HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1994 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BERCH Item II
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Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community
Services Director
David E. Niederhaus, General
Services Director
Nancy Beard, Recreation
Superintendent
Marcelino Lomeli, Park and
Tree Maintenance
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, Hart, Schonlau and Vandervort were
present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of
September 6, 1994
Moti on
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Commissioner Demmer motioned the minutes be approved
Ayes
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as presented. Unanimous.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ted Bandaruk,.1830 Port Barmouth, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Bandaruk is the Junior Water Polo
Coach and Newport Aquatics Coach. He explained their
program and pointed out that the water polo program has
received national recognition. Hearing that there had been
a complaint concerning noise at the CdM Pool, he pointed
out that the aquatics program keeps 100 youngsters off the
streets.every afternoon.
Russ Hardt, 1943 Port Albans Place, addressed the
Commission. Mr. Hardt was Chair of the South Coast
Relay Finals and participated in Swim for the Gold to help
raise money to build the pool. He pointed out that their
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programs do not allow whistles or loud speakers before
9:00 A.M.
Motion
Ayes
Nay
Motion
Ayes
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IV. CONTINUED ITEMS
Item #1 - Bench Donation at 704 West Oceanfront
Item #1 was postponed from the September 6, 1994
meeting.
Director Niederhaus reported three letters have been
received since last month's meeting, one from the owner at
107 - 7th Street and one from the Central Newport Beach
Community Association, both in support of the bench. The
third letter from the owner at 700 West Oceanfront was in
opposition to the bench and compared the proposed site
with a Los Angeles downtown area where there is a
transient problem.
Director Niederhaus presented photos of benches west of
the Newport Pier and explained the donor will accept the
street end location at 7th and Oceanfront as recommended
by staff.
Karen McCarthy- Casey, 22192 Rico Road, South Laguna,
addressed the Commission. Mrs. Casey thanked the
Commission for considering her donation and stated it will
not only serve as a testimonial to the 50 years her parents
have lived at the location, but the bench will also serve to
enhance the beach.
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Commissioner Grant motioned to accept the concrete bench
donation as recommended by staff.
Upon a suggestion from Commissioner Grant, a courtesy
transmittal will be forwarded to the Bicycle Trails
Committee.
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Motion passes.
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Item 42 - Review of the Community Services Department
Policies
X
Commissioner Vandervort moved to bring to the City
Attorney's attention the importance of timeliness in writing
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the Facility Use Policy. Unanimous.
Item 93 - Information on Flowering Cherry Trees
Director Niederhaus presented a report and photos of Pink
Cloud Cherry Trees growing in the Southern California
area. He stated Mr. Matsumoto understands the City
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limitations and has confirmed his interest in making the
contribution. Director Niederhaus pointed out that due to
the revised cost estimate of $100 per tree, the total number
of trees will be reduced.to 300. Potential test locations may
be the entrance to City Hall and some existing park areas.
Director Niederhaus stated he will keep the Commission
updated on the project.
V. DTSCUSSTON ITEMS
Item #4 - Tree Removal
Director Niederhaus reported that the subject tree at 1718
Port Ashley Place has fire blight disease and that the
alternatives are to either remove /replace the tree or trim the
dead portion so that it will survive. Since the tree is
valuable and reasonably healthy, staff recommends
retention with follow up trimming.
Pamela Gray, 1718 Port Ashley Place, addressed the
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Commission. 'Mrs. Gray stated that during the summer of
1993 the City offered to remove the tree as evidenced by
her neighbors. She requested the tree be removed since it is
diseased and creates a mess.
During discussion concerning costs to remove and replace
trees, Mrs. Gray stated she would need to know in writing
the exact costs before she would agree to pay the expenses
for removal /replacement.
Motion
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Commissioner Grant motioned to support staff's
recommendation and authorize staff to negotiate removal
and replacement with the designated street tree at the
homeowner's expense.
Motion
x
Commissioner Demmer made a substitute motion that the
Aye
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City replace the tree with the designated street tree. Motion
Nays
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fails.
Ayes
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Vote was taken on the original motion. Unanimous.
Director Niederhaus advised that the tree will be trimmed
this month and that a written estimate for tree removal and
replacement will be transmitted to Mrs. Gray this week.
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Item #5 - Revision of the Adopt -a -Beach Program
Director Niederhaus reported the proposed revision allows
a single day event for commercial entities which, in turn, is
in the public's interest t6 allow extra clean up.
Commissioner Vandervort presented information on the
City of Norwalk's Adopt -a -Park program which includes a
one year commitment and use of small plaques recognizing
individuals or groups.
Following discussion on the parameters of publicizing and
Motion
x
signage, Commissioner Demmer motioned to recommend
to the City Council that Item #3 under Organizations be
added as written to Council Policy G -2.
Motion
x
Commissioner Schonlau made a substitute motion to add a
provision stating that, at the expense of the sponsoring
organization, up to 3 banners could be used to recruit
volunteers and advertise an event for a maximum of 7 days
Ay
X
prior to the event. Locations for the banners would be the
as
Nays
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x
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City Hall, Newport Pier and Balboa Pier. Motion passes.
Moti on
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Commissioner Vandervort amended the substitute motion
to change Item #6 under Responsibilities as follows ...... on a
case -by -case basis approved by the Parks, Beaches and
Ayes
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Recreation Commission." Unanimous.
