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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/1992 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item No. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission 140e\ Septembe 1, 1992 3 �O5 °� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Nancy Beard Recreation Super- intendent Dave McConnell Recreation Super- visor 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, Glasgow, Herberts, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Grant was absent. Item 3 - Approval of Minutes Meeting of August 4 1992 Commissioner Herberts recommended that under Item #12, Tree Committee, the first sentence on page 11 read... "denying a tree removal Motion x request... Commissioner Vandervort Ayes x x x x x x moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Unanimous. Item 44 - Adoption of Agenda Motion x Commissioner Vandervort moved the Ayes x x x x x x- agenda be adopted as presented with the addition of Corona del Mar High School Tennis Boosters Club to be addressed under Item No. VI. Unanimous. i II. ACTION ITEMS Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission y w� SepteTber 1, 1992 Page 2 \%eO5 �h �s °o. City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Hoag Memorial Hospital Master Plan Item 45 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Master Plan Plan Review — Linear and View Park Concept - Semeniuk Slough Improvements Review - Mitigation Within Mouth of Big Canyon Director Whitley reported the conceptual plans for the Linear and View Park, Semeniuk Slough and Mitigation Within Mouth of Big Canyon are presented to the Commission for their approval. The configuration of the Linear and View Park was previously recommended as to size by this Commission. One condition in the development agreement was that Semeniuk Slough be improved. In addition, one mitigation measure necessary for the project is -that the ideal location would be the Mouth of Big Canyon. Staff and the Park and Open Space Committee have reviewed the plans extensively, and input provided at the committee's meeting has been incorporated into the proposal. Request is made to approve the conceptual plans only. When specifications and preliminary plans are prepared, they will be presented to the Commission. Mr. F.W. Evins, Vice President of Facilities Design and Construction for Hoag Hospital, addressed the Commission. Mr. Evins explained that Hoag's Master Plan, required certain mitigation measures and public improvements to occur which are the Linear /Consolidated View Park, the Wetland Mitigation Plan in Mouth of Big Canyon and the Semeniuk Slough Improvements. Referring to the Preliminary Conceputal Plan for the L Linear /Consolidated Park on display, Mr. Evins explained the major components which will include the existing bike trail, a 12 -15' high Hoag Memorial Hospital Master Plan CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 O �7j�1 �N 6�h Obi O °c h� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX The ground cover will be primarily drought tolerant grass and low ground covers. Ha- rdscape will include benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountain and walkways. The park will meet all handicap requirements. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Mr. Evins advised that, although the City will own the park, Hoag Hospital will be responsible for maintaining the hand rails. Mr. Greg Prettyman, representative from Hoag Hospital, addressed the Commission on the Conceptual Wetland Mitigation Plan at Mouth of Big Canyon. The plan proposes expansion of the open water habitat which would E involve excavation adjacent to the existing pond. This open water expansion would ensure free flow of water and would remove the need' for the Department of Fish and Game to periodically dredge the cattails which, in turn, disturb the plants and birds. Mr. F.W. Evins addressed the Commission and• explained that it• is the hospital's policy to manage and monitor the wetlands for three years. He further explained the advantages of the proposed plan which will increase acreage for water wild life and plants, preserve the cattail marsh and provide a nature trail and vistas to make the site more usable as a recreation area. Mr. Greg Prettyman addressed the Commission to explain the Conceptual Plan of Semeniuk Slough Improvements / which is designed to preserve and enhance the area. Their proposal will provide protection of the adjoining wetlands which will be valuable to the wild life in the area. Recreational features will include a boardwalk, a CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches, & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX small demonstration garden with native drought tolerant plants and educational signs, and a proposed bicycle path. Following Hoag Hospital's presentation, Chair Compton opened the meeting to public hearing. Mr. Bill Jennings, 280 Cagney Lane, addressed the Commission on the Linear and View Park. He referred to his letter dated August 28 wherein he and Mr. Lars Hansen endorsed the plan but offered suggestions that would ease the utilization for the handicapped. Mr. Jennings passed out photos of Galaxy View Park and its use of railroad ties /hand rails that they propose be implemented for both safety and aesthetic reasons. Mr. 