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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/1994 - PB&R COMMISSIONParks, Beaches & Recreation Commission s a� May 3, 1994 o. h City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Marceline Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Glasgow, Grant, Herberts, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of April 5, 1994 Motion x Commissioner Demmer motioned the minutes be approved as Ayes x x x x x x x presented. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs. Jo Vandervort, 1147 Pembroke•Lane, addressed the Commission and explained why the Commissioners received a letter from the Balboa Merchants Association. The letter was a result of her discussion with Dayna Pettit following the April Commission meeting. At the April meeting the consideration of adding the ficus trees on Main Street to the Protected Tree List was added to Future Agenda Items with the assumption that it would be on the agenda of the May meeting. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to discuss the ficus trees on Main Street at the June meeting. Motion x Commissioner Herberts made a substitute motion to not agendize the trees at the next meeting since it is not timely to do so. The Balboa Specific Area Plan must still be completed ? and other aspects addressed before the issue would.be timely, perhaps in six months to one year. Ayes x x x x x x Motion passes, Nay x MAam. Parks. BeGaches & Recreation Commission s0 o c� m h o � o o¢� May 3, 1994 03 wN N �� o Page 2 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. I<`DEX Chair Grant directed staff to give the Commission periodic reports on the status of this matter. W. DISCUSSION MATTERS Item # 1 - Commission Committees Commission Committees Nancy Beard reported that as a result of the new Brown Act, the Commission needs to determine if their four committees should be standing or ad'hoc committees. Motion x Chair Grant motioned the committees be utilized on an as Ayes x x x x x x needed ad hoc basis. Motion carries. Nay x Item #2 - Joint Meeting Agenda Joint Meeting Motion x Upon a motion by Commissioner Glasgow and unanimously Agenda x x x x x x x approved, this item was addressed following Item #10. Chair Grant reported the Commission needs to prepare an agenda for their annual joint meeting with the City Council at 2:00 P.M. on May 23. Chair Grant suggested the Commission urge the City Council to recommend the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan be updated to include discussion of future park development and use of in lieu fees. Following a brief discussion, Chair Grant motioned to discuss the future use of Interest Earned on In Lieu Fees at a future Commission meeting. Unanimous. Commissioner Demmer recommended that a report on revenue from adult groups, such as softball, tennis, etc., be presented and that it also show how active participation-in recreation can generate revenue in other city areas. The Commission determined that their agenda for the joint meeting with City Council would include the following: (1) The need for the revision of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan in regard to future park development; (2) Recreation as an economic force in the �1 community; (3) Park maintenance; and (4) Annual capital budget recommendations. I. : I I � �F Y r Mimi Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission May 3, 1994 Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX i Item 43 - Cliff Drive Park Slone Cliff Drive Park Slope Director Niederhaus presented pictures of the Cliff Drive Park slope taken in January and April 1994 which show the increase in weeds during this time span. He reiterated the additional costs of manual weeding necessitated by the original planting plan. Director Niederhaus reported that the California native plants that were recommended by the architect for the slope do not grow fast enough to avoid the abundance of weeds which are very costly to control. He is recommending that the bare areas of the slope be replanted with mature container plant materials that are of ornamental, drought tolerant, non - California native material. Upon Commissioner Herberts recommendation, Mr. Lomeli agreed that small pink iceplant can be planted to add color to f the area. Commissioner Demmer agreed the area is full of weeds and encouraged the planting of Bougainvillea. She stated she anticipates that the neighbors would also favor planting materials that would be less expensive to maintain. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to postpone this item to the June meeting when those residents involved in the past could provide their input. In response to a question from Commissioner Schonlau, Director Niederhaus explained that waiting 30 more days will compound the already existing weed problem. Moti on x Commissioner Herberts made a substitute motion that Director Niederhaus be authorized to proceed with his recommendation provided the residents who have been involved in the project agree. Should, they disagree with the recommendations made by Director Niederhaus that the majority of plants be ornamental, drought tolerant and fast establishing, then this Ayes x x x x x x matter should be brought back to the Commission for review. Nay x Mofion passes. Motion Ayes 4 t r ' .` �. 1 U 146 ZII Parks, Beaches �! h ° cc °� N.5 d9 �n & Recreation Commission May 3, 1994 Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m .Report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Chair re. Community Services Development Task Force Park Dedication Policy Recreation and Open Space Elemer Park and Street Tree Division Item 44 - Report from Parks. Beaches and Recreation Commission Chair regarding the Community Services Development Task Force Chair Grant reported that the Community Services Department Task Force met which was comprised of members of staff, the Library Board, Arts Commission, and this Commission. His group discussed the idea of joint use and functions of the Mariners Library. Chair Grant stated he felt the entire process is very beneficial and that the final meeting is scheduled for May 11. Upon Commissioner Demmer's recommendation, the Commission determined that Chair Grant's report on the final Task Force meeting should be agendized for the June meeting. Item #5 - Park Dedication Policy Director Kienitz reported the City Council requested the Commission review the revised'Park Dedication Policy, however, it has not been finalized by the City Attorney. The policy ties the use of in lieu fees to the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan. Item #6 - Recreation and Open Space Element Director Kienitz reviewed the reasons for the need of a revised Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan. x Commissioner Demmer motioned to recommend to the City Council that the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan be revised, with active participation by the Commission and/or their representatives in the process. x x x x x x x.. Unanimous. V. PUBLIC HEARING AND STAFF REPORTS Item #7a - Park and Street Tree Division In response to an inquiry from Chair Grant at the April meeting, Mr. Lomeli presented a picture of the benches installed along the bluffs in Corona del Mar. The benches are made of concrete, require low maintenance and can sustain i vandalism. .Report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Chair re. Community Services Development Task Force Park Dedication Policy Recreation and Open Space Elemer Park and Street Tree Division Parks. BeGaches P oho N 6 -> o �0 i May 3, 1994 Page 5 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. ELM= Preparing for African. ized Honey Bees Recreation Division Bolsa Park Recreation as an Economic Factor Director Niederhaus thanked the Commissioners who attended the General Services Department Open House. He also reported that displays that were used at the Open House will be used at future City Council and Commission meetings. Director Niederhaus also reported that a tree worth $6,000, which is on the Protected Tree List, was recently destroyed. This matter has been turned over to the City Attorney and money recovered will be deposited in a fund for City reforestation projects. Item #7b - Preparing for Africanized Honey Bees Mr. Lomeli reported the article on the Africanized Honey Bee should answer most questions on this matter. In addition, the Orange County Vector Control District will be disseminating information. The bees could arrive any time between the fall of 1994 and spring of 1995. Item 48 - Recreation Division Nancy Beard reported that the new summer classes are provided for the Commission's review. Commissioner Vandervort pointed out the Department's joint venture with,the City of Costa Mesa has resulted in offering the Pepper Spray Certificate Course. Item 99 - Bolsa Park Nancy Beard reported the City Council is again considering funding for this project by using in lieu funds. Item #10 - Recreation as an Economic Factor Chair Grant reported this item was addressed under Item IV -2. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission determined that a Facility and Inspection Review be agendized. Aaad hoc committee was formed consisting of Commissioners Glasgow, Demmer and Schonlau to address the location for the Squaw Valley Olympic Flagpole. ELM= Preparing for African. ized Honey Bees Recreation Division Bolsa Park Recreation as an Economic Factor CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks. Beaches & Recreation Commission d May 3, 1994 ws�Q��ogw m Page 6 o 05, n City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDDC VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:00 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on April 28, 1994 at 4:40 P.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building.