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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1995 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT Darks, Beaches & Recreation July 5, 1995 BEACH Item II Commission vices Director Maintenance 3 to order at 7:30 :mmer, Glasgow, 195 meeting be ir. vort. :r. Vote was ;inner 'ommissioner ner Bonner irried on the -first r. .e Commission mission southwesterly their June 1, using them Drive. Mr. 3 minutes v4 City Council Chambers Staff present: David E. Niederhaus, General Ser Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Superintendent Steve Hunt, Recreation Manager Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was calle P.M. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Bonner, Compton, D Grant, Schonlau and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Bonner left the meeting at 7:40 P.M. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion x Commissioner Bonner moved the minutes of the June 6, 1'. �es x x x x x x approved as presented. Unanimous. III. SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONER Newly appointed Commissioner Beek was seated. IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Glasgow opened the meeting to nominations for Chi Motion x Commissioner Compton nominated Commissioner Vandei Motion x Commissioner Schonlau nominated Commissioner Demm Ayes x x x x taken and carried on the first nomination electing Commis Nays x x x Vandervort as Chair. Motion x The meeting was opened to nominations for Vice Chair. '( Motion x Compton nominated Commissioner Schonlau. Commissi< nominated Commissioner Demmer. Vote was taken and c Ayes x x x x x nomination electing Commissioner Schonlau as Vice Chai Nays x Abstain x V. PUBLIC COMMENTS Marshall Wilkinson, 20401 Bayview Avenue, addressed tl regarding Bayview Park. Mr. Wilkinson reported the Con to remove two concrete benches installed in the •motioned section of Bayview Park adjacent to the basketball court ai 3 1993 meeting. The benches are still there and the public is resulting in a loss of privacy to the residents at 2613 Mesa Wilkinson passed out a letter and copies of the June 1, 195 vices Director Maintenance 3 to order at 7:30 :mmer, Glasgow, 195 meeting be ir. vort. :r. Vote was ;inner 'ommissioner ner Bonner irried on the -first r. .e Commission mission southwesterly their June 1, using them Drive. Mr. 3 minutes CITY OF NEWPORT BERCI°I Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission G July 5, 1995 Page 2 City Council Chambers ed as authorized two i the Commission ing the problem. >sion on behalf of the o replace on a phased ion reviewed this een approved by agreement with the lacement program nission's August approved.exceptfor S. ring- June,and divisions. e be changed, it cimately $4,000 and kgust. The main d implementation -due Ordinance to allow s in the summer d. They would be regarding this matter. He urged the benches be remov years ago. Chair Vandervort advised I& Wilkinson that althougl cannot vote upon this matter, staff is present and is no Bill Ginter, 2807 Ebbtide Road, addressed the Commi Harbor View Hills Community Association's request basis all'Ficus nitida trees in their area. The Commiss matter six months ago. Now that partial funding has t Council and the Association is close to finalizing theft City, they are ready to proceed. Mr. Lomeli advisedthat the phased parkway street reI designating a street tree per street may be, on the Comi agenda -for their review and recommendation. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR' ti on x Commissioner Glasgow moved the following items be es x x x x x x those removed from the Consent Calendar. Unanimot Item #1 - Removed from Consent Calendar. Item #2 - Removed from Consent Calendar. Item #3 - Park and Tree Division Approve report of Park and Tree Division activities dt upcoming projects for July. Item #4 - Recreation and Senior Services Approve report, of activities during June for these two ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #1 - Animal Control Ordinance, Director Niederhaus reported that should the Ordinanc would require changing all signage for a cost of apps that there is not sufficient time to do this before early, problems from his department's standpoint are cost an to lack of man - hours. • Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public hearin The following people spoke in support of changing th( the walking of dogs on the beach during specified hou months. If necessary, they would agree to a trial peric ed as authorized two i the Commission ing the problem. >sion on behalf of the o replace on a phased ion reviewed this een approved by agreement with the lacement program nission's August approved.exceptfor S. ring- June,and divisions. e be changed, it cimately $4,000 and kgust. The main d implementation -due Ordinance to allow s in the summer d. They would be CITY OF Parks, Beaches \92- NEWPORT BEACH & Recreation Commission July 5, 1995 Page 3 City Council Chambers willing to police themselves in regards to picking up dog nuisance; they would be willing to pay higher fees to accommodate the extra costs of implementation; and they would agree to higher fines for those who do not obey the Ordinance. The residents also pointed out that they felt that dogs are not the problem— non - residents are the problem who not only cause extra litter on the beaches but also do not pick up after their dogs. Jean Morris, 1032 Sea Lane Jeff Peterson, 1914 Court Avenue Shirley Reinker, 5319 Lido Sands Drive Phil Butterfield (no address given) Kurt Neumann, 2209 Channel Road Julie Mattson, 315 .Island Avenue Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Road Kurt Herberts, 2290 Channel Road Allen Maxfield, 329 Island Avenue D.L. Houston, 407 Harding David Roster, 1009 W. Balboa Kim Richardson (no address given) • Les Nouget, 2166 E. Oceanfront Daniel Scampini, 209 Wake Forest Road Mary Anne Emett, 25 Bay Island Case Van Mechelen, 609 W. Balboa In.response to questions from the