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Home My WebLink About12/01/1992 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF ,NEWPORT BEACH No. 3 Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Gs mh6o �oi� f `0� December 1, 1992 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Recreation Division Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent I 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, Herberts, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Grant was absent. Item #3 Approval of Minutes - Meetino of November 3, 1992 Motion Commissioner Demmer moved the minutes be Ayes x x x x x x x approved as presented. Unanimous. Item #4 - Adoption of 'Agenda Commissioner Vandervort moved the agenda be adopted as presented with the addition of a discussion of the Study Session with the City Council to be addressed under Item V. Unanimous. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #5 - Recreation Division Commissioner Herberts inquired about the 60 • volleyball teams that participated at the last grass volleyball tournament, and Dave McConnell replied that this is a very good turnout for a one day tournament which is also revenue producing. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Recreation Division C 1 TY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission °o °� Page 2 �o °h his o� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. I<`DEX In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Mr. McConnell explained that the annual swim pass for the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center is currently $40 per year. Fees! are periodically reviewed for all programs. In response to a question from Commissioner Vandervort, Mr. McConnell reported that the City's Youth Flag Football winners have been crowned and are currently competing in the Orange County Tournament. City winners from the County Tournament are normally honored at a Commission meeting. In response to a question from Chair Compton, Nancy Beard advised the Commission's fall picture will appear in the winter issue of the recreation brochure. A new picture will be taken for the spring brochure. • In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Nancy Beard explained that the Department's facility brochure is updated, as needed. Item #6 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tre Nancy Beard reported that attached to the Division Division's monthly progress 'report is a summary and status of the Commission's park inspections. In response to a question from Chair Compton concerning sand under park equipment, Nancy Beard explained that it can become compacted after rain. The parks crew add sand in those areas that are not the correct depth. Commissioner Herberts pointed out that some of the benches, particularly at West Jetty View Park, need to be more carefully painted. Nancy Beard will pursue. Commissioner Schonlau questioned the statement referring to West Newport Park wherein the • dying turf will be completed when the street end project is completed, which will not occur for 13 years. Nancy Beard clarified the location as being the entrance to West Newport Park. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission ti N d Page 3 �� 6�p L o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Schonlau inquired about the status of some of the parks he inspected which were not included in the report. Nancy Beard will investigate and report back. I Commissioner Demmer commented that it was her understanding that more than 7 trees would be planted at the 15th Street Park. Nancy Beard asked that she be contacted should more trees be needed. Commissioner Demmer questioned which park would be having plans out to bid, and Nancy Beard clarified her report to read that bids will be open December 18 for West Newport Parka Planting at the City entrance to the park will consist of different heights of trees and bushes, which should be completed in a short period of time. Commissioner Demmer asked if something could • be done about the large and unsightly waste receptacle at Grant Howald Park. Mr. McConnell explained that this was originally built and installed as a dumpster and ' that plans are to install a removable front so it can be used for storage. It will also be repainted and hopefully relocated. Commissioner Demmer pointed out the windscreens at the San Joaquin tennis courts are in need of repair. Nancy Beard advised that these are metal screens and plans are to replace them with contemporary mesh screens as funds become available. In the meantime, staff will investigate. Commissioner Demmer pointed out there are two very unsightly trash cans on the Inspiration Point landing. She asked that these be replaced with a distinguished looking wood type similar to the other two cans at this location. Nancy Beard will pursue. Commissioner Glasgow inquired about the Pear • Trees removed on the Port streets. Nancy Beard explained this is a result of fireblight and the trees are being replaced upon an owner's request. Chair Compton commended the Parks Division for their excellent work and recommended they be • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches a� s & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Tree Committee Recreation Program Committee Park and Open Space Committee Beach Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison sent - a 'letter on behalf of the 'Commission. The Commission concurred and a letter will be transmitted by