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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-1995 - Agenda• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1995 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. I � i 1;11) a WI : h H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of January 3, 19.95 _I3V Pi Em Members of the public are invited to comment on non agenda items. Speakers are limited to three minutes. 1V. CONSENT CALEND � `T All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -5) are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The Commission members have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the Commission, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action: Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar Item Number, and complete the sign -in card provided at the podium. 1. Communication (Letter Attached) • Letter from Cherie Hart regarding her resignation from the Commission. Bench Donation (Report Attached) Approve donation of one concrete bench from Toby and Jennifer Albers. 2 • 3. Tree Removal, Main Street, Balboa (Report Attached) Approve removal of sidewalk trees in Central Balboa. �J 0 4. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) Report of Park and Tree Division activities during January and upcoming projects for February. Recreation and Senior Services (Reports Attached) Report of activities during January for these two divisions. 6. Public Hearing Regarding Castaways Comments from the public are invited on the development of the Castaways. Speakers must limit remarks to 5 minutes. 7. Communication (Letter Attached) Letter from Pat Brubaker regarding proposed partnership with City Arts Commission. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to put on a future agenda or raise for discussion. VII. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Item II Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission d a January 3, 1995 3�o d o� drys v� o6oh G �o X y City Council Chnmhars 7 n Voncv Staff present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL 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. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MG Jn x Commissioner Demmer moved the minutes of the Ayes x x x x x x x December 6, 1994 meeting be approved as presented. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following persons spoke in favor of delaying the installation of a bench donation at 7th. and Oceanfront which the Commission approved at their October 4, 1994 meeting. Norma Klein, 628 W. Oceanfront John Miller, 1232 W. Oceanfront Frank Hughes,, 1520 W. Oceanfront Evan Thomas, 700 W. Oceanfront Mike Winder, 828 W. Oceanfront Chuck Beek, 620 W. Oceanfront Lois Irwin, 1802 W. Oceanfront Reasons for the requested delay were additional notification for more public input; placement is hazardous and will promote vandalism, noise and traffic; concern over maintenance; and objections to structure near homes. 1 Karen McCarthy- Casey, 22192 Rico Road; South Laguna, 3 addressed the Commission and reported it was she who made the initial request to honor her father and continue the tradition of benches throughout the City. The bench would CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH _Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G v January 3, 1995 1100 °� °7� °^oX Page 2 s: Citv Council Chamher 7 n_m_ TnmC-v not be a memorial but would be about living and enjoying the beach. Tom $yans, President of the Central Newport Beach Community Association, addressed the Commission and reported he received 9 -12 telephone calls from those who live in the area opposing the bench. Mr. Hyans confirmed that the issue was brought before their membership and originally denied, however, the decision was reversed at their September 22, 1994 meeting. There being no further public testimony, Chair Glasgow closed the meeting to public comments. Chair Glasgow pointed out that there was proper notification. Commissioners Sclionlau and Grant also explained that, although not required.by law, notices are usually sent to those living within 200' of the proposed site; notification,given to the homeowners association; and i notices posted. Commissioner Schonlau further stated that, although he opposed the bench donation, he defended the Commission's decision. He explained that each decision is made on its own merits based upon those directly affected and all other factors. In response to questions from Commissioner Demmer, Director Niederhaus explained that the majority of benches along the boardwalk are located west of McFadden and that there are no benches near the proposed area. Director Niederhaus presented photos of the site and clarified that the proposed bench would be 34' away from the walkway on &concrete slab adjacent to the walkway. He stressed that it is important that there be places where people can step off the boardwalk and rest. Should the location prove to'be unsuitable, the pad would remain and the bench could' be relocated. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion x The following items were approved except for those Ayes x x x X x x x removed: Item #1 - Communication Letter from Edward Benson regarding Castaways. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Motion Ayes s January 3, 1995 Page 3 Commission Citv Council Chambers 7 n.m. G o OA Motion Ayes s January 3, 1995 Page 3 Commission Citv Council Chambers 7 n.m. INDEX Item #2 - Park Safety Inspections Approve status report on safety inspections. Item #4 - Bench Donation Accept donation of two benches from friends and family of Brent and Jim Waydelich. Item #7 - City Council Policy I -2. Instructional Recreation Activities Approve proposed revisions to City Council Policy I -2. Item #8 - Park and Street Tree Division Accept report of Park and Tree Division activities during December and upcoming projects for January. Item #9 - Recreation and Senior Services Accept report of activities during December for these two divisions. