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Home My WebLink About12/1/1992 - Agenda Packet• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1992 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of November 3, 1992 4. Adoption of Agenda II. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 5. Recreation Division (Report Attached) • 6. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 7. Tree Committee - Commissioner Herberts 8. Recreation Program Committee - Commissioner Grant 9. Park and Open Space Committee - Commissioner Demmer 10. Beach Committee - Commissioner Grant 11. Budget Committee - Commissioner Glasgow 12. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 13. Capital Improvement Projects V. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VI. ADJOURNMENT P • o 0 �o • Motion Ayes Motion Ayes • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item #3 arks; Beaches 8 Recreation Commission November 3, 1992 o'er City Council Chambers 7 p.m. IN)EX Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Review and Make Recom- mendations on General Development Plan for Upper New- port Bay Regional Park Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff; Present: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent Dave McConnell, Recreation Supervisor 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, Grant, Herberts, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of October 6. 1992 x Commissioner Herberts moved the minutes • be x x x x x x approved as presented. Unanimous. Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda x Commissioner Demmer moved the agenda be x x x x x x adopted as presented. Unanimous. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Review and Make Recommendations on General Development Plan for Upper Newport Bay Regional Park Director Whitley reported that the County of Orange is the agency responsible for regional parks, and that Newport Beach is fortunate to have such a park to serve both the County and the community. The General Development Plan has been reviewed by many groups and was reviewed by this Commission in August of 1991. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Review and Make Recom- mendations on General Development Plan for Upper New- port Bay Regional Park CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks; Bezaches & Reoreation Commission •��'y "+¢� �o�l o Page 2 o `% va r< {s � ",e Gity Council t;namoars f p.m. iii- -A The Plan is a total system for a large area that will provide recreation and protect the environment for future generations. The Commission's recommendations will be forwarded to Ithe City Council for their meeting on December 14, 1992. Denny Turner, Design Manager of Harbors, Beaches and Parks for the County of Orange, addressed the Commission. Mr. Turner reported the ',EIR has been drafted and the plan is now ready to be reviewed by this Commission, the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Turner explained that a Citizens Advisory Committee was formed in March of 1990 consisting of private citizens, agencies and homeowner associations, all of whom participated in the process and developing the Park Goals. The emphasis of the plan is on the environment and interpretation. • Mary Murray, Project Manager, addressed the Commission. Ms. Murray explained that the Citizens Advisory Committee met monthly and that, although there was controversy at `each meeting, the Park's Goals were developed through this process and implemented into the proposed general plan. Amanda Morrel, Associate for the County of Orange, addressed the Commission. Ms. Morrel reported that the ' plan as presented provides for a passive recreation park with orientation interpretation. The Goals and Objectives established the frame work for protecting the natural resources and human use demands. The site was divided into grasslands, scrublands and wetlands. Sensitivity zones were also established - high meaning human activity is prohibited; moderate meaning activity is allowed but restricted; and low meaning appropriate recreation uses without restrictions are allowed. Referring to the site's three parcels, namely, the West Bay Parcel, Santa Ana Heights and • Eastbluff Parcel, Ms. Morrel described each parcel's sensitivity and development plans. 