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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-1995 - AgendaAMENDED MARCH 31,1995 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1995 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 7:00 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of March 7, 1995 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on non agenda items. Speakers are limited'to three minutes. IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS Introduction and presentation by Landscape West, Inc., City's landscape • maintenance contractor (medians and roadsides). All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -4) 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 _Y 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. Bench Donation (Report Attached) Accept the donation of one bench from David Holden. 2 • 2. Change of Designated Street Tree (Report Attached) f Approve changing designated street tree in the 700 block of West Bay Avenue. Park and Tree Division (Report Attached) Report of Park and Tree Division activities during March and upcoming projects for April. 4. Recreation and Senior Services (Reports Attached) Report of activities during March for these two divisions. Upper Castaways View Park (Report Attached) Public Hearing and review of conceptual plans for recommendation to City Council. 6. Proposed Department Merger (Verbal Report) Discussion regarding possible merge of the former Parks, Beaches • ' and Recreation Department functions with the Marine Department. VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to put on a future agenda or raise for discussion. CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH Item II Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission March 7, 1995 tv Giin�i 1 ('h omho ro 7 .. TAlnry 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 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Glasgow, Grant and Schonlau were present. Commissioner Vandervort was,absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion x Commissioner Grant moved the minutes of the February 7, Ayes X X X x X 1995 meeting be approved as presented. Unanimous. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion x The following items were approved except for those items Ayes x x X x x removed from the Consent Calendar: Item #1 - Acceptance of donation and change of Desig an ted Street Tree Approve change of designated street tree on Acacia Avenue and accept donation of four trees and concrete grates from Ruby's Restaurant. Item #2 - Tree Donation Accept donation of one palm from Nann Von Oppenheim. Item 93 - Bench Donation Accept the donation of one bench from Helen Stanley. Item 44 - Removed from Consent Calendar CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G } 3 d ca d�a\ 9 0 o�0 3�O o �C obi 7 4 v � Oe- 0n Motion Ayes March 7, 1995 Page 2 INDEX Item #5 - Maintenance Safetv Ins ection Approve status report on maintenance safety inspections originally undertaken by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission and staff members. Item #6 - Removed from Consent Calendar Item #7 - Recreation and Senior Services Approve report of activities during February for these two divisions. Item #8 - Date for July Commission Meeting Approve meeting on July 11, 1995 due to 4th of July Holiday. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #4 - Bench Donation Plaque Commissioner Grant reported that City Council Policy G -5, Park Improvement Donations, was carefully written to allow donations without allowing them to become memorials and stated he would be opposed to any exceptions. He also pointed out that it is staff's recommendation that the exception be denied. x Commissioner Grant motioned to deny the applicant's x x x x x request to deviate from City CouncilPolicy. Unanimous. Chair Glasgow advised that the applicant can appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council. Item #6 - Park and Tree Division In response to questions from Commissioner Demmer, Director Niederhaus reported that Landscape West, Inc. has been awarded the landscape maintenance contract for City medians and roadsides. The firm started March•6 and the direct liaison is John Lord. Director Niederhaus stated he would welcome any comments or constructive criticism and that a progress report will be presented at the Commission's April meeting, at which time Mr. Lord will be asked to address the Commission. Commissioner Demmer commended,City staff on their maintenance of the medians from Westcliff to Mariners on Irvine Boulevard during the rainy season. INDEX CITY OE,NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission \\k �� March 7, 1995 m Page 3 O h� l o dam, City Council Chambers 7 ❑.m. Tmnpv In response to a question from Commissioner, Marcy Lomeli reported that when the ADA projedts are completed, there will be a full inspection with regard to compliance. Director Niederhaus reported the trees in Corona del Mar Business District will be block trimmed within the next two weeks in preparation for sidewalk repairs. In response to a question from Chair Glasgow concerning Buffalo Hills, Marcy Lomeli explained that the 5 year old collapsed drains in the outfield have been repaired. Commissioner Grant recommended the manufacturer be contacted in terms of defective materials. Nancy Beard advised that the Department's new Rain Policy in regard to wet field closures will be transmitted to all user groups. Signage will also be placed with accompanying enforcement if necessary. 1 Mucion x Commissioner Demmer motioned to approve the Park and Ayes X x x x x Tree Division report. Unanimous. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #9 - Main Street Ficus Trees Director Niederhaus reported that his comments on the tree appraisals and field inspection are included in his report. The photo display presented shows the damaged areas and problems that could occur. Ken Delino, Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Coordinator, addressed the Commission. Mr. Delino reported that the proposed tree removals are part of the City's Business District revitalization program. The City Council directed that business districts be upgraded to equal residential areas with upscale prosperous businesses and where people can shop and linger. The first area to be revitalized will'be Central Balboa. Mr. Delino explained that the large beautiful trees are a sensitive and real concern, however, the proposed design is a compromise between the Business District revitalization plan and the trees. He stated that all planners have agreed that Main Street is the key to•this area, and that every successful shopping center is pedestrian oriented. CITY OIL NEWPORT BERCH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G o March 7 , 1995 Page 4 ____._.. _.. -I - I t, .iu, lIV!!GR Mr. Delino clarified the proposed site plan which was designed by an expert designer from Langdon- Wilson and Don Sasso, artist/designer. The concept maintains the canopy effect, frames the street, and by removing eight trees it provides enough area on the ground to incorporate additional hardscape for pedestrian facilities. The plans have also been exposed to the public as much as possible for their input. Mr. Delino explained the proposed funding process and pointed out the business owners in the area have assessed themselves $20,000 this year towards the project. The Business Districts plan to implement Downtown Managers to oversee the respective business districts in an attempt to compete with nearby malls. Mr. Delino emphasized that this is a top priority of City Council and just the beginning of the revitalization program which the merchants unanimously support with a few exceptions. He stated he understands the reasons in support of retaining the trees, however, the goal is a balance to retain some trees and provide pedestrian amenities to revitalize the area. During discussion regarding the hardscape, Mr. Delino explained that after the trees are removed, a hardscape design plan will be developed balancing costs and amenities. Chair Glasgow opened the meeting.to public testimony. Mr. Douglas Boyd, 2101 E. Balboa, addressed the Commission and stated he represented the Balboa Peninsula Point Association during the development of the Specific Area Plan. Mr. Boyd explained the circulation of the area and pointed out that commercial' firms will not advertise on Main Street since the tree cover is too heavy. Mr. Boyd stated he supports anything that can be done to enhance and improve access to this valuable area. Kay Mortenson, 1530 Miramar, addressed the Commission in support of the concept with the exception that only 7 i trees be removed. Cindi Doran, 425 Seville, addressed the Commission and thanked Mr. Delino for his presentation which clarified the project for her. She stated she appreciates the exposure the subject has been given, however, as a result of her CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission March 7, 1995 e- 1995 o^ rit..v rnrilanJri 1 rk=.k." 7 ., ... r...,. telephone survey 90 of the 100 Balboa residents contacted are opposed to the tree removals. Ms. Doran urged the design plan be implemented around the existing trees. Blaine Linhoff, 1760 E. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission andt stated she is in favor of improving downtown Balboa and agrees with Ms. Mortenson that one tree remain in the large gap area. Ms. Linhoff expressed her concern that the trees would be removed and nothing else done. She requested the Commission provide conditions for removal of the trees subject.to the hardscape design being completed and funds collected. She also hoped that this would not be the beginning of total tree removals on Balboa. Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, addressed the Commission and referred to the'Urban Forester's report that states the subject trees are healthy and not causing extensive damage. Mrs. Herberts supported retaining the trees. Gary Malazian, 4827 Cortland, addressed the Commission and reviewed the area's redesign process which has ' occurred over the past two years. He stated this is a political and philosophical issue, not a tree issue. Mr. Malazian stated that due to the expense of maintaining cheap trees that have outlived their usefulness and the need to assist the merchants, he supports removing the eight trees. He urged the Commission to look towards the future and the need to establish a motif and theme for the area. George Schroeder, 129 39th, Street, addressed the Commission. Mr. Schroeder stated it is too dark on Main Street due to the trees and he supports the proposed plan to remove all 8 trees. Ray Handy, 44 Whitewater Drive, addressed the Commission and reviewed the situation in Jasmine Creek wherein 452 ficus trees have been removed which caused severe damage. Mr. Handy strongly advocated removing the trees. Kay Mortenson, 1530 Miramar, addressed the Commission and spoke of the successful results from root pruning ficus trees on Miramar. She requested the trees remain with root pruning and proper maintenance so that they can be enjoyed in the future. CITY OF Parks, Beaches d NEWPORT BERCH & Recreation Commission March 7, 1995 Page 6 Citv Council Chambers 7 n.m. TKinc-v C.J. Williams, 31 Ima Loa, addressed the Commission and stated he felt the area is not maintained and is filthy from the tree droppings. In response to questions from Commissioners Schonlau and Demmer, he explained he cannot control his tenants but will renovate his buildings and do his share to enhance the area when the project begins. There being no further public testimony, Chair Glasgow closed the meeting to public hearing. During discussion Commissioner Demmer stated it is important to do the revitalization project correctly, however, she feels that the trees should not be removed until.the design is finalized and the project is fully funded. Commissioner Schonlau stated he, too, would prefer funding in place but supports the tree removals if this will provide the momentum for the merchants to unite in i I upgrading the area. The main goal is to help the business community do whatever is necessary to accomplish revitalization. Motion x Commissioner Compton motioned to accept the plan as presented by Mr. Delino and remove the 8 ficus trees. Motion x Commissioner Grant made a substitute motion that the Assistant City Manager and Balboa Merchants Association be authorized to remove, all the trees if they feel it is necessary for the final plan; that the trees not be removed Ayes x x x until the design plan is finalized; and that sufficient funding Nays x x is authorized to complete the entire plan. Motion passes. Item #10 - Tree Removal at 350 Buena Vista Avenue Director Niederhaus announced he was contacted yesterday by Mrs. Frink who requested this item be postponed since they will be unable to address the Commission at tonight's meeting. He also reported that the 3 ficus trees being appealed were planted by the previous owner in violation of City Council Policy. Although they are young trees, they are already beginning to obstruct views and will eventually I damage the adjacent sidewalk. Steve Walker, 312 Lindo, addressed the Commission. Mr. Walker stated the three 6' ficus trees are an undesirable block two species and already parking spaces and views of CITY OF Parks, Beaches G �\ °o' c oX NEWPORT BERCH & Recreation Commission March 7, 1995 Page 7 City Council Chambers 7 o.m. TMnPV Moti on Ayes x x x x x x ten houses on the east side of the street. He urged City policy be followed and that the trees be removed. Commissioner Compton motioned to remove the trees. Unanimous. Director Niederhaus will advise the owners of their appeal rights to the City Council. Item #11 - Progress Report on Recreation and Open Space Element Director Kienitz reported that this is a Planning Department project and that Scott Ferris has been assigned to draft a Work Plan. When it is prepared, it will be presented to the Commission. A progress report will be given at the Commission's May meeting. Commissioners Grant and Demmer volunteered to interface with Mr. Ferris on the Work Plan before it is finalized. Director Kienitz will notify the Advance Planning Manager. Item #12 - Report from Park and Open Space Committee Commissioner Compton reported there was a public meeting held March 6 to discuss the passive area of the Upper Castaways along with a presentation from an outside developer. Discussiori included access to the area, 16th Street signal, street widening, walkways, church relocation, environmental issues and parking. The general feeling of those present was that they want the area kept passive with the least amount of development. The major issue is parking and it was suggested that the parking lot be reduced to 24 cars. The project requires Coastal Commission approval. Another issue is that there is no access from the active to passive park without going down to Dover. Commissioner Compton announced that another public meeting will be held March 9 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fire Department Conference Room to discuss the conceptual designs. Two or three plans will be presented to the J Commission for their review at the April meeting. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G March 7, 1995 Page 8 Citv Council Chambers 7 n_m_ Tnn1C'v Item #13 - Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center Referring to the report submitted, Chair Glasgow stated the pool is currently maintained by the school district at 79 degrees and he would like to know the cost per degree. Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to instruct staff to maintain the City- School District,contract as.it has historically been Ayes x X x x x interpreted since criteria has been.already been established. Unanimous. The Commission agreed that a letter should be sent on their behalf from the Chair to the Superintendent of Schools addressing this matter. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None Nancy Beard announced that Arbor Day is April 27 and the Commission will' need to appoint a representative to attend the ceremonies. Nancy Beard presented the Award of Excellence from the California Park and Recreation Society to the department t for Best Single Brochure in its Category. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:08 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted on February 28, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building. Ip 0 To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Bench Donation Action Agenda Item No. V -1 April 4,1995 To accept the donation of one bench from the Mr. David Holden Discussion • Staff has received the attached correspondence from Mr.Holden regarding a bench donation. The donor will provide a concrete bench and a plaque with the conforming inscription per City policy. The bench will be installed on the bluffs along Ocean Boulveard in Corona del Mar and replace an old wooden bench at this location. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus Attachment 40 MUM till p MAR .17 1995 LT"T7 "u L:1 ---- -- --- ----- - - - -- -- Mr. Marcelino Lomeli March 13, 1995 City of Newport Beach General Services Dept. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, GA. 92659 -1768 Re: Bench Donation Dear Mr. Lomeli, My brothers and 1 wott1d,like to donate:one concrete bench to the City of Newport Beach in memory,of our parents. We would like the bench to be located on Ocean Boulevard in . Corona Del Mar, above Big Corona Beach. Our parents moved to Corona Del Mar in 1945 and built and raised us in several houses in Corona Del Mar and Newport Beach. With our mother' "s passing in February, we would love to give something to the city that would bring it's citizens pleasure and allow us to remember our parents. We will also provide and pay for a two inch by six inch bronze plaque with a conforming inscription. Thank you for.yoiur• attention to this request. • Iv Sincerely, David Holden 1086 Howard Street San Francisco 94103 415-8644711 n u Agenda No. V"2 April 4,1995 To: Park, Beaches & Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Change of Designated Street Tree Recommendation To change the designated street tree from Carrot Wood(Cupaniopsis anacardioides) to Crape Myrtle(Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez ") in the 700 block of West Bay Avenue. History Ms. Linda Rice of 711 West Bay Avenue, sent correspondence(copy attached)regarding the street trees in her neighborhood. Ms. Rice has pointed out that there is an inconsistency in the number of different varieties of street trees in the 700 block of West Bay Avenue. Ms. Rice and some of her neighbors are • requesting that flowering trees be planted in several; vacant sites in the block to beautify the street. Discussion The Urban Forester has verified that Crape Myrtle, Guava, Hibiscus, Oleander, Ficus and Queen Palm tree species exist in this block. The designated tree species for West Bay Avenue is Carrot Wood and currently this specie is non - existent in the 700 block of this street. The predominant tree specie is the Queen Palm(Arecastrum romanzoffianum) and these trees are infected with pink bud root. This palm disease causes the tree to decline and eventually die. Staff has reviewed several tree species with Ms. Rice and has finalized the selection to a new variety of Crape Myrtle tree that is mildew resistant and is adapted to coastal areas. I have attached some information regarding this tree. Staff would plant five, 15 gallon trees where there are no existing trees and replant trees as future needs arise. Addtionally, staff has contacted Mr. Tom Hyans, President of the Central Newport Homeowners Association who supports this tree planting project. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus • Attachments 13 • • March 10, 1995 Mr. John Conway URBAN FORRESTER Newport City Hall Dear John: I recently heard your de neighbors and I would be street. The city trees some block the sidewalk Th y u Li ki�ce 711 West Bay Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92661 Tel: 675 -8517 )artment is sponsoring a very grateful if some n currently here are a me. If you could help us street improvement program. My w trees could be planted on our s, frankly. Some are dying and )ut, we'd really appreciate it. 0 • I�/ LAGERSTROEMIA Jndlca. Lythraeeae. CRAPE MYRTLE, Deciduous shrub or tree. Root hardy and,sometimes treated as perennial inZonesl -3. Hardy in Zones 4- 6butdoesn't o flower freely except in hottest summers, excellent in Zones 7 -9, 12 -14, 18-21. Gen- erally a shrub in Zones 10, 11. Mildew is 1 serious problem in Zones 15- 17,22 -24, Native to China. Dwarf shrubby forms and shrub- tree forms, 6-30 ft. tall, are available. Slow growing as shrub, spreads as wide as high; , trained as tree, becomes vase shaped with very attractive trunk and branch pattern. Smooth gray or light brown bark flakes off to reveal smooth pinkish inner bark. fagersfroernia Spring foliage is light green tinged bronze fndfca red;, mature leaves 1 -2 in., long, oval, deep glossy green. Fall foliage is yellow, more rarely orange to red. Crinkled, crepelike, 1Pi -in. flowers in rounded, slightly conical clusters, 6 -12 in, long, at ends of branches; smaller clusters form lower down on branches. Colors in shades of red, rose, deep or soft pink, rosy orchid, purple, white. Long flowering period, July- September. Plant in full sun. Feed moderately; waterinfrequentlybut deeply (plants are drought resistant). Where soil is alkaline or water high in salts, treat chlorosis or marginal leaf burn by occasional leaching and applications of iron. Check mildew with sprays just before plants bloom. Prune in dormant season to increase flowering wood the next summer. Remove spent flower clusters and prune out small twiggy growth from dwarf shrub forms. On large shrubs and trees, cut back branches 1 -1'A ft. Many color selections are available in bush form and trained as trees. In whites: 'White', 'Glendora White'. Pinks: 'Shell Pink' ('Near East'), 'Pink'. Reds: 'Durant Red', 'Gray's Red', 'Rubra', 'Watermelon Red', 'Watermelon Red Improved'. Other colors: 'Lavender', 'Purple', 'Select Purple', 'Majestic Orchid', 'Pepper- mint lace' has rose pink flowers edged with white. These are the dwarfer, shrubby forms (toy -7 f6):'Petite Embers' (rose red), 'Petite Orchid', 'Petite Pinkie', 'Petite Red Imp' (dark red), 'Petite Snow', 'Snow White'. Selections called Indian Tribes have heavy foliage with consid- erable resistance to mildew. 'Catawba' has dark purple flowers, 'Cherokee' bright red blooms.'Potomae and'Seminole' have pink blooms. 'Powhatan' is a dense, globular shrub with light lavender flowers. Hybrids between L, indica and the species L. faurief have even greater resistance to mildew than the Indian Tribes. 'Muskogee'is light- lavender,'Natchez'purewhite, and Tuscarora'coralpink. , The strain called Crape Myrtlettes grows from seed, flowering k Iin late summer from March sowing. Plants in this group have the full range of crape myrtle colors; they grow to 12 -14 in. during first yyear, eventually to 3-4 ft. They can be grown in pots or hanging baskets, or espaliered. Agenda Item No. V -3 April4,1995 General Services Department Parks and Tree Divisions February 1995 Activities Report Park Division Activities 1. Staff prepared the various athletic fields, as the weather permitted, for the upcoming baseball season throughout the city. 2. Park staff assisted in responding to emergencies caused by recent storms by assisting the Tree Division in cleaning up tree debris throughout the city. 3. The stairway replacement project was completed at Lookout Point in Corona del Mar with contract services and funded as part of the Capital Improvement Project program. 4. Staff is in the process of completing items listed on the recent P. B. & R. Commission park inspection forms. 5. The new plantings at Cliff Drive Park are establishing well and no significant erosion has taken place with the recent storms. The volunteers continue to weed the slopes as part of the ongoing maintenance program. 6. The two bench donations for the Lido Isle bridge area were completed this month. 7. Staff is working with the City Utilities Department and a consultant for the irrigation renovation and retrofitting for reclaimed water at Bonita Creek Park. The consultants report should be completed in April and a schedule for completing the work will be included in the report. 8. The football/ soccer field at Bonita Creek Park has been closed and fenced off for repair. Significant turf damage was sustained this winter and the field will remain closed for play until September. 9. Staff has completed the review of plans and specifications for the renovation of Balboa Boulevard medians and the construction of Bolsa Park. • 1� • Upcoming Activities for April 0 1. Staff will coordinate contractual services for the installation of sod at Bonita Creek football/ soccer field. 2. The Citywide American Disability Act(A.D.A.) project will be completed. 3. The Park and Tree Divisions along with other divisions of the General Services Department will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 22 from 9 A.M.. to 12 Noon. 4. Staff will be fertilizing all turfgrass and planter areas throughout the park system. 5. Staff will be coordinating the annual Arbor Day event with the Tree Division and the Community Services Department, scheduled for April 27 at Grant Howald Park. Tree Division Activities During the month of March, 718 trees were'trimmed(331 by staff and 387 by tree contractor), 7 trees were root pruned, 181 trees were planted, 25 trees were removed due to storm damage, 13 stumps were removed, 14 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and 218 tree maintenance requests were received by the Urban Forester. 1. Staff was able to plant 181, fifteen gallon parkway trees as part of the State Urban Forestry Grant throughout the City this month. The goal of this tree planting effort is to have 500 street trees planted by June 1, 1995 and to date, 216 have been planted. 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. Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent II Item V -4(a) • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: March 28, 1995 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Nancy Beard SUBJECT: Recreation Division - Monthly Commission Report Youth Services The Winter and Spring Drop -In Recreation Program are going well at the four sites which include Newport Heights, Newport Elementary, Mariners Schools and the Community Youth Center. 10 City Champions have been crowned in the Youth Basketball Program. The "B" Division team from Lincoln Elementary, coached by Mike Najar, will be representing Newport Beach at the Orange County Municipal Athletic Association Tournament. Representing the City in the "C" Division will be the team from Harbor View School, coached by Louie Rumble. Teams victorious in this endeavor will advance to the Southern California 11 Municipal Athletic Tournament in Costa Mesa on April 1 and 2. Special Events The 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 15th at Eastbluff Park. (flyer attached) Sports and Aquatics The Spring Adult Basketball season is set to begin March 27th with 67 teams. The addition of this season gives us a record 271 basketball teams in the four seasons during the 1994 -95 fiscal year. I is A program survey of the Adult Basketball participants has been mailed to all teams participating in the leagues this past year. A similar survey will be sent to all softball participants with the conclusion of the Spring league. 40 Flyers are out for the annual "Icebreaker" spring swim lessons. The program will be held over the Spring break, April 10 -14, at Newport Harbor High. Classes will take place between 11am and 3pm. The bi- annual Marian Bergeson user group scheduling meeting was held on March 16th. Spring and summer schedules were coordinated and each group's logistical needs were addressed. Contract Classes Spring classes have just begun. We are averaging 20 calls per day on the automated registration system. New classes this quarter include tennis lessons offered at the John Wayne Tennis Club. Participants seem interested in taking classes at this facility. We have also added evening lessons at the Newport Harbor High School Courts. 1� • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT THE 12TH ANNUAL GREAT EASTER EGG WHEN: WHERE: MES: HUNT Saturday, April 15, 1995 EastbluffPark, Vista del Oro & Vista del Sol, Newport Beach Starting times are all approximate for the following age groups: 10:00am 2 yrs and under 10:10am 3 & 4year olds 10:20am 5 & 6 year olds 10:30am 7 & 8 year olds 10:40am 9 & 10 year olds A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny will be part ofthis GREAT EVENT! Following the Easter Egg Hunt, the Eastbluff Village Merchants will be holding their SPRING SIDEWALK SALE along with the following festivities: *Visits will continue with the Easter Bunny from 11am to 2pm. (Don't forget your'camera!) *Childress Entertainment along with a Disk Jockey. *Easter Giveaways *Prizes *A Newport Beach Fire Engine Truck FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE 644 -3151 Pacific Coast Hwy fl EASTBLUFF Village Center University Ewbluff v Park ��StblU�.dr 'Ford Rd, Pacific Coast Hwy fl SWIM LESSON PROGRAM The City of Newport Beac I, Community Services Departmen , invites you to register for our spring recess swim lesson program at Newport Harbor High School. F 3331.201 3332.201 3333.201 3334.201 ------------------ - - - - -- — ---- - - - - -- — --------------------------------------------- WUEN: Aril 10 - April 14 1995 WHERE: Newport Harbor High School, 600 Irvine Ave. CLASS TIMES: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm FEE:i Group lessons - $25.00, Private lesson = $95:00 - QUESTIONS: Please phone Todd Alvarez at 644 -3151 i ------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- - - - - -- LEVEL I (4 -6 yrs.) 11:00am LEVEL II (6 -16 yrs.) 11:00am LEVEL III (6 -16 yrs.) 11:00am PRIVATE 11:00am 3335.201 LEVEL I (4 -6 yrs.) 3336.201 LEVEL II (6 -16 yrs.) 3337.201 LEVEL III (6 -16 yrs.) 8.201 PRIVATE 0 39 .201 LEVEL I (4 -6 yrs.) 3340.201 LEVEL II (6 -16 yrs.) 3341.201 LEVEL IIl (6 -16 yrs.) 3342.201 PRIVATE 3343.201 LEVEL I (4 -6 yrs.) 3344.201 LEVEL II (6 -16 yrs.) 3345.201 LEVEL III (6 -16 yrs.) 3346.201 PRIVATE 12:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:0Qpm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm Level I, Water Exploration 4 -6 yrs, Max tN This course is designed to give the non - swimmers an opportunity to expand on the fundamentals of aquatic locomotion and safety skills. Level II, Primary Skills,6 -16, Max 6 This course is for the younger swimmer and will offer an orientation to the aquatic environment and instruction in aquatics skill and safety. Level III, Stroke Readiness 6 -16, Max 8 This course will continue to increase swimming competency through new skills and techniques. (ALL LESSONS ARE MONDAY - FRIDAY AND WILL BE 40, MINUTES EACH) (cut here) .................... 1995 SPRING ICEBREAKER SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION Mail or deliver to City of Newport Beach, Community Services Department 3300 Newport Blvd., P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 ADDRESS _CITY .—Zip. PHONE (residence) ( ) (business) ( ) ACTIVITY NUMBER CLASS TITLE TIME Oonsideration of your accepting this registration, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Newport Beach, the port-Mesa Unified School District and any other officers, agents, employees form any liability or claim or action for damages resulting form or in any way arising out of the participation in the program by the person registered. Signature Date 21 CHECK or CHARGE: Visa or M /C(circle) Card #. Amount $ Expiration Date _ Card Signature Item V -4(b) is COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 'DATE: March 24, 1995 TO Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department FROM: Celeste Jardine -Haug SUBJECT: Senior Services Division - Monthly Commission Report OASIS volunteers were recognized for their contribution to the OASIS Center on Monday, March 20. The program consisted of entertainment by Pacific Symphony, and a delicious array of goodies, and a recognition ceremony. The program was enthusiastically received and as always, Pacific Symphony enjoys playing to an appreciative audience. Approximately 150 people attended. CPR for adults was offered last month and had a full class. This month we offered Infant CPR for those people who would like to be prepared when caring for their grandchildren. Three new classes were offered this month. Italian, beginning tap and "Journey Inside the Computer ". All of these classes have been overwhelmingly received. The new support group for adult child, which is offered in the evening, has been very successful. On an average, 7 -9 people attend once a month. Vicki Chin, our Human Services Coordinator, facilitates this group. April is Health Fair month which means the staff will be pre- occupied with preparing for this event. April 29th is the date and the Fair is open to the public, 18 years and older. Mum 0 0 0 OASIS SENIOR CENTER February 1995 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES /UTILIZATION REPORT CLASSES /GROUP 3587 Pancake Breakfast 247 Over 80's Party 100 Laughlin Flamingo Hilton 85 HUMAN SERVICES Palm Springs Get Away 45 Another Passage 28 DAY TRIPS Blood Pressure 106 Braille 52 L.A. Zoo 14 Caregiver Support Group 7 The Peking Acrobats 28 Case Management 54 Paramount Studio Tour 13 Chair Exercise 33 Huntington Library 28 Counseling 65 Santa Anita 17 Eldercare 4 Huntington Library 22 Employment 45 Gamble House 28 Information /Rental 1150 Candlelight Pavilion 24 Legal Assistance 5 Riverside Mission Inn 28 Life On Your Own' 28 Medicare Assistance 3 Shared Housing 47 MEETINGS Telephone Reassurance 354 Visual Screening 6 Board of Directors 15 Executive Committee 8 VOLUNTEER HOURS 2797 Long Range Planning 6 Newsletter Collating 28 General Membership 93 VAN TRANSPORTATION Care -A -Van 471 Shuttle 394 SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday Movies 75 Pancake Breakfast 247 Over 80's Party 100 Casino Night 180 J April 4, 1995 AGENDA ITEM NO. VI -5 TO: PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: UPPER CASTAWAYS VIEW PARK RECOMMENDATION: Select one or more conceptual plans to recommend to the City Council for their April 10, 1995 meeting. DISCUSSION: taken: At the February 13, 1995, City Council meeting the following action was "Direct the staff to prepare additional conceptual evaluations of the Viewpark on Upper Castaways which provide adequate public access, parking, trails, view points, and • grading for slope erosion control. The main site access road will intersect Dover Drive opposite Cliff Drive. Cancel the February 27 public hearing on the alternative park plans and direct staff to discuss the Viewpark conceptual evaluations on Upper Castaways with concerned and interested parties. Schedule City Council consideration of the conceptual evaluations within 60 days." The Staff assembled a team composed of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Open Space Committee, and representatives from Cliff Haven, Bayshores, Dover Shores, Newport Conservancy, Newport Harbor Lutheran Church and The Irvine Company to offer input on view park conceptual plans for Upper Castaways. Two meetings were held with Purkiss• Rose - R.S.I., Landscape Architect, to review various conceptual plans. At the first meeting the team reviewed various descriptions, site planning approvals, tract map conditions and Coastal Commission requirements for Upper Castaways. The team discussed types of uses desired for the view park, site access, parking requirements, use of church property for access and parking. At the second meeting Purkiss•Rose- R.S.I. presented three concepts (see attached Concepts A -1, B -2, and C). Concept C provided for 37 parking spaces with road access from Cliff Drive and Dover Drive. Concept B -2 showed 23 parking spaces with Cliff Drive /Dover Drive access and replacement of church parking if Dover Drive is widened. Concept A -1 showed parking at the Cliff Drive /Dover Drive SUBJECT: UPPER CASTAWAYS VIEW PARK April 4, 1995 Page 2 • intersection with trail access which could accommodate maintenance and emergency vehicles. All concepts provide a trail system along the bluff top circling the open space area and also for grading to provide for drainage away from the bluff top. The team supported Concept A -1. The landscape architect has prepared two versions of this concept. A -1 shows 15 parking spaces at the Cliff Drive /Dover Drive intersection. A trail access to the upper site would allow handicapped access as well as bicycles, maintenance and emergency vehicles. This concept maximizes the level area at the top. This area slopes to the west away from the bluff top. 'Runoff from the site would be directed through a retention basin in the remainder of the wetlands area. Concept A -2 shows 16 parking spaces and a turn - around at the Cliff Drive /Dover Drive intersection. This concept requires more grading than A -1 to contour the site and provide a more natural rolling hills effect. A swale extending to the gully opposite the Cliff Drive entrance would be cut into the upper area to provide for the drainage of that area. The access trail is cut into the slope along Dover Drive providing a knoll and valley effect above the remainder of the wetlands area. The access trail provides for handicapped, bicycle, maintenance and emergency vehicle access. The trail on the upper area is a long cul -de -sac and does not circle the open area. Concept B -1 is similar to the plan approved by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission last December. It provides 23 parking spaces next to the, church parking lot with access taken from the Cliff Drive /Dover Drive intersection. The upper area is shown to be round, but it could be shaped like concept A -1 or A -2. All concepts shown provide for the following: 1. A sidewalk bike trail along the Dover Drive frontage. This sidewalk will fill -in the current missing gap. 2. A Dover Drive transition which improves the roadway geometrics. The inside curve radius will be increased and' grading done to provide the appropriate stopping sight distance. Grading for the transition will be provided by the Castaway's residential �developer. 3. Pedestrian access to the site from Cliff Drive will be allowed by providing a traffic signal at the Cliff Drive /Dover Drive intersection. A left turn lane in Dover Drive will be provided to access the site. 4. Handicapped, bicycle, pedestrian, maintenance and emergency • vehicle access to the upper area from the Cliff Drive /Dover Drive intersection. This access will connect to the bluff top trail. Grading for this access will be provided by the Castaways residential developer. SUBJECT: UPPER CASTAWAYS VIEW PARK April 4, 1995 Page 3 • 5. Grading of the upper area so it slopes away from the bluff top to minimize the erosion of the bluffs above the bay. 6. Minimal landscaping and ground cover along with a low level lighting system for the trail will be provided. Park type amenities such as benches and tables will not be provided 7. Except'for Concept B -2, the future widening of Dover Drive has not been included. The Staff and Purkiss.Rose- R.S.I., Landscape Architect, will make a presentation to the City Council when they discuss this item on April 10, 1995. &11- - • LaDonna Kienitz Community Services Director DW:so Attachments: Concepts A -1, A -2, B -1, B -2, C Landscape Concept,Plan 1 • R- 3.30.95 Don Webb Public Works Director � ! `a � ) ( )\ \ ( � § § \ § ° )| |§ I ! to . os § | � � ( � ] !/ q 0 m! )% / $1 \ / ) ( )\ \ ( � § § \ § ° )| |§ I ! to . os § | � 0 0 B s _cE 4 �� 0 A� aD A� I 8 R m R 0 F 0 /�;� 3 H �FV pU Z� �v N C l � �.Y� ' i � r .�` � LJ 0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH February 13,1995 - 7:00 P.M SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM - CONSENT CALENDAR 20. Report from Public Works Department concerning CASTAWAYS PARTS. [Attached] Action: (1) Receive and file the letter from Tom Redwitz, Vice - President of The Irvine Company dated February 7, 1995, regarding Upper/Lower Castaways. (2) Based on the letter from The Irvine Company, direct the staff to proceed with the design of an active park at the 16th Street and Dover Drive 4.8 acre site. (3) Direct the staff to prepare additional conceptual evaluations of the Viewpark on Upper Castaways which provide adequate public access, parking, trails, view points, and grading for slope erosion control. The main site access road will intersect Dover Drive opposite Cliff Drive. Cancel the February 27 public hearing on the alternative park plans and direct staff to discuss the Viewpark conceptual evaluations on Upper Castaways with concerned and interested parties. Schedule City Council consideration of the conceptual evaluations within 60 days. (4) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with the Landscape Architectural firm of Purkis -Rose - RSI to prepare plans and contract documents for the active park and additional conceptual evaluation of the Upper Castaways Viewpark.