December 4. Item 1#7 - Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported there is a situation on Lincoln Lane wherein the block has a wide variety of trees and areas that are denuded and in need of trees. She asked for direction should the neighbors choose to reforest the street. Nancy Beard advised that the Tree Supervisor is aware of the problem and is formulating a designated tree list. Item #8 - Recreation Proaram Committee No report. Item #9 - Park and Open Space Committee r Commissioner Demmer reported that the committee did not meet due to the current City funding uncertainties and reductions. Item #10 - Beach Committee No report. Item #11 - Budoet Committee Commissioner Glasgow reported the committee did not meet. Item #12 - Oasis Liaison Commissioner Demmer announced there are currently 4,373 paid members of the Friends of Oasis, which is the support group for Oasis. Painting of the new expansion will soon be completed. Oasis is also implementing a new intergenerational program with the school district which should prove to be exciting. Commissioner Demmer also pointed out that Woodbridge in Irvine is considering an adult day care program and inquired if this is a new trend which should be considered in our community. Tree Committee Recreation Program Committee Park and Open Space Committee Beach Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches G � 0 W� . '�% h �'fp N 7i'i yu, 6�h 'J j 0 r1 & Recreation Page 5 Commission City Council Chambers 7 o.m __. � Capital Improvement Projects Director Whitley explained that this idea was brought to the Friends of Oasis Board of Directors a number of years ago and was rejected. Several reasons were (1) It could be 'viewed as depressing in an active facility; (2) There are many convalescent homes in the City; and (3) Oasis does not want to compete with other providers. Director Whitley acknowledged, however, that such a program should be periodically reviewed. Commissioner Schonlau questioned if the Oasis members would be interested in implementing a child i care program which would be of minimal cost and also entertaining to the seniors. Commissioner Demmer stated this would involve a liability situation and Nancy Beard also explained that the seniors were approached regarding this issue and are not interested since they are too busy with "their own activities. IV. DICUSSION ITEMS Item #13 - Capital Improvement Projects No discussion. V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Chair Compton reported the Commission met with the City Council and asked if there were any questions as a result of their meeting. Commissioner Glasgow referred to the Bonita Creek Park issue and Director Whitley explained this was an agendized action item at the Commission's October meeting which was continued at the official request of the Newport Homeowners Association. Chair Compton pointed out that the City Council asked for this Commission's recommendation and Director Whitley advised he will transmit a letter to the President of the Association asking them if they still want to pursue their request. Chair Compton inquired if some of Junior All American Football's games and practices could be played at Corona del Mar High School. Mr. __. � Capital Improvement Projects CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX McConnell explained that this is the only site with lighting which will accommodate the five teams and that the schools are quite hesitant to provide space. i Motion x Chair Compton moved to send a letter to the Ayes x X x x x x X President of the Newport Homeowners Association to bring this issue to a closure. Unanimous. Chair Compton questioned the status of a gate entrance to Bonita Creek Park off University. Director Whitley advised this has been turned down in the past by Traffic Engineering, however, since this is a Public Works project, he will contact them. Chair Compton announced that Bonita Creek Park will be agendized as an action item at the Commission's January 5, 1993 meeting. . Commissioner Demmer brought up they subject of budget preparation and Director Whitley explained that the process used to adopt, the FY 1992 -93 budget was done knowing there would be reductions as a result of the State's budget. As a result, cuts were determined by the Director and City Manager. He agreed that the Commission should be consulted on significant reductions, however, timing did not allow this to occur for the current budget. He advised that the 1993 -94 budget will be reviewed in January, 1993. Commissioner Herberts announced she is working on a report which will show the dollar worth of trees in order for a fair judgment to be made concerning removals and replacements. Chair Compton reported this report will first be reviewed by the Tree Committee and will be agendized for the Commission's February meeting: In response to a question from Chair Compton, Nancy Beard explained that a root barrier is • installed with every newly planted tree but not necessarily when a sidewalk is repaired. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Director Whitley advised that the proposed improvements for Mouth of Big Canyon CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX have not been denied nor accepted at this time. VII. ADJOURNMENT i There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. The agenda for * this meeting was posted on November 24, 1992 at 9:30 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Buildings. Dottie Flohr Secretary