HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1992 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1992
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes - Meeting of January 7, 1992
4.
Adoption of Agenda
II. ACTION ITEMS
5.
Review of Bolsa Ave. Mini Park Project (Report Attached)
6.
Tree Removal Appeal - 915 Alder (Letter Attached)
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7.
Bench Donation Request (Report and Letter Attached)
8.
Prioritization of Capital Projects 1992 -93
(Report Attached)
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.
Recreation Division (Report Attached)
10.
Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached)
11.
Tree Committee - Chair Herberts
12.
Recreation Program Committee - Chair Grant
13.
Park and Open Space Committee - Chair Compton
14.
Beach Committee - Chair Glasgow
15.
Budget Committee - Chair Konwiser
16.
Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer
17.
Chair's Report - Chair Vandervort
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
• 18. Status of Capital Improvement Projects (Report Attached)
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VI. SPECIAL, URGENT'OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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Item No. 3
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Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley
Staff Present: Nancy Beard,
Recreation
Superintendent
Jack Brooks, Park
and Tree Mainten-
ance 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 7:00 P.M.
Item 42 - 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
December 3, 1991
Minutes
Motion
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Commissioner Glasgow motioned the minutes be
Ayes
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approved as presented. Unanimous.
Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of
Agenda
Commissioner Herberts motioned to adopt the
agenda as presented with the addition of Upper
Newport Bay Regional Park to be addressed under
Item #16. Unanimous.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. ACTION ITEMS
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Item #5
- Tree Removal Appeal - 1565 Miramar
Tree
Removal
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Item #5 was addressed following Item #16.
Appeal
Chair Vandervort turned the meeting over to
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Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Tree
Committee, who reported the committee and staff
agreed to retain the tree and help the owner with
his problems. The tree is one of five mature
trees which has been root pruned and the sidewalk
has been in good condition since 1986. The
committee also agreed that the owner's sewer
problem is not applicable since it is in the
alley and not located close to the tree.
Director Whitley reported Jack Brooks and he
visited the site and found the root structure to
be 6" - 1' above grade, which could put the City
in a potentially liable situation.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Glasgow, Director Whitley advised there have been
lawsuits resulting from situations similar to
this one. Commissioner Herberts also advised
that it had been many years since there has been
a claim against the City for that situation.
Director Whitley agreed that this was true.
Commissioner Demmer inquired if the roots could
be repaired and Jack Brooks explained that they
cannot take out surface roots.
Motion
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Commissioner Grant motioned to table public
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testimony on this item until those people wanting
to address this subject are present. Unanimous.
Public testimony was heard following Item #8.
Mr. Arthur Takemoto, 1565 Miramar, addressed the
Commission and requested removal and replacement
of the Ficus Nitida. He reported the tree roots
are causing the sidewalk and the wall along his
house to buckle in addition to clogging up his
water pipes.
Commissioner Konwiser questioned if the bills
submitted related to the subject tree since the
sewer goes down the alley in the back of his
house.
Kay Mortenson, 1530 Miramar, addressed the
Commission and reported her property is across
the street from 1565 Miramar. Ms. Mortenson
stated she purchased her property in 1977 and
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that the subject wall was badly cracked at that
time. She further explained that root pruning
and sidewalk repair was done in 1986, and the
sidewalk has remained level since that time. Ms.
Mortenson also compared her maintenance costs
with those submitted by Mr. Takemoto and felt
them to be within reason. She pointed out that
the sewers are 130' away from the tree and go
down the alley in back of the house.
Ms. Mortenson explained that her maim concern is
the City's liability and this should be the only
reason for tree removal. She urged that the 5
mature trees remaining on the block be retained,
protected and maintained. Since the brick has
sunk and is uneven in front of Mr. Takemoto's
house, she suggested removing it and installing a
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planter type box around the tree to minimize fear
of a lawsuit.
Aiko Kriz, 1565 Miramar, addressed the Commission
and pointed out the crack in their wall is
getting wider each year due to the tree roots
which have been spreading. She also observed a
skateboarder hitting the surface roots which
could have proved harmful.
John Hedges, 2134 Miramar, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Hedges questioned why an owner
would want a mature tree removed unless it were
causing damage. He acknowledged the damage
caused to the block wall and that the sidewalk
was repaired due to the tree roots, however, he
questioned the source of the plumbing problems.