3 This plan , will allow for the enhancement of natural plants and species, erosion control and interpretive opportunities, all of which will provide a balance between an ecological C N TY QF Parks:: � ohes d 0 0 0��4 GAL ~X NENWORT BEACH & Recreotion Commission Page 3 Citv Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX y. preserve and a human use plan. Commissioner Glasgow questioned the need for the Backbay Road, and Mr. Turner explained that ', this is a City road outside the park's borders. Although the park does not need the road to function, a committee has been formed to address problems and solutions. Commissioner Grant inquired about the possibility of transferring Big Canyon to the County. Mr. Turner advised that this idea is being discussed as an addition to the park. Commissioner Demmer voiced her concern about transferring Big Canyon to the County since we accepted Hoag Hospital's plans to enhance this site. Mr. Turner advised that the Backbay Road, and Big Canyon are not part of the plan being presented, and that there will be review and discussion on these at a later date. In response to a question from Commissioner Vandervort concerning bicycle trails, Mr. Turner explained that the bicycle paths ` will be "off road ", i.e., about 30' to 60' into the park from the road, and that low fencing and native plant material will be located along the road. A paved bicycle trail separated by a pedestrian trail of a different pavement will connect through the park. They propose one main trail ih contrast to the current , trails which were formed by trespassors. City ' staff are preparing the plans and the County will share 50% of the development costs. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Mr. Turner advised that all County parks are free, however, at the present time parking fees are $10 per year or $2 per visit. Commissioner Herberts asked Frank Robinson if he agreed with the plan, and Mr. Robinson acknowledged his support for the plan. tion x Commissioner Grant motioned to support the plan as presented and to proceed with the land' conveyance with a caveat that there was discussion and concern about continuing to carefully monitor pedestrian and bicycle Ayes x x x x x x access. Unanimous. n U • 0 CITY 4F NEWPORT BEACH Parks; ..aches & Recreation Commission 6k'0�0(9& � Pag e 4 �� o h City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INCDC Determine Agenda for Joint Meeting with City Council Park and Street Tree Division Item, #6 - Determine Agenda for Joint Meeting with City Council, November 211992 Commissioner Glasgow recommended that the subject of budget cuts be addressed. Commission Grant agreed and suggested the Commission could state they are desirous to participate with staff in the process and make recommendations. Commissioner Glasgow also recommended the Commission discuss their philosophical approach for active park utilization. i Chair Compton reported that the Commission will first discuss programs that add to the community followed by the budget. In the meantime, staff will prepare reports on these two subjects to be transmitted to the Commission before their meeting with the City Council. Commissioner Grant or Glasgow will address the first subject and Commissioner Compton will address the budget process to be followed by full Commission participation. 111. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #7- Park and Street Tree Division Nancy Beard explained that her subject r6port has been expanded to clarify current projects. Commissioner Herberts reported there have been complaints about the newly installed telephone at West Jetty View Park that might be used for drug dealing. Nancy Beard will contact the Utilities Department on this matter. Commissioner Glasgow reported the Little League shed at San Miguel Park needs to be repaired. Dave McConnell will pursue. In response to a question from Chair Compton, Nancy Beard advised that the 15 Palms in West Newport will be replaced this year. JIn response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Nancy Beard explained that the restrooms at the Community Youth Center are finished and that the crews are still working Determine Agenda for Joint Meeting with City Council Park and Street Tree Division • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks: Beaches s w� 9 9 ws G� �0 3Nh cr d{. 