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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2000 - PB&R CommissionMARCH 7, 2000 APPROVED PB &R COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting March 7, 2000— 7pm CONVENED AT 7:05pm ROLL CALL Present: Beek, Franklin, Macfarland, Skoro, Tobin Absent: Pfaff Staff Present: David Niederhaus, General Services Director Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Admin Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the regular minutes of February 1, 2000. Motion carried by acclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16`h Street, questioned whether the eucalyptus trees on Dover in front of Castaways would be replaced? David Granoff, 7308 W. Oceanfront, questioned if the lexan walls would be replaced. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Correspondence - Acknowledge correspondence to Steve Bromberg, January 31, 2000; Ron Yeo, January 31, 2000; Jo Vandervort, January 31, 2000; John Kittleson, February 18, 2000; from: Peggy Marotta, Balboa Beautification Committee, February 23, 2000 2. Park & Tree Division 3. Community Services 4. Bench Donation - Accept donation of three benches from Balboa Island Improve Association to be placed at the end of Park Avenue and two placed adjacent to the City restrooms near the Ferry. 5. Criteria of Co- Sponsorship - Review of criteria for co-sponsorship. 6. Drinking Fountain Donation - Accept donation from Dr. Paul Kuhn of a drinking fountain and the costs for installing the irrigation at Castaways Park. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to accept items 1 -6 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. IF Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting March 7, 2000 Page 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. West Newport Park Playground Renovation - Senior Recreation Manager McGuire stated that both playground areas are ready to be replaced. In accordance with ADA standards they need must be age specific; drawings were displayed. She also stated that the lexan panels would be replaced with FY 2000/01 CIP funds. Commissioner Skoro asked whether there would be signage regarding the appropriate age for use of the play equipment. Manager McGuire noted that she would investigate the matter. Chair Beek opened the pub tic hearing Walter Semeniuk, 6807 W. Seashore Drive, stated that he lives right across the street from the park and that he had two concerns, (1) more handicapped parking was needed, and (2) that speed bumps should be installed on Seashore Drive to slow up traffic. Director Niederhaus stated that CalTrans was responsible for that road and would not allow speed bumps, he suggested that Mr. Semeniuk write a letter to the City regarding his concerns for speed bumps. David Granoff, 7308 W. Oceanfront, noted that he was happy that some changes were going to be made to the park but was concerned that the park for the younger children would be near the public restrooms. Manager McGuire noted that the play equipment could be put together, but that by taw they must be separated by a specific amount of space. If that were done, than swings could not be accommodated. Andrew Friedman, 7106 W. Oceanfront, stated that the plans look great, but noticed that there would not be any pull -up bars, he urged the Commission to add these to the plan. Manager McGuire stated that she would look into having those added if possible. Chair Beek closed the public hearing Motion by Commissioner Skoro that the playground at Fern and Seashore be designated as a toddler playground for ages 2 -5 and replaced in FY 1999/00; and that the playground at Lugonia and Seashore be designated as a school -age playground for ages 5 -12 and replaced in FY 2000/01. Motion carried by acclamation. 11. City Council Policy G -3 — Preservation of Views - Director Niederhaus stated that in 1994 this policy was amended to add specific street addresses to preserve views. This policy is amended to be in accordance with the new G -1 Policy and to add additional streets to the list. Director Niederhaus noted that the Commission should have received a copy of a petition from homeowners on Carnation requesting that they be added to the list. In an effort to be consistent, alt streets of the 200 block have been added to the list. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting March 7, 2000 Page 3 Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing. Kent Moore, 210 Carnation, urged support of the policy. Chair Beek asked if there was a petition from the other streets listed on the revised policy. Mr. Moore stated that there was not but that it could be done if that was what was needed. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16`" Street, stated that what this City is facing with the approval of a policy like this is a de- forestation of trees. As trees die on these streets they will not be replaced. He stated that it seemed prejudicial to just have the 200 block of these streets Listed, why shouldn't the 400 block be included? Bob Wynn, 1617 Port Abbey, stated that as a former City Manager, he is very aware of how important views are to City residents. He urged support of adding at (east Carnation Avenue to the policy since a petition had been done and stated that the other street would follow also forward petitions if that was what is needed. Carter Wurts, 2700 Ocean Boulevard, stated that as a 29 year resident, this policy is very important to homeowners as many have been remodeled so that they have a view. He stated that SPON