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Home My WebLink About12-07-1993 - Agendas CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. ;. , Call to- Order 2.% Roll Call 3.-,Approval of Minutes - Meeting of November 2, 1993 II. INFORMATIONAL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 4. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 5.z Recreation Division (Report Attached) 6..� Recreation Program Committee —Commissioner Schonlau •' 7.7,Park and Open Space Committee - Commissioner Vandervort 8.- Budget Committee - Commissioner Grant 9. Tree Committee - Commissioner Herberts 10:.. Oasis:, Liaison - Commissioner Demmer III. IV. ACTION ITEMS 11::::. Annual° Pass Fee (Report Attached) 12:.:•. Park Donation (Report Attached) V. DISdUSSION ITEMS VI. SPECIAL. URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT" I A CITY O Parks. Beaches • y °� �o O C0 Motion Ayes NEWPORT BEACH No. 3 & Recreation commission November 2, 1993 Citv Council Chambers 7 p.m. IMDC Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes- Park 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 - Approval 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. IMDC Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes- Park Park and Street Tree Division CITY ®E NEWPORT T B EACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation commission 0 �° o m cy c `0h6. �'o O Page 2 o o � �,� �s °o City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX 0 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 Recreati.or Division • Nancy Beard reported the Annual Arta 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 Recreatior 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. III I 1111 Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 o. Ahs s mS�oh��oX City Council Chambers 7 p.m. DDDC 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 Park and Open Space In response to a question from Chair Grant, Committee Nancy Beard stated the Commission's park inspections will begin next month. Commissioner Schdnlau 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 Budget Committee No report. Item #9 - Tree Committee 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 Oasis Liaison I � i Commissioner Demmer reported the Oasis flu a z�_ R: i Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission • o �, �. ��a Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX )al l tel oca- smoval 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 Italian, 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 • improvements. Commissioner Compton inquired why the girls could only play on school fields and Mr. Italian 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 Volley[ - 6210 W. Oceanfront Court f ti on/ RE 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. • 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 )al l tel oca- smoval 16 too 0211W.12 1— Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 • y D dh D6h o� P a City Council Chambers 7 p.m. IMDC 0 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 Wootere, 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 1451away. 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 volleyball players are very respectful and aware of residents' concerns. There being no further public testimony, Chair Grant closed the meeting to public hearing. Parks. Beaches • J, d ti. Oho h 0 �0 ds IA � o Mo on A Na • & Recreation Commission Page 6 City Council Chambers 7 p.m IrDDC e 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. IrDDC e Letter Received Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 7 d City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX 0 The agenda for this meeting was posted on October 26, 1993 at 9:30 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Dottie Flohr, Secretary • • 0 Item #4 fie) November 10, 1993 TO: Mayor and City Council City Manager PB &R Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: New Parks and Street hfoe Superintendent On November 8, Mr. Marcelino (Marcie) Lomeli, was selected as the best qualified applicant for the Superintendent position. He possesses an exceptional technical background in both parks development and maintenance as well as street tree maintenance. His reputation after 22 years of municipal experience (which includes 10 years as the Parks and Tree Superintendent at the City of Beverly Hills) is one of excellence. I have attached a memorandum he provided to me which I think represents his past and current strong interests In the City of Newport • Beach. We are fortunate to have obtained the services of an experienced professional such as Mr. Lomeli. He begins work on November 15 and I will Introduce him to the Commission at the December 7 meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN /es cc: Personnel Director Attachment 0 Z • MEMORANDUM M. Dave Niederhaus General Services Director FROM: Marcelino Lomeli Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Candidate DATE: October 21, 1993 SUBJECT: Employment with Newport Beach The City of Newport Beach holds fond memories for me of carefree times during my