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Home My WebLink About07-06-1993 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS I.' Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of June 1, 1993 4. Adoption of Agenda II. INTRODUCTION OF PARK AND STREET TREE SUPERINTENDENT - JAN FRAINIE III. ACTION ITEMS 5. Seating of New Commissioners or Reappointments 6. Election of Officers for FY 1993 -94 7. Adopt -a -Park Council Policy (Attached) IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 8. Recreation Division (Report Attached) 9. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 10. Tree Committee - Commissioner Herberts 11. Recreation Program Committee —Commissioner Grant 12. Park and open Space Committee - Commissioner Demmer 13. Budget Committee - Commissioner Glasgow 14. Oasis Liaison - Commissioner Demmer • VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS 15. Bayview Park Basketball Court (Report Attached) 16. Street Tree Study (Verbal Report) 17. Capital Improvement Projects (Verbal Report) 18. Commission Committee Assignments 19. Goals and Objectives FY 1993 -94 VII. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VIII • C 1 TY OF NEWPORT BEACH Nttem3 Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission s d� co June 1, 1993 �o ��'hc m6� o�oaoX City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Castaways and Newporter North - Review and Approval Staff Present: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. 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, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Herberts was absent. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of May 4, 1993 Motion x Commissioner Demmer motioned the minutes be A# X X X X X X approved as presented. Unanimous. Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda Motion Ayes X X X X X X X Commissioner Vandervort moved the agenda_ be adopted as presented. Unanimous. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Castaways and Newporter North - Review and Approval Nancy Beard reported that the Commission has been requested to• review and conceptually approve the purchase of the Castaways and Newporter North properties through the assessment district process. The Commission's recommendations will be transmitted to the City Council. Marianne Towersey, 501 Kings Place, addressed the Commission as Secretary of The Newport Conservancy Board. Ms. Towersey reported she is active in the public relations aspect of the two areas and stated the Conservancy favors a well rounded use of the sites which will offer something for everyone. From a public relations standpoint, they are trying to educate and influence the public through the media and educational events. • They have also pursued feedback from the public via surveys and phone calls. The process also involves identifying concerns and negating misconceptions. In October they will be sponsoring a "Walk On i The Wild side" event which will be a walk from Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Castaways and Newporter North - Review and Approval C1TY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission s d, • °��° �� °hy�� °6�� ° d� � Page 2 City n Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDDC the ,Castaways Bluffs through the Dunes to Newporter North and back to the Castaways for a picnic which will include entertainment, educational booths and an art show. They are requesting that this event be advertised in the Recreation Department's fall brochure. Ms. Towersey urged that this Commission give a strong endorsement for the purchase of these sites so that it can be put on the ballot in November. she pointed out that if the issue is not on the ballot, the Conservancy will only'be able to acquire one site and it would most likely be Newporter North. Scott Brownell, 1950 West Coast Highway and architect representing The Newport Conservancy, addressed the Commission. Mr. Brownell referred to the graphs as a result of their surveys and pointed out it was from this conceptual input that they created their preliminary plans. Mr. Brownell presented the conceptual site plans for the Upper Castaways and - Newporter North sites and gave a brief overview of each. He explained that the Newporter North area will remain passive and will be implemented in stages. The site will utilize native plant material; the existing rim trail will be enhanced for views; and there will be a new access road from Jamboree and Santa Barbara leading to a small parking lot with information signs. They plan to link the entire site with a series of trails and will avoid all environmentally sensitive areas. The center portion will be reforested. Commissioner Schonlau questioned why it would be inappropriate to allocate space for an active park at this site. Mr. Brownell advised that from their surveys there was little public interest for an active play area, however, one could be accommodated. Commissioner Schonlau asked how the surveys were conducted and questioned if the results were reliable. Mr. Bob Harrigan, 47 Jasmine Creek Drive, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Conservancy and reported their consultants selected focus groups with different incomes, politics, ages, etc. from different areas of the City. This was not a random survey but it • did show the genuine prevailing attitudes. Chair Compton reported that several years ago this Commission reviewed both sites and determined that they did not want an active park at Newporter North. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission • ms ms6� °�� mL Page 3 0 City Council Chambers 7, P.M. INDEX .Mr. Scott Brownell described the proposed uses for the Castaways site which would consist of two softball fields, two soccer fields, a small toddler lot, restrooms and parking. The existing trail will be enhanced with viewpoints along the way. They will reestablish the native grasses and shrubs on the site and provide buffers for noise control. Commissioners Schonlau, Vandervort and Grant each pointed out the need for active playing fields on the west side of the bay. Commissioner Grant noted that West Newport has only one diamond and soccer field and that the remaining fields are on school property. Commissioner Grant urged that the playing fields be expanded providing there is no overiap between the soccer fields and softball fields. He further suggested that the bicycle trail, which this Commission endorsed, be implemented through the area. Since the church will lose part of its parking when Dover Drive is expanded, allowance should be made for this and addressed. In response to questions from the Commission on acreage, Mr. Brownell explained that.the total acreage counting the' hillside is •56, there are 48 acres of good usable land and 25 acres Of flat land north of the church. Mr. Bob Harrigan, 47 Jasmine Creek Drive and Chief Financial Officer of the Conservancy, addressed the Commission. He stated the results of their surveys were positive and that people were supportive of a complete package. Mr. Harrigan reviewed the price history of the properties, pointing out that in 1990 the cost was over $100 million and is now at less than $70 million with an anticipated discount. This price would be for the acquisition portion and they are expecting reports on the cost of the maintenance portion. At this time the real estate market is favorable for acquisition since interest rates are down and the bond market is favorable. The Conservancy is requesting this Commission's approval to allow them to place the issue on the ballot in November. The package presented would include the acquisition cost and methods of financing. • Commissioner Glasgow voiced his concern that the survey does not appear to be a random selection and, as such, the conclusions drawn could be misleading. Meredith Meiling, 17 Monaco, addressed the Commission and explained that the site plan CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission ti �� o,6° � °�� '°•` Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX survey was not random but was begun in November, 1992 to determine if there was enough interest. The focus group and telephone surveys were done in early 1993 and covered a cross section of the City. As more datai was accumulated it was still apparent that citizens wanted Newporter North for passive areas and the Castaways for more active uses. Tom Redwitz, Vice President of The Irvine Company, addressed the Commission. Mr. Redwitz reported that The Irvine Company made a commitment to work with the Conservancy towards their goal of acquiring both open sites. They are in support of the development plans and the process to put the matter before the voters. He pointed out that the final plans will go through the public hearing process before being finalized. Gary Guesman, 1518 Sylvia Lane, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Newport Harbor Baseball Association. Mr. Guesman pointed out . that there is only one City field on the west side, which is at Mariners Park, and that they are currently using 11 separate diamonds. He stated the fields are over extended now and that the west side is in dire need of active fields. They have 600 children using 'the fields now and will be adding girls softball which should increase this number to 750 players. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Mr. Guesman stated they would welcome night lighted fields and that this would certainly ease their scheduling problems. In response to a question from Commissioner Schonlau, Mr. Guesman reported they would like to see 4 diamonds provided on the 8 acres at the Castaways. Mr. Stan Cole, 2127 Windward Lane, addressed the Commission. Mr. Cole reported he served on this Commission for a number of years and has never seen such an opportunity to acquire active land. He encouraged the Commission to pursue the acquisition for the much needed active parks and fields. E.P. Benson, 1028 Westwind Way, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Dover Shores Community Association. He stated they are concerned over the fiscal . responsibilities and the meager information that has been presented to the taxpayers. They are also concerned over the increase in noise and traffic in their area if the Castaways were developed as active recreation. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission o co o ,s Page 5 e n City Council Chambers 7 p.m. II�DDC Chair Compton explained that this is the Commission's first input on this matter and that the Conservancy has asked that the land be made available for recreation. The issues of noise, parking and traffic will be addressed in future plan reviews. There being no further public testimony, Chair Compton closed the meeting to public hearing. Chair Compton summarized the three issues to be determined by'the Commission, namely, the Conservancy's request to approve the acquisition of the Castaways and Newporter North; request to advertise in the Recreation Brochure; and an endorsement of their Walk On The Wild Side event. Nancy Beard advised that there is no specific policy to cover the Conservancy's advertisement requests. There is a possibility that they could be put in the brochure, however, Department sponsored programs have always appeared on the cover. M n X Commissioner Vandervort moved to break with Ay* X X X X X X Department policy and permit for this one time the logo for the Walk on The Wild Side event to be on the cover of the fall recreation brochure. Unanimous. Motion X Commissioner Demmer motioned to approve the concept as presented by the Conservancy with an emphasis upon an active recreation area on at least 7 acres at the Castaways site; and that the Commission can approve further recommendations in the future. Commissioner Glasgow recommended the motion state a minimum of 10 acres for the active site. Commissioner Grant recommended the motion clarify the performance criteria which would be 3 diamonds and 2 soccer fields that do not overlap, a tot lot, adequate parking, restrooms and a basketball court. In response to a question from commissioner Schonlau, Nancy Beard advised that 3 diamonds and 2 soccer fields would be appropriate at 1 the Castaways. commissioner Schonlau pointed out that since there are 56 acres involved at the Castaways and 25 acres are on the north side of the church, there should be no difficulty utilizing the 10 -12 acres, which is less than 1 half of the area north of the church, to provide a proper mix between softball and soccer fields. Ayes Nays Motion Motion Ayes • Motion Ayes Ll CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & s d� o Recreation Commission June 1, 1993 Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m Bayview Park Basketball Court - Request for Removal X The motion was voted upon and failed. X x x x x Chair Compton moved to approve the concept as X presented by the Conservancy provided there be 10 acres at the Castaways for active sports. X Commissioner Grant made a substitute motion to approve the concept as presented, and that it shall be the objective to attempt to accomplish a plan at the Castaways that includes approximately 10 acres for 3 diamonds and i soccer fields not overlapping; a tot lot „ a basketball court; adequate parking and restrooms; and that this performance goal does not preclude adjustments by further planning bodies. Commissioner Demmer referred to Cal Trans West which might also become available for active use and stated she felt uncomfortable citing the performance criteria in the motion without hearing from other users. X X X X X X The ,substitute motion was voted upon and unanimously approved. Chair Compton motioned that a letter be sent X to the City Council on behalf of the X X X X X X Commission explaining the commission's recommendations. Unanimous. Chair Compton stated he and two other interested Commissioners will speak on this subject during Council review of the proposed bond issue. Item #6 - Bavview Park Basketball Court - Reouest for Removal. Nancy Beard reported this Commission has addressed this issue in the past and it is again before the Commission at the request of a resident In the area. Ms. Heard presented a letter just received from Gary Ross, property administrator for the Bayview Terrace Homeowners Association, in opposition to removing the court. In response to a question from Commissioner Grant, Nancy Beard explained that the Ordinance requiring no basketball play after sundown was passed. Chair Compton opened the meeting to public testimony. Patricia .Cox, 2612 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana Heights, addressed the Commission. Mrs. Cox stated that the sign at Bayview Park reads no play after dark, not sundown. Mrs. Cox reviewed her problems that exist at Bayview i Park, namely, this is not a