0�� s & Recreation Commission Page 5 Citv Council Chambers 7 p.m. ITC Recreation Division Tree Committee Recreation Program Committee Park and Open Space Committee on the grounds. Item #8 - Recreation Division Referring to his report submitted, Dave McConnell corrected the date the winter brochure will be mailed to November 30. In response to Commissioner Demmer's inquiry about a title for the brochure, Mr. McConnell explained this is a concept many cities are adopting to advertise their brochure. Commissioner Grant suggested we advertise in the brochure for a new name, and the Commission agreed this was an excellent idea. Commissioner Demmer requested a Halloween event, on the west side of town, and Nancy Beard explained that although the Department would like to comply, the CYC facility is the only one adaptive to this event. Item #9 - Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported the committee reviewed 5 tree requests and agreed to remove and replace 3 trees and retain 2 trees. Commissioner Schonlau pointed out there is a tree on Bayside Drive which is 8" from the curb, the bark is split, and the tree has a' 1" crack in two sections. He questioned if this tree might be unsafe, and Nancy Beard stated she will investigate. Item #10 - Recreation Program Committee Commissioner Grant reported there is a field usage meeting on November 12. In addition, Little League has revised their program since they have now reorganized from one league to two leagues. Dave McConnell explained that there will be a meeting concerning the use of Lincoln with both leagues before the November 12 field usage meeting. Item #11 - Park and Open Space Committee f Commissioner Demmer inquired about the status Recreation Division Tree Committee Recreation Program Committee Park and Open Space Committee E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches s d� s & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Beach Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison of the facility inspection reports and pointed out the need to discuss them following their submittal. Nancy Beard advised she will provide a report for the Commission's December meeting. Commissioner Glasgow suggested a scheduling status of each park be prepared prior to their inspections. Commissioner Schonlau recommended the reports from the previous year be made available during inspections. Chair Compton agreed. Commissioner Grant pointed out the Commission's role is to advise staff in contrast to telling them what needs to be done. Item #12 - Beach Committee In response to a question from Commissioner Schonlau, Dave McConnell explained the Department's volleyball policy and that the City has the right to change the location bf a court. Item #13 - Budget Committee No report from Commissioner Glasgow! Item #14 - Oasis Liaisbn Commissioner Demmer reported that, despite the recent budget cutbacks at Oasis, their fundraising efforts are outstanding. The restrooms and classrooms are being renovated and painted to match the new expansion. i Commissioner Demmer pointed out the Los Angeles Times now offers subscriptions for half price to seniors. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Director Whitley explained there will be no formal Commission Christmas Dinner due to the Department's restricted budget. Following a brief, discussion, it was decided that the Commission and staff will celebrate the holidays at Oasis on December 15. Beach Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Se`aches & Recreation Commission Page 7 s� • 9Q �3��y 06~ p'd X City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDDC Capital Improvements r V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #15 - Capital Improvements No report. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on October 27, 1992 at 2:30 P.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dottie Flohr Secretary ii i Capital Improvements C, J RECREATION DIVISION NOVEMBER, 1992 PROGRESS REPORT Seniors Item No. 5 Flu season is upon us, so Oasis administered 891 free flu shots to seniors this month. The shots are provided, at no cost, by the Orange County Health Department. Thanksgiving lunch will take place on Wednesday, November 25. 