He stated he would support a new tree that does
not cause as much damage as the Ficus.
Commissioner Konwiser reported he felt the block
wall is not pertinent to the issue since it is
already destroyed. Although he had observed some
root exposure, he recommended that the tree be
retained.
Commissioner Grant agreed with Commissioner
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Konwiser that the homeowner needs to build a new
wall and pointed out that the Building Codes have
changed since this wall was built.
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Commissioner Compton also agreed that the wall
and plumbing problem are not the issue, however,
he noted that the roots are 18" above the
sidewalk and the tree has used up all its space
and should be removed.
Commissioner Demmer commented on the beauty of
the tree and felt that the tree should be
retained if the walk and curb are safe.
Motion
x
Commissioner Herberts moved to retain the tree at
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1565 Miramar. Motion passes.
Nays
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Chair Vandervort explained to Mr. Takemoto he has
the right to appeal the Commission's decision to
the City Council.
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Item 06 - Tree Removal Appeal - 1101 Essex Lane
Tree
Removal
Commissioner Herberts reported the Tree Committee
Appeal
and staff recommended the tree be retained and
that root barriers be installed next to the
sidewalk.
Motion
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Commissioner Grant motioned to accept the Tree
Committee's recommendation.
Commissioner Demmer pointed out that this is an
area which needs trees due to the amount of
concrete and is an area where neighbors want to
save their parkway trees.
Ayes
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Unanimous.
Item 07 - Dedication Reauest
Dedication
Request
Director Whitley referred to Mr. Tom Anderson's
letter wherein he is requesting a bench be placed
near a new tree dedicated to the memory of Erin
Vallely, a student at Mariners Elementary School.
Mr. Whitley pointed out the tree would be on
school property with a plaque.
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Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public
testimony and Mr. Tom Anderson, 241 Sherwood
Place, Costa Mesa, addressed the Commission. Mr.
Anderson reported a Liquid Amber was planted with
the children's help on December 20 between the
school and tennis courts. The proposed bench and
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plaque will be on City property, and both the
tree and bench will be maintained by the
students.
Motion
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Commissioner Herberts moved the City provide a
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bench and concrete pad in memory of Erin Vallely
and, if a plaque is to be provided, it be
installed in accordance with City Council Policy
I -15, Park Improvement Donations. Unanimous.
Item #8 - Funding Request, Pool Building Newport
Funding
Harbor High School
Request
Director Whitley reviewed the City's past
cooperative funding for the pool building at
Newport Harbor High School, pointing out that
$125,000 was appropriated followed by an
additional request for $25,000 which was approved
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by this Commission. The existing budget does not
accommodate the total funds collected since the
project was awarded with the old fixtures intact.
As a result, there is a request before the
Commission for an additional $20,000 to help
complete the project.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public
testimony and Mr. Robert Lunde, 1938 Westminster,
Costa Mesa, and Fundraising Chair for the Newport
Harbor High School Pool Building, addressed the
Commission.
Mr. Lunde explained their unexpected expenses and
noted that the project was over budget when
originally designed. It was then redesigned
using the old fixtures which are now found to be
un- salvagable. He urged the Commission to
approve their request for $20,000 to complete the
project by March, 1992.
Commissioner Grant voiced his concerns about
appropriating more money again and pointed out
there are adequate showers and restroom
facilities in the gym area 150 yards away. He
also pointed out that the Marian Bergeson Aquatic
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Center has an outside shower facility which is
hardly used. He stated he has no problems with
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the restroom project but questions shower
facilities which most likely would rarely be
used. In addition, he also questioned funds for
the coaches room which he felt to be too high.
In response to a question from the Commission,
Mr. Lunde explained that the $20,000, if
approved, would be for the restroom facilities
which would double in size from the existing
ones.
Commissioners Demmer, Herberts and Compton stated
they would support the project since the building
is very old and the school provides many
activities and programs for both the community
and outside groups.
Mo
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Commissioner Compton motioned to recommend
approving the request for $20,000.
Commissioner Konwiser recommended that Mr.
Lunde's report be revised and clarified and Mr.
Lunde agreed to rewrite the report.
Ayes
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Unanimous.
Item #9 - Replacement Trees - 1748 Bavport Way
eplacement
Frees
Director Whitley reported Mr. Williams made a
presentation at the last City Council meeting.