neighborhood park Bayview Park Basketball Court - Request for Removal CITY 4F NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission P • ol0 0��°� ^�� ~� City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX since the court brings in people from outside areas, including the "gang type" who drink alcohol and use foul language, there is not adequate parking; there are no restrooms; and the noise is too loud from the bouncing balls. Mrs..Cox requested the court be removed and a family oriented passive park be established. Commissioner Demmer pointed out the financial situation at the present time is not conducive to removing the court and asked Mrs. Cox if she had any other alternatives. Mrs. Cox replied the standards could be removed and the cement could remain for children to play on. She further stated she would be willing to finance removal of the concrete dependent upon the cost. Jim Norlup from Santa Ana Heights addressed the Commission and agreed with Mrs. Cox that this is not a neighborhood park as it was intended to be. He reported he has seen 11 different adult groups from outside the area utilizing the court which also .causes a • parking problem at the end of Mesa Drive. He recommended removing the standards and using the concrete for roller hockey. Frank Bianchini, 42 Garnet Lane, addressed•the Commission. Mr. Bianchini reported he has not heard any foul language at the court and feels the court is used by the neighborhood and provides a healthy environment. He further stated that removal would send the wrong message to youth and that problems should be addressed through law enforcement. He pointed out that hockey would cause more noise than bouncing balls. Mr. Bianchini recommended enhancing the park when money becomes available, but in no case removing the court just because two people don't like it. Lori Pangborn, 99 Pelican Court, addressed the Commission. Ms. Pangborn reported her house is located adjacent to the park and she has a clear view of it. She has not observed any inappropriate behavior and has seen basketball played by all ages. She felt the court provides an active healthy recreation and ,urged it be retained. She commented that the accusations made are unfounded and not worthy of retaliation. She then presented a petition of about 100 signatures in support of the court. Gary Rose, property administrator for Bayview Terrace Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission. Mr. Ross stated they have never received one complaint about the court or the park. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission d A s��o �m Page 8 4i 4i� dN 6�ti 3J o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Melinda O'Brien, 32 Cormorant Circle, addressed the Commission. Mrs. O'Brien reported she uses the park with her children 3 -5 times a week and her husband and his friends also use the court on a regular basis and they have never heard foul language. The only' complaint she would have would be dogs that are not on leashes. 'She recommended the court remain and the park be enhanced with a drinking fountain and swings. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Nancy Beard advised there are signs properly posted at the park regarding the leash law. Marshall Wilkinson, 20401 Bayview Avenue, addressed the Commission. Mr. Wilkinson stated he lives 200 yards from the park and finds it extremely noisy. He feels the problem is the court's location which is within 200' of Mrs. Cox's house and 20' from her son's home. The court should have originally been located where the tot lot is. y • Commissioner Demmer agreed that the court is in the wrong location but acknowledged that it is a popular park and basketball is a popular activity. Also at issue is funding. Donna McMellan, 20422 Bayview, addressed the Commission and stated the court is an invasion of Mrs. Cox's privacy. She pointed out that 73% of those who were thinking of renting Alvin Cox's home did not want to rent it due to the court. She then read a note from a neighbor, Randy Bixenman, 2613 W. Mesa Drive, wherein he urged relocation or removal of the court. Commissioner Grant pointed out that the public hearing process was provided when the park was put in and those who have bought since then have known the layout of the court. Linda Wooters, 20442 Bayview, addressed the Commission in opposition to the court. She cited problems such as noise level, traffic, parking and bad language in addition to no available restroome. There being no further public testimony, Chair Compton closed the meeting to public hearing. Commissioner Schonlau asked Mrs. Cox if it • would reduce her objections to swap the location of the court with the tot lot and if she and her neighbors would finance the relocation. Mrs. Cox stated she would agree to a i relocation but could not speak on the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 9 • 3�o_��s�� m,6�h^�oa� o City Council Chambers 7_ p.m. INDEX financial aspect yet. Nancy Beard advised that relocation costs would probably be about $90,000. Motion X Commissioner Vandervort motioned to remove the benches, add signage within two weeks regarding dogs on leashes, no basketball play after sundown and no parking for the park on Mesa Drive; that a drinking fountain be installed; that costs for relocating the court and tot lot be researched for one month; that the concept of relocating the court be referred to the Parks and Open Space Committee; and that it be reaffirmed that the court will remain at the park at some location. Commissioner Demmer reported she visited the park on Memorial Day and observed carloads of people in the park. She was horrified at the condition of the turf since it, as well as the groundcover, appears to be dying. She recommended the park be measured for possible • relocation of the basketball court. and that cost estimates be given to Mrs. Cox. Commissioner Glasgow felt that due to a lack of facilities the court should remain, signage implemented and the court policed. Ayes X X X X X X The motion was voted upon and unanimously carried. Item #7 - Tree Appeal - 56 Drakes Bay Drive Tree Appeal Nancy Beard reported this item was postponed from last month -at the request of the applicant. Commissioner Schonlau reported the Tree Committee felt the tree should be removed since it bends out over the street and could create a hazard in addition to impeding the flow of traffic. Chair Compton opened the meeting to public testimony and John Miller, 56 Drakes Bay Drive, addressed the Commission. Mr. Miller presented a drawing of the tree and stated that although it has suffered from extreme neglect, it is healthy and he has pruned it every year. The tree began to lean in 1989 and is now firmly rooted with a strong trunk. The trunk intrudes 2' beyond the curb line and there is 6 -1/2' between the trunk and the street. Mr. Miller stated he wants the tree retained since he does not feel it presents a hazard. He will prune it more often than the City's schedule allows. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission • o m �i h ��o m Page 10 o 0 �� ds 6�ph 4j �o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDDC Recreation Division (Park and Street Tree Division Tree Committee Recreation Program Committee Nancy Beard advised that there is a potential liability when trash trucks, UPS trucks, etc. are too close to the tree. Motion X Chair Compton motioned that the tree be retained providing Mr. Miller trims it subject to staff approval. Commissioner Vandervort felt the tree is too much of a potential danger since the trunk goes,over the curb line. Commissioner Demmer observed the tree looks like it could topple over but it did not touch her car. Ayes X X 'X X X The motion was voted upon and carried. Abstain x III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #8 - Recreation Division • Commissioner Demmer pointed out the quality of paper in her brochure seemed inferior to past brochures. Nancy Beard explained the Department exchanged the grade of paper for the higher quality glossy cover, however, she will transmit this information to 'the publisher. Commissioner Vandervort corrected the staff report to read that Arbor Day was held May 18. Item #9 - Park and Street Tree Division Chair Compton reported the trees on Pacific Coast Highway between Newport Boulevard and Superior were to be replaced two months ago. Nancy Beard stated she will notify Director Whitley for a follow up on this matter. Commissioner Grant pointed out that the City planted 35 trees and only removed nine. Commissioner Demmer noted that Bayview Park looks bad and Nancy Beard explained the irrigation system is being repaired. Item #10 - Tree Committee Commissioner Grant reported Cal Trans recently fined a man $90,000 for illegally removing trees. He requested a copy of their policy on • this matter. Item #11 - Recreation Program Committee Commissioner Glasgow reported the U.S. Senior Men's National Outdoor Water Polo meet was held at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center and Recreation Division (Park and Street Tree Division Tree Committee Recreation Program Committee P • o\ 3 �o • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks. Beaches & Recreation Commission � rn Page 11 °�� °X City Council Chambers 7 o.m ime La, tet received favorable comments. :he Park and The Alamo Club will be held at the s Open Space irk Committee location on June 12 -13 with Canada, Russ Committee Oasis Cuba, Greece and two U.S. teams. Prime Tic Liaison willitelevise the 5:00 P.M. match between " U.S. and Cuba. Item, #12 - Park and Open Space Committee Commissioner Demmer reported Cliff Drive P has been completed. Item #13 - Budget Committee No report. Item #14 - Oasis Liaison No report. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #15 - Bi- Monthly City Council Agenda Commissioner Grant suggested the Commiss reiterate their recommendations on Castaways and Newporter North; review the t fining process for trees illegally remov and also address realignment of City staff Commissioner Vandervort voiced her cone over the possible loss of their effective t procedures with the new reorganization. Na Beard advised the Commission will continue interface with the Park and Tree Division that the new superintendent will attend Tree Committee meetings and this Commissio meetings. chair Compton summarized the four items to discussed on June 28 with the City Counc namely, (1) Presentation of the Commissio letter concerning their recommendations the Castaways and Newporter North sites; Clarification of the new staff alignment how it will affect this Commission; (3) tree fining process with the Cal Trans Pol as a back up; and (4) Council's expectati of this Commission. Item #16 - Capital Improvement Projects No report. VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT ` There being no further business, the Par Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned I 11:00 P.M. ime La, tet :he Park and Open Space irk Committee Budget Committee Oasis Liaison Lon :he :ee >d; Brn :ee icy to ind :he is be L1, i's Eor (2) ind Che Lcy ms cs, at Bi- Monthly City Council Agenda Capital Improvements Projects C 1 TY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 12 y � d� •` 3�0. 0��° m,6��o��oX City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX The agenda for this meeting was posted on May 24, 1993 at 3:45 P.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dott a E�hr Secretary • TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT. Adopt- aPaikCouncf /Po /icy Item No. 7 City Council Study Session Agenda Item No. 5 June 14,1993 Recently, the City Manager requested this Department research and develop a comprehensive council policy for park adoption by citizen groups which would be administered much like Council Policy L -17, the City Adopt -a -Beach program. A similar park adoption program has been • used by the City of Monterey Park for quite some time, and is extremely successful. As directed, this Department has prepared a Council Policy, which is attached for your discussion. Recommendation: Direct this Department to place the proposed City Council policy item on the June 28 agenda for formal approval. Respectfully submitted, David E. Niederhaus DEN /ta Attachment 0 j< 0 I �1iI _C; M3.c3eZ�L5l The City occasionally receives requests from community groups who wish to "adopt" various parks and clean these areas on a regular scheduled basis. It is the City's Intent to encourage such community cooperation within the guidelines set forth below. * . . An organization interested in adopting a park must apply by letter to the City Manager. The letter should Include a description of the, organization. The number of volunteers available to clean.the park, and the frequency with which they intend to work. The organization may also include the particular park they wish to adopt; however, the City Manager has the final approval on the designation of parks. 2. The organization may be a civic, service, homeowner, or community organization; application by commercial entitles will not be approved. Responsibilities 1. The General Services Department will Implement and manage the program. ' 2. The Department will provide bags for collection and disposal of collected • litter and debris; however, the Department shall be contacted in advance of the collection day to ensure the debris is deposited in an area accessible to City collection vehicles. The City will not provide tools such as rakes, cans, etc. 3. The organization must agree to pick up litter and debris from their assigned park at least quarterly, although more frequent cleaning is encouraged. 4. The organization may be requested to perform graffitl'.removaI using materials provided by the City. - 5. The organization must agree to executing a hold harmless agreement that would indemnify the City. Only volunteers from the organization will be permitted to participate in this program. 6. If an organization falls to fulfill Its responsibilities for two quarters In a calendar year, the organization's agreement may be terminated for non- performance. 7. Permanent signage noting the sponsor may be allowed in the park on a case -by -case basis. Any such signs will be manufactured. per City specifications at City expense. A group or organization may, however, place temporary signs or a banner on the park on the day of cleaning for identification and directional purposes. 