City of Newport Beach 150,000 School District 205,000 $562,133 • 1 2�' 29.5% 32% 38.5% 37% ($165,830) 27% ($179,900) 36% ($205,000) ., 50 AM POOL -------------- - - - - -I COACH'S PACIL171H5 I BOY'S ROOMCKHR m 8 g STORAOH O CLASSROOM I m a Yl N M BOYS SHOWER OIRL'S SHOWHRR LOCRHR -T i I I, 1 r- --------- -I - --� I I Provide new bathroom fixtures to finish off pool building j--Toilets I I I– Sinks I �-- Handicap Showers I I— Handicap Toilets i Handicap Sinks I I— Handicap Enclosures Total funds needed - $46,400 Funds requested from City of Newport Beach- $20,000 • a6 In u E 0 December 11, 1991 Dear Council Member: Item No. 9 Because of time limitations, I was unable to present all my arguments regarding the arbitrary and dictatorial actions of the Parks, Beachs and Recreation Commission and the staff of that department, attempting to force a variety of tree on us which is just as unsuitable as the Ficus they removed. I thought you might like a copy of my entire discussion to read. Also, I would like to be placed on the Agenda of your next Council meeting to pursue this matter further, if an agreement suitable to me is not reached with the Department in the meantime. I would appreciate it if you would instruct the PB&R Department not to plant any Brisbane Box trees, or other varieties of their sole choosing, until my appeal to the whole Council has been heard. Thank you. Sincerel.X., • „ N Stuart Williams 1748 Bayport Way Newport Beach, CA 92660 OFFICE OF THE 14AYO f� Data COPIES SENT [councilman E,'�[pr',,,�� onager /.11orney ❑citBclark Pnhtharn C�tYa��aybor,'99% ey Rq�rh� part /" r Ladies and gentlemen of the Council- . Frankly, I'm mad as hell! I have come here tonight to appeal yet another arbitrary and ill- considered action by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and the departmental staff. As some of you may recall, I sent you copies of my original correspondence with the Commission concerning the destructive ficus trees that were foisted on us 16 years ago by the City of Newport Beach in the name of conformity. Someone in the Park department at that time had decided that this variety of tree should be the only tree in our area - -,giving a sort of plastic sameness to the neighb6rh6od, and setting into motion years.,of owner • disappointment and ultimate loss of mature trees. The cost of repairs to curbs and sidewalks as a result of this arbitrary action by the city has cost the taxpayers of Newport Beach a quarter milllion dollars a year -- and will be responsible for ever - increasing costs in the years to come. Some of my objections to these trees were stated in my original letter which requested their removal from the front of our property. Some idea of their propensity for damage is shown in the series of pictures of just a few trees in the Westcliff area. Although the "tree committee" turned down my request for removal, my letter together with my personal appeal to • the whole commission resulted in a decision to remove IC( 4' x. ;EI N • them, as I requested, with the lone dissenting vote of Mrs. Vandevort, who told my wife "there was no one to speak for the trees." Personally, I believe trees are less important than humans -- in spite of Mrs. Vandevort's zealous views. I don't believe trees have souls, brains or will go to heaven, although I have in mind a place I hope the ficus could go -- as well as the replacement trees the Park Department and Commission are again trying to force on us. Exhibit 1 is a copy of the minutes of the meeting I attended. Please note that Mr. Konwiser complained there were six varieties of trees on Bayport way -- and only seven hbuses:•.One'resident has no.parkway trees since the' city out down his lone ficus some six'or sevep months ago: because it damaged his sewer. Three of the residents have planted trees in the parking on their own - -- what varieties, I don't know nor do I care, since I believe each resident should have the right to participate in selecting the trees he must care for and live with. It is curious to note that in spite of the Park Commission's concentrated interest in the variety of trees on our cul -de -sac, they have shown no interest in the disgraceful and tacky medial strip on Irvine Boulevard, which is a main entry -way into Newport Beach for thousands of visitors, as well as residents. I feel the Commission has a seriously misplaced sense of responsibility and mission. After winning approval of the commission to remove the ficus nuisances in front of my house, I began to fear that i� tc }9}' 3' i the Parks, Beaches and Recreation department -- which has • no professional horticulturist on staff -- would again come up with another unsuitable tree, as they had done before. I wrote a letter suggesting that a professional landscape architect or graduate horticulturist be retained to suggest several types of suitable trees, and that the homeowner then be given an opportunity to choose from the recommended varieties the trees he wanted in front of his house -- that he would