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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1997 - PB&R CommissionCOMMISSION Minutes March 4,1997 Item II (_1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting March 4;1997 - 7:00 P.M. Staff present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Compton, Demmer, Glasgow and Schonlau were present. Commissioners Beek, Bonner and Dunn were absent. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Demmer moved the minutes of the February 4, 1997 meeting be approved. The motion carried "by the following vote: Ayes: Compton, Demmer, Glasgow and Schonlau III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Compton moved that the following items be approved except for those removed from the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Compton, Demmer, Glasgow and Schonlau Item #1 - Removed from Consent Calendar Item #2 - Removed from Consent Calendar 3 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission March 4,1997 Paee 2 Item #3 - Bench Donation Approve one 6' bench donation from Kay East that will be installed on the-lower observation area at Inspiration Point. Item #4 - Tree Donation Approve one 24" box tree donation from SPON that will be planted at Cliff Drive Park. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #1 -Park and Tree Division In response to a question from Commissioner Glasgow regarding the trees on Leeward Lane, Director Niederhaus advised that no tree removals are anticipated during the sidewalk replacement project. Item #2 - Recreation and Senior Services Director Kienitz reported that Carol Stocker, Executive Director for Business Services and Auxiliary Operations for the School District, informed staff that the City will have the use of the Lincoln gymnasium through June 30, 1998. Along term lease is being drafted which will include this time frame. It is anticipated that the restrooms, included in the original lease, will be refurbished as part of the capital improvement projects. Commissioner Glasgow recommended a plan of action be formulated addressing the need for future facilities and the use of alternative facilities when the Lincoln gymnasium is no longer available. Director Kienitz agreed and stated a draft plan will be submitted for the Commission's review at their April meeting. Steve Hunt presented a revised report on the current recreational activities conducted at Las Arenas Tennis Courts and the 16th Street Sailing Base. Commissioner Glasgow moved that Items 1 and 2 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Compton, Demmer, Glasgow and Schonlau V. DISCUSSION 11 s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission March 4,1997 Item #5 - Big; Canyon Park Steve Hunt reported staff from the General Services and Community Services Departments met on the Big Canyon property with John Scholl and Troy Kelly from ,the State of California Department of Fish and Game who are present to explain the area. Troy Kelly, Ecological Reserve Manager, addressed the Commission and gave a background and overview of the area. He presented slides of the current site which showed the use of reclaimed water, dredging, the Fletcher Jones mitigation site, bridges, creeks, sewer access road, water flow, vegetation, ponds and wildlife habitat. John Scholl, Wildlife Interpreter, addressed the Commission and explained the Upper Newport Bay area which includes many bird species, vegetation, marshes, ponds, trails and bridges. Mr. Scholl also described the many joint volunteer programs, classes, workshops and tours that are open to the public. Item #6 - Lincoln Field Lights Steve Hunt explained Newport Little League's request for night lights on Fridays from March 7 to June 6 at the Lincoln Athletic Center. In September 1995 the Commission granted a similar request to AYSO due to the overflow of field usage. Since there have been few complaints and the key card system successfully monitors the use of lights to authorized users, staff recommends the request be approved. There being no one present to address the Commission during public testimony, Chair Schonlau closed the meeting to public hearing. Commissioner Glasgow moved to approve the request as submitted. Commissioner Demmer recommended the situation be reviewed if there is an increase in complaints concerning the night lights. Vote was taken on Commissioner Glasgow's motion which carried by the following vote: Parks, Benches and Recreation Commission March 4,1997 Pnee 4 Ayes: Compton, Demmer, Glasgow and Schonlau Item #7 - Proposed Names for the Hoag Linear Park Site Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Compton moved to postpone this item to the April meeting when the full Commission is present. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Compton, Demmer, Glasgow and Schonlau Item #8 Park and Open Space Committee Commissioner Compton reported the committee met February 11. He summarized the results of the meeting as follows: The Hoag Linear Park Phase I project is going out to bid as soon as the site is dedicated Sunset Ridge should be included in the General Plan as an active park. Lower Bayview should be incorporated in the General- Plan and identified as a future active park. The School District is re- appraising the 16th Street property for best usage. A large group is working to save the Environmental Nature Center and the committee recommends the Commission continue to pursue the site. The southern portion of the Freeway Reservation site has been filled in with dirt from the MacArthur project. There will be a meeting with the consultant for the Recreation and Open Space Element on March 12 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Conference Room. The Lower Castaways should be identified as a general purpose park in the General Plan. Item #9 - Subcommittee Reports Chair Schonlau reported the tentative opening for the Bob Henry Park is Saturday, July 19. The committee's next meeting is Friday, March 21, at 4:00 P.M. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will include a status report on Newport Boulevard Reconstruction, 16th Street Property and a'Staff Report for Programming.the Lincoln Gymnasium. a Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Mnrch-4,1997- -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - PaRe 5 VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:40 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted February 24, 1997 at 3:00 P.M. on the City Hall Bulletin Board outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building.