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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/5/2002 - Agenda PacketFEBRUARY 5, 2002 PB &R COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission Thursday, February 5, 2002- 7pm City Council Chambers •ORDER AND ROLL CALL AGENDA REVISED APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Enclosed) January 10, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -8) are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The commission members have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the commission votes on the motion unless members of the commission, staff, or the public request a specific item to be discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar item number, and complete the sign -in card provided at the podium. Speakers are limited to three minutes on agenda items. 1. Correspondence (Item 1) From: John Della Grotta, December 11, 2001 2. Park and Tree Division (Item 2) Report of Park and Tree Division during January and upcoming projects in February. 3. Community Services (Item 3) Report of Recreation Ft Senior Services during January and upcoming projects in February. 4. Tree Donation (Item 4) Accept donation of one California Sycamore tree from Cindy Haller to be planted at Castaways Park. 5. National Junior Basketball (Item 5) Status report of documents required by NJB. 6. Endorsement of Proposition 40 (Item 6) Endorse approval of Proposition 40 - Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002. 7. Maximizing Public Access to City Parks (TITLE CHANGE) (to be Approve the proposed new policy and forward to City Council. distributed) 8. Dedicated Trees (Item 8) Approve the list of dedicated trees to be submitted for inclusion in Council Policy G -1 Preservation of Special Trees List. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9. Lincoln Athletic Center (Item 9) Discussion /decision of request from Newport Beach Little League for additional field light time. 10. Tree Removal (Item 10) Discussion /decision of request by Marie Kontos to remove two City Brazilian Pepper trees at 2907 Catalpa Street. 11. Committee Reports - • Castaways (Beek, Macfarland, Skoro) • Rec Et Open Space Element (Beek• Macfarland, Franklin) • Park Development (al en Beek, Skoro) • Recreation Activities (Enelebrecht, Franklin, Tabin,) • Finance (Skoro, Allen, Beek) • Seniors (Allen, Englebrechq Tobin) *FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion. ADJOURNMENT I CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Parks, Beaches Et 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 Projects 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. Dog Nuisance Dispenser Accept the donation of one dog nuisance dispenser from the Newport Shores Community Association to be installed at Newport Shores 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 & 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 Gits 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 0 Parks, Beaches & 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. Parks, Beaches 8: 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 tight 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 Enelebrecht to table discussion of this item to allow for more discussion between staff and NJB. Motion carried by acclamation. 13. Committee Reports • CastawaVS - None. Finance - None Park Develooment - Chair Skoro reminded Commission of the January 22, 2002 City Council Joint Meeting at 4pm. Recreation tt 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. Chair Skoro appointed Commissioners 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: C� Teri Craig, Admin Assistant E 0 ULU 11 U1 11:4 U-91111011W%4431)) HUM- NEWPORT BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE 1280 Bison Avenue, Suite 89 -491 Newport Beach, California 92660 (714) 668 -6210 December 11, 2001 Via Facsimile (949) 644 -3155 Mr.Darin Loughrey Recreation Manager Community Services Department The City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Re: Friday Night and Saturday Night Field Usage for the 2002 5eason Dear Darin: Friday Evenings Field Light Request 1-(4) Y.W/W h-M an behalf of the Newport Beach Little League and pursuant to your request, I hereby make our yearly request to the PEAR Commission and the Community Services Department to use the fields at Lincoln 1 and Lincoln 2 until 9:45 p.m. from February 8, 2002 through the third week in June 2002 for games and practices. As you and the members of the PBU Commission are aware, this is not a new request. The Newport Beach Little League has been playing night games at Lincoln on