be expected to care for. That expectation indicates a partnership, not a dictatorship. A copy of this letter is'showrn as Exhibit 2. When the Commission met.on November 5, without my being-given an opportunity to be..present, they rejectedd'my letter. The minutes of this meeting are marked Exhibit 3. Incidentally, you will note in these minutes that Ron Whitley was instructed to transmit a response to me. His secretary also told me-over the phone he was doing so. Later, in a conversation with my wife, Mr. Whitley emphatically denied this, and said the Commission voted unanimously NOT to respond to my letter. Within days, a crew from the PB &R department showed up unexpectedly with 4 Brisbane Box trees. My wife objected because we had not yet had a response to my letter of appeal, which as far as I knew was still pending; and the crew departed. That's when she called Mr. Whitley and • asked why such unilateral action was taken before we even 3 had an ackowledgement of our appeal. Shortly, we had a visit from Mrs. Vandevort herself, the lone member of the t Commission who had voted against the removal of the • nuipsance ficus. She appeared unannounced on our doorstep { and insisted we had to accept a minimum of three Brisbane ' Box trees, or else we would be made to take four. She thought of this as an "agreement ". We did not. She proceeded to put indelible marks on our curb where she wanted them planted without regard to the location of sewer lines, drains, the smalllness of our front yard, or their proximity to our own trees. She also stated she would personally accompany the next planting crew to oversee the planting As a result of her visit, and arbitrary demeanor, I immediately sent a written request to the Commission, requesting an appearance. (Exhibit 4). They received it the day before their meeting. Nevertheless, I again received no response whatsoever until after the meeting, where they again took up the matter without my being given an opportunity to appear. Some time later, I received a letter from Mrs. Vandevort (Exhibit 5) containing a draft copy of the minutes of that meeting (exhibit 6). Now, let me tell you something about this tree the non - experts in the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and some members of their Commission are trying the force down our throat: The Brisbane Box, or Tristania Conferta is a wild tree from the tropical rain forests of northern Australia, • 1 where, in its natural environment and soil, grows to a height of 100 feet or more. In order to retain its normal conformation and bright S r • green color when moved,£rom one continent to another, it requires extensive feedings to duplicate the rain forest conditions under which it thrives. Otherwise, it will "lime up" with yellowed foliage, which together with its naturally peeling, sloughing red bark will give it a scraggly and sick look. The Park department has demonstrated time after time that they will not provide such care. Nor would I, who strenuously object to this variety of tree. According to plant experts at the University of California Extension Service, as well as other Orange County experts and horticulturists, this variety of tree grows to a height of 60 feet in California, with a compact • crown that reaches 30 feet or more in diameter -- and should never be planted on a parkway less than & to 12 feet wide. Ours is 5 feet -- from curb to sidewalk. Obviously, the PB &R department has not made a thorough investigation of the natural growth habits of this equatorial tree, nor even contacted the Costa Mesa sewer department to see where the sewer line runs, although the sewer department told me they wanted no tree planted within 10 feet of their line. Nor has there been any regard for eventual encroachment on my scant front yard or the trees on my private property. I object to the Parks Commission subjective misplacement of its time and zeal in tormenting home- owners in various instances throughout the city, while neglecting their responsibility for the barren, unkempt • medial of Irvine Avenue from 17th Street to Holiday Road. i Obviously, they are trying to force an ugly, objectionable and unfamiliar variety of tree on us, just as they did before, and I deeply resent their actions -- particularly in view of the fact they are not professionals, were not elected to govern with an iron fist and haven't even made a good effort to determine if the trees they insist be planted in front of people's property are suitable, as well as acceptable. It seems they just don't care what people think. I am appealing to you tonight to overturn this dictatorial stance, and encourage them to obtain the services of a professional horticulturist to list a series • of familiar trees which may be suitable for narrow residential parkways, and then give the homeowners who must live with these trees and care for them, some say as to the kind of trees that will be planted in front of their homes. Item No. 10 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission DATE: December 27, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Pete Compton, Chair Park and Open Space Committee The attached draft represents the review of Castaways and Newporter North as requested by the City Council. It is recommended that the Commission adopt the report and transmit to the City Council. • • 3' CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission CITY COUNCIL ITEM NO. _ TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: UPPER CASTAWAYS AND NEWPORTER NORTH PROPERTIES A series of questions were posed by the Planning Department regarding the Upper Castaways and Newporter North properties if the acquisition of these sites by a general obligation bond issue occurs. Specifically, two sites are analyzed as: Castaways • 1. This 56.6 acre parcel could be developed in the following manner: Active Park 15 acres Bluff View Park 6 acres Passive Park 27.6 acres Open Space 8 acres The Active portion would include 2 baseball diamonds, 3 soccer fields and a Community Center Gymnasium complex. Outdoor facilities would be night lighted with parking for 150 cars. The Bluff View Park would extend the entire length of the property. The Passive Park would be the upper plateau. The Open Space would be the existing slopes and canyons. 2. Passive recreation in the Castaways would consist of trees, pathways, benches, tables and barbeques. 3. Open Space would designate certain areas to remain as is with no development and no public access provided. 4. The Active Park should be night lighted for maximum use • / by interest groups and would be located nearest Dover 3 across from the commercial area to minimize impacts. • 5. Proposed improvement would cost in the 4 million range and have an annual maintenance cost of $100,000. Minimal revenue to offset maintenance cost would be generated from user groups. Newporter North 1. This 77.2 acre parcel could be developed in the following manner: Active Park 8 acres Passive Park 5 acres Open Space 64.2 acres The Active portion would include 2 night lighted softball diamonds for adult use. The Passive Park would provide access to view the open space and the upper bay. The Open Space would be the existing environmentally sensitive areas and slopes. 2. Passive recreation would provide access pathways and benches for view areas. is several Open Space would remain as is in many locations with several acres regenerated to environmental open space with no public access. 4. The active acres would be night lighted for maximum use and would be located nearest Jamboree Road removed from sensitive open space. 5. Proposed improvement would cost in the million dollar range and have an annual maintenance cost of $75_,000. Revenue from adult softball teams would significantly provide maintenance funds for this area. An additional concept of using the Newporter North site to develop an executive 9 hole golf course should be considered. Development by private developer agreement could provide a public facility at no cost. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission reviewed these sites through a Park and Open Space Committee process and approved the report as submitted at their meeting of January 7, 1992. • � Jo Vandervort, Chair 3 • • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION CAPITAL PROPOSALS FY 1992 -93 Item No. 11 1. Park Facility Improvement Fund $40,000 This fund provides materials for a variety of projects performed by our construction crew. Usually they are emergencies or -items not covered under normal budget process. 2. Mouth of Big Canyon Master Plan $15,000 Provide a master plan that would indicate development concepts for this environmentally sensitive area. 3. Lincoln Athletic Field Lights $50,000 Provide night lighting of the third soccer field located within the jogging path area. 4. Playground Equipment Replacement Fund $30,000 Provides for replacement of play equipment that is worn and becomes a safety factor. 5. Athletic Field Improvement Fund $20,000 Provides funds to match funds from youth groups to improve field quality. 6. Peninsula Park Community Center $40,000 Provide design for a cooperative project with the Marine Department to construct a building to be used for Junior Lifeguard program during summer months and a Community Center for recreation programs. 7. Bonita Creek Park Sound Wall $60,000 Sound wall proposed for La Veta side of park to mitigate noise from youth activities. 8. North Star Beach $150,000 Provide turf, additional parking and land- scaping for the ±2 acre sand area at North Star Beach. 3 �1 Item No. 12 • RECREATION DIVISION DECEMBER, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT Classes /Special Events Fall classes have concluded in outstanding style. Revenue is up 28 %. Tennis is an even bigger surprise, up 340. Supervisor Sue Stein attributes new clinics and the popularity and stability of new instructors. Our children's theatre production is also a very popular new class. 