8. Each December the General Services Department will review the• efforts of • each sponsor and report the results to the City Manager for a decision on the continuation of a particular park assignment. r1 LJ RECREATION DIVISION JUNE, 1993 PROGRESS REPORT Youth Services Item No. 8 The summer drop in program began its new schedule this past week. The Community Youth Center will be staffed Monday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. and Mariners Park and Newport Heights School from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. our travelling game wagon will be visiting unstaffed parks and two elementary schools from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. The areas include Mondays at Bonita Creek; Tuesdays at Andersen School; Wednesdays at Irvine Terrace Park; and Thursdays at Newport Elementary School. Each of the programs will include a variety of games, sports, arts and crafts projects and supervision provided by very qualified and enthusiastic recreation leaders. Youth Council Youth in Government Day took place at City Hall on May 29. 65 students from Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar High Schools participated in the two hour internship and mock City Council meeting with lunch catered by Gina's Pizza. • The Youth Council also hosted a Beach Clean Up Day on June 5. Over two dozen volunteers collected a large amount of trash from the beach between the Balboa Pier and the Wedge. Special Events The 20th Annual Mariners Park Independence Day Parade and Picnic took place July 5. The Grand Marshals this year are our own Commissioner Vandervort and Carol Blanchard, the two founders of this event in 1973. Adult Sports 219 summer softball teams are participating in 28 leagues on up to 12 fields each day. Happily, summer provides us with longer days and we have 53 teams playing in 5 twilight leagues. These games are played at 4:45 and 6:15 P.M. on seven unlighted fields throughout the City. The summer basketball season also began this month with 65 teams in 10 leagues. Aquatics 10 continuous weeks of swim lessons, recreational swim and swim • team workouts began this past week at both the Marian Bergeson Aquatics Center and Newport Harbor High School pools. The City's 14 lifeguard/ instructors (of which 11 are returning staff) will 11 • work between both pools instructing participants of infant age through adulthood. Contract Classes Summer registration began this month with a bang. An interesting statistic surfaced this registration period. 26.50 of our registrations are completed through the credit card charges. We began our new Roller Hockey League this month. A very disappointing 35 kids signed up. We will be really trying to promote this program over the next month. The weather did not deter the fabulous Corona del Mar Scenic 5K this month. 3,116 runners and 800 walkers participated in the event bringing in just over $60,000. Both the City and the Chamber will split the profits of $24,,000. The fall brochure will be out August 12 with the majority of classes beginning September 20. Seniors The somewhat abbreviated Oasis summer sessions began this month. Many classes at the Center take a two month break due to volunteer instructors and participants vacation plans and the fact that Coastline College is scalling back their summer offerings. • However, classes like water aerobics, exercise, the walking group, golf and travel experience big jumps in summer participation. The senior services staff have been very busy planning the Senior Expo scheduled for July 31. The fair will provide information on financial matters, health plans and insurance, travel, products, housing and more. There will be no entrance fee and a BBQ lunch will be offered at a minimal cost. All are welcome Nancy B a a • Ib u • 0 OASIS SENIOR CENTER MAY 1993 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT CLASSES/GROUP HUMAN SERVICES Another Passage Blood Pressure Braille Case Management (hrs.) Chair Exercise Counseling Eldercare Employment Information /Referral Legal Assistance Life On Your Own Medicare Assistance Shared Housing Telephone Reassurance Visual Screening 3217 58 91 71 22 80 30 5 190 2548 6 41 6 70 301 1 2123 VAN TRANSPORTATION Care-a-Van 456 Shuttle 356 NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES Pancake Breakfast Sunday Movies Breakfast at OASIS Fashion Show Country Picnic 6 1483 Ozarks 30 DAY TRIPS Kellog Arabian Horses 17 San Luis Rey Downs 16 L.A. Zoo 13 Philharmonic Hs. of Design 20 L.A. County Museum 21 Julian Wild, Flowers 24 Philharmonic Hs. of Design 18 Mount Palamar 25 Queen Mary 12 Laguna Coast Wildernss Park 22 Reniaissance Faire 12 Reagan Library 25 Laguna Coast Wilderness Park 18 Carbon Canyon 11 Board of Directors 22 Executive Committee 9 267 Long Range Planning 10 125 Human Services Comm. 12 40 Fund - Raising 18 120 Newsletter 18 150 Newsletter Collating 28 General Membership 107 .a� • r1 U CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item No. 9 PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION REPORT JUNE 1993 The Parks Division performed the following duties beyond their extensive routine maintenance. Landscaping Activities 1. Performed preparation work (clean -up, wash down) at Community Youth Center parking lot in preparation for slurry work by contractor. 