youth. I remember driving down on many occasions with family or friends to the "beach ". Playing in the surf and picnicking on the sand were my earliest memories of Newport Beach. Later, at age 12, venturing on my first sailing trip with my • father, brother and family friend out of Newport Harbor. Then, during my high school and college days going on dates to the beach, peninsula and Balboa Island were very enjoyable. I became more aware of the city as a destination resort during my early years in the park and recreation profession; and concurrently recognized the tremendous growth that was occurring in Orange County during the 1970's and 1980's. Parcels of agricultural land became residential areas and two lane roads became expansive boulevards; yet Newport Beach retained it's "casual" Southern California flavor. I was very excited recently to return to Newport Beach and see that this extensive growth exhibited good planning; especially as it applies to the city's park system and urban forest. The city's parks, open space areas, and street medians offer a transition from older portions of the community to newer areas of Newport Beach. The parks vary in character from being very quaint and passive, to taking on a very active feeling, with facilities for organized activities. The parks warmly welcome its visitor to enjoy �6 • I have a few suggestions to enhance the city tree program. One of these is to include entire parks on a pruning cycle. It appears that some young and mature trees have been neglected in the overall pruning program. Next, I would explore the use of plant growth regulators on a selected species of trees to reduce labor costs. Additionally, an area to review would be using certain pruning techniques on Ficus trees as a potential method for reducing insecticide spraying to control insect infestation and controlling evasive roots. Since, the city has a very mild climate, conducive to many flowering subtropical trees, I would investigate the planting of unique species to make Newport Beach a "horticultural jewel ". Lastly, I understand that a management decision has been made to proceed with contractual tree trimming services, I would use my expertise to make this transition a smooth and cost effective one. My current perception of the Park and Tree Division is that there is a genuine interest by it's employees in performing a good job. I would build upon this foundation by increasing employees interest in developing short and long range goals. This goal building process would be achieved by input and dialog with division employees. I possess the necessary leadership and inner personal • skills to motivate the divisions employees. Also, since the division has recently become part of the General Services Department, my goal would be to work on integrating division policies and procedures with the overall organization. My challenge is to work for the City of Newport Beach and offer a strong personal and professional commitment to excellence in having nothing less than the best Park and Urban Forestry Program in the state. Please allow me the opportunity to serve you and this community in the position of Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent. • �, - 3 - _; • a ry the site. I was impressed with the absence of vandalism and the clean restroom facilities throughout the city. All parks are well • designed taking into consideration both maintenance and aesthetics. I would rate the general level of park and facility maintenance at a B, with indeed the potential for improvement by the establishment of new and expansion of existing maintenance programs. One area of improvement could be by implementing a city wide "turfgrass dethatching and aerification program" to enhance the appearance of the grass, reduce water consumption, and make the surface better for recreational activities. Another idea could be in the installation of trash receptacle holders or pads to enhance the aesthetic appearance of park areas, currently all trash cans are chained to a variety of fixed objects. Yet, another new concept would be the application of chemical plant growth regulators to reduce the frequency of shrub pruning and direct these labor intensive efforts towards other more visually appealing enhancements. An example of this would be to have colorful perennial plantings under each park identification sign. Also, similar growth regulators could be used at Mariner Park on the fruit bearing olive trees. This procedure would eliminate olives being dropped onto the sidewalk and reduce a potential liability problem to the public. City medians, especially at key focal points in the city could be improved by the use of • flowering ground covers, shrubs and trees. This treatment would give Newport Beach a distinctive quality separate from other neighboring ,beach communities. The city's urban forest which is represented by many species of trees growing in parks, open spaces, and lining city streets is quite typical of plantings throughout cities in Southern California. Mature trees in older parts of Newport Beach represent unique maintenance situations along with