Commission, Lt. Tim Newman from the City's Police Department reported that all dogs are - required to be on a 6' leash. Although not mandated at this time, it might be effective to require people to carry an implement to pick up dog nuisance. The main problem is that it is difficult to enforce the Ordinance. There are currently four animal control staff in the field between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. and problems double during the warmer weather. There are those on the staff who would recommend banning,dogs on the beaches year round due to the difficulty of enforcement. Tony Melum, Deputy Chief of the Fire and Marine Department, stated that their concern is the need for additional enforcement which takes away from water safety and the condition of the beach during the summer. Their hours on the beach during the summer are generally from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Motion X Commissioner Compton moved to amend Ordinance 7.04.030 of the Municipal Code that no dogs be allowed on the beach year round between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and that a person be required to carry an oes X x X x X X implement to clean up after their dog. Unanimous. Chair Vandervort advised those present that the Commission's recommendation is not a law until it is approved by the City Council. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Rec.re at i on Commission • m O C` O C d' July 5, 1995 w�O�� °, G ° X Page 4 City Council Chambers Item #2 -Request from Wedge Preservation Society Tony Melum, Deputy Chief of the Fire and Marine Department, gave a background of the current Ordinance which is a result of a compromise in 1993 among the interested groups. There have been an equal, number of complaints from the users and no rise in injuries at the Wedge. Since there have also been no enforcement problems, staff recommends no change in the Ordinance. In response to a question from Commissioner Compton, Mr. Melum explained that the Ordinance provides for use of flotation devices six months of the year and for body surfers six months of the year 7 hours a day when the water is warmer with the best swells. Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public testimony. Terry Wade, P.O. Box 862, Balboa, addressed the Commission. Mr. Wade, co- founder of the Wedge Preservation Society, explained the history-of the Society and their reasons for proposing prohibition of all flotation devices • from the Wedge. The main problem over the past ten years has been overcrowding by flotation devices, enforcement by two small signs, and the fact that body surfers cannot compete with them under any circumstances. Mr. Wade,presented information,packets which included letters requesting a year round preserve for body surfers at the Wedge, rather than the current regulation of May 1 through October 31 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. In response to a question from Commissioner Compton, Mr. Melum explained that extending the hours would create more of an enforcement burden, particularly during the early hours. He pointed out that there is a big demand for this area from all recreation segments. Recognizing that the Wedge is a dangerous and famous area, Chair Vandervort stated she would support it as a body surfing,area only: Commissioner Schonlau pointed out that regardless of the regulations imposed, the City does not have the financial resources to enforce the laws. Motion Chair Vandervort moved there be only body surfing at the Wedge from May 1 to October 31. Commissioner Schonlau amended the motion to extend exclusivity throughout the year to body surfers. Oti on x Commissioner Compton made a substitute motion to extend the hours for body surfing from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. from May 1 to October 31; that the Marine Department and Police Department help enforce the hours; and Ayes x x x x x that there be adequate signage implemented. Motion passes. Nays x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission d - • O O' C' O C s' o July 5, 1995 Page 5 , City Council Chambers VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #5 - Tree Removal Director Niederhaus reported staff recommends approving the removal of the two trees provided the homeowner pays for the cost of removal and replacement as stated in, the report submitted. Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public testimony. Mrs. Joan Hammono, 2169 E. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission and requested the two Ficus nitida trees be removed and replaced at their expense. The trees are huge with the root systems causing problems which will soon damage the sidewalk. In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer, Mrs. Hammono stated they planned to leave some of the bricks in the parkway and put in plants in order to improve the area and make it safer. West Coast Arborists has estimated it will cost $452 to remove both trees; cost per tree planting is • $95. Director Niederhaus reported that if the trees are carefully removed, the City will save curb and sidewalk repairs. Motion x Commissioner Glasgow moved to approve staff's recommendation to remove two trees at the owner's expense; ensure that there is no further damage to City property; and instruct staff to approve installation of two trees of the appropriate designation with root barriers, cost to be borne by Ayes x x x x x x the owners. Unanimous. VIIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission determined that the status of the tree request by Harbor View Hills Community Association and Goals and Objectives be reviewed at their August meeting. Commissioner Compton requested that youth group participation numbers be included in the next Recreation Division report. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation • Commission adjourned at 9:45 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted June 26, 1995 at 9:45 A.M. outside the City Hall Administration Building.