After the meeting, Council Member Hart, Mr.
Williams and he met and decided the Commission
should again allow Mr. Williams to address the
Commission concerning his replacement trees. The
Commission's past action was to remove the 3
Ficus Nitida and replace them with 4 Brisbane
Box, the designated tree.
Mr. Stuart Williams, 1748 Bayport Way, addressed
the Commission. Mr. Williams stated that the
City encourages individuality and that to impose
rigid rules on a homeowner is contrary to this
policy. He felt each homeowner should have a
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voice as to what tree should be planted in their
parkway which the homeowner maintains. He
recommended a graduate horticulturist be
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contacted to suggest 3 alternative trees.
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Mr. Williams cited a number of reasons why he
felt the Brisbane .Box should not be planted in
his parkway, and asked that the proper number of
a smaller species be planted.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Compton as to what kind of tree he would like
planted, Mr. Williams responded that he would
like a horticulturist who is an expert on trees
be consulted, and that he would abide by that
decision as long as the tree is not a Brisbane
Box.
Commissioner Demmer pointed out it was she who
made the substitute motion to replace his trees
with four trees to keep the tree planting program
growing and to keep him happy. She further
advised Mr. Williams that there are budget
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constraints preventing the Department from hiring
a horticulturist for each homeowner's new parkway
tree. She also commended the City's tree
planting program and pointed out it is virtually
impossible to find a perfect tree for every
homeowner and parkway.
Commissioner Grant explained that the public
parkway trees are City trees for everyone's
enjoyment. He agreed there is no perfect tree to
be planted in a parkway. He added that the
designated tree list is reviewed annually and it
is the Department's responsibility to plant a
tree that will have minimum maintenance and
liability. He did not feel a negotiating process
should occur following a tree removal.
Discussion ensued concerning the Brisbane Box, of
which there are 3 on the street. Jack Brooks
advised this is an open tree with light
maintenance and there have been no problems as to
height due to the City's tree trimming program.
Mr. Williams continued to object to the Brisbane
Box, stating that in its natural habitat it grows
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to 1001; it requires extensive maintenance; it is
ugly; it sheds bark and drops hard round nuts
that pose a liability.
Commissioner
Herberts quoted from Sunset Western
Garden Book which states that there are 2 species
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of Brisbane Box that are of manageable size,
produce handsome foliage, and are a good street
or lawn tree which would be recommended for this
type of area.
Motion
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Commissioner Compton motioned to retain the
original decision to plant 4 Brisbane Box trees.
Commissioner Grant agreed the trees are in
keeping with the street scape, which is
important, however, he voiced his concern that
Mr. Williams might not maintain them, causing
them to die. He further stated the Department
should not be forced to negotiate with every
homeowner who receives a tree.
Commissioner Compton withdrew his motion and
moved to table the matter until the Commission's
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February meeting, by which time an alternative
tree which would blend into the street scape
could be determined and agreed to by Mr.
Williams.
Motion
x
Commissioner Demmer made a substitute motion that
Mr. Williams select and bear the cost of a
certified arborist who would also meet with Jack
Brooks. Following these meetings, 3 tree
recommendations shall be made within 30 days.
Commissioner Herberts suggested the residents be
contacted for their approval of Mr. Williams'
choice of tree.
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Motion passes.
Nay
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Commissioner Grant recommended the Tree Committee
consider a written agreement to be signed and
returned by each homeowner which would address
mandatory maintenance following removals and
replacements.
Item 410 - Upper Castaways and Newporter North
Upper
Castaways
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Commissioner Compton referred to the report
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submitted and explained it is a result of the
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Planning Department's request. The report
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includes how we would want to develop the
Castaways and Newporter North should a bond issue
be passed.
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Commissioner Grant questioned if maintenance
costs and revenue producing activities should be
included in the report, such as the proposed golf
course at Newporter North and tennis courts.
Commissioner Demmer pointed -out the purpose of
the report was to create an idea of future
development if the City owned all the open space.
Commissioner Grant pointed out that the report
addresses passive, ecological and active open
space which would offer something for everybody.
Approximate cost to the taxpayers would be $350-
$375 per year.