2. Finish landscaping all planters and slope around the new restrooms at Goldenrod and 5th Avenue. 3. Replacement and planting of palms along the West Newport arterial along Pacific Coast Highway. 4. Contractor planted hybrid bermuda stolons (sprigs) at Bonita Creek Athletic football field. Activities-for the- Recreation'Division 1. Removed and stored softball backstops from.Irvine Terrace Park. 2. Transported 25 boxes located in the P.B.& R. City Hall to Lincoln Elementary School. 3. Set -up for the annual 5 -K run. P.B.& R. Arts Commission City Hall gallery, hung 25 City owned art pieces. The Tree Division activity is as follows: Trimmed 412 trees. Planted 7 trees. Removed 4 trees. Root pruned 9 trees. Completed 5 work requests. Areas being trimmed this month: Corona del Mar, Avocado to Dahlia. Irvine Terrace completed. Trees were removed at the following locations: 5 Montecito Owner 1 -Pear 1300 Sussex Dead 1- Pepper 4607 Dorchester Owner 1- Pepper 2500 E. PCH Split 1 -China berry (Melia azedarach) Trees were planted at the following locations: #1 Jade Cove 1- Loquat 26 39 Montecito 31 Goleta • 1706 Marlin 615 Poinsettia 211 Iris 1300 Sussex Trimmed 7648 Root Pruned 279 Planted 192 Removed 168 Work requests 12 E - 2 - 92/93 Totals Hours 12,460 337 286 425 1- Loquat 1- Loquat 1- Tristania 1- Pepper 1 -Carob 1- Magnolia �iZ�Z�/yLC.Q� Jan Frainie Park gaintenance Superintendent Item No. 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: June 8, 1993 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: BAYVIEW PARK RELOCATION PROJECT As directed by the Commission, we have researched, through Cardoza, DiLalio and Harrington Landscape Architects, the cost of swapping the existing tot lot and basketball court at Bayview Park. The cost would break down as follows: Architect design fee - approximately $7,,000. Work, including demolition of existing park area and court, construction of new tot lot, installa- tion of play equipment and basketball court - is approximately $100,000. • Zz • MEMORANDUM CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: JUNE 22, 1993 TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: DAVE MCCONNELL, RECREATION SUPERVISOR SUBJ: BEACH COMMITTEE REPORT - VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL AT WEST OCEANFRONT AT PROSPECT RECOMMENDATION: That the volleyball court in question be removed. DISCUSSION: Mr. and Mrs. John Schwartz, of 6210 West oceanfront, applied to have the court in question relocated two or three properties to the east. The court is currently in front of their residence.' The Schwartz's secured signatures from residents within 200 feet of the • court, as per departmental policy. The Recreation Program Committee met and discussed the application. Commissioner Schonlau is one of the affected residents, and has received input from the residents in question. After discussion of the situation, the committee agreed to recommend to the Commission to remove the court since: 1) A majority of the residents affected did not want the court in front of their house, and 2) The court's location, at Prospect, is a high traffic area and may impede the M public's path to the beach. The committee requested that staff notify all affected property owners that the court would be removed upon commission approval following their July 6 meeting. Residents were invited to write or speak to the commission regarding the issue. Staff have also signed the court for removal and have not received any phone calls. MEMORANDUM CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: JUNE 22, 1993 TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: DAVE MCCONNELL, RECREATION SUPERVISOR&I SUBJ: BEACH COMMITTEE REPORT - VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL AT WEST OCEANFRONT AT PROSPECT That the volleyball court in question be removed. DISCUSSION: Mr. and Mrs. John Schwartz, of 6210 West Oceanfront, applied to have the court in question relocated two or three properties to the east. The court is currently in front of their residence.' The Schwartz's secured signatures from residents within 200 feet of the • court, as per departmental policy. The Recreation Program Committee met and discussed the application. Commissioner Schonlau is one of the affected residents, and has received input from the residents in question. After discussion of the situation, the committee agreed to recommend to the Commission to remove the court since: 1) A majority of the residents affected did not want the court in front of their house, and 2) The court's location, at Prospect, is a high traffic area and may impede the r public's path to the beach. 0 The committee requested that staff notify all affected property owners that the court would be removed upon commission approval following their July 6 meeting. Residents were invited to write or speak to the commission regarding the issue. Staff have also signed the court for removal and have not received any phone calls. {