charm. There are, I am sure, certain trees or areas of the city that must be handled with utmost diplomacy in getting the "job" done, I would become familiar with this concern immediately. My observations note an excellent degree of city wide aboricultural practices on both young and established plantings. The recent pruning of Mexican Fan Palms in various city locations and various trees at Bayside Park represent competent tree pruning techniques. -2- • �Z r1 U Item #4 (b) General Services Department Park & Street Tree Divisions November 1993 Progress Report In addition to normal duties, the Parks Maintenance crews performed the following activities in the month of November: 1. The landscape improvements at the entrance to Balboa and Collins Islands have been completed. 2. Additional shrubs have been planted throughout West Newport Park. 3. one of the two foot bridges which extends over Avon Creek was rebuilt. Unwanted vegetation along the creek was removed, and some sections of the creek were dug out to encourage water flow. 4. A general clean -up was performed along,,Newport Boulevard which included weeding, removal of dead or poor looking plant material, and trimming. 5. Prepared a study for the P.B.& R. Commission use comparing the medians landscaping of West Newport and East Newport. The following duties, in addition to normal activities, are scheduled for December: 1. All landscape areas leading to and surrounding the Balboa Peninsula Fun Zone will be manicured in preparation for a "Meeting Planners International Conference" that will be held on December 6, 1993. The Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau is planning to stage an event in Central Balboa along the Fun Zone to showcase the City, and encourage future interest in scheduling conferences here. 2. Athletic field renovation and improvement work will be performed in preparation for the upcoming baseball season. We intend to work closely with the Recreation Division and the various sports groups, in planning and addressing these concerns., The Tree Division activity is as follows: 9 Areas being trimmed this month: Corona del Mar, PCH, (Ficus) Main Street, Balboa, (Ficus) Palms, Newport, Westcliff Balboa Island Christmas lights installed on overtime working with community volunteers. This work was funded by the Balboa Island Improvement Association. In November, trees were removed at the following locations: Santa Barbara Fire Station Wind 1 -Pine 509 Jasmine Wind 1- Acacia 301 Orchid Wind 1- Eucalyptus 1848 Port Sheffield Wind 1 -Pear 2727 Newport Boulevard Root Prune 1- Melaleuca 101X Farallon Hazard 1 -Ficus r. Flood Control Dead 5- Eucalyptus 3825 Birch Wind 1 -Carob 301 Poppy Wind 1- Pepper 500 Newport Center Drive Root Prune 1- Acacia 801X Santa Barbara Wind 1 -Ficus r. 1801 Port Barmouth Dead 1 -Pear Due to our heavy trimming schedule no trees were planted this month. Informationally, we have been experiencing indiscriminate tree planting, pruning and removal on a City wide basis. We are working with the City Attorney's Office and other departments to enforce Cry cods relative to these issues. R Park & Tree Superintendent • RECREATION DIVISION NOVEMBER, 1993 PROGRESS REPORT Youth Sports Item #5 The Flag Football program concluded its championship games this week. Champions were crowned in the "B" and "C" Divisions and will go on to represent Newport Beach in the Orange County Municipal Athletic Federation Tournament during the first week in December. This Department is hosting early round games at Bonita Creek in the "C" Division. We did not have enough players to have an "A" Division this year. The basketball program begins practices on December 6 and the regular season will begin on January 8. The 1993 -94 Youth Council is underway and tentative goals have been formed for the year. Special Events The local weather report is predicting 20 tons of snow in the Corona del Mar area Saturday, 'December 11, at approximately 10:00 A.M. Prior to the snow fall, rumor has it that Santa'Claus will join all pancake lovers at the Oasis Center for a bite and allow the paparazzio to do their thing. Seniors One hundred ninety people attended a Thanksgiving lunch that was served by Oasis staff and lunch program volunteers. The room was decorated beautifully, thanks to our Meals Coordinator. Many people are without families and this is their only turkey dinner. The intergenerational program held a meeting to discuss the progress of the students. We have 9 volunteers who tutor at Ensign Junior High. These dedicated volunteers seem to be getting as much satisfaction out of the program as the students do. They seem to provide a non - threatening influence on the students which seems to break through where others are not able to. We have begun our campaign for the Adopt A Family program. We have already received. $300 in cash donations and food for the families. Each year our Center has adopted three families through the SOS program. This program is coordinated by our Social Services Coordinator. Revenue Activities 0 6, Classes As reported earlier, we have experienced a slow fall quarter. We