Chair vandervort opened the meeting to public
testimony and Marianne Towersey, 501 Kings Place,
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addressed the Commission on behalf of the Newport
Conservancy. She stated the
Conservancy
appreciates the opportunity to give their input
and that there has been interest from
horticulturists for native plant gardens. When
input is solicited, she requested that one of
their members be asked to join the committee.
They recognize the diversity needed for the open
space and hope to keep the sensitive areas
protected. They will be pursuing input from
agencies and from residents through a voter
telephone survey.
Motion
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Commissioner Compton moved to accept the report
as presented by the Park and Open Space Committee
with the addition of a statement as to proposed
revenue from the golf course and tennis courts.
Director Whitley advised he will provide the
revenue and maintenance figures and will add the
statement, "Development of the golf course by
private development would provide for the
facility at no cost and would provide the
potential of creating revenue." Revenue from the
two lighted tennis courts can be added under
Castaways Item #4 and Newporter North Item #4.
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Unanimous.
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Item #11 - Prioritization of Capital Project
Prioritiza-
tion of
Proposals
Capital
Commissioner Konwiser reported the Commission
Project
should consider prioritizing the capital project
Proposals
proposals as submitted. He recommended keeping
them as listed but deleting Item #7, Bonita Creek
Sound Wall, and Item #8, North Star Beach.
Director Whitley advised that the Bolsa Avenue
Mini Park has $15,000 appropriated for its design
and that this item will be posted for public
input and agendized for the Commission's February
4 meeting.
Commissioner Demmer requested the Bolsa Avenue
Mini Park be added to the capital projects list.
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Commissioner Grant agreed with Commissioner
Demmer and requested that North Star Beach remain
on the list.
Commissioner Demmer requested the description for
North Star Beach identify specific usage.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Director Whitley explained that the funds
proposed for the Peninsula Park Community Center
are for the architect's consulting fees only.
Construction would occur the following year.
Commissioner Grant recommended that Item #2,
Mouth of Big Canyon, read... "that would indicate
enhancement concepts..." and that more guidelines
be addressed.
Motion
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Commissioner Konwiser moved to postpone the
prioritization of capital project proposals for
FY 1992 -93 until after the public hearing on the
Bolsa Avenue Mini Park is heard on February 4;
and that this item be added in place of Item #7,
Bonita Creek Park Sound Wall; and that in Item
#2, the word "enhancement" replace the word
"development" and that Item #8, North Star Beach,
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be clarified. Unanimous.
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Recreation
Division
Park and
Street Tree
Division
Tree
Committee
Recreation
Program
IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item #12 - Recreation Division
Item #12 was addressed following Item #4.
In response to a request from Commissioner Grant,
Nancy Beard passed out a report on annual field
usage. She also presented a memo referring to
Bonita Creek Park wherein the Homeowners
Association do not support any additional
amenities or a sound wall at this park.
Ms. Beard further informed the Commission that
all the fields have been fertilized and that one-
half of the fields at Bonita Creek are down and
sanded. The fields at Lincoln are also
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"resting."
Commissioner Compton recommended the field usage
report also include the tennis program figures.
Item 013 - Park and Street Tree Division
In response to a question from Commissioner
Vandervort, Jack Brooks explained the rock
monument at the base of the Balboa Pier was done
in conjunction with the Bicentennial flagpole
project. Director Whitley advised a smaller
flagpole will be installed near the Newport Pier
as well as the Art in Public Places project.
In response to a question from Commissioner
Demmer, Director Whitley explained the
Bicentennial platform has 12 panels, each of
which will have the Bill of Rights engraved and
the City Council and Committee members.
Item #14 - Tree Committee
Commissioner Herberts reported the committee
reviewed two months of tree requests and agreed
with staff on all except two, one for removal and
one for replacement.
Item 015 - Recreation Program Committee
No from
report Commissioner Grant.
Recreation
Division
Park and
Street Tree
Division
Tree
Committee
Recreation
Program
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Nancy Beard reported there will be meetings with
the pool users and field users at the end of
February to discuss summer scheduling.
Item 416 - Park and Open Space Committee
Park and
Open Space
Commissioner Compton reported the committee met
Committee
and their report is submitted under Item #10.
Commissioner Compton also 'reported he spoke with
the Bicycle Trails Committee and they are
concerned that the County's proposed Upper Bay
Regional Park will restrict existing bicycle
paths and walkways. He voiced his own concern
over this matter and recommended a subcommittee
be formed or that a Commission representative
attend the County's meetings and report back to
the Commission.