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #3 - Capital al Improvement Projects for 1995 -96 In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Director Kienitz explained that the slide at Cliff Drive Park is being repaired from funds for FY 1994 -95. Director Kienitz corrected the Mariners Park - Vincent Jorgensen Community Center project to show that the removal of grass cloth wallpaper and painting has been transferred to the Library, thus reducing the total figure to $5,600. x Commissioner Demmer motioned to approve the Capital x x x x x x x Improvement Projects as presented with the correction to the Vincent Jorgensen Community Center. Unanimous. Items #5 and #6 - Bench Donations In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Director Niederhaus explained that two sites have been designated at Cliff Drive Park and that one of these is for a replacement bench. All sites are below view points and the benches will be made from recycled plastic wood which requires little or no maintenance. INDEX CITY.OE'NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission v \Oe, January 3, 9995 S Page 4 City CnunniI Chnmhars 7 n Ttonc-v Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to accept the donation of Ayes x x x x x X x one bench from Toby and Jennifer Albers and one bench from Dr. Jan Vandersloot. Unanimous. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #10 - Palm Tree Donation Director Niederhaus explained the proposed replanting on the beachftont of eight Mexican Fan Palms between 16th and 17th Streets at the owner's expense and -under staff s supervision. The relocation has been discussed with the engineer and homeowners association. The trees will not be hazardous to bicyclists or skaters nor will they interrupt the view plane. In addition, they will only be planted with the adjacent homeowners' approval. s Tom Hyans, President of the Central Newport Beach Community Association, addressed the Commission and summarized the Association's survey, result of which about 50% support the relocation. Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to approve the donation as Ayes x X X X x x :' recommended by staff. Motion passes. Nay x Commissioner Compton stated he is opposed to the relocation due to the split vote by the Association and he also feels the palms would not enhance the beach area. d Commissioners Vandervort, Grant, Demmer and Hart voiced their support for the motion since they felt the gift of palms will improve the ocean scape and have the adjoining homeowners approval. Item #11 - Harbor View Hills Community Association Marcy Lomeli reviewed the Association's request, which originated in 1992, to. replace on a phased basis all Ficus nitida in their area. The trees have caused major damage to sewers, water lines,, sidewalks, curbs and driveways. Cost to remove the trees is $21,216 and replanting will cost $9,500. No funds are available this fiscal year, however, should the total funds for street tree reforestation be I approved for FY 1995 -96, the program can be accommodated. The Association has pledged at least $4,000 towards the replacement project. CITY. OF Parks, Beaches G NEWPORT BERCH & Recreation Commission January 3, 1995 Page 5 Citv Cnunn.iI Chamharc 7 n TKrncv Bill Ginter, 2807 Ebbtide Road, addressed the Commission. Mr. Ginter stated all but one homeowner approved the replacement program. Mr. Ginter reviewed the problems caused by the Ficus nitida which, in.turn, are also expensive for the City. Jim Wharton; 1033 Goldenrod, addressed the Commission and stated he has had to replace his drain due to the Ficus tree. He recommended approval of the reforestation program which could serve as a model of cooperation. During discussion Commissioner Vandervort voiced her support for the project and recommended there be a designated tree per street. Director Niederhaus stated that parkway tree species options will be. presented for the Commission's approval and that he will present a status report at the Commission's February meeting. Mi In x Commissioner'Schonlau moved to accept staff s Ayes x x x x x x x recommendation to proceed with a formal agreement between the Harbor View Hills Community Association and the City on a phased parkway street tree replacement program designating a street tree per street for final approval by the City Council. Unanimous. Item #12 - Castaways Park Study Commissioner Comptomreported that the City Council requested staff to do a study on what active and passive park uses could be developed if The Irvine Company gave Lower Castaways to the City instead of the 4.8 acre site at 16th Street and Dover. The Irvine Company agreed to pay up to $2,500 for the study. Don Webb, Public Works Director, addressed the Commission and presented the currently approved plan, for the 4.8 active park site at the Upper Castaways which would include two baseball diamonds, one soccer field, restrooms, parking lot for 100 cars, tot lot area and trails. Mr. Webb then explained the concept plan utilizing Lower Castaways which could result in one small diamond, 112 soccer field, a full basketball court, 40 additional parking spaces, a dog park, a second restroom, view points, border trails and road access. CITY Or NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation .Commission c v January 3, 1995 m�o� der 6ohd o X Page 6 Citv Council Chambers 7 n,_m_ rtinw Mr. Webb advised that,he feels using the Lower Castaways concept is feasible, however, there are no cost estimates at this time. The plan will be presented to the City Council at their next meeting and, if approved, a public hearing will be held on January 23 and a landscape architect could be retained to proceed with the preparation of park plans. During discussion, Mr. Webb clarified and answered questions regarding the design of the park. Commissioners Grant and Schonlau stated they favor the new plan which would benefit more groups, provide more play areas and a better planned community. Although in support of the new plan, Commissioner Compton voicedthe committee's concern that there will not be enough money to provide all the amenities; some will have to be implemented on a year to year basis. Commissioner Vandervort stated she strongly opposes the i new plan since she doubts that all the amenities requested will be implemented. She also voiced her concern over the tightly structured trails as shown on the new plan and the loss of passive uses on Upper Castaways. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to recommend the new Ayes x x x x x x conceptual proposal if it is feasible and flexible; that it Nay x provide lighting as appropriate for the use provided; that the boundary line by the church is flexible and could be adjusted to benefit both parties; that there are two restrooms; and that there is no cost increase from the original'plan. Motion passes VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT i There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:50 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on December 28, 1994 at 11:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Q O s,' t CHERYL C. HART • 2909 Corte Portofino Newport Beach, CA 92660 (714) 759 -6667 • January 6, 1995 Dear Mayor Hedges, Item IV -1 JAN 111995 COMMUNITY SERVICES It is with deep regret that I'have to inform you of my resignation from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Unfortunately, we have bought a home in Laguna Beach and I will no longer be a resident of the City I wanted to serve. We won't be moving until March 1, so I can attend the February Commission meeting, with your permission. I've very much enjoyed my brief association with the City staff, especially Dave Niederhaus, LaDonna Kienitz and Nancy Beard, and appreciate the direction and support they gave me. Thank you for providing me with such an interesting and rewarding experience. Sincerely, lJ Cherie Hart r F Park, Beaches & Recreation Commission Agenda Item No. IV-2 February 7,1995 To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Bench Donation Action To accept the donation of one concrete bench from Toby and Jennifer Albers to be located on the ocean bluffs along Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar. • Discussion Toby and Jennifer Albers had submitted a request for a bench donation for Cliff Drive Park at last months meeting and the donation was approved by the Commission. Subsequently, staff has received correspondence(copy attached) requesting a change in the donation to Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar. The donor will provide a plaque for the bench with, the conforming inscription per City policy. The bench will replace an existing old wooden bench at this location. Very respectfully, AF � David E. Niederhaus Attachment 9 )0 M 1� Mr. Marcelino Lomeli City of Newport Beach General Services Dept. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 38 Summerfield Irvine, CA 92714 January 18, 1995 Dear Mr. Lomeli: • RE: Bench Donation I would like to thank you for accepting our bench donation for our mother, Shannon O'toole; however, we are requesting to change the location to the bluff of Corona Del Mar. The bench is off of Ocean Blvd., between Iris and Jasmine, next to a wooden bench dedicated to Mo Hayward.. In addition, if this bench is not available to purchase, I would like to know if we might be able to add a bench at Look Out Point or Inspiration Point. We are aware that the cement benches are more costly than the wooden benches. We prefer this bench because it is closer to our home, and we use Corona Del Mar beach more frequently. Thank you again, and I hope to meet with you to confirm the location. Yours sincerely, jwn ✓ Aa &V Jennifer and Toby Albers • ,1 0 • 0 AGENDA ITEM NO. IV -3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER FEBRUARY 7, 1994 TO: PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL, MAIN STREET, BALBOA ACTION: If desired, approve removal of sidewalk trees in Central Balboa. BACKGROUND: Economic Development and particularly revitalization of the City's business districts is one of the City Council's top priorities. Central Balboa is the first area to receive major emphasis, but Balboa Island and Corona del Mar will soon follow. Increasing the pedestrian orientation of Main Street in Balboa has been identified in several studies and the recently adopted Specific Area Plan as the key to the area's revitalization. To provide more space for pedestrian facilities, it is proposed to remove parking and to remove eight of the eighteen sidewalk trees on the north side of Main Street. DISCUSSION: The design firm of Langdon - Wilson was retained to develop a streetscape design for Main Street. Graphics are available in this office and will be displayed at the meeting. Their recommendations include removing the trees generally in the middle of each block while retaining the "framing" of each street. The design is intended to both retain the canopy effect while creating space for pedestrian activity centers. The cost for the removal is estimated at $1859 by the City's tree trimming contractor. Concrete repair by City crews will be an additional $500. No funding source has yet been identified but several are being investigated including the proposed Business Improvement District whereby businesses assess themselves. RECOMMENDATION: The proposed design and the removal of the specific trees was approved by the Balboa Merchants and Owners Association and was presented to the Peninsula Point Association who made no recommendation. l� CI Page 2 While no specific policy requires it, P. B. & R. Commission review of this request will allow for additional public input. Along with the removal of parking, this is an initial step in the process to make Balboa an attractive and comfortable place for shoppers. Staff recommends approval of the tree removal proposed by the designer. KJD:mb Kenneth J. D 0 • • January 31, 1995 Parks Beaches & Recreation Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92658 Dear Members of the PBR Commission: I am totally opposed to the removal of trees on Main Street in Balboa. I agree that the area needs improvement, and many of the ideas suggested have merit. If the objective is to open up the area and make it more pedestrian friendly, then removing the parking and rounding the curbs and bricking etc. are good ideas. But I cannot see how taking out trees would help. On warm sunny days when most people like to go to a beach area, shade is welcome, and natural green shade is the most inviting. I have studied the sketches showing the street with some trees removed, I have spent a lot of time on Main Street trying to visualize what it would be like with the removal of some trees. Taking out the two right in front of the Pavilion would not bother me too much, but taking out the trees in the middle of the block between the Post Office and the Pavilion would upset me every, time I looked at the denuded area. Please leave at least three trees on that side in that block. I understand the desire to avoid symmetrical treatment of both sides of Main street (which is pleasing in a chart), but you wouldn't notice that unless you were looking down from a helicopter. Once the trees are gone, they are gone.forever. It's irrevocable. Let's try the other ideas first. Sincerely, �WVrw Elaine Linhoff -- ,Q, Ole 1A Vf- John W. Benecke, ASID • INTERIOR DESIGN 1450 N. TUSTIN AVENUE. SUITE 222 SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA 92701 714. 