does not need to worry about deforestation, there are many more trees today than 29 years ago. Chair Beek closed the Public Hearing Motion by Commissioner Skoro that City Council Policy be approved as amended but that only the 200 block of Carnation be added to the paragraph regarding the preservation of views. Motion fails for lack of a second. Director Niederhaus reminded the Commission that this would be an item on the City Council agenda on March 14. Commissioner Skoro stated that it is worthy to note that since 1994, Carnation is the only street that has petitioned to be added to the policy. Director Niederhaus stated that it just made common sense to include all the streets in the 200 blocks. He noted that the general consensus that the residents in the 200 block do not want street trees. Motion by Chair Beek to accept City Council G -3 Policy as received. Motion fails by the following vote. Ayes: Beek, Tobin Nays: Franklin, Skoro Abstain: Macfartand Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting March 7, 2000 Page 4 Renewal of Motion by Commissioner Skoro that only the 200 block of Carnation be added to the paragraph regarding the preservation of views of the amended City Council G -3 Policy and that it be forwarded to City Council for their approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Beek, Macfarland, Skoro Nays: Tobin Abstain: Franklin 10. Newport Waves Request for Co- Sponsorship - Manager McGuire stated that this is a single team request for co- sponsorship. The Commission has approved co- sponsorship twice in the past for a single team. Commissioner Franklin asked whether it would affect field usage. Manager McGuire stated that they Waves only play on Sundays. Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing Kurt and Kianna Jaye, 423 Fernleaf, urged support of co- sponsorship as they are a feeder team to the Corona del Mar High School Girls Softball Team which has been in decline. Marc Et Jenna Reynolds, urged the Commission to support the co- sponsorship and stated that there is a age limit for Bobby Sox, this allows girls to stay competitive. Chair Beek closed the Public Hearing Commissioner Macfarland asked what was the reason for requesting co- sponsorship. Manager McGuire stated that it will give them to opportunity to sit in the meetings for the scheduling of fields, and that although they will no longer have to pay for the usage of the field it does require them to participate in the maintenance of them Motion by Commissioner Franklin to approve the request for co- sponsorship of the Newport Waves for a one -year trial period. Motion carried by acclamation. 9. Street Tree Redesignation List - Director Niederhaus stated that after many public meetings, notices to the public, regarding the revisions of the list, that staff has only received two responses. He noted that the Commission holds the list and that it should be reviewed every two to three years. He introduced the Andy Trotter, West Coast Arborist, consultant on the List. Commissioner Skoro complimented the staff on the thorough job of noticing the public. Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing i Ln Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting March 7, 2000 Page 5 Aldon Kelly, SPON consultant, stated that he did not agree with many of the choices of trees for specific streets and began to go down the list with his comments. Chair Beek stated that although the Commission welcomes his comment that it would be more appropriate for him to furnish them in writing to Director Niederhaus. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 16`h Street, stated that according to the list that 424 streets do not have the appropriate tree, according to his calculations, 86.4% of the approved street trees are wrong. He stated that he has great concern regarding many of the choices, and noted that there is a bias against specific trees such as the Carrotwood. Director Niederhaus stated that many of the species listed were not in existence 15 years ago, and so they were not able to look ahead. He stated that now it is possible to do that with all the new species. Jan Vandersloot stated that the Commission needs to take more time to look over the list and urged them to not support the list. Kay Mortenson, 1530 Miramar Drive, stated as the representative for the BIIA that they request the following three changes (1)that the street tree for Balboa Boulevard be changed to the Queen Palm; (2) that the Carrotwood remain as the street tree for East Ocean Boulevard; and (3) that the Magnolia remain as the street tree for Miramar. She stated that there is nothing wrong with expanding the tree vistas and appreciates the serious thought and work of this list. Chair Beek closed the Public Hearing Commissioner Skoro stated that the City needs color and variety and that this will add some ambience to the City. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the revised Street Tree Redesignation List as received. Motion carried by acclamation. 11. Subcommittee Reports • Budget — Commissioner Skoro stated that he was scheduled to meet with staff and the City Manager on March 10. • OASIS Liaison — Nothing to report. • Beach — Committee will meet before the next meeting • Community Services Award — Nothing to report. • Park Et Open Space — Nothing to report. • Tree — Nothing to report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Reschedule of July Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Meeting. ADJOURNMENT - 9:30pm , Submitted by: (�_U Teri Craig, Admin A stant