now have some numbers to back that statement up. Typically, contract classes may total $68,000 in the fall quarter. This fall we totalled $54,000. Tennis classes average $20,000 in a typical fall. This fall we did $15,000 in revenue. Sailing and surfing classes were down in an equal fashion by approximately 1/2 the normal revenue, It's not all doom and gloom, however, If our revenues are down, so are our expenditures. We will catch up this spring. Rollerblade The fall league will be ending the middle of December. We are already starting to publicize for the winter league. The feedback has been good and parents tell us that after soccer is over they are looking forward to signing up. We have paid off the rink, so the program will officially start making money. We had 54 kids in this league and brought in over $3,000 in revenue. Brochure • The winter brochure is out and will be in the mail by December 12. Adult Sports The fall softball ,leagues will all be finished by December 15. Seventeen league champions will receive wool baseball caps. Our winter break from December 15 to January 31 will allow us- to do some much needed renovation on the Bonita Creek, Lincoln and CYC fields. This will include new brick dust, leveling infields, sodding and seeding outfields and an irrigation overhaul on the CYC infield (rain willing). Spring 1994 softball signups deadline is January 7 with leagues scheduled to start play on January 31. Fall basketball is ending the week of November 29. Winter basketball starts January 3 with the registration deadline set for December 10. Our Annual holiday Basketball Classic is scheduled to run fortwo weeks starting December 6. Aquatics The Corona del Mar Junior Water Polo Club concluded its fall season November 12 and will start its 1994 season in April. A large portion of the members will continue to be active in Newport Beach Aquatics Club. •' K i • Volleyball A grass tournament was held at Mariners Park on November 7 with 24 teams. A day after Thanksgiving 4- person tournament was held with over 20 teams competing. The Thursday night four person coed volleyball league at Lincoln Gym will end its playoffs on December 9. The next league starts in January. Sunday night coed at West Newport currently has 15 teams in two different divisions. Rose Parade Excursion The Rose Parade Excursion is set for Saturday, January 1, New Year's Day. Three charter buses with an expected crowd of 135 people will depart from and return to Mariners Park. For the fee of only $65 participants will receive a continental breakfast, grandstand seating and a box lunch. • 1� / n U OASIS SENIOR CENTER OCTOBER 1993 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT CLASSES /GROUP 3461 LONG TRIPS HUMAN SERVICES American Heritage 27 Another Passage 39 Rosarita Beach 43 Blood Pressure 108 Braille 88 DAY TRIPS Case Management (hrs.) 55 Disneyland 8 Chair Exercise 82 Dawrence Welk '21 Counseling 35 L.A. Times 12 Eldercare 4 Palomar Winery 20 Employment 165 Santa Anita Park 24 Information /Rental 1020 Hsi Lai Temple 25 Legal Assistance 20 Performing Arts 6 Life On Your Own 16 McDonnell Douglas 11 Medicare Assistance 10 Merle Norman 24 Shared Housing 53 Telephone Reassurance 323 Visual Screening 5 MEETINGS VOLUNTEER HOURS 2813 Board of Directors 20 Executive Committee 8 VAN TRANSPORTATION Long Range Planning 9 Human Services Comm. 10 Care -A -Van 440 Fund- raising 15 Shuttle 383 Newsletter 18 Newsletter Collating 32 General Membership 123 NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES 1815 SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday Movies 120 Breakfast at OASIS 40 Pancake Breakfast 232 Halloween Luncheon 130 'j /f)( J CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659 -1768 (714) 644 -3151 September 8, 1993 Dear Parent, Item #6 This letter is written in hopes that you can help solve a problem that the City of Newport Beach has been experiencing in it's Drop - in Program. The frequency of parents who arrive late to pick up their children from the program has been increasing. when this occurs, the Recreation Leaders remain with the children until parents arrive, in accordance with city policy. In extreme cases where the parents cannot be reached, and the child is still with the Recreation Leader for an extended period of time, it is also current policy that the leader notify the Police Department, who then take custody of the child until the parents can be reached. • This program has been in existence for a number of years, and has always been offered at no cost to the participants. Funding for this program comes from the city's general fund, and, therefore, has strict budget limitations. The city should not be expected to continue to require staff to work overtime when parents are late picking up their children. In order to encourage parents to pick up their children no later than 6:30 P.M., effective October 1, 1993 the city will bill parents who arrive late to the program, at a cost of $.50 per minute, in order to offset overtime staffing costs. Staff will notify the department 'office, and a bill will be forwarded to you within one week. Failure