'Jennings stated they are happy to see the Project come to fruition. Louise Greeley, 16 Swift Court, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Greeley stated she was concerned that the proposed boardwalk might encroach on the wetlands and that the Pickleweed, which Cal Trans bulldozed in 1989, be saved during maintenance. Mrs. Greeley asked to be part of the planning process which should also address the need for the existing volleyball court and benches in addition to stipulating boundaries and species of plants and trees. In response to a question from Mrs. Greeley, Chair Compton advised that Hoag Hospital's contribution was negotiated at $200,000 to bring this project to fruition. The project has been studied for three years and it is intended to improve the area and be kept in its natural environment. When completed, it will become part of the park system. He also assured Mrs. Greeley she will be included in the planning process. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission _ sd , Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 o.m. TM)FX addressed the Commission. Mrs. Burns expressed her concern that 3 acres of wetlands will be lost with the reconfiguration, however, she is pleased with the choice of the wetlands. She stated she is delighted with the Semen•iuk Slough proposal and would like to be included in the Planning process. Mrs. Burns stated that although the dredging idea at Mouth of Big Canyon is good, she is concerned about the soil and proposed greenery to be put in. Should the soil be leached out, the water that is drained will go into the Upper Bay. Mrs. Burns also recommended the Linear Park have temporary fencing. In response to a question from Mrs. Burns, Director Whitley explained that funding has been applied for a number Of projects, however, due to their criteria, we have been unsuccessful at this site. We will continue to pursue. Steve Puppo, 452 62nd Street, addressed the Commission and reported how excited he- is about the proposed improvements at Semeniuk Slough and the West Newport area. There being no further public testimony, Chair Compton closed the meeting to public hearing. Commissioner Schonlau asked to be excused due to a possible conflict of interest as President of the West Newport Beach Association. Commissioner Herberts stated she was impressed with Hoag Hospital and the Ienvironmentalists, efforts and is pleased with their•compromise. In response to Commissioner Demmer's concerns about restoring the CITY 4F NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission _ ti O a� l 09 cN X56 A'P�0Page 6 -O e City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Motion Ayes Abstain x x x x x x x Public Works, Director Whitley replied he will investigate and report back. Commissioner Glasgow motioned to approve the three concepts as presented. Motion passes. Item #6 - Tree Appeal - 2340 Port Tree Appeal Durness Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Tree Committee, reported the original recommendation from the committee and staff was to retain the two Ficus Rubiginosas since they are beautiful and part of the tree scape and there is no sidewalk damage. She acknowledged the slab in the parkway is raised, however, this can be repaired. �. In response to a question from Chair Compton, Commissioner Herberts stated the slab is the homeowner's responsibility. If there has been recent sidewalk replacement, staff would have root ,pruned and installed root barriers. Commissioner Demmer voiced her concern over the slab that the new homeowner has inherited.- Chair Compton opened the meeting to public hearing and Mr. Michael Michel, 2340 Port Durness, addressed the Commission. Mr. Michel stated he has 3 Ficus on his property, however, the large one in the center is dangerous and he requests it be replaced with a Liquid Amber at his expense. The berries have caused three slip and fall accidents and the roots are tearing up his irrigation system, the sidewalk and slab. Commissioner Herberts pointed out that the subject tree is through fruiting now and that the cement in the parkway is the homeowner's responsibility. In addition, the designated tree for this CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission _ sd o o c� m 060 �m Page 7 o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Gum or the London Plane Tree. Commissioner Schonlau asked Mr. Michel how he felt about replacing the tree with a designated tree. Mr. Michel stated he would prefer a Sycamore or Liquid Amber, the latter of which is on the upper portion of the street. During discussion Commissioner Demmer stated she does not want to see the City lose control of the parkway system and beautification program by allowing a "people's choice" if they pay for the removal and replacement. The City should remove City trees and replace according to the designated plan of desired neighborhood tree replacement. Motion x Commissioner Herberts moved to retain i x x the tree and, if needed, correct the Nays x x x x problem by root pruning. Motion fails. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned Mr. Ayes x x x x x x Michel work with the Tree Committee to determine an amicable tree replacement. Unanimous. Commissioner Herberts advised Mr. Michel that before a tree is removed, a maintenance agreement for the replacement tree must be signed. Item 07 - Tree Appeal - 901 Aleppo Tree Appeal Street Commissioner Herberts, Chair of the Tree Committee, reported the committee agreed with staff's recommendation that the trees be retained. The homeowner is requesting that two Liquid Ambers on Alta Vista be removed. Chair Compton opened the meeting to public hearing and Mr. Robert Hardy, 901 Aleppo Street, addressed the Commission. Mr. Hardy stated that the Liquid Ambers are now 60' tall, result CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 8 Ne� es e City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX south to west view of the ocean which devalues their home. He also reported the trees are starting to raise the sidewalk. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Mr. Hardy stated his home is for sale and the view obstruction is affecting the value and salability of'his house. Commissioner Herberts reported she observed that the Yucca Trees in his backyard impact the view more than the Liquid Ambers. She felt the problem is his trees and the neighbors' trees. Commissioner Demmer suggested postponing this item until the viewpoint of the Eastbluff Homeowners Association is received. Motion x Commissioner Vandervort moved the Ayes x x x x x x trees be retained.. Unanimous. Chair Compton advised Mr. Hardy he can appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council. Item #8 - Tree Appeal - 2430 Holly Tree Lane Appeal Commissioner Herberts acknowledged there is a plumbing problem but questioned if it is due to the subject tree which the neighbors want to retain. Mr. William Frank, 2430 Holly Lane, addressed the Commission. Mr. Frank clarified his plumbing problems and costs over the past ten years and requested these problems be solved. Mr. Frank explained this is a City tree in front of his neighbor's yard which they would both like saved if 1 possible. Commissioner Herberts suggested Mr. Frank first find out where the break in the pipe is before any decisions on CITY 4F NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ti P d 0Ae 10 co, Page 9 Oh ✓ O �o �h ns °o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX made. In response to a question from Chair Compton, Director Whitley advised the City has never paid plumbing bills, although the homeowner can file a claim with the City Clerk's office for damages. Precedent, however, has been set to remove a City tree on adjacent property should the tree cause unsolvable damage. Motion x Chair Compton motioned to retain the tree until information is obtained in regards to the source of the damage. In response to a question from Commissioner Schonlau, Director Whitley advised the decision concerning the source of the break will be made by staff. A� - -� x x x; x x x Unanimous. Item #9 - Tree Appeal - 300-300'-1/2 Tree Jasmine Appeal Director Whitley reported Mr. and Mrs. Mack would not be able to address the Commission, however, they have asked their appeal be -heard. If their request is denied, they will appeal to the City Council. Commissioner Herberts reported the original recommendation by staff and the committee was to retain the tree and correct the root problem. Commissioner Herberts pointed out that the crack in the patio is parallel; generally it would be perpendicular if the tree is causing the problem. The subject tree, a Pinus Radiata, is on the Preservation of Special Trees list. \ \ Commissioner Schonlau reported he visited the site where the Macks' tenants reside and was told that they pulled a great quantity of root from the planter box in their yard, located CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission sd � ) o � �j � oho �� Page 10 o� 0� `coy m� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Tree Appeal Pine Tree. Displacement in the wall and sidewalk is about 10 -15' from the tree. Motion x Commissioner Glasgow motioned to retain the tree, root prune and install barriers. Commissioner Demmer amended the motion to include ' that a letter be transmitted with a copy of the policy to the Macks explaining that their tree is on the Preservation of Special Ayes x x x x x x Trees list. Unanimous. Item 410 - Tree Appeal - 500 Begonia Avenue Commissioner Herberts reported the committee voted to retain the trees since they are part of the street scape on 2nd Avenue and there is no reason for removal. Chair Compton opened the meeting to public hearing and Mr. Robert Haigh, 500 Begonia, addressed the Commission. Mr. Haigh reported his sidewalk has just been installed and that the trees are ugly, dirty and stain the sidewalk when wet. He would be happy to pay for removal and replacement. Commissioner Herberts pointed out the Corona del Mar Association would oppose any tree removals. Commissioner Vandervort pointed out that Jacarandas should have been planted on 'Begonia and that the Eucalyptus on 2nd Avenue is the designated tree. The Melaleuca is the designated replacement tree. Motion x Commissioner Demmer motioned to retain Aves x x x x x x the trees. Unanimous. Chair Compton advised Mr. Haigh he can / appeal the Commission's decision to \�1 1/ the City Council. TTT Tetw . .w •.. �����- Tree Appeal CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission _ sd 1 o p Gj cg niio �� Page 11 o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Park and Street Tree Division Recreation Division Tree Committee IV., INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #11 - Park and Street Tree Division Chair Compton requested the Cloverleaf at Coast Highway and Newport Boulevard be monitored. Director Whitley explained the site was hydroseeded, however, weeds