542 -8464 February 6, 1995 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA. 92658 Dear Members, The thought of the possible removal of the trees on Main Street in Balboa is terrible. What purpose would it serve. I have recently moved to Balboa, and Main Street is one of the few areas of any charm left in Newport. It is evident that many trees have been removed from the area over the years; yet, no one cares to plant any or even replace any trees. • If you were to look at many places that people travel to because of their charm and ambiance (ie: Carmel, Laguna, Napa) they have trees, and big trees. Needless to say, I am very opposed to the removal of these trees, and would like to see more big trees planted on Balboa. Let's see plans that give Balboa an appeal, and not a wasteland for T shirt shops. JWB:It U W. Benecke FROM 1 02.07.1902 11:08 P. 1 Jahn W. Beneeke. ASID i1NTCPUOR DMION l 1490 N. TU57W AVMUC. WTF M SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701 714• •0164 February 6, 1995 I Parlors, Beaches and Recreation Commission 3390 NewpoitBlvd. Newport Beach, CA 92658 MeoJbera, T e thought ofthe possible removal o£the trees on Main Street in Balboa is terrible. purpose would it serve. I have recently moved to Balboa, and MWn Street is one of the few of any charmkft in Newport. It is evident that many trees have been removed from the area over the }rears, yet, no one to plant any or even replace any trees. m were to look at many places that people.tmel to because oftheir charm and L- Carmel, Laguna, Napa) they have trees, and big trees. N edless to say, I am very opposed to the removal ofthese trees, and would hike to see re big ees planted on Balboa. Let's see plans that give Balboa an appeal, and not a wasteland T ' , shops. Sincere / � bn W. Benecke 0 Park, Beaches & Recreation Commission Agenda Item No. Ty- February 7,1995 General Services Department Parks and Tree Divisions January 1995 Activities Report Park Division Activities 1. Staff is in process of preparing athletic fields, as the weather permits, for the upcoming baseball season throughout the city. 2. Park staff assisted in responding to emergencies caused by recent storms by filling sandbags and tree debris cleanup throughout the city. 3. Staff continues to work with the Public Works Department in coordinating the completion of the Park system, American Disability Act(A. D. A.) and Street End landscaping projects in West Newport. 4. Park and Tree staff completed the annual pesticide safety training required by State regulations. 5. Staff is in the process of completing items listed on the recent P. B. & R. Commission inspection forms. 6. The new plantings at Cliff Drive Park are establishing well and no significant erosion has taken place with the recent storms. The volunteers will be weeding and seeding the slopes during the next few weeks. 7. The bench donation for the 7 th Street and West Oceanfront location was installed without further complications. Upcoming Activities for February 1. Staff will complete the athletic field maintenance for the upcoming baseball season at City facilities. • 0 1 . 2. The citywide A. D. A. and West Newport Street End landscaping projects will be completed. Tree Division Activities A major storm struck Southern California on Tuesday, January 4 and caused major damage throughout the City. The tree crew along with assistance from Park staff responded to public and private trees blocking City right of ways. This storm as well as others throughout the month resulted in over 800 hours of staff time to cleanup storm related tree damage on public property. The Tree Division received 125 calls regarding storm related tree damage during the month. During the month 371 trees were trimmed(56 by staff and 315 by tree contractor), 11 trees were root pruned, 127 trees were planted, and 237 tree maintenance requests were received by the Urban Forester. 1. Staff began to plant trees as part of the State Urban Forestry Grant throughout the City. Specifically, 127, 15 gallon parkway street trees were planted in the Eastbluff and Westcliff areas of the City. The goal of this tree planting effort is to have 500 street trees planted by June 1, 1995. • 2. Tree staff worked with the General Services Department concrete crew on root pruning trees for sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement throughout the City. 3. The City's tree trimming contractor completed scheduled work within the Eastbluff, Westcliff and Corona del Mar areas. esp ctfully, ar elm .Lomeli Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent • l� Item IV -5 • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: January 31, 1995 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Nancy Beard, Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Recreational Services - Monthly Commission Report The Drop -In program continues to run smoothly as does the 1994/95 youth basketball season. Games continue on Saturdays at the West Newport Community Center Gymnasium through March 11. Field scheduling for the Youth Sports Commission has been creative and challenging this winter. Between the weather, AYSO playoffs, All -Stars and Little League tryouts, staff have been closing and opening fields and programming and re- programming lights nearly every day. Monday, February 27, at 4:00 P.M. has been tentatively established for the joint meeting between the Youth Council and the City Council. Students will be sharing the results of a survey that was conducted last year and will inform the Council of their current activities. The rain has caused problems for softball field renovation and spring softball registration. The fields are too wet to get any equipment on them and the constant wet and cold weather is chasing off potential teams. Staff has pushed back the start of the spring leagues one week until February 6 to provide extra time for team registrations and to possibly accomplish something on the fields. � 1� The winter season has brought a spark to indoor volleyball and the drop -in program at West Newport Community Center which draws about 75 people every Friday night. The United States Water Polo Team is utilizing the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center for their practice sessions. They were in the pool for eight days in January and have another seven days scheduled in February and March. The pool has not closed during the rain enabling swimmers to exercise every day; the NBAC swim team only canceled one day. Lifeguards are trained to keep the pool open unless there are actual signs of lightening and thunder in the immediate area. Contract Classes Winter classes started January 9 and those that are continuing to do well are bridge, adult dance, drawing and painting. This month there were 850 registrations and phone -in registration is averaging 20' calls per day. Over $40,000 has been • received this month in miscellaneous and classes. Tennis Classes The rain is really hurting tennis classes and spring classes have been rescheduled in order to accommodate the postponed winter dates. 0 = u, The race art work has been finalized and the committee is meeting regularly to organize another successful 5K and 2 mile fun walk. The Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 3. Due to the weather, all sailing classes have been canceled this quarter. • 0 1 • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: January 31, 1995 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Senior Services Division - Monthly Commission Report Oasis offered a CPR class to its participants on January 23. Twenty people successfully completed the course that was offered for $7.50. They will receive a certificate that is valid for two years. Two new intergenerational programs are currently in the development phase, both of which are designed to assist elementary age children. The first is a pen pal • program with Harbor View Elementary. We have linked up with six classes, grades 3 -6, that are interested in conversing with older adults. Their interest is in having seniors better understand what children are interested in today. Hopefully, the children will learn about seniors and dispel many myths. The program will last until the end of the school year, at which time a picnic will be held at Oasis for the pen pals to meet. The second intergenerational program is an after school homework assistance project. The Senior Services Division and the Recreation Division are joining forces to provide structured homework activities for children at the Oasis Senior Center. After the children have been escorted to Oasis by a Recreation Leader, trained volunteers will assist children in a quiet working environment. The program is targeting those children who need extra help with school work or who have limited time at home to do homework. The goal is to establish a good working relationship between the child and senior which will promote learning skills. One of the rewards for participating is playing ping pong, shuffleboard or pool after the study session. The Volunteer Income Tax program will start February 3 by appointment only. • Taxes are prepared by trained volunteers at no cost. I� 0 0 OASIS SENIOR CENTER December 1994 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT CLASSES /GROUP 2557 LONG TRIPS HUMAN SERVICES Bronson 4 Laughlin /Flamingo 81 Another Passage 93 Braille 61 DAY TRIPS Case Management 65 Chair Exercise 32 Norton Simon Museum 22 Counseling 46 Elizabeth Howard - "Gigi" 24 Eldercare 0 Bowers Museum 12 Employment 31 Old Town - San Diego 24 Information /Rental 930 Four Seasons Tea 22 Legal Assistance 6 Life On Your Own 32 MEETINGS Medicare Assistance 0 Shared Housing 44 Board of Directors 18 Telephone Reassurance 446 Executive Committee 12 Visual Screening 5 Long Range Planning 6 Newsletter Collating 27 VOLUNTEER HOURS 4774 General Membership 103 VAN TRANSPORTATION Care -A -Van 356 Shuttle 386 NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES 2013 SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday Movies 60 Pancake Breakfast 267 Holiday Luncheon 210 �A �J 40 MMUNI CO YSE� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH February 1, 1995 The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the development of the Castaways at their next meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 1995. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. An agenda is attached for your information. P,O. Box 1768, 3300 Newport Boulevard • Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 • (714)644.3151 Fax (714)644 -3155 M Notices re. Castaways Public Hearing mailed on 2/1/95 to the attached list and the following people: Gary Guesman 1518 Sylvia Lane N.B. 92660 Bill Messenger, Pres. Bayshores Community Assoc. 17572 Von Karman Irvine 92714 Betty Orbach SPON 2726 Vista del Oro N.B. 92660 Dr. Jan Vandersloot 2221 E. 16th St. NB 92663 and the "Dog People": Kathleen Lehman 812 Aleppo St. NB. 92660 Joe Sanchez 306 Narcissus CdM 92625 Sean McGowan 900 Sea Lane CdM 92625 Nancy Beard notified Cliff Haven Community Assoc. (John Sturgess, Pres.) at their town hall meeting on 2/1/95 re. same subject. • Pat Brubaker was notified re. Item #7 ----------------- - - - - -- Virginia Herberts and Dayna Pettit were notifed re. Item #3 • I J • � v DONALD PFAFF 2121 E. Coast Hwy, #180 CdM CA 92625 433 -9528 (w /pager) 644 -9060 642 -9797 (h /w) 640 -8006 642 -9802 (h) Akf O REGION 57 ` / BILL HOSSFELD 2604 Basswood N.B'. CA 92660 640 -2539 644 -5889 (h) JKURT YEAGER P.O. Box 1848 N.B. CA 92663 631 -0559 725 -4169 (w) 631 -2797 (h) City of Newport Beach Youth Sports Commission PORT HARBOR BASEBALL ASSOC P.O. Box 15043, N.B., CA 92659 4iAN COLE (w) 11040 Condor Avenue (f) Fountain Valley, CA 92708 451 -2228 549 -9587 (f) 549 -4123 (w) 642 -7789 (h) `TRUSS HARDT 1943 Port Albans (310)574- 6873(w) 640 -4820 (h) V/ BOB KREGER 230 Rochester St C.M., CA 92667 631 -3315 (w /h) 631 -4445 (w) (310)- 609 -5848 (p) ✓PAT BEEK 528 South Bay Front Balboa Island, CA 92662 852 -6229 673 -1639 (f) 673 -6228 (h) 675 -9822 (h) PONY BASEBALL - NEWPORT EAST 'RICK KNECHT BILL HOSSFELD 2200 Port Durness (see AYSO) N.H. CA 92660 760 -8722 (h) 851 -8070 (w) 851 -1732 (f) ORANGE COAST UNTTED SOCCER CLUB PA TF COAST BOBBY SOX VTERRY COVILLE .KAREN LUCHESI 2481 -A Irvine Ave 43 Goleta Pointe Dr C.M. CA 92627 CdM CA 92625 631 -7866 (w /h) 640 -6216 (h) Public numbers shown in bold. DAVE MCCONNELL, RECREATION MANAGER City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768, 3300 Newport Blvd N.B. CA 92658 -8915 644 -3159 (w)/644 -3155 (f) STEVE HUNT, RECREATION MANAGER SCOTT WILLIAMSON, REC. COORDINATOR NANCY BEARD, REC. SUPERINTENDENT LADONNA KIENITZ, P.B.& R. DIRECTOR COMMISSION DON MINARD, DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 2985 Bear St, Building A Costa Mesa, CA 92626 556 -3392 MARCY LOMELI, PARK AND STREET P.B. & R. TREE SUPERINTENDENT 644 -3162 Revised 1/27/95 FORNIA 92661 FEB 31995 Januar�"M NV-y SERVICES Members of the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission: At a meeting on January 12, the Board of Directors of the Balboa Peninsula Point Association unanimously voted to support the original approved plans for the 4.8 acre Active Park at 16th and Dover and the Passive Scenic View Park on the bluff top of Upper Castaways, consistent with the CIOSA Agreement. ,The Board felt this plan was, and is, enthusiastically supported by the community, as was evidenced by many public hearings and meetings by community organizations. Consequently, the • Planning Commission, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Comm - ission,and the City Council unanimously voted their approval of the plan. The Board of the BPPA Association feels that access to the active park at 16th and Dover is significantly safer for the young people and adults of our community, many of whom will be walking or riding bicycles. The Board also specifically supports the original plan as it relates to the Scenic Passive Park, as it preserves much of the natural beauty of the Bluff top and preserves open space for future generations to experience and enjoy. Sincerely, Maud to Ball President, Balboa Peninsula ,,• Point Association ao �VanaewozE 1147 �_PemgiwL Pane • �NecvpozE BSCZ Z, ealtfoznla 92660 February 7, 1995 Mr. Phil Glasgow, Chairman Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92658 Dear Phil: As you know, I am unable to be there with you all tonight. Of all the meetings to miss, one that includes a discussion of the Castaways is one that I definitely would NEVER choose to miss!! I will not rehash some of my ideas that came up the last time that we discussed the different plans. ,My opinions have not only NOT changed, they have become (repeatedly reinforced. I feel very strongly about preserving the ACTIVE play fields on 1.6th Street as well as keeping the Point for just open land. Personally, I would like to see some mowed -green grass multi -use area up there, back closer to the church and in the fat middle of the "triangle ", and then also some native grasses on the cliff across from The Dunes and around near the cattails along Dover. The past few weeks some new concepts and interesting ideas have come out of Town Hall meetings about the Castaways. One person suggested that there be a concentrated effort to raise enough money to buy the now- defunct Bank of Newport property on the south west corner of Dover Drive and 16th Street,. This would provide parking, spaces for the passive park OFF -SITE as opposed to taking precious space on the Point for both an access road and a parking lot. NO SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP, ATHLETIC GROUP OR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP IS INTERESTED IN ANY ACTIVITY ON THE LOWER CASTAWAYS. On the west side of the bay, with the needs for active play fields, we ought to make ACTIVE PLAY FIELDS our first priority. With the 16th Street active play park we guarantee this priority. Let's not gamble for an unnecessary bay view for the ball players. We have the best of both scenarios. Let's not risk striking out on the active play fields and having the kids of half of Newport Beach be the ultimate losers. Sincerely, • 1/ �c7 Gt-c' J�� 5J10 Vandervort fV RECE1�n =t) P.O. BOX 826, BALBOA, CALIFORNIA 92661 FEB 3 1995 ' Januarlcwmuwf�y SERVICES Members of the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission: At a meeting on January 12, the Board of Directors of the Balboa Peninsula Point Association unanimously voted to support the Original approved plans for the 4.8 acre Active Park at 16th and Dover and the Passive Scenic View Park on the bluff top of Upper Castaways, consistent with the CIOSA Agreement. .The Board felt this plan was, and is, enthusiastically supported by the community, as was evidenced by many public hearings and meetings by community organizations. Consequently, the Planning Commission, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Comm - ission•and the City Council unanimously voted their approval of the plan. The Board of the BPPA Association feels that access to the active park at 16th and Dover is significantly safer for the young people and adults of our commu -pity, many of whom will be walking or riding bicycles. The Board also specifically supports the original plan as it relates to the Scenic Passive Park, as it preserves much of the natural beauty of the Bluff top and preserves open space for future generations to experience and enjoy. Sincerely, Maud t V(llao 64 President, Balboa Peninsula ,..• Point Association JAN D. VANDERSLOOT, M.D. 1V 2221 East 16th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 (714) 548 -6326 FAX (714) 848 -6643 February 3, 1995 Chairman Phillip Glasgow, and PBR Commission members City of Newport Beach PO Box 1768 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 Re: Castaways PBR Meeting 2 -7 -95 Agenda Item V.6 Dear Chairman Glasgow and Commissioners, I will not be able to attend the meeting, on February 7 regarding the Castaways issue, but I would like to make the following recommendations: 1. The original plan (Concept 1 or Plan A) should'be endorsed over Concept 2 (Plan B). 2. If Concept 1 is ultimately chosen, it should be modified to provide the most community benefits with the least cost to the City. This would probably mean the passive park on the nose would retain its natural character without the imposition of a parking lot, road, or • grading. Instead, parking would be provided at the 16th Street location, and access to the passive park be provided around the church, such.as is shown in the Concept 2 plan. I believe the original plan of a couple of years ago provided for a trail around the development between the houses and the church. How to get such access might require discussions between the Irvine Company, church, and the City. The City, for example, could trade some land south of the church for access east of the church. 3. The passive park should be left in its natural state, with volunteer efforts to restore parts of it with native vegetation. The Newport Conservancy has expressed a desire for ... "Castaways open space planning and restoration" (see enclosed letter of January 24, 1995). In its January, 1995, Steering Committee meeting, SPON voted to endorse native revegation of the Castaways, as well as opposing the shift in plans for the Castaways. I would be happy to provide experience gained from Cliff Drive Park to'help with a volunteer effort. I would also recommend that Ann Christoph's landscape firm be considered and notified of bidding opportunities. She and her firm have provided much uncompensated volunteer and followup work to make sure that Cliff Drive Park would be a success. 4. Costs to the City for Concept 2, including the City's responsibility for building the, road on the property to the Lower Castaways, should be assessed before choosing this concept. 5. Judging from experience with resource agencies, wetlands mitigation would have to be on a 4 to 1 basis, and the location, etc. of mitigation should be determined before approving plans which would remove the onsite wetlands, which do provide ecologic value • to the natural resources of the passive.park site. 6. The local community, including the Cliffhaven Community Association, should play a role in how the park is developed. A committee, including the Cliffhaven Association, should be • • LI JAN D. VANDERSLOOT, M.D. 2221 East 16th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 (714) 548 -6326 FAX (714) 848 -6643 Chairman Glasgow, and PBR Commission February 3, 1995 Page 2 formed to help design the park. I would like to be part of such a committee, which also might include members from SPON and the Newport Conservancy. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I do think more public notice and participation should have been part of the Castaways planning from the start. Please put me on the list for any public notices concerning the Castaways. Thank you. Enclosure Sincerely, Jan D. Vandersloot, M.D. a • 4 BO DIRECTORS *F dA.Demn Fran R. Fagan N E� R T Ed Heath Sarah o B. nson, Huflcauer M. C. Johnson, Jr. C 0 N N C Y Janaury 24 1995 Willis Longyear Joan L. Rowland ESIfA Marianne Cox Towersey Dear Conservancy Members, Jean H. Watt ADVISORY BOARD Having been dealt sgme potentially fatal blows in 1994, we are proud to be facing Senator Marian Bergeson Congressman Christopher Cox the new year with bandaged wounds and 'a renewed spirit. We must continue to Dorothy Beek stand up for environmental and residential Newport as it is very clear that the Iryne Black pendulum. has swung toward economic - vitality -at- any - price. • Harry G. Bubb Stella A, Chavos Mr. & Mrs. Alvin S. Cox The year started out on a positive note with the Conservancy- hosted Environmental Phyllis Drayton Summit on January 12. Twelve local environmental organizations sent Don &Kararen Evarts Anne Gifford representatives to discuss the benefits of cooperation through the formation of a Louise Greeley council. Voice magnification, unity of purpose, delegation of tasks, and sharing of JIII Hally Robert E. Harrigan volunteers will be the goals of this umbrella association, and it will meet monthly Ed & Pat Heath until the necessary operatives are in place. The need for a new mechanism, for the Carol Hoffman Elizabeth Jennings funding of water quality monitoring in the bay and ocean was highlighted, along Jack & Libby Keating with concerns for land use planning in the Upper Bay environs. Walter & Donnell Koch Judith Longyear y & Gary Lovell The issue of the moment for The Newport Conservancy is the development on The emary Luxton Jin Betsy MacKenzie S Y Sadly, the issue is no longer development 2 open space, but the Betty Orbach quantity, quality, and location of the open space parcels. William Patrick Dayna Pettit Fran& Frank, Robinson At the Quarterly Meeting on February 8 from 5 -7 at the Central Library, , F. Sherwood Rowland you will hear from the powers that be and the powers that want to be. The two land Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Battler Michael C. Self use proposals and alternative ,plans will be considered. Hopefully, a consensus will Tully &Jan Seymour be reached that will benefit our youth (adequate recreation), our environment Barbara & Robert Shelton Bradford C. Smith (adequate passive open � )� i n ace and our developer (adequate profit). Donald & Dorothy Strauss Margo & John Stuart Muriel Thomson Our 1995 focus will be in the following areas: Native plant restoration (W. Cliff Sue Turner Drive Park and elsewhere); Environmental library bookshelves; Seanet (education Barbara &Kurt Yeager for emergency clean -up); Environmental Summit; Earth Day; Inventory of habitat and open space; Caitrans West; Santa Ana River Wetlands Park; San Diego Creek enhancement; Newporter North and Castaways open space planning and restoration. We invite you to become more involved in Conservancy projects by attending monthly auxiliary meetings on Thursday mornings. The next meeting is set for February 16 from, 9 -11 am at the Westoott residence, 1727 Paloma. If you are unable to attend this meeting and are interested in assisting with projects please call the Conservancy office at 548 -1438. SiSi c Marianne Cox Towerse' Director THE NEWPORT CONSERVANCY - POST OFFICE BOX 5556 - BALBOA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA 92662 -5556 - (714) 548 -1438 r f 0 • • ppf°.v—a, F* ^) NEWPORT HARBOR LUTHERAN F&URA February 2, 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICES Susan Kirlin-Hackett Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Bill Kirlin- Hackett Attn: Nancy Beard PastOfs 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Peggy Skeen Newport Beach CA 92659 -1768 Office Manager William Wells Dear Commission members, Ministerof Wsic and Organist As the only currently developed property on the (714)548.8004 Castaways site, we have been appropriately included in Dawn Bent most of the discussions regarding planned use and Preschool Director development of the site. Until recently, however, (714)548 -7198 most of our concerns have been heard but have had little to no visible influence upon congiguration of the either the parks, passive and active, or the home development. When Don Webb visited us and presented us with what is now called Concept 2 we were pleased with its design. We remain pleased with it', despite the shortcomings that exist within it, and despite its johnny come - lately arrival onto the scene. ' Our concerns a11' along have•centered "upon clear and present agreements as to the -dedications of land that need to be made for future Dover Drive widening., <and upon the - parking that' is allocated for the two parks, regardless of their configuration at 16th and Dover or on the south bluff. The clearest solution for the dedication of land occurs in Concept 2. It is a solution that allows PB & R to proceed immediately with building the actual parks while simultaneously swapping with us the dedicated land so that there will be no future confusion and no interim strips of land off limits to everyone. The parking problems posed by Concept 1 are still of enormous concern to us. The lot and street parking for an active park at 16th and Dover are woefully inadequate, especially as- one game ends and another begins. Someone•suggested at the Feb. 1 ,Cliffhaven forum that parking could be garnered from the defunct Bank- of Newport. - -I have. heard already, the - morning after, that there are plans for another bank as tenant on that site. And again, as one person said at the Feb. 1 meeting in conversation with me, "when you get 798 Dover Drive to a field you look for the closest parking, doesn't Newport Beach, matter where it is. " We knew this fact of youth California 92663 (714) 548 -3631 a4� athletics already and fault