to pay this bill will result in your child not being allowed to participate in the program. The Recreation Department welcomes all children. to this ,program, and hopes that you and your children will utilize the Drop -in Program for years to come. If you have any questions, please phone me at 644 -3151. Best regards, • DAVE MCCONNELL Recreation Supervisor '1 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, NEWPORT BEACH • • Item #11 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: November 29, 1993 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission ` FROM: .Recreation Superintendentry SUBJECT: ANNUAL PASS FEE CHANGE Recommendation to approve a fee change within our lap swimming program. We are finding it increasingly difficult to staff the Aquatics Center at the current level of use with the existing fee structure. Below is the current status and proposed changes: Current Proposed $2.00 per visit $2.00 per visit or $50 for an annual pass $65.00 annual pass (new) or $25.00 for a 20 visit punch card Hours of Operation M -F 5:30 -8:00 P.M. Sat & Sun 9:00 -11:00 A.M. Proposed M -F 5:30 -8:00 P.M. Sat & Sun 9:00 A.M. -Noon The addition of the 20 visit punch card pass will allow a swimmer to utilize the pool any time, within the available hours, until all 20 visits are used up. This makes the pass concept very affordable for the user. For comparison, local agencies with similar available hours for lap swimming are as follows: Seal Beach (6 lanes only) $20 for 16 visits $40 for 34 visits No per time fee accepted. Irvine $2.00 per visit $42.00 for 30 visits Costa Mesa $3.00 per visit $18.00 for 10 visits IM • The following agencies have very limited available use hours: Fullerton M -F 11:45 A.M. -1:45 P.M. and Sat. 1:00 -3:00 P.M. $2.00 per visit $100 for an annual pass Huntington Beach Mon. and Wed. 8:30 -9:30 P.M. Friday 5 -6:30 P.M. $1.00 per visit Fountain Valley - No year round program. Laguna Beach - Facility is under construction. • • 10 r� u • • I Date: To: From: Subject: Discussion GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION November 24, 1993 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission General Services Director PARK DONATION Item #12 As per attached, Ms. Susan Jones would like to donate $850.00 for the complete refurbishment of the three benches located at Kings Road Park. Additionally, she requests that a 2" x 61' brass plaque be placed on each bench in memory of two loved ones. Ms. Jones understands and agrees to our restricted plaque wording, and agrees to incur this cost as well. Recommended Action I recommend, that the Commission approve the acceptance of the '$850.00 donation, but restrict the plaque placement to one bench. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus Attachments 2� i . November 5,1993 0 David Neiderhaus General Services Director 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA. Dear Mr.Niederhaus: I received a letter from Randy Kearns in response to a request of a park donation at Kings Road Park,Newport Beach.I submit this letter requesting approval of refurbishing the three benches at Kings Road Park at a cost of $850.00.as per his letter. In addition we would like three 211x 611 Identification Plaques placed on the benches at an additional cost to us. The park has special meaning for two people we hold very dear to us and we would be very happy if you could accommodate our wishes to preserve a place in their memory.I understand the request will be placed on the Commission meeting agenda and I anxiously await your response. cc: Randy Kearns Park & Tree Superintendent • ' 2L /Sincerely, l _Susan Jones 24882 Cavanaugh•Rd. Lake Forest, Ca. 92630 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISIONS P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 (714)644.3162 September 27, 1993 Ms. Susan Jones 24882 Cavanaugh Road Lake Forest, Ca., 92630 Dear Ms. Jones: As per your request, I have researched the cost'you would entail for refurbishing the the three benches at Kings Road Park, -as a park donation. These benches are quite old and we feel that installing new lumber (stain- ed) at all three locations is necessary. The price for material and labor to complete this-donation project is $850.00. Additionally you would pay for the'plaque that could be set on any one of the three benches you choose. I have enclosed our City Council Policy regarding site improvements at public parks. If you are receptive to this donation as priced you need to • send a letter requesting approval, addressed to the Parks, Beaches and Rec- reation Commission, with all details regarding your request. Upon receipt, the matter will be placed on their Commission meeting agenda. You will be notified of the meeting date and have an opportunity to personally address the Commission if you wish, or you will be notified in writing as to their decision. If there are any questions, please feel free to call me at 644 -3162. Sincerely, "'�� 1 Randy Kearns -PARK & TREE Superintendent CC: D'avid•Niederhaus, General Services Director Attachment 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach