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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1998 - PB&R CommissionQ!offl 1 COMMISSION Minutes June 2,199$ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH '• Parks, Beaches& Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1998 — 7pm CONVENED AT 7am I. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Commissioners Absent: Dunn, Pfaff Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Executive Secretary II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the minutes of May 5, 1998. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn, Pfaff Abstain: None Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the minutes of May 12, 1998. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn, Pfaff Abstain: None Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the minutes of May 20, 1998. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn, Pfaff Abstain: None Ill. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Benson, 'President, Dover Shores Association, commented on the problem of weeds along the Promenade Walk at Castaways Park area, the dual fence and the rusty chainlink fence. w Commissioner Pfaff arrived at 7:06om Director Niederhaus stated as general information, that maintenance of the Castaways Park has not been assumed by the City, but that the removal of the weeds and fencing would be addressed with Parks, Beaches & Regular Meeting June 2, 1998 • Page 2 Recreation Commission the contractor. He added that there was no money in the budget next year for any landscaping improvements. Jan Vandersloot, representing SPON, asked that the Commission put a moratorium on mowing the main mesa so that the native bushes are allowed to come back. The mowing causes them to stop growing at Castaways Park. He also wondered if anything could be done to stop the children from using the park as a bike run. Commissioner Glasgow stated that he had warned SPON that this would happen. Director Niederhaus noted that he would ask the Police to patrol it the area and the holes would be filled. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Park and Tree Division None 3. Recreation Services Abstain: 4. Senior Services 5. Tree Donation Items removed from Consent Calendar 1. Correspondence — Commissioner Skoro stated that it would be appropriate for the Commission to•respond to the resignation of Commissioner Dunn by commending'him in writing. Correspondence to Mike Wade, May 7, 1998; from Bob Babbe, May 12, 1998; Bruce B. Larson, May 20, 1998; Jack Naylor, May 20, 1998; and Chris Kitrell, May 25, 1998, were acknowledged. Motion by Vice Chair Beek to accept items 1 — 5 on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Pfaff, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn Abstain: None V. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Lawn Bowling Lease Agreement — Director Kienitz commented on the long partnership with the Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Association and the City of Newport Beach; stated that the current agreement expires June 30, 1998; and recommended approval of the new lease. Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing. John Amies, Boardmember, Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Association, noted that they have approximately 110 current members, consisting of about 90% Newport Beach resident. Blair Lord, Boardmember, Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Association, stated that he had been a member since 1982, that they host many tournaments throughout the year; and that during a normal month about 500 people use the greens. The facility is used practically every day of the year. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting •June 2, 1998 Page 3 Chairman Schonlau closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Glasgow to approve the Lease Agreement with the Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Association and forward to City Council for their approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Pfaff, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn Abstain: None 7. Slammer Soccer Club — Senior Recreation Manager Steve Hunt stated that staff has met with the soccer club and recommend approval. He stated that the Slammer Club had split from the Orange Coast Soccer Club because of differences of philosophy. Use of soccer fields would not increase. Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing Cindy Delia, Slammer Soccer Club representative, stated that they are a non - profit making organization, recently formed, with approximately 80% Newport Beach /Costa Mesa residents. She stated that they would not require additional field use, and quite possibly, less. Chairman Schonlau closed the public hearing Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the co- sponsorship of the SI'a'mmer Soccer Club. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Pfaff, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn, Abstain: None 8. Amendment of City Policy 1 -2 — Senior Recreation Manager Hunt commented that since Shock Boats no longer repair sabot boats without cost, it has become necessary to find a source of funds for ongoing repairs of the fleet. Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing Hearing no comments the public hearing was closed Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the revision of City Policy 1 -2 and forward to City Council for their approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Pfaff, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn, Abstain: None 9. Approval of New City Policy — Director Kienitz stated that this Temporary Sign policy had been • dKdited at the direction of City Council. Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing Hearing no comments the public hearing was closed Commissioner Beek noted that staff should informally check appropriateness of signs. \J Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1998 Page 4 Director Kienitz stated that a staff procedure would be put in place. Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the revision of City Policy 1 -2 and forward to City Council for their approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Glasgow, Pfaff, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Noes: None Absent: Dunn, Abstain: None 10. Newport Center Economic Opportunities Committee — Chairman Schonlau stated that the Commission would entertain general comments but that this item will be tabled until the next regular posted meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, when The Irvine Company will make a presentation. Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing. Jan Vandersloot, SPON, distributed a letter with an ecological report to the Commission. He stated, that the City should make no decisions on this property until an EIR is done. It would be premature. He also stated that he had asked in writing to the City Manager to be notified of any meetings regarding this property. Mr. Vandersloot also stated that SPON' had voted unanimously that this property not be given away to The Irvine Company. Irene Flack, SPON, stated that even though this property is not the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission jurisdiction, that the Commission can make recommendation to the City regarding the need for open space. Chairman Schonlau closed the public hearing. Commissioner Skoro noted that that the aspect of trading this 9.3 acres of property located behind the Central Library for property on San Joaquin Hills and MacArthur Boulevard is unacceptable. The view must be protected. 11. Report from Park & Open Space Committee — Vice Chair Beek stated that a study session of the entire Commission for the Bonita Canyon Park is scheduled for June 3. After the Commission has assimilated the information gathered at the public meetings of May 12 and 20, the Commission will give the architect direction. 12. Subcommittee Reports • Budget — no new information. • Annexation — no additional information. • Naming of Parks - Commissioner Glasgow noted that a meeting of the subcommittee would 'be held soon. He suggested that possibly a letter be sent to the sports organizations and homeowners associations for their suggestions. • loint Commission /Board Committee — Vice Chair Beek will attend the meeting scheduled' for Friday at 1 0am. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1998 Page 5 VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VIII. ADIOURNMENT- 8:35pm SUBMITTED BY: T•ERI CRAIG, COMNIUJIITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH is Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Study Session June 3, 1998 — 7pm CONVENED AT 7:02pm ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Pfaff, Glasgow, Phillips, Schonlau, Skoro Staff Present: 'LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Marcelino Lomeli, Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Executive Secretary II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. III. NEWPORT CENTER ECONOMICS OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Schonlau stated that this item had been tabled from the regular meeting of June 2, 1998. Carol Hoffman, The Irvine Company, presented background information on the subject of affordable housing and the property located behind the Central Library. She stated that per CIOSA The Irvine Company was to provide 4 parcels of land for affordable housing. She stated that this particular piece of land meets all the criteria for Senior Housing, it has been in committee for over two years and no public meetings have been held. Ms. Hoffman noted that there are several misconceptions, and she would like to clear them up. Regarding the view plane, The Irvine Company is very aware of the importance of the homeowners view and realize that the site plane will need to be lowered. She also stated, that there is a conceptual plan for 60 parking spaces behind the Central 'Library with the opportunity to have a through driveway out the back. Commissioner Skoro asked whether one square inch of view would be obscured. Ms. Hoffman stated that she was unable to answer that as a view plane analysis has not been done and won't be done until the City has approved the project. Commissioner Glasgow asked if there were other parcels that were being considered. Ms. Hoffman stated that Lower Bay View Landing was also an option but did not meet the criteria as well as this particular parcel of land. She also stated that The Irvine Company's application has been on file with the City since January 1996. Chairman Schonlau noted that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was not the final authority on this, it is in the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, but would appreciate The Irvine Company keeping this Commission up -to -date with any new information. • Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing, George Jeffries, 1039 Goldenrod, Library Board Trustee, stated that the Board of Library Trustees has taken the position oppose any development and /or construction north of the library and south of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting • June 3, 1998 Page 2 imaginary extension of Farralon Drive to MacArthur. He also stated his concerns regarding the traffic flow should such a development,be constructed. Chairman Schonlau commented that there is no official proposal regarding this property and therefore any comments are premature. Mr. Jeffries proposed that the Commission adopt the parcel south of Farralon as preserved space. That a long -term planning committee consisting of members from the Library, Arts and Parks, Beaches and Recreation meet to discuss the future of this parcel of land. Commissioner Glasgow stated that this Commission had already done that as it is stated in the Recreation and Open Space Element. Jan Vandersloot, SPON, stated that there are specific aspects of this parcel of land that must be preserved, as it is an environmentally sensitive area, that it includes the gnatcatchers and other sensitive species. Chairman Schonlau closed the public hearing. Chairman Schonlau stated that this would be a continuing item on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Agenda. IV. BONITA,CANYON SITE PLANNING Chairman Schonlau acknowledged Vice Chair Beek as Chair of the Park & Open Space Committee. Vice Chair Beek distributed a list of guidelines and objectives, which were: • Determine park programs • Direct Architect to make modifications • Set timing of future meetings and follow up. Vice Chair Beek also stated that this was not the time to discuss placement of water fountains, benches. After discussion the following direction was given to the architect: • Skateboard be cut down to 10- 15;000 sq ft. • Add 2 tennis courts • 1 basketball court • More parking • Possibly one baseball field into a girls softball field • Remove parking on Ford Road close to homes. • Elevation should be dropped so that walked along path are not looking into homes • Open space and trees should be remain the same Chairman Schonlau reminded the public to listen to what others have said and try not to repeat the same comments. Chairman Schonlau opened the public hearing. Paul Schmidt,1718 Galaxy Drive, distributed a diagram of the City of Irvine's proposed skateboard park. He also recommended that the Commission contact the City of Glendale who has done a report on noise levels. • John L'lella Grotta,1939 Port Bishop Place, stated that as a homeowner, he was unable to think of anything worse than to have a skateboard park in their community, and will work to make sure that this does not occur. He also stated that as a Newport Little League President that there too many Parks, Beaches. &Recreation Commission Regular Meeting • June 3, 1998 Page 3 youths and not enough fields. Soccer and baseball do not like multiple use fields as the field is never able to have down time. Doug Cirelli, 1800 Glenwood, Bobbysox President, stated that the Girls Bobbysox is growing and could use another field. He also stated that the majority of players are from Newport Beach. Mike Wade, 33 Belcourt Drive, AYSO President, questioned whether Belcourt was notified of these meetings. Soccer sign -ups continue to grow, 1800 this year. He recommended that staff do a demographics study. Dean Thompkins, 1068 Salvador, Costa Mesa, work in skateboard shop, stated that there isn't any place for these kids to use their skateboards legally. It is up to the City to give them a place to express themselves as other children are allowed to do in team sports. Mike McMahon, 26 Harbor Island, he stated that there is a real need for a skateboard park, and noted that most kids that use Andersen are local residents. Mike Sweeter, 440 17'h Street, Costa Mesa, owns a skateboard shop, stated that more than 50% of his customers are from Newport Beach, approximately 2,000 subscriptions. He noted that the general age of skateboarders are 11 -15 years of age. Chip Greene, 1701 Port Abbey and 1839 Port Tiffany, representing Harbor View Homeowners Association stated that Phase I had passed a resolution unanimously opposing the skateboard parks. He stated that this was not the appropriate location for this, possibly several smaller parks throughout the City should be looked at. He also stated that if there were any other skateboard parks in the City, possibly the Association would have been more amenable. Mr. Greene stated that they do not want to be the first location in the City to have a skateboard park. Gladys Gabrielian, 1607 Port Abbey, presented a petition of 68 homeowners against a skateboard park in their community. Tyler Martin, 2001 Port Albans Circle, stated that there is a real need for a skateboard park. Chris Yould, 568 Seaward Road, stated that possibly the best idea tonight was having several smaller skateboard parks in the City, he also noted that there is a real need for one. Chairman Schonlau closed the public hearing Chairman Schonlau thanked the public for their input, and reminded them that there would be additional public meetings before final approval is given. V. ADIOURNMENT- 10:15pm SUBMITTED BY: J" LL2. TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SE VICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY • _V..