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Home My WebLink About01 - CorrespondenceCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches lit Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 7, 2001- 7pm CONVENED AT 7:03Dm ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Allen, Beek, Englebrecht, Franklin, Macfarland, Skoro, Tobin Staff Present: David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of July 3, 2001. Motion carried by acclamation. SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Englebrecht took a chair at the dais. ELECTION OF OFFICERS . Chair Skoro opens the nominations for Chair for FY 2001/02. Motion by Commissioner Allen to nominate Chair Skoro for a second term. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tobin. Motion by Commissioner Beek to nominate Commissioner Franklin as Chair for FY 2001.01 Motion fails for lack of a second. Motion carries by acclamation. Chair Skoro opens the nominations for Vice -Chair for FY 2001/02 Motion by Commissioner Tobin to nominate Commissioner Macfarland as Vice Chair. Motion seconded. Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht to nominate Commissioner Franklin as Vice Chair Motion seconded. Motion carries to nominate Commissioner Macfarland as Vice Chair by the following vote: Ayes: Allen, Beek, Macfarland, Skoro, Tobin Nays: Franklin, Englebrecht Public Comments • Jay Torres stated that he was requesting that staff investigate the residency compliance for co- sponsorship by the City of the Stammers Soccer Club. 11 • I' 1 LJ Parks, Beaches It Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 7, 2001 Page 2 Consent Calendar 1. Correspondence - The following communication was received and acknowledged. To: Kathy Hamilton, July 9, 2001 Fm: Kathy Hamilton, June 24, 2001 The following correspondence was added: To: Mayor ft Members of City Council, August 6, 2001 Fm: Catherine Emmons, July 30, 2001 381h Street Residents, received August 6, 2001 2. Park and Tree Division 3. Item pulled by Commissioner Macfarland 4. Bench Donation - To accept a bench donation from Elizabeth Wright to be installed adjacent to the boardwalk at 8`h Street and W. Ocean Front. 5. Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center - Approval of fees. 3. Community Services - Commissioner Macfarland noted his concern that the commission had not been notified of the problems that were occurring with the heating of the swimming pools and questioned why they were not involved in the changing of costs. Manager McGuire noted that the activity at the pool had been discussed in the monthly Recreation Activity Report and that generally fees and charges are by City Council action. She stated that the City Council had voted to give funds for the heating of the pools. Chair Skoro congratulated the staff on a job well done at the Arroyo Park dedication. Chair Skoro also stated that he would like to appoint a 38`h Street Ad Hoc Committee. Motion by Commissioner Macfarland to accept items 1 through 5 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. Commissioner Macfarland excused at 7:20pm. 6. Tree Removal - Director Niederhaus stated that Barry Farber has requested the removal of one City Carob tree at 521 Fernleaf Avenue. He stated that the request does meet the minimum requirements of the City tree policy for removal. He noted that the applicant has a repeated history of tree damage to public and private property. Director Niederhaus also confirmed that the Risk Manager attributes the damage to the City parkway street tree. Staff recommends removals due to severe tree decay and hazard created by its proximity to persons and property Chair Skoro opened the public hearing hearing no comments the public hearing was closed. IParks, Beaches @ Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 7, 2001 • Page 3 Commissioner Allen thanks staff for such a comprehensive report. Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the request for the removal of one City Carob tree by Barry Farber at 521 Fernleaf Avenue. Motion carried by acclamation. Tree Removal - Director Niederhaus stated that Mike Mullen has requested the removal of one City Ficus parkway street tree at 1612 Anita Lane. He stated that the request does meet the minimum requirements of the City tree policy for removal. He noted that the applicant has a repeated history of tree root damage to private property. He noted that invoices are attached as part of the report. Staff recommends removal and replacement. Chair Skoro opened the public hearing. Mike Mullen, 1612 Anita Lane, stated that of the 32 Ficus trees on Anita Lane, 21 have been replaced. Chair Skoro closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Enalebrecht to approve the request for the removal of one • City Ficus parkway street tree by Mike Mullen at 1612 Anita Lana. Motion carried by acclamation. 7. Parkway Street Tree Redesignation - Director Niederhaus stated that staff received the request by Catherine Emmons for a redesignation of the street treet on Holly Lane from the Cape Chestnut to the Maidenhair. He noted that of the 37 affected properties, 26 property owners had signed the petition, representing 70 %. He noted that the submitted documents meet the guideless of the G -1 Polity. Director Niederhaus stated that Ms. Emmons had submitted $400 to the City to fund the costs of two new trees contingent on the approval of the redesignation. Chair Skoro opened the public hearing. Catherine Emmons, 2516 Holly Lane, stated that the reason for her request was that she felt that a slow growing tree such as the Maidenhair was needed, versus the Cape Chestnut which also drops berries to the ground. Chair Skoro closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the request for redesignation of the parkway street tree on Holly Lane from the Cape Chestnut to Maidenhair. Motion carried by acclamation. • 9. Commission Retreat/ Information Session - Chair Skoro stated that staff had suggested some possible dates for the retreat and had suggested that the meeting be held at the OASIS Senior Center. IParks, Beaches it Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 7, 2001 • Page 4 Discussion ensued regarding the reasons for having a retreat and other possible locations. Director Niederhaus suggested that members attend the City Council Study Session where staff will present 10 most important goals of the City and future concerns. Chair Skoro stated that he would attend the Study Session and would discuss this issue at a future meeting. 10. Committee Reports Budget - Nothing new to report. Castaways Park - Nothing new to report. Park Development - Awaiting information on Upper Bayview. Recreation ft Open Space Element - Nothing new to report Recreation Services - Will meet to discuss the fees /enforcement and review policies of other Cities regarding weddings at the beach /parks. Seniors - Nothing new to report 38`" Street Ad Hoc - Chair Skoro appointed Commissioners Allen, Beek and Englebrecht. First meeting will be August 13, 2001 at 4pm. is FU- • THE AGENDA ITEMS Results of root pruning on Clay Street Ocean Boulevard Committee Appointments Newport Village 38th Street update Volleyball - Coastal Commission Update Review of G -5 Policy ADJOURNMENT - 9:35pm Submitted by: Teri Craig, Admin Assistant �' �eolloo C OryofNmportBeach 1A BOX 1768, 3300 NEWPORT BLVD 0 MUNITY SERVICES NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 August 28, 2001 Barbara Adams, President Harbor Pointe Homeowners Association 17 Harbor Pointe Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Dear Ms. Adams: PHONE 714- 644.3151 E.4X 714.644.3155 � -067 -- �p�q� of TIC — On October 2, 2001, 7pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will conduct a Scoping Session for development of a passive view park on the 12 -acre parcel, bordered by MacArthur Boulevard, Avocado Avenue, San Miguel, and the Central Library, known as Newport Village. An aerial map of the site is enclosed. • The open public session will be utilized to develop a list of the elements to be included in the conceptual design for this site. The area has been designated as a passive view park, and may include vegetation, trees and shrubbery, walking traits, benches, picnic tables and parking. We will look forward to input from your organization at the meeting on October 2, 2001. Sincerely, ME �, i i Val Skoro, Chair Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Attachment L