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Director Whitley advised that the EIR has just
been completed which may change the plans. He
suggested that if the Commission would like to do
a separate analysis, a committee should be formed
to study the plan and submit a supplement to
their prior action based on the EIR.
Commissioner Demmer agreed with Director
Whitley's suggestion and pointed out the County
Regional Park anticipates much more usage than
the community park as it currently exists.
Commissioner Vandervort established a
subcommittee for this purpose consisting of
Commissioners Demmer, Compton and herself to read
the EIR.
The Commission expressed their opinion that view
planes, walkways and bicycle paths be preserved
as shown on the plan.
Item #17 - Beach Committee
Beach
Committee
Commissioner Glasgow reported the committee will
meet next week to discuss additional courts on
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the east side.
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INDEX
Budget
Committee
Oasis
Liaison
Chair's
Report
Status of
Capital
Improvement
Projects
Item 018 - Budget Committee
Commissioner Konwiser reported this item was
addressed under Item #11.
Item 019 - Oasis Liaison
Commissioner Demmer referred to an article on
Oasis published in the L.A. Times on January 6
and asked Director Whitley to transmit it to the
Commissioners for their information.
Commissioner Demmer also reported that oasis is
actively pursuing fundraising for the purpose of
purchasing furniture for their new administrative
offices:
Item 020 - Chair's Report
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Chair Vandervort reported that the annual
California and Pacific Southwest- Recreation and
Park Show will be held March 6 -8 in Long Beach
and urged the Commissioners to consider attending
some of the sessions.
V. DISCUSSION ITEM
Item 021 - Status of Capital Improvement Projects
Report received and filed.
VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS
Commissioner Compton invited the Commissioners to
attend the Newport Shores Park dedication on
Saturday, January 11, at 10:00 A.M.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at
10:45 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted on
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December 30, 1991 at 11:00 A.M. outside the City
Hall Administration Building.
Dottie Flohr, Secretary
INDEX
Budget
Committee
Oasis
Liaison
Chair's
Report
Status of
Capital
Improvement
Projects
Item No. 5
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: January 27, 1992
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: BOLSA AVENUE MINI PARK
The attached report is recycled from January 14, 1991 when
conceptual approval of the Bolsa Ave. Mini Park was granted by the
City Council. Since that time residential and commercial
development has occurred adjacent to the proposed park location
that has caused some concern regarding the desirability of pursuing
this project.
The property has been posted and residents in the area have been
notified that the Commission will be reviewing this matter.
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January 14, 1991
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO.
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director
SUBJECT: CLOSURE OF BOLSA AVENUE FOR MINI PARK PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION•
Approve in concept the closure of Bolsa Avenue between Broad Street
and Old Newport Boulevard for development of a mini park and direct
staff to include this proposal to be included and considered with
other Capital Improvement proposals for Fiscal Year 1991 -92.
DISCUSSION•
As directed, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission reviewed
the request of Brad Smith and Bill Guidero to create a mini park in
the road right -of -way on Bolsa Avenue. After careful consideration
the Commission approved the project in concept and recommends that
the proposal be considered and evaluated with regard to priority
with all other Capital Improvement proposals for next fiscal year.
This process will assure that proper application of needs are used
in determining priorities on current projects.
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Ronald A. Whitle
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BRADFORD C. SMITH
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October 19, 1990
City of Newport Beach
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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RE: Creation of public park by way of road closure at Bolsa Ave.
Dear Members of the City Council:
In order to meet the needs of our citizenry and further beautify
our community, we ask your approval of this park proposal.
Our West Newport Heights area, bounded by 15th, Old Newport Blvd.,
Orange and Westminister streets, has no park space available to
it. Also, no large undeveloped private parcel exists that might
be acquired. Therefore, we look forward to this alternative method
of park development by the closure and conversion of a portion
of Bolsa.
Bolsa Avenue is a low -use residential street, approximately 255
yds. long, running from 15th St. to Old Newport. By "disconnecting"
it from the commercially- oriented Old Newport Blvd., we can keep
traffic residential within our area.
