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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1998 - PB&R CommissionQ!bm 1 COMMISSION Minutes February 3, 1998 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH tis Parks, Beaches & Recreation - Commission .. Regular Meeting February 3, 1998 — 7pm CONVENED AT 7pm ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Dunn, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Absent: Pfaff Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City'Librarian David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Patty Temple, Planning Director Marcelino Lomeli, Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Executive Secretary II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Dunn to approve the minutes of January 6, 1998. Motion carried by the following votes: Ayes: Beek, Dunn, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None • Absent: Pfaff Abstain: None III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Correspondence 4. Bench Donation for Inspiration Point — Approval of donation. Items removed from Consent Calendar 2. Park and Tree Division Repo Commissioner Skoro asked if the trees that were not replaced on the 2400 block of Windward would be on a list for replacement later. Director Niederhaus responded that these are parkway trees and the City does not force homeowners to accept them. 3. Recreation and Senior Services Rem Commissioner Beek requested that a stern letter be sent to the sports groups regarding the use of the mudline. Senior Recreations Manager Steve Hunt said that a letter was sent emphasizing that use, including a card with the number. Commissioner Beek also asked where the dedicatory plaque would be placed at Castaway Park. Director Kienitz responded that it was now planned for the bluff area overlooking the bridge and the lower bay. Y Parks, Beaches & Regular Meeting February 3, 1998 Page 2 Recreation Commission Motion by Commissioner Glasgow to accept items 1 through 4 on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Dunn, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Pfaff Abstain: None. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Potential Annexation — Dave Kiff, Assistant to the City Manager, presented background information on potential annexation of the Newport Coast area. Motion by Commissioner Beek that Chair Schonlau send a letter to the City Council recommending proceeding with the annexation, and that the City accept maintenance of the park With the stipulation that the parks are available for citywide use. Substitute Motion by Commissioner Dunn that in the event of annexation the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission recommends that the City accept maintenance of the parks in exchange for use of the parks. ,Motion was defeated by the following vote: Ayes: 'Dunn, Skoro • Noes: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau Absent: Pfaff Abstain: None Original Motion approved bythe following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau Noes: Dunn, Skoro Absent: Pfaff Abstain: None Larry Lawrence, of Lawrence Associates, presented the final draft of the Recreation and Open Space Element. Commissioner Dunn requested that a new Policy 1.3 Adult Sport Programs be added to Section 3 -1, Objectives and Policies., Commissioner Skoro noted that in Service Area 9, the area indicated as potential View Park may become Senior Housing but no official action has been taken. Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public comments. Tom Hyans, 217 19`h Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663, stated that the map for Service Area 2 indicated the public Beach at Marina park incorrectly,.and that there was need for public access to that beach. • • 0 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 1998 Page 3 Jon Vandersloot, 2221 16'h Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663, stated that the word "wetlands" is not used in the document and that specific wetlands should be designated. Planning Director Temple suggested that the word "riparian" be changed, to "wetlands ", but-that specific wetland areas not be noted. Commissioner Dunn asked if all wetland areas were protected. Director Temple responded that a judgment is needed. If the wetlands are not maintained, mitigation is required. Grace Dove, 117 15'h Street, Newport Beach, noted that the peninsula is deficient in park land, particularly neighborhood parks, and public bayfront beaches. Chair Schonlau closed the Public Hearing, Motion by Commissioner Beek to adopt the Recreation and Open Space Element, to direct staff to make corrections noted by the',Commission, and to approve Resolution 98 -1, A Resolution of the Parks Beaches and Recreation ommi sion c and Approval by the Ci Council. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Dunnr, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Pfaff Abstention: None Review of Parcels -designated as Open Space in the CIOSA Agreement. The Commission reviewed the status reports prepared the Community Services and Planning Department staff. ... .. Commissioner Beek stated that the Park and Open Space Committee had reviewed the proposal presented by Little League for improvements at Lincoln Athletic Center. John Della Grotta, President of Little League described the Little League baseball program, serving 700 children. He stated that the cost of the proposed modifications, $40,000 to $60,000, would be undertaken by the Little League Association. Jim Manning, Newport Beach, reviewed the proposed improvements. He emphasized that there would be no change in use of the fields. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 1998 Page 4 Chair Schonlau opened'the.meeting to Public Comment. The following spoke against any modifications to the fields at Lincoln Athletic Center: Doris Hope, PO B'ox 2968, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 Ben'Strick, 20 Crest Circle, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Robert Kopicki, 10 Crest Circle, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Tom Pickerton, 22 Crest Circle, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Karen Kopicki, 10'Crest Circle, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Terry Martin, 24 Crest Circle, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Mike Wade, 33 Belcourt Dr. Corona del Mar, CA 92625, AYSO 57 President, spoke in favor of the modifications, commenting that a compromise had been reached and that per the agreed upon conditions, AYSO 57 supports the.project. Chair Schonlau closed.the Public Hearing, Commissioner Glasgow recommended approval of the modification, that staff discuss with the School District the placement of more trees, and that staff assist the Little League in the obtaining of the necessary permits. Commissioner Schonlau amended the motion to add that Little, League use 10 foot light posts for the security lighting, with shields to reflect downward. Commissioner Dunn Proposed a Substitute Motion that the Commission delay action until the March meeting so that the Little League can hold more discussions. The motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Beek Recommended Action on the Original Motion since the improvements are not going to affect the quality of life of the residents, and the project will improve the safety for the participating children. The original motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro 'Noes: Dunn Absent: Pfaff Abstain: None 9. Change of Designated Street Trees on Antigua Lane. Director Niederhaus reported that Mr. Anderson, 1737 Antigua Lane, is replacing 10 street trees in the 1600 and 1700 block of Antigua Lane at a cost of $1950. The current designated street tree (lemon gum) causes damage to sidewalks. Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the change of designated street trees on Antigua Lane from the Lemon Gum to the Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhima blakeana). Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Dunn, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Pfaff • Abstain: None 0 0 Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 1998 Page 5 10. Tree Removal Appeal — Continued to the March 3, 1998 meeting. 11. Buffalo Hills Park Lighting. Chair Schonlau opened the Public Hearing. No public responded. The Chair closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Glasgow that the General Services Department forward a, request for a Capital Improvement Project for security lighting at Buffalo Hills Park, as a Priority C Project. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Dunn; Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Pfaff Abstain: None V1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No items were brought forth for future agenda. VII. ADIOURNMENT —Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.