grew which were cleared out two weeks ago. This is a Public Works project and at this time we do not know the sites priority until the budget is approved. Commissioner Glasgow reported a Palm is dying at Jamboree and Coast Highway median. Director Whitley explained this was due to an auto accident, however, he will follow up on the matter. Chair Compton reported 4 -5 King Palms are dead on Coast Highway near West Newport. Director Whitley advised we will have to replant with Cal Trans designated trees. Item 412 - Recreation Division In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Dave McConnell explained thatall revenue is directly deposited into the recreation fund and, if there are increases in projected revenue, they cannot be spent in other areas. Item 413 - Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported the committee agreed with all of staff's recommendations. The committee discussed the Canyon Mesa Community Association's request for planting Liquid Ambers. The committee recommended they be planted between the Eucalyptus when they have grown to maturity so the area is not Park and Street Tree Division Recreation Division Tree Committee CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission J, a o Page 12 911P 6(91 �i a �� mh C °o X, City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Recreatior Program Committee Park and Open Space Committee expense. Commissioner Vandervort reported she and Commissioner Herberts rewrote the letter denying a tree removal request to include the reasons along with Policy I -9. Item #14 - Recreation Program Committee No report. Item 415 - Park and Open Space Committee Commissioner Demmer corrected Item #k6 of her report to read the 111992 -9311 budget. Commissioner Demmer reported that although the Cliff Drive Park is scheduled to be completed, Bolsa Avenue Mini Park is on hold. The committee reviewed the Recreation and Open Space Element and agreed it needs to be updated and that request be made to the City Council to budget for a consultant. Director Whitley advised- it would be best to wait until after The Irvine Company's Circulation Agreement- is complete before hiring a consultant to review the Recreation and Open Space Element. Commissioner Vandervort expressed her concern over The Irvine Company's proposed concept to have senior citizen housing /affordable housing at the Castaways and an active park at Bayview Lower Landing, which is not easily accessible. This Commission, by a 6 -1 vote, recommended an active park at the Castaways. Commissioner Vandervort also pointed out that an \` active park is desperately needed on the west side of the City. During discussion over The Irvine company's proposals, the Commission Recreatior Program Committee Park and Open Space Committee CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission a 1 0 60A 0 D �'o 'Page 13 �s °� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Beach Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison Status of Capital Improvemen Projects Goals and Objectives Facility Inspectior Commission addressing the Commission's 6 -1 vote endorsing an active park at the Castaways; and that request be made for Chair Compton to speak on behalf of the Commission at the Planning Commission's meeting on September 10; and that each Commissioner contact their Council Member in this regard. Item #16 - Beach Committee Dave McConnell reported three property owners who reside elsewhere have been contacted concerning the illegally installed volleyball court at 1522 West Ocean Front. Two are in favor of the court and one is opposed. This item will be discussed at the October meeting. Item #17 - Budget Committee No report. Item #18 - Oasis Liaison No report. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item 419 - Status of Capital Improvement Proiects Report received and filed. Item #20 - Goals and Objectives Commissioner Vandervort presented the Commission's revised Goals and Objectives. Following discussion and recommendations for changes, the Commission agreed to adopt the Goals and Objectives as corrected. Item 421 - Facility Inspections Chair Compton requested the Commission J review their respective facilities and ' return their inspection reports to staff by October 6. Beach Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison Status of Capital Improvemen Projects Goals and Objectives Facility Inspectior CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches J, a y1P & Recreation Page 14 Commission City Council Chambers 7 o..m INDEX Review of City Council, Policies Corona del Mar High School Tennis Boosters Club Item #22 - Review of City Council Policies Director Whitley reported the I- policies will be agendized as an action item at the Commission's October meeting. VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Corona del Mar High School Tennis Boosters Club Director Whitley reported a letter was received from the Secretary of the Boosters Club requesting funds to repair their courts. Following discussion, the Commission determined that the request be denied due to the current budget restraints. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, : the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on August 26, 1992 at 9:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dottie Flohr Secretary INDEX Review of City Council, Policies Corona del Mar High School Tennis Boosters Club