Probable costs of implementation are considered by Public Works
to be fairly minimal - under $100,0110, because of the lack of
land acquisition costs. Also, the recent building in our area
has contributed substantially to the "park fund" by way of the
park dedication fees charged to each new housing unit. Yet, these
monies have not gone back into our neighborhood. With this park,
we hope to change that.
After initial meetings with the heads of the city departments
necessarily involved, we've accumulated the items required for
approval - except for one item, and that's City Council blessing.
To sum up, then, we present our.propo'sal
we want it, we deserve it, and-we improve
it.
Thank you,
Brad Smith& Bill Guidero
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by saying we need it,
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ROGER CONANT
915 ALDER PLACE
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
January 14, 1992
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
3300 Newport Boulevard '
Newport Beach, California 92659 -1667
Attention: Commissioner Herberts
Dear Commissioner Herberts:
92660
Item No. 6
On November 5, 1991 I appeared before the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission and requested that two trees on the
east side of Alta Vista between Almond and Alder be removed
because they were blocking the view from my home at 915 Alder. My
request was denied on the basis that it was not possible to
evaluate the blockage caused by the trees on City property
because of intervening trees on private property. The motion for
denial included a statement that "...the staff would reassess any
view blockage after the trees between Mr. Conant"s house and Alta
Vista have been trimmed."
Since my appearance before the Commission, the trees at 901
Alder have been trimmed. They have not been trimmed to my
satisfaction and efforts are continuing in that regards. They
have, however, opened up my view to the point where it is now
possible to see that the City trees are, in fact, blocking my
view considerably. I invite you to come to my home and reassess
the view blockage by the City trees and after having done so, to
reconsider my request to remove those• trees. If you call in
advance I will be available to assist. You may come in the
evening if more convenient, because the view blockage is 3ust as
,
obvious after dark, perhaps even moreso.
Please understand my position.
adequately trim their trees as long as
the City will not remove their trees
are removed.
The neighbors will not
the City trees remain and
until the neighbors trees
Yours truly,
CREATIVE MAILINGS, INC.
Specialists in Personalization
1211 E. Artesia Boulevard
Carson, CA 90746
(213) 637 -7100 • FAX (213) 637 -7747
January 21, 1992
Item No. 7
Parks, Recreation and Beaches Commission
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Beach Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
To Whom it May Concern,
Last October, George Clinton Hodgkins passed away after a
brief battle with cancer. He requested that he be buried at
sea, so with the generous help of Dave Grant at Orange Coast
College and The Neptune Society, we sprinkled his ashes
outside Newport Harbor. He lived on Balboa Island for 8
. years before he and his wife, Beatrice, moved up to the bluff
overlooking the island. Our family has many fond memories of
walking with him on the island and sailing with him on his
boat, "The Impossible ", which is still docked off of Little
Balboa Island.
We would like to inquire as to the possibility of donating a
bench in his memory. The location that we were hoping to
have the bench is on East'Bayfront on the little island.
Thank you for your consideration. We are most gratefully
yours,
Beatrice Hodgkins, Corona del Mar
Children:
Gayle Miller, Costa Mesa
Phillip Hodgkins, Encino
David Hodgkins, Newport Beach
Elizabeth Gadbois, North Hollywood
Julia Hodgkins, Corona del Mar
• r,�� Please direct correspondence to Elizabeth Gadbois at the
following address:
6233 Farmdale Avenue
North Hollywood, California 91606
(818) 505 -1653
CREATIVE MAILINGS, INC.
Specialists in Personalization
1211 E. Artesia Boulevard
Carson, CA 90746
(213) 637 -7100 • FAX (213) 637 -7747
October 23, 1991
• Dear friends of CMI:
We are sad to announce the passing of George
Hodgkins, co —owner with his wife, Sea, of Creative
Mailings, Inc. He established Creative Mailings,
Inc. in 1979 with one employee. In March, he
realized a 12 year dream when he moved his company
into a spacious, modern facility in Carson, CA.
The company has grown to 105 employees. George was
active in Los Angeles area direct mail circles.
He leaves his wife, Sea., five adult children and
many saddened friends and associates. We have lost
a gentleman and a gentle man, whose spirit, honesty
and wit will be sorely missed.
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• PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS FY 1992 -93
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
enhancement /preservation 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.
North Star Beach
$150,000
Provide turf for active recreation,
additional parking and landscaping for the
±2 acre sand area at North Star Beach.