not the parents and /or the • players. In fact this is one more reason why we have pleaded for some better plan. Concept 2 provides that. Further, the passive site, with either no parking as some Cliffhaven residents support, or very small parking, would put us into the parking business. We'd prefer to not be in that business. Yet it is inevitable that will happen when the only separation between the two parks is our parking lot. We cannot exactly set up a toll booth or put in meters, which like most other such solutions is antithetical to the welcoming message we seek to give to all who would come here to worship and be served. I've stood before the Planning Commission and City Council and have listed many other concerns, from the wrap- around design of Concept 1 that takes away our view to the drawings we presented extending 16th St. to the bluff buffering our property from the homes. Yet I expect that the City Council will be consistent and fair; for example, if our loss of view is not significant, how could it be so for others? And, if the park and the houses can be within 100 feet of our church, then others are subject to the same standard. • We see the need here on the west side for athletic fields that are not school- shared, which Concepts 1 and 2 provide. Of the two plans, we see Concept 2 as being far superior in this regard, especially with regard to access and parking. Let it be very clear, then, that we have no problems with the active park configuration set forth in Concept 2. I am unable to be present at your meeting scheduled for February 7. I hope these comments are made available to the full Commission. May you move forward with wisdom and with boldness. Respectfully, Reveren Bill Kirlin- Hackett n U FEB 08 '95 02 :45AM IRVINE LAND MGMT CO J7 i THE IRVINE COMRANY February 7, 1995 The Honorable John W. hedges Mayor of Newport Beach and City Council 33W Newport Boulevard P. O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -891$ Subject: Castaways Park Plan Dear Mayor Hedges; P. 2/3 At the city council's request and direction, city staff has been studying (over the past two months) the city's idea of providing public park uses on the Lower Castaways site in exchange for an offer to allow The Irvine Company to develop additional homes on the Upper Castaways site. City staff has done a commendable job exploring this concept and we now have a better understanding of the current issues involved with your proposed concept which we wish to share with you. When the city approached us regarding the proposal late last year, it appeared to be a potential win -win scenario. on one hand we have heard over the past years from some members of the council and community that it was desirable to retain the Lower Castaways site for,public open space rather than have The Irvine Company construct the 71 -slip marina which is now approved for development. On the other side, while we would be allowed to build additional homes on Upper Castaways, we would still not exceed (in total) the maximum number of homes allowed under the terms of the Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement which the property is subject to. Further, the concept was that The Irvine Company would continue to donate the same exact amount of open space to the city as called for by our existing approvals. In general, the alternative plan that has been conceptualized by city staff does accomplish some noteworthy city objectives, It retains Tower Castaways as public open space, it provides more activity areas for the community, and it creates a contiguous public park area at a dramatic location in the city. The alternative plan currently proposed, however, has raised some concerns. When the city began exploring this idea we indicated we would be willing to consider it if it did not impact our currently approved development plan and our schedule. The current city alternative though does impact our approved plan and we believe the issues related to the alternative plan will take 0 significant time to examine. 91 tu.cPP 550 Newport Center Drive, Suite 350. P.O. box 6370, Newport Beach, California 92658.6370 Phone: (714)720.2332 FAX: (714) 720 -2425 FEB 08 195 02 :45AN IRVINE LAND MGMT CO The Honorable John W. Hedges Mayor of Newport Beach and City Council February 7, 1995 Page 2 P.3 /3 We believe the leadership you and the council have taken in suggesting this proposal has been valuable, and we believe we have done our part in responding to the city to consider it. At this time, however, since there is not consensus on an alternative plan acceptable to our needs, we are proceeding forward with our current approved plans for Upper and Lower Castaways, Sincerely, 77altq-� Tom Redwitz Vice President Development Entitlement 0 0. HMJ..CPP r ' r � r , RON YE ; FAIA ARCHITECT, INC. 500 JASMINEAVENUE CORONA DEL MAR,,CALIFORNIA ,92825 PHOt E: (714)644.8111- FAX, 644.0449 M,E M'O 'TO: Newport Beach Par4, Beaches, & Recreation Commimion (FROM Rohn Yea- Ron Yep, :FAIR Architegt, inc: DATE:' February 9, 1095 r RE: ,Upper Castaways CC•: ' Norma Glover, Councilwoman Jean' Wattt,,Councilwoman { ' The er}closed quick sketch indicates what I feel the majority of residents would' s like to see occur, _ c Deleting all major grading and'hard' improvements in the'open'space area, ! • *hile providing access from 16th Street is critical` to the preservation of this resource'. ( ICY /mjh Enclosure " za 0 I wl "C •r :e s \,A �e i pVo rA • N N • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH is, 1995 it Glasgow, Chair rks, Beaches and Recreation 42 Port Margate place wport Beach, CA 92600 Phil: Commission Item V -7 The Arts Commission would like to propose a partnership with the P,B & R Commission that would benefit our community and broaden our bases of support. The Arts Commission specifically would .tike to bq involved with the long range planning of the C.I.O.s.A. Agreement. It is our philosophy that by involving the artist in the early planning stages of city park spaces, enhances the human element which reflects a balance and compatibility that is appropriate with our environment. T day with limited funding for all aspects of our community's, n ads, partnerships are a creative way to join forces and increase ot r resources and support. An added benefit is the joining t gather of dedicated community members who have the best interest ol the City of Newport Beach as their only agenda. Respectfully Yours, Pat Brubaker Chair, Newport Beach Arts Commission • Arts Commission 3300 Newport Blvd. - P.O. Box 1768 0� U Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 d 714 - 644.3150