250 seniors, who might not have families to share the holiday with, will partake in the festivities which include a performance by an opera singer from UCI. Adult Sports Fall basketball leagues came to a close on November 20 with ten league champions receiving a team trophy and individual prizes. The 1993 Winter season will begin January 4. The department will host a Holiday Basketball Tournament from December 7 through 18. • Fall softball (115 teams in 15 leagues) will run through the second week of December. Spring leagues begin February 1. Aquatics The Newport Beach Aquatics Club now has over 75 swimmers registered. The Marian Bergesen Aquatic Center is open for weekday lap swim from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. There are 150 annual passes being utilized at the present time. Vollevball The Sunday coed volleyball league will end in December, with the Winter league set to begin January 17. The latest department- sponsored grass volleyball tournament, held on November 22 at Mariners Park, attracted over 60 teams who competed in various divisions. Contract Classes The fall quarter is winding down. Gymnastics classes had a very good session. Other classes have recorded normal levels of parti- cipation. t • Brochure The winter brochure will be mailed the week of December 4. Special Events The 1992 Arts and Crafts Fair took place November 7 and 8 at the Lincoln Athletic Center. This year's program included a childrens carnival and live entertainment. 120 vendors participated in the event. The Halloween Haunted House and Carnival was, again, successful. The carnival ran from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M.; the Haunted House from 5-:30 to 8:00 P.M. Although the flow of participants was constant throughout the evening., the numbers were smaller than last year. Arts Commission The juried art show took place on November 14. 50 artists entered the show, submitting 125 pieces. This event was limited to Newport Beach artists only. A reception was held on Friday, November 20, in the City Hall gallery. The winners' pieces will be on display until December 20. Youth Services . The fall drop -in program continues to be popular, with attendance average for this time of year. The Youth Flag Football regular season has ended and City Champions have been crowned. These three teams will take part in the 1992 Orange County Flag Football Championships, which our department is hosting. The tournament will take place Monday through Thursday, November 30 through October 3,, at Lincoln Sports Field. Game times each night are 6:15 or 6:30 P.M. Youth Basketball begins January 7. DAVE MCCONNELL, Recreation Supervisor • 10 • OASIS SENIOR CENTER OCTOBER 1992 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT CLASSES/GROUP 3313 LONG TRIPS HUMAN SERVICES Pancake Breakfast Alberta League of Woman Voters .35 Bay Area Another Passage 55 Blood Pressure 116 .DAY TRIPS Braille 153 Caregiver Support 2 Eliz. Howard Theater Case Management 33 Tower of Beauty Chair Exercise 114 Santa Anita Races Counseling 28 Reagan Library Eldercare 4 La Mirada Theater Employment 182 Ports O Call Information /Referral 2595 Legal Assistance 4 EEM TINGS • Medicare Assistance 8 OASIS Singles 78 Board of Directors Shared Housing 85 Executive Committee Telephone Reassurance 344 Long Range Planning Visual Screening 3 Human Services Comm. Fund - Raising VOLUNTEER HQUR 1983 Newsletter Committee Newsletter Collating 'VAN TRANSPORTATION 866 General Membership vmv 111 -- 'L* APECIAL EVENTS Octoberfest 200 Halloween Party .250 Pancake Breakfast 298 League of Woman Voters .35 Sunday at the Movies 110 al' , 21 34 12 12 22 22 20 20 21 i9 12 18 24 31 122 r1 lJ • • Item No. 6 PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION REPORT NOVEMBER, 19.92 In addition to maintaining the excellent service level found in the City of Newport Beach Parks systems the park crews completed the following. The crews overseeded bare spots in the turf field of the Bonita Creek athletic fields. Painted, signed and relocated the beach volleyball poles at 522 W. Oceanfront. Repaired the storage shed roof located at San Miguel Park. Assisted in the set up of special City wide events including the Arts and Crafts Fair, Jurried Art Show and the Arts Commission City Hall reception. Planted'additional shrubs to the raised planters in the Newport Pier Plaza and removed the ice plant from the hardscaped medians on Pacific Coast Highway from Newport Boulevard to Highland Avenue. The state of ongoing projects is as as follows: The concrete side- walks were installed around the Oasis picnic shelter.. Landscaping of the area will follow. The plans and specifications for Cliff Drive Park will be completed by Architect Ann Christoph December 8th. The job will then go out to bid. Grant Howald Park restroom project is coming along. We are currently awaiting the concrete contractor to complete.