75 children and adults will perform "Oliver" at Santa Ana's Century High School Theatre. Arrangements are being made for the use of Newport Harbor High School's Theatre next year. Adult Sports Fall adult softball season concluded this month. Renovation of the fields at CYC and Bonita Creek is in progress and will be concluded by the spring season in early February. Winter basketball registration topped 70 teams this new winter season. The 9 leagues will begin play in early January. Aquatics • The City sponsored Newport Beach Aquatics Club, utilizing the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center, is holding daily workouts with a team registration of 60 swimmers. The parents booster club met this month and elected a Board of Directors. They are currently making plans for a busy 1992 U.S.S. and O.C.S.C. swim meet schedule. Youth Services Winter Wonderland was, as always, a huge success. Hundreds of children and their parents participated in the snow day activities including holiday crafts, snow games and a visit from that jolly old fellow. The youth basketball season has begun. We'll have over 100 kids participating this season. One of the youth football teams qualified for the regional tournament in Ontario. senior services December was very busy with lots of holiday activities. Opera Pacific performed for the seniors at Oasis on December 11. Harbor Day School Hand Bell Choir performed for the lunch crowd, and the seniors annual Christmas Party was held December 14. 250 people • attended this catered event. Y� Oasis members adopted two families and delivered 15 baskets of • holiday cheer to homebound clients with no family support, all to make the holidays more enjoyable for the less fortunate. Oasis construction is moving at a rapid pace. We expect to move in in March. The senior service staff is looking forward to a very busy new year. 0 40 31 I� U . L11 u. 0 61 =LT1 row OASIS SENIOR CENTER NOVEMBER 1991 MONTHLY ACTIVITI ES/UTILIZATION REPORT Another Passage Blood Pressure Braille Elder Care Case Management (hrs.) Chair Exercises Counseling Employment Information /Referral Legal Assistance • Medicare Assistance OASIS Singles Shared Housing Telephone Reasurance Visual Screening Woman's Suppost Group gmellying-cman-5mm R M • • \l U110011MINIHOW SPECIAL EVENTS Flu Shots Thanksgiving Luncheon Pancake Breakfast 0 q0 Scotsdale, AZ 25 28 MEETINGS 96 52 Board of Directors 24 5 Executive Committee 12 18 'Long Range Planning 12 64 Human Services Comm. 0 12 Fundraising 30 118 Newsletter Collating 32 976 Newsletter Comm. 15 0 General Membership 76 6 91 DAY TRIPS 58 Queen's Own Highlanders 25 191 Desert Hills Factory Stores 24 2 Temecula Wineries 20 0 Showboat.- L. Welk 25 1877 707 912 900 220 257 d • • • PARK AND TREE D4VISION Item No. 13 DECEMBER 1991, PROGRESS REPORT Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month -of December. Miramar and Balboa Boulevard Final graded and Cliff'brive Park installed sod. Installed 160 running feet of concrete edger strip. Superior Avenue Median Removed and replaced a palm that was run over. Peninsula Park Rerouted::the mainline and wires, set valves, sleeves, etc. in prep- aration for -installing new irrigation around the flagpole area. Irrigated and landscaped around the old flagpole circular planter. Relocated the PaW's sign. Refinished all the plaques in the park. Oasis•Senior Citizens—Center General-Services put in a sidewalk to the gazebo. We imported soil and regraded the turf areas on each side to the new sidewalk. San Miguel Park General; Services redeveloped a storm drain in the back valley. We regraded and repaired the areas as needed. Newport Shores Park Planted more trees and shrubs. Ran drip irrigation to our new plant material.. Removed. unwanted plant material from the ice plant area And cut a grade through the i -ce plant to the beach area in prepara- tion for General Services to install a sisewalk through there. Top dressed all of the planters. Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 666 Trees. Planted 3 Trees. Removed 3 Trees. Root pruned 23 Trees. Completed 8 work requests. Areas being trimmed this month: Li -do 'Island, Palms at Newport Pier Area, Palms on Via Lido. Trees were removed at the following locations: 2015 Santiago Accident 1-11 1 -Coral 21I5 Santiago Accident 2291 Channel Dead • Trees were planted at.the following locations: 203 Marine 2115 Santiago 2291 Channel • q d_ .100 1 / /� 1 -Pear i- Cupania i- Eucalyptus 1- Magnolia i- Cupania r\ 0 • II Item No. 21 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: December 27, 1991 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, 1991 -92 CARRY OVER PROJECTS Restrooms - CYC, Eastbluff - Construction underway. Newport Shores oasis Expansion 1991 -92 Cliff Drive Park Theatre Arts Center Refurbishment Bolsa Avenue Mini Park Design �3 - Project completed. Dedication January 11, 1992 at 10:00 A.M. - Construction underway. Completion date estimated for April, 1992. - Construction underway. - Implementation underway. - Commission Hearing in February. L�'�:fts'L�r-