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Home My WebLink About01/10/2002 - PB&R CommissionJANUARY 10, 2002 APPROVED PB &R COMMISSION MINUTES CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches a* Recreation Commission • Regular Meeting January 10, 2002- 7pm CONVENED AT 7:03pm ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Beek, Englebrecht, Macfarland, Skoro, Tobin Absent: Allen, Franklin Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian (arrived at 7:35pm) David Niederhaus, General Services Director Darin Loughrey, Recreation Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Chair Skoro to approve the minutes of December 4, 2001. Motion carried by acclamation. Public Comments None • Consent Calendar 1. Correspondence - None 2. Item Pulled by Chair Skoro 3. Item pulled by Chair Skoro 4. FY 2002/03 Capital Improvement Proiects for Recreation and Senior Services Divisions Review of submittal for FY 2002/03 CIP funds. 5. Bench Donation Accept bench donation from Eugene Nelson to be installed on the lawn area at Corona del Mar State Beach near the entrance to Newport Beach Harbor. 6. Tree Donation Accept the donation (species to be determined) from Colleen Hawes to be planted at Grant Howald Park. 7. Doe Nuisance Dispenser Accept the donation of one dog nuisance dispenser from the Newport Shores Community Association to be installed at Newport Shares Park. 8. Item Pulled by Chair Skoro Motion by Commissioner Macfarland to accept items 1, 4 -7 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. • 2. Park and Tree Division — Chair Skoro stated that he is still quite concerned that there are no trees on MacArthur Boulevard and is interested on what is being planned. Parks, Beaches £t Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 10, 2002 • Page 2 3. Community Services — Chair Skoro asked for an update on Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Director Niederhaus gave a brief update to the Commission. 8. Joint Study Session with City Council — Chair Skoro stated that many committee meetings had been held regarding the planning for Newport Village and Upper Bayview and that it was important for members of the Commission to attend the Council meeting on January 22, 2002. Staff will forward the Council report to the Commissioner when available. Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht to accept items 2, 3 and 8 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. Discussion Items 9. Corona del Mar State Beach Improvement Update - Assistant City Manager Kiff and Senior Planner George Berger gave a Power Point presentation on the status of the project reviewing possibilities for the placement of a snack bar and other necessities requested by the Lifeguards using funds from a State grant that must be used by 2004. Mr. Berger stated that they would appreciate any help on suggested priorities of the • project. Commissioner Beek stated that this would be a good project for the Park Development Committee. 10. Batting Cage Proposal by Pacific Coast Gils Fastpitch Softball - Manager Loughrey stated that he had met with representatives from Girls Fastpitch Softball and agreed that the Location at Bonita Creek Park was a good site because of the raised grass area next to the trees at the northeastern corner of the park across from the pumping station and the three storage bins. He noted that it was visually hidden by trees, near utilities, away from the center of the park and more than 150 feet from the residential area. Chair Skoro opened the public discussion Mark Billings, representative of the Fastpitch Softball team stated that they were happy with the location. Commissioner Beek stated that she would like staff to be assured that all funds needed for the batting cage are accounted for before construction begins. Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht to approve the installation of a batting cage at Bonita Creek by Pacific Coast Girls Fastpitch Softball (PCGFS) with the following conditions: 1. Installer applies for and receives a building permit and encroachment permit as • required and PCGFS will maintain the batting cages year round regardless of season or use. Maintenance will include fence repair as needed, replacement of screening as needed, sweep and clean debris from inside cage as needed and general repairs r�L Parks, Beaches £t Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 10, 2002 Page 3 as needed. Batting cage location must be confirmed with Parks Supervisor Randy Kearns before installation for purposes of irrigation. 2. Details plan must be submitted to and approved by the building department prior to work. 3. Work schedule must be approved by both the Recreation and Park Superintendents prior to commencement. 4. All costs must be assumed by Pacific Coast Girls Fastpitch Softball and all funds are accounted for prior to construction. Motion carried by acclamation. 11. Prohibition of Skateboarding in City Parks- Director Niederhaus stated that the current ordinance and resolution is not specific enough to allow enforcement in the park and recreation areas. He stated that with the approval of the proposed resolution it will allow the General Services Department to post signs prohibiting skateboarding in certain areas of each of the parks or recreational areas identified. He also noted that of the 46 area City parks, only 21 are listed that have a 6% grade. Director Niederhaus stated that the proposed resolution would appear on the January 22, 2002, City Council agenda. He reiterated that staff does not mean to label skateboard users as bad, only • those who are vandals. Chair Skoro opened the public discussion Commissioner Macfarland stated a space is needed for skateboarders. Randy Dorn, 1400 F. Central Avenue, Fullerton, stated that he can sympathize with cities regarding some of the damage that has been done by skateboarders, he suggested that more work be done with businesses to promote skateboarding in approved areas. Robert Walchli, POB 603, Corona del Mar, noted his concern about the kids being penalized for the damage caused by 1% of skateboarders. He suggested that the City provide alternate locations. Chair Skoro closed the public discussion Motion by Commissioner Macfarland to support the adoption of Resolution no. 2002- _ — Prohibiting Skateboarding on Certain Streets, Sidewalks and Parks and the recession of Resolution 2000 -19 and amended the proposed resolution under Parks to add steps and stairs and delete basketball courts as follows: Brickwork, or ornamental surfaces, picnic tables, benches, park seating areas, tennis courts, handball courts, planter walls, retaining walls, • sculptures, handrails, steps or stairs located in any City park or recreation area Motion carried by acclamation. r1 LJ U r" 1 LJ Parks, Beaches 61 Recreation Commission Regular Meeting January 10, 2002 Page 4 12. Co- Sponsorship Status of National Junior Basketball (NJB) - Manager Loughrey gave a brief overview of the criteria and responsibilities of City co- sponsored youth groups. Commissioner Englebrecht stated that this item had come to light because on December 22 a scheduled contractual service to refinishing the gym floor had arrived at Lincoln Athletic Center to find NJB using the gym for unscheduled play and they were not allowed access by the coaches. Chair Skoro opened the public discussion John O'Hara, 1937 Port Albans, stated that there seems to be some miscommunication between the President of NJB and staff and would like to work out any problems regarding scheduling and maintenance requirements. Chair Skoro closed the public discussion Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht to table discussion of this item to allow for more discussion between staff and NJB. Motion carried by acclamation. 13. Committee Reports Castaways - None. Finance - None Park Development - Chair Skoro reminded Commission of the January 22, 2002 City Council Joint Meeting at 4pm. Recreation li Open Space Element - Commissioner Beek stated that they had met with Planning Director Patty Temple at the January 8 committee meeting. Recreation Activities - None. Seniors - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Review of Reforestation section of the G -1 Policy Beek, Macfarland and Franklin to meet. • Viability of clay sewers • Commercial Uses in Public Parks Et Beaches National Junior Basketball Trees on MacArthur Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT - 9:15pm Submitted by-.� Teri Craig, Admin ss tant Chair Skoro appointed Commissioners