Item #6 - Complaint Regarding Early Morning Usage of the
dM Pool
Chair Glasgow presented a letter just received from Donald
Slaughter, 2200 Aralia, requesting a schedule of the pool's
activities and his opposition to repeated blowing of
whistles.
Richard Wagner, 2315 Aralia, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Wagner reported that although there has been an
improvement over the past year, there is still intense noise
from 7:00 -9:00 A.M. as a result of whistles, screaming, car
alarms, traffic, etc.
Motion
x
Commissioner Schonlau motioned to recommend to the
City Council that no activities start before 8:00 A.M. and,
whenever possible, at 9:00 A.M., and that all events be
Aye s
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scheduled to end at 9:00 P.M. Unanimous.
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Mr. Russ Hardt, 1943 Port Albans Place, addressed the
Commission and recommended applicants be notified of
the rules, including parking, and be advised they will not be
accepted the following year if they do not comply.
Commissioner Vandervort recommended adding
information about noise concerns in the staff manual.
Commissioner Compton was appointed to represent the
Commission at the City Council's October 10 meeting
regarding noise complaints at the CdM Pool.
Item 97 - Landscape Recognition for Commercial
Development
Commissioner Demmer recommended a Commission
recognition program honoring commercial organizations
for exceptionally beautiful landscaping.
Commissioner Hart objected to the idea stating everyone
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has a different concept of beauty and the process could
become cumbersome and time consuming.
Motion
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Commissioner Demmer motioned the Commission
recognize unique and special landscaping in business and
Ayes
Nays
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x
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commercial areas; and that awards be presented at the
Commission's discretion. Motion passes.
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Item #8 - Community Services Department Brochure
Director Kienitz reported the new Community Services
Brochure combining the activities of the Recreation, Senior
Services, Arts and Cultural and Library Divisions will be
published on December 1. The brochure is being done in-
house with no advertising.
Motion
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Commissioner Vandervort moved that the brochure include
pictures of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission,
the Library Board of Trustees and the Arts Commission.
Ayes
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Unanimous.
Commissioner Demmer recommended recognizing
donations in the brochure along with a contact person.
Commissioner Vandervort recommended the Commission
review the brochure after it has been distributed and input
received.
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VI. PU13 Q HEARING AND STAFF REPORTS
item 99 - Use of In -Lieu Fund
Commissioner Compton, Chair of the Park and Open Space
Committee, explained and clarified the report submitted
which was developed with input from Don Webb, City
Engineer, and Patty Temple, Advance Planning Manager.
Stacy Wise, 3233 Broad Street, addressed the Commission.
Ms. Wise stated the neighbors first approached the City in
1988 requesting a small park for their park deficient area.
She questioned the prioritization and amount of funds listed
for Bolsa Park.
Commissioner Compton assured Ms. Wise that Bolsa Park
will be recommended as a park development. Costs were
increased due to handicap access, lights, and the bulkhead.
Vance Collins, owner of property at 407 -486 Old Newport
Boulevard, addressed the Commission. He explained that
although the proposed park will remove access to his
property and adversely affect him, he is in support of the
park.
Shelly Smith, 339 Clay Street, addressed the Commission
and questioned why it has taken eight years to get a park in
a park deficient area.
Commissioner Grant stated he concurs with the report
submitted, however, he objects to developing a small park
that will be expensive to maintain considering budget
constraints.
Motion
x
Commissioner Grant motioned that a cover letter be
transmitted with the report explaining that the "A" priority
list would result in City -wide benefits; and that Bolsa Park
Ayes
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x
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be listed under priority `B" and funded when there are
Abstain
x
sufficient funds in the account to proceed. Motion passes.
Motion
x
Commissioner Compton motioned to proceed with a
$50,000 budget amendment for a site plan for the CIOSA
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parcels; and that $70,000 be appropriated for a site plan for
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the Castaways as soon as possible. Unanimous.
A proposed Technical Site Plan of the Upper Castaways
prepared by The Irvine Company was presented.
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Motion
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Commissioner Vandervort motioned to prioritize two
baseball diamonds, two soccer fields, a restroom and
parking lot on the 4.8 acre active park site at the Castaways.
Secondary priorities would include a half basketball court
Ayes
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X
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and tot lot. Unanimous.
Commissioner Vandervort reported that the City Arts
Commission has requested an opportunity to participate in
the creative use of art in public parks.
Item #10 - Park and Street Tree Division
Director Niederhaus presented a report on the CdM Fire
Rings from the Marine Department whi&recommends no
removal and makes recommendations related to their use.
A copy of the report will be forwarded to the original
complainant, Dr. Farhad Mirhady, by staff.
The Newport Conservancy tree grant submitted for Cliff
Drive Park was denied by the State Forester, however, with
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the help of City and nursery staff in San Juan Capistrano,
Dr. Vandersloot and neighborhood volunteers, the tree
project should be successfully completed.
Item #11 - Recreation and Senior Services' Divisions
Report received and filed.
VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Commission determined that Illegal Tree Removals,
Coco Palms at "G" Street and Balboa Boulevard, and L.A.
County Park and Recreation-Conference: Recreation As A
Business be addressed.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission adjourned at 10:44 P.M.
The agenda for this•meeting was posted on September 28,
1994 at 2:00 P.M. outside the City Hall Administration
Building.
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