8.
Bolsa Mini Park
$100,000
Development of mini park.
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RECREATION DIVISION
JANUARY, 1992 PROGRESS REPORT
Youth
Item No. 9
Drop -in programs located at CYC, Andersen, Mariners Park and
Newport Heights School continue to flourish. The youth basketball
program is well underway with 100 participants.
Contract Classes
This fall we offered, for the first time, a full production
childrens play. 75 future thespians were given the star treatment
complete with the limos and the lights of a gala opening night. We
plan to continue this popular program with a spring production.
Registration for winter classes continues. The Extra Time Classes
offered at Corona del Mar High School, Andersen School and Newport
Heights will be underway this month.
Special Events
Plans are now underway for the 11th Annual CdM Scenic 5K. The date
is set for June 6.
MThis Department will again be hosting the Orange County Special
Olympics on February 29 in the Corona del Mar High School
gymnasium. Games will be played continuously from 9:00 A.M. to
3:00 P.M.
Adult Sports
Winter basketball began with 70 teams playing in nine leagues at
the West Newport and Lincoln City gyms and the Ensign School
gymnasium. We are on a fast and furious 33 games per week
schedule.
Spring softball began this week with 108 teams in 14 leagues.
Aquatics
our lap swimming program at the Marian Bergeson Aquatics Center is
experiencing growth with the warmer weather. We are averaging 50
swimmers per week, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
or 9 -11:00 A.M. on the weekends.
The Newport Beach Aquatics Club currently has 72 registered
members. Club members competed at Dana Hills High School in
January and will be gearing up for a big Southern California meet
in Anaheim this month.
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Seniors
The winter schedule at both Oasis and West Newport is back to full
force. New classes include Flower Arranging, Self Defense, a Craft
Workshop and Ballroom Dance.
The Friends of Oasis are busily raising funds to finish the new
wing at the Oasis Center. We are very grateful for their generous
contribution as the new decorating will enhance the facility to
future rental patrons.
The staff is busily working on an inter - generational program. They
are contacting schools and researching other programs around the
country.
The tax season brings to the seniors AARP sponsored tax assistance
programs. Beginning in February, 5 trained volunteers will be
preparing tax returns for seniors at both Oasis and West Newport.
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Nanc Bea eY
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CLASSES/GROUPS
OASIS SENIOR CENTER
DECEMBER 1991
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES/UTILIZATION REPORT
2276 LONG TRIPS
HUMAN SERVICES
Laughlin, NV
90
Another Passage
28
DAY TRIPS
Blood Pressure
79
Braille
24
L.A. County Museum of Art
25
Elder Care
5
Xmas at Descanso Gardens
18
Case Management (hrs.)
15
Chair Exercises
30
MEETINGS
Counseling
18
'Employment
142
Board of Directors
24
'Information /Referral
1260
Executive Committee
12
Legal Assistance
4
Long Range Planning
12
Medicare Assistance
1
Human Services Comm.
0
OASIS Singles
63
Fundraising
29
i Shared Housing
55
Newsletter Collating
34
Telephone Reasurance
183
Newsletter Comm.
40
Visual Screening
2
General Membership
120
VOLUNTEER HOURS
2016
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Opera Pacific
Pancake Breakfast 309
Christmas Party 220
Christmas Lunch 220
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•
DATE:
TO:
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768
(714)644.3151
February 4, 1992
Taylor Grant
FROM: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: Field Usage
3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, NEWPORT BEACH
As requested, the following is
a fairly accurate
accounting of the
numbers of participants utilizing fields and gymnasiums
in the City
of Newport Beach. The numbers
account
for 4 years. Each
organized
user group is listed along with their
numbers.
