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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1993 - PB&R CommissionMotion Ayes Parks, Be'ach .p�0 4jph htr � phct o s es & Recreation Commission November 2, 1993 City Council Chambers 7 p.m RN-vi Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes - Park and Street Tree Division Staff Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Mike Pisani, Deputy Director, General Services Department Randy Kearns, Parks Supervisor Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent 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 - Aflnroval of Minutes - Meeting of October 5, 1993 X X X X X X X X Commissioner Compton moved the minutes be approved as presented. Unanimous, II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Item #4 - Park and Street Tree Division Director Whitley introduced Mike Pisani, Deputy Director of the General Services Department, who was in attendance due to the absence of Director Niederhaus. In response to questions from Commissioner Demmer, Randy Kearns advised that the dead plants at Cliff Drive Park have been replaced and the wetland area at Avon Creek will be dug out within the next two weeks. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Randy Kearns advised that the Department is looking into contracting having the fields power aerated and they have found a rental unit that they could use to evenly top dress the fields with sand. Nancy Beard pointed out this will be scheduled at the end of the season. Commissioner Compton inquired about the status of the medians on Pacific Coast Highway in West Newport. Randy Kearns explained that although East coast Highway received two additional large multi - trunked palms, it is very expensive and not yet determined if there I are enough funds for West Newport. RN-vi Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes - Park and Street Tree Division CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission y scn Page 2 0 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Commissioner Compton requested Director Niederhaus address this matter at the Commission's December 7 meeting. Commissioner Demmer stated she was pleased to learn there is a graffiti hot line available. Mike Pisani explained that a graffiti ordinance was enacted in June stating the City would clean up public and private property. The ordinance also increased punishment for offenders and those holding graffiti tools. Homeowner associations will be notified and revised press releases will be periodically sent out to keep the public informed. commissioner Vandervort pointed out that few homeowner associations send newsletters out and, therefore, she recommended the graffiti information be included, in the water bills. Mr. Pisani agreed. Nancy Beard also noted that this information can be printed in the Recreation Department's spring brochure. Item #5 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Nancy Beard reported the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair will be held November 13 and 14 at the Lincoln facility. There will also be an Autumn Rowing Festival on November 14 at the Newport Aquatics Center. Item #6 - Recreation Program Committee Recreation Program Commissioner Schonlau reported the committee Committee met and discussed the following: The committee recommends a proposal to charge 50 cents per minute for late pick up of children at the drop in sites. There is a proposed change of hours of operation and pool fees. Recommendation is made to uphold staff's recommendations to maintain the $2.00 per visit rate; increase the annual swim pass to $65.00; and add a new intermediate arrangement of $25.00 per 20 'visits. Comparing neighboring cities, we are at or below their rates. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Nancy Beard advised there are between 60 -100 annual swim passes issued. Commissioner Glasgow recommended this be monitored in order to evaluate if participation decreases if the new changes are implemented. Nancy Beard explained that this will be reviewed annually. The committee also discussed aeration of fields. There will be a field use meeting to discuss the spring scheduling on November 17 i � at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. I Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission a Page 3 m � °o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Park and Open Space Committee Budget Committee Tree Committee Oasis Liaison In response to a question from Commissioner Vandervort, Nancy Beard reported the proposed fee changes will be addressed at the Commission's December 7 meeting. Item #7 - Park and open Space Committee In response to a question from Chair Grant, Nancy Beard stated the Commission's park inspections will begin next month. Commissioner Schonlau stated he was pleased to see the quick response to the damaged play equipment at West Newport Park which has been removed and new equipment ordered. Commissioner Vandervort stated that a report on the proposed dog park will be given at the Commission's December meeting. Item #8 - Budget Committee No report. Item #9 - Tree Committee Commissioner Herberts reported five locations were reviewed and it was determined that four older trees need to be removed and replaced since they present a liability situation and /or they are no longer healthy trees. Commissioner Herberts reported that there is a situation at 2000 Dover Drive whereby they were told that the Pine Tree had damaged the storm drain. Upon inspection it was determined the storm drain had not been damaged and that the tree could be saved by root pruning. Curb and sidewalk, however, will need to be repaired. Commissioner Glasgow inquired about the status of the two Brazilian Pepper Trees at 1737 Centella Place. Mike Pisani advised that the Department has not heard back from the owner and /or neighbors concerning their suggestions for a street scape. Director Whitley reported there are two dedicated Pine Trees on City Hall property where damage has occurred and, as a result, they do not look good. Staff first felt they should be removed and replaced with specified Pines, however, some employees are desirous to have them remain. This matter will be } agendized at the Commission's December meeting with a recommendation from the Tree Committee. Funds are available for replacement. Item #10 - Oasis Liaison 1 I I commissioner Demmer reported the Oasis flu Park and Open Space Committee Budget Committee Tree Committee Oasis Liaison .op. IMF ' I Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission �) d Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDDC shot program was very successful with about 800 participants. Landscaping has been completed and six Dwarf Magnolias were planted. In addition, the refurbishment of the small rooms at the Center is complete which was funded by private donations. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Italiano, 1967 Fullerton Avenue, Costa Mesa, addressed the Commission. Mr. Italiano spoke on behalf of Newport Harbor High School's girls softball and requested the City help fund the renovation of the Newport Harbor .High School fields. Nancy Beard advised Mr. Italiano that traditionally the fields have not been available at Newport Harbor High School. Chair Grant also advised that historically some projects have been done with the school district on a joint use basis, such as the Corona del Mar High School pool. In addition, \ there are no funds at this time for capital J improvements. Commissioner Compton inquired why the girls could only play on school fields and Mr. Italiano replied that there are time conflicts with the other locations. He stated that the Athletic Director at the high school gave his approval for renovation, however, they will not be able to fund the project. Commissioner Compton commented that the local Bobby Sox program has over 300 participants and they need to be accommodated. Commissioner Schonlau recommended that Mr. Italiano and a representative from Newport Harbor High School be invited to attend and provide input at their next field use meeting on November 17. IV. ACTION ITEMS Item #11 - volleyball Court Relocation /Removal Volleyball - 6210 W. Oceanfront Court Reloc tion /RemovE Nancy Beard reported the subject volleyball court was reviewed at the Commission's October meeting and she has recently received two phone calls from residents of 6200 and 6106 W. j Oceanfront who ask that the court be removed or not relocated closer to their homes. Commissioner Schonlau reported the Recreation Committee recommended approval of the proposed relocation which would be in the middle of an area where there is no resistance and farthest I from the area where there is resistance. Four C t TY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( ti ° d� 0 �, �0-s 90 , m Page 5 �o, City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDDC of the homes on the block where the relocation would take place are not permanently occupied. The court will also be even with the existing courts furthest out so that they will not interfere with the beach cleaning equipment. Chair Grant - opened the meeting to public testimony. Richard Nutt, 448 Prospect, addressed the Commission. Mr. Nutt urged the Commission to not remove the court, however, the proposed relocation is acceptable. Mr. Nutt stated he uses the court year round on weekends and on weekday evenings during the summer. Kevin Meehan, 215 Prospect, addressed the Commission. Mr. Meehan stated he would prefer the poles be moved farther apart to accommodate the better net which is 1 or 2 feet wider. He commented that most of the players live in Newport Shores, however, there are players from other areas. Liam Ferguson, 215 Prospect., addressed the Commission and questioned where the proposed relocation would be. Commissioner Schonlau advised it would be 60' to the east in the middle of the block. Mr. Ferguson stated he would be pleased with this location. Jerry Wcotere, 6106 W. Oceanfront, addressed the Commission. Mr. Wooters urged that the court not be relocated any closer to the homes since there are many elderly people in the area who can be disturbed by the noise, etc. , Candace Schwartz, 6210 W. Oceanfront, addressed the Commission and asked if there were any questions to her letter dated November 1. Commissioner Compton asked if balls still come near her house since the court was relocated 145'away. Mrs. .Schwartz replied that the problems have been mitigated, however, she recommends the court be relocated in front of the homes that are empty 99% of the time. The absentee owners signed a petition to this effect. Tim Shelf addressed the Commission and commented that a certain amount of noise, etc. goes with living on the beach and that those who choose to live there should accept these conditions. He further stated he felt t volleyball players are very respectful and aware of residents' concerns. There being no further public testimony, Chair I � Grant closed the meeting to public hearing. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH .Parks, Beaches & Recreation commission G (� ti `' d� p 9 N ! ° Motion Ai Nays) ..l Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m Letter Received Commissioner Vandervort questioned if moving the court again only a net 19' farther from their house would help the situation. Commissioner Schonlau explained that the applicants are making this specific request and they feel this will solve their problem. In addition, the volleyball players have approved the relocation. Commissioner Herberts reported she cannot support moving the court again after staff has moved it 55' and a great deal of time has been spent locating the court. She stated she also cannot understand how the court could offend anyone living 145' away from it. In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow, Mike Pisani reported that relocating the court is a 4 hour job with 2 men and equipment for a total cost of about $200. Commissioner Compton stated that for the record he is opposed to moving courts at will, however, in this particular case he so moved X to recommend the proposed relocation and X X X X X installation for the standard net. Motion X X carries. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #.12 - .Letter Received Re Trimming of Trees Director Whitley reported several phone calls were received in support of retaining the tree maintenance crew. The letter received is also requesting retention of the crew and is for' the Commission's information. ' VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Commissioner Vandervort announced she attended the League of California Cities Convention at her own cost in San Francisco on October 17- 19. She found it to be an excellent conference offering invaluable information. She urged the Commissioners to attend future conferences. Mike Pisani reported the City Council's decision to address privatizing the tree crew has been postponed to their November 22 meeting. In addition, a new Parks and Tree Superintendent may have been found and will hopefully start next month. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Letter Received Parks. -Beaches & Recreation Commission J, d - ( o o �� m Rio \<-\C � Page 7 9� dkP m � moo, m� �s City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INQB( The agenda for this meeting was posted on October 26, 1993 at 9:30 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. A,0 1 a 7 } Dottie Flohr, Secretary 1 