-his job so we may begin landscaping. The 15th Street Park (Las Arenas Park) project has begun. Two walls enclosing the Barbeque area have been demolished. Seven (7) trees will' now be planted at the east and southern borders. Plans for the completion are nearing finality. We hope to have the job out to bid within the next couple of weeks. Plans for the completion of W. Newport Park entrance are nearing finality. Job out to •bid 2 weeks Our Tree Division trimmed the areas of Buffalo Hills, Spyglass Hills and the San Miguel Park area trimming 618 trees. We planted 18 trees and removed 34. This year in 11 months, the Tree Division installed 122 root barriers. Trees were removed at the following locations: 1853 Port Abbey 2021 Port Chelsea 2012 Windward 1737 Antiqua 1117 Devon Newport Pier 2800 Carob 423 Fernleaf 716 Cameo Highlands Dr. 1001 Grove 3010 Seaview 318 Anade Newport Blvd. (median) 3800 Pacific Coast Hwy. III Owner 1 -Pear Owner 1 -Rear Wind 1- Eucalyptus Wind 1 -Pear Wind 1- Bottl6brush Wind 1 -Palm (broken in half) Dead 1- Eucalyptus Commission 2 -Ficus Owner 1- Pepper Dead 1-•Pear Commission 1 -Pine Accident 1- Liquidambar Dead 4 -Palms Commission 1- Eucalyptus on Poppy 2245 Arbutus Commission 1- Pepper • 3801 Inlet Isle Dead 2- Peppers 1848 Port Barmouth Owner 1 -Pear 1730 Port Westbourne Owner 2 -Pear 1627 Port Barmouth Owner 1 -Pear 1721 Port Barmouth Owner 2 -Pear 17.07 Port Barmouth Owner 1 -Pear 1912 Port Weybridge Owner 2 -Pear 1942 Port Chel.sea Owner 1 -Pear 1621 Cornwall Commission 1 -Ficus nitida 1830 Port Barmouth Owner_ 1 -Pear 1214 Estelle Dead 1- Eucalyptus Trees were planted at the following locations: 336 Snug Harbor 1 -Elm 2424 Holly 1 -Ficus rubiginosa 2024 Port Cardiff 1- Liquidambar 2001 Port Albans 1- Liquidambar 2340 Port Durness 1- Sycamore 1921 Port Cardiff 1- Liquidambar 1956 Port Cardiff 1- Liquidambar 2018 Port Cardiff 1- Cupania City Yard 4 -Coco Palms 1853 Port Abbey i- Cupania 2800 Carob 1- Eucalyptus 423 716 Fernleaf Cameo Highlands Dr. 2- Magnolia 1 -Ficus benjamina 318 Anade 1- Liquidambar • 0 <-fY0 2 ) Nan cv r n �J 0 0 a CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: November 23, 1992 TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission FROM: Parks Superintendent SUBJECT: Park Review The attached is a summary of the service highlighted on your park inspection. Thank you for your observations. Any questions or further concerns ,please let me know. 1� Nan 0 ard PARK . SERVICE NEEDED Kings-Road Trash pick-up 108th St. Park Shallow sand Restroom stalls need paint Las Arenas Picnic tables need paint Sand looks low Bonita Creek Turf 'needs-help Turf gone around parking lots San Miguel Play area needs weeding Drinking-fountain leaking Jasmine View. Turf has bald spots Irvine Terrace Turf has brown spots Restrooms need painting Peninsula Park Trash receptacles broken DISPOSITION 'Task completed sand rototilled Under review Completed Rototilled Turf areas seeded Weeds sprayed O.K. Fertilized Turf sprayed Under review Replaced West Newport Pk. Turf west of Grant,.Highland, Will be finished when Nordinia, & Sonora app -ears to be street end project dying. Also landscaping•at side- completed walks in this area need help. % " "St. Park Turf appears to need•additional Seeded seeding Lincoln Check bleachers on fi -eld #1 2nd O.,<. tier, may need replacing. Check irrigation coverage, seems to be a problem area. Field #2,•left field -line. Spyglass•Reser- •Irrigation O.K.? Coverage "looks Completed voir Park spotty, Turf needs weeding, sand .needs cleaning. Begonia Park Irrigat,ion•coverage at•Carnation Reviewed and all looks lacking; or Begonia end tests completed. -appears to get no water. Trash under hi•llside.bushes. Sand in play areas needs sifting - lots of rocks in the sand. Grant Howald BB court - groundcover is growing Court is scheduled to onto the court. -Picnic tables need be resurfaced ASAP. painting., Hand railing on stairs Tables & handrails to the BBd - cracked•.peeling, needs will.be renovated painting. •Bayview•Park Sand is very compacted. -Lots of,' Sand rototilled. Trash trash iri left lot. picked-up. PARK • San-Joaquin Hills Old School Park Cliff Dr. Park Ensign View Park • 91 (0 2 - SERVICE NEEDED Dead.turf in center section and rear turf area. Flag -is in need of- replacement Flagpole needs painting and new flag Benches need sanding and repainting. 9 DISPOSI,TON O.K. Replaced Replaced Scheduled when work load permits w