Group
1988
1989
1990
1991
Little League - Regular Season
690
830
1020
1200
Little League -Summer Season
-0-
-0-
-0-
300
(First Season)
Winter Baseball
80
100
120
100
Pony League
90
90
90
105
Bobby Sox Softball Not Active
225
325
350
AYSO Region 57 (CdM)
920
970
1000
1000
AYSO Region 97 (NB)
900
950
970
980
CdM Club
96
96
128
130
Newport Harbor Club (NB) Not Active
160
160
175
Jr. All American
90
170
250
235
City Programs:
Adult Softball Teams
383
430
455
436
(Participants)
5745
6450
6825
6540
Adult Basketball Teams
202
236
280
252'
(Participants)
2424
283.2
3360
3024
Youth Flag Football Teams
10
12
11
10
(Participants)
105
140
130
110
Youth Track and Field
130
135
160
Upcoming
Youth Basketball Teams
14
14
11
1 11
(Participants)
112
115
90
90
Youth Swimming
9500
9000
8450
8578
Youth Gymnastics
1900
2000
1605
1850
Youth Tennis
1200
1400
1500
1900
Total Participants
for the Year: 23,982
25,663
26,178
26,667
Facilities Utilized:
•
Gyms: Lincoln, West Newport,
Ensign School
3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, NEWPORT BEACH
• Park Facilities:
Bonita Creek 2 lit softball diamonds, 1 lit playing
field.
Buffalo Hills 1 ball diamond, 2 playing fields.
Eastbluff Park 1 ball diamond, 1 playing field
Grant Howald Park 1 lit softball diamond, 1 small grass
diamond, 1 lit playing field
Irvine Terrace Park 1 small grass softball diamond
2 small playing fields
Lincoln Athletic Center 2 lit ball diamonds, 1 small T -ball
diamond, 2 soccer fields (lighted),
1 soccer field (no lights)
Mariners Park 2 softball diamonds, 1 playing field
Peninsula Park 1 small ball diamond, 1 small playing
field
40 San Miguel Park 1 ball diamond, 1 playing field
Totals: 5 lighted ball diamonds
9 unlighted ball diamonds
10 playing fields (4.5 are lighted)
3 small playing fields
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JANUARY 1992, PROGRESS REPORT
• Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal
maintenance during the month of January,
Peninsula Park - Soccer Field
Removed old rusted goals, replaced'with new steel galvanized pipe
goals.
Grant Howald.Park (Corner of Iris & 5th Street)
Installed railroad tie planter, pl'anted a Palm tree a -nd shrubs.
Bonita Creek Park
Installed brick -dust to both baseball diamond infields.
Community Youth Center Ballfield
Removed all infield turf, replaced with new brick -dust.
Pacific Coast Highway & Marguerite
Removed six Palms, relocated and planted them at the Tree Farm.
Our Street Tree Division performed the following.'
• Trimmed 766 trees
Planted 1 tree.
Removed 25 trees.
Root pruned 3 trees.
Completed 20 work requests.
Area being trimmed this month:
Newport Heights
Trees were removed at the following
locations:
1231 Nottingham
Wind
1 -Ficus R.
#32 Goleta Point
Dead
1 -Pear
Newport Blvd.
bead
2 -Palms
Newport Pier
Dead
2 -Palms
309 Palm
Dead
1 -Palm
4348 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Sewer
1 -Ficus
446 E1 Modena
Commission
3 -Ficus
1715 Port Ashley
Owner
1 -Pear
1712 Port Sheffield
Owner
1 -Pear
1925 Port Provence
Owner
1 -Pear
2020 Port Bristol
Owner
1 -Pear
4600 Dorchester
Owner
1- Pepper
4839 Cortland
Owner
i- Pepper
1936 Port Bristol
Owner
1 -Pear
415 Bayside
Accident
1- Cupan,ia
. 4502 Camden
3628 Ocean
Owner
Commission
1- Eucalyptus
b -Ficus
420 Iris ,
Commission
1 -Ficus
Pacific Coast Hwy.
Sewer
1 -Ficus
111
- 2 -
Trees removed (cont'd):
1737 Port Hemley Commission i -Ficus
• 1027 Whitesails Commission i -Ficus
Tree Planted at the following location:
106 Pearl i- Cupania
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Item No. 18
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
DATE: January 27, 1992
TO:
Parks,
Beaches and Recreation
Commission
FROM:
Parks,
Beaches and Recreation
Director
SUBJECT:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS,
1991 -92 STATUS
CARRY OVER PROJECTS
Restrooms - CYC, Eastbluff - Construction underway.
Newport Shores - Project completed.
Oasis Expansion - Construction underway.
Completion date estimated for
April, 1992.
1991 -92
• Cliff Drive Park - Construction underway.
Theatre Arts Center
Refurbishment - Implementation underway.
Bolsa Avenue Mini Park
Design - Commission Hearing in February.
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