Friday evenings for at least the last 6 years. This season our need is as compelling as last year because without scheduling night games on Fridays, we simply do not have the fields to accommodate the number of players at the AA, AAA and Major Division levels. We already have scheduled games on every available field at every available time Monday ocr257104.1 DEC 11 '01 11:48 TO -# #21169 119496443155 FROH- 1-10 H.08/09 N5 Mr. Darin Loughrey • December 11, 2001 Page 2 0 through Saturday, leaving only Sundays for practice. Without the Friday night games and occasional Friday night practices, we cannot make it. As noted above, we have scheduled games on every available field on Saturdays. For our Upper Division, our games at Lincoln 1 and Lincoln 2 are scheduled at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. For years, we have been struggling to complete the 4:00 p.m. game on Saturdays before Daylight Savings Time begins. At times, we are playing in the dark because games get backed up, sometimes because of ties, other times because of field problems or umpires not being on time. Accordingly, we request that from Saturday, February 16, 2002 through and including Saturday, April 6, 2002, the Newport Beach Little League be allowed to use the lights on Saturdays until 7:00 p.m., the maximum time that we generally use the fields on Saturdays during Daylight Savings Time. Of course, if the 4:00 p.m. games on Lincoln 1 and Lincoln 2 are over before that time, we would not need to use the lights until 7:00 p.m. and we would commit to turn them off. This request is consistent with the request last year. To my knowledge, the managers at those later Saturday games acted responsibly and the lights were promptly turned off. Please place each of these matters on the first available PR&R Commission Agenda. As you can see, our 2002 Season is fast approaching and we need to come to closure on these issues in January 2002. Thank you in advance for your consideration. ocn57io4,1 Ot0 11 01 11:49 f04121159 #19496443155 FROR- 0 . . . • l� U Mr. Darin Loughrey December 11, 2001 Page 3 1 -745 P.09/09 h-325 Please call me with the date and time of the next PB &R Commission Meeting so that I may attend. Thank you. Sincerely, A,. John F. Della Grotta, birector, NBLL cc: Mr. Rex Jones, President, NBLL Mr. Bill Wheatley, Chairman, NBLL ocus71o4,1 PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. February 5, 2002 SUBJECT: Parks and Trees Divisions Activities Report Park Division Activities 1. Phase II of the walkway replacement project at Eastbluff Park has been completed. The project provided for the removal of deteriorated asphalt walkways and the replacement with concrete walkways. 2. Staff is coordinating with the Community Services and Public Works Departments and a contractor regarding the replacement of field lights at Bonita Creek Park. The improvements will improve lighting and decrease energy consumption at this facility. 3. Sixty -five metal anti - skateboard devices were installed in early January at Arroyo Park • to deter vandals from sliding along the edges of the Park seating areas. Since then there has been an ongoing removal of these devices by persons unknown that continue to damage seating areas. The Police Department has assigned officers to keep the area under surveillance. Additionally, the soccer/ baseball field area has been vandalized several times by non - authorized vehicle access. Chain link fencing and bollards were installed recently to curtail this activity. 4. Staff is completing work on the facilities inspection checklist as provided by the Commissioners. All safety concerns have been addressed. 5. Greg Lewis, City Pesticide Technician, provided all General Services Department staff that perform pesticide applications with an "Annual Pesticide Safety Training" as mandated by the County Agriculture Department. This training assures the proper application of pesticides for the safety of the public as well as staff. Upcoming Activities for February 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide. . 2. Staff will continue to monitor the Arches Mitigation Site in the Big Canyon area. 3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents with contract services. F: \USERS \GMKRieSNParks& TreesT uks2002 \PBR\Febmary\PBR.lan2002Bft .doc Tree Division Activities • During the month of January 755 trees were trimmed, 18 trees were planted, 2 trees were removed and 5 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees. The Urban Forester received 48 tree maintenance requests. U r, U 1. The City tree- trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, has begun tree trimming in the Westcliff area. 2. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program with the Concrete Maintenance Supervisor and a Public Works Inspector. This work involved the Urban Forester inspecting City street trees as related to sidewalk repairs. 3. The City Manager approved two Ficus tree removals at 2801 Clay Street (corner of Clay Street and Redlands Avenue) due to extensive private and public property damage. Three new boxed replacement parkway trees (1 California Live Oak and 2 Bisbane Box) were planted in the parkway at the address. 4. The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities that were performed during the past several months. Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent Attachment: (A) Tree Activity Report 2001- 02 F: \OSBR5\GSV\RRiefAParks& Trees\ Parks2002 \PBR\Fcbmary\PBRJan2002Df[ .doc 0 • 0 F� FBI W A W U Fri Fil W a W z W r 0 Q N G H 4 r, cl o O � U _� > bq W � H �a c� cC ,b O � O Qtr oY a> i.y O r-. W Qy COT Y � � Y �1 ,w/ C o o o o o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N zQ N O N O N O O O O N O O O O O N O O O O O O O O N O O O O O N N O O O w 0 N M N N N Eii `m m m c m � U o +L N T o � C O N `O_ 0 N c V d � O m E v d C � O E O U zQ w 0 N M N N N Eii `m m m c m � U o +L N T o � C O N `O_ 0 N c V d � O m E v d C � O E O U COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (Item February 5, 2002 2 Arts fz Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors • To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Re: Recreation and Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report Monthly Activities - Reports on the activities of the Recreation and Senior Services Divisions for the past month are enclosed. • Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) Page 2 February 5, 2002 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • Arts Ft Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report ADULT SPORTS Basketball - Adult Basketball leagues started the week of January 7 with 79 teams. The league continues to be the largest in Southern California with over 1000 players are competing in 10 different leagues. Games are scheduled at West Newport community Center, Ensign School, and Lincoln Athletic Center. Softball - The 2002 Spring Adult Softball League will begin the week of February 4. Seventy eight teams are registered to compete in 12 different leagues. Games will be held at Bonita Creek Park, Arroyo Park, Grant Howald Park and Lincoln Athletic Center. YOUTH PROGRAMS Winter Sports Camp - Sixty local children spent their holiday break learning new games, developing sports skills and making holiday crafts at the Community Youth Center in Corona del Mar. This annual camp run provides children the opportunity to make new friends while enjoying activities • that included flag football, touch rugby, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, basketball, soccer, cricketball, soft ball, cooperative games an more. Staff enjoyed the opportunity to expand their game knowledge and gain valuable experience working in a more structured camp environment. Winter Hoops - The 2002 youth basketball season kicked off January 19 at West Newport Gym. Twenty one teams consisting of over 200 boys and girls from grades 3 -6 participate in this recreational league. The community services basketball league provides a unique opportunity for local children to represent their schools and play on teams organized in their local neighborhoods. Focus is place on developing player sportsmanship, skill development and a positive program experience. Games are played every Saturday through March 9. Tiny League Basketball Clinic - Community Services basketball program for 1' and 2nd grade boys and girls kicked off January 9 with nearly 70 boys and girls to make up the Monday and Wednesday sessions. Children receive four weeks of skill instruction and entertainment from the department youth basketball coaches and recreation leaders. This is followed by four weeks of scrimmage games to allow players to further develop and showcase their new skills. KidScene and Kids Club Afterschool Program - The theme for January is "Back to School Again" as children settle in for the final 6 months of school. Plenty of after - school fun is what's in store for over 150 participants at the Mariners, Grant Howatd and West Newport site. Winter crafts such as snow flakes and Popsicle stick log cabins are on the activity calendar along with everyone's favorite games and sports activities. Many participants are taking advantage of the staffed homework • centers before heading out to play. Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) Page 3 February 5, 2002 Tiny League Basketball - The Tiny League Basketball Clinic is, once again, a big hit with the kids. . The total enrollment for Mondays and Wednesdays is over seventy children, ages 6 through 8 ... and growing. The program began on January 6 and runs through the month of February. Squeaky sneakers, bouncing balls, and laughter fill the air at Lincoln Gymnasium as the young athletes learn the basic skills and rules of basketball. • is AQUATICS Aquatics Classes Revenue Participants Lap Swim $ 725 600 Annual Pass 990 6 Punch Pass 450 9 NBAC -Swim 3,125 18 NBAC -Jr. Polo 33,830 39 TOTAL S9,120 672 Adult lap swim attendance increased in January as swimmers resolved to get back into shape. In addition to the Sage Hill School rental, Edison High School used MBAC on January 16 for their games while their pool is down. This rental will not affect regular programs on that day. CONTRACT CLASSES /INSTRUCTION Winter Session - January 7 marked the start of Winter Session classes. There are 135 classes with 405 sessions designed to meet any interested person's schedule. New classes include a dynamic beach - workout called Camp Technique and a class in nutrition for parents of picky eaters called Going Bananas. Fall Session Statistics -The fall season closed on December 23, 2001. There were 322 classes that met successfully; of those, 53 reached maximum enrollment. The classes(some with multiple sessions) were: 1. Infant Development 6. Creative Dance /Tap and Ballet 2. Art, Music and Education/ Paint, Paste and Pour 7. Hatha Yoga 3. Successful Little Athletes 8. Golf 4. Beginning and Intermediate Surfing 9. Advanced Beach Volleyball 5. Tennis - Beginners, Advanced Beginners, 10. Youth Flag Football -5 Locations /13 Advanced and Seniors sections! FACILITIES USE AND MAINTENANCE During the period December 15, 2001 through January 15, 2002 there were: • 5 Picnic /Park Area Rentals . 4 Field Rentals • 16 Room Rentals . 12 Gymnasium Rentals There were no wedding reservation rentals. PARK DEVELOPMENT Bonita Canyon Sports Park - At the January 22 meeting the City Council agreed to enter into a contract with the surety company to finish the project. That contract will be finalized within 30 days. Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) Page 4 February 5, 2002 SPECIAL EVENTS . Vision Festival 2002 -The Community Services Department played a role in the recent Visioning Festival on January 12. The Recreation Divison goals for this event were: • To introduce the community visioning process to local children through a variety of crafts and recreational activities. • To provide care and supervision for children whose parents are attending the Vision Festival. The day's activities included a "Mapping the City" craft project that gave the children a chance to create their own "perfect" city, a "Back Bay Craft" that incorporated many of the birds and sea life that are indigenous to the Newport Beach area, a story time presented by Judilyn Ashley, and a lunch time pizza party. Overall, the event was a big hit with the children, drawing close to twenty enthusiastic participants. The artwork created by the children in our community, is on display at City Hall in the Planning Department building. Olympic Torch Relay - Staff members Matt Dingwall and Peggy Calvert coordinated the Olympic Torch Relay visit to the City of Newport Beach on January 15, 2002. Excitement was high as over 1,000 people dotted the lawn at City Hall to greet the torch bearer and the Olympic flame. Comments by Mayor Tod Ridgeway, Newport Beach Chamber Chairman of the Board Roger Alford, and an official representative of the Olympic committee were brief and patriotic. The 1932 Olympic Queen of the Greeks, Ms. Catherine Camperos Kotsikos, mother of Anderson Elementary • principal, Mary Manos. Special thanks to the Police Department for their rolling street closure during the relay and to the Newport Harbor Chamber and the Newport Beach Visitors Bureau for their help in coordinating the event and the volunteers. Other Newport Navigator- The spring edition should be delivered to mailboxes by February 25 and includes the Easter Egg Hunt, the Corona del Mar Scenic 5k, 382 contract classes for youth and adults, the Youth Track Meet and adult sports. Internet registration will begin on February 19. Field Improvements - January has been a busy month for field and light improvements. New brick dust and sod have been installed at Bonita Creek, Bob Henry, and Lincoln Athletic Center fields.Fields are also leveled and bases re -set to prepare for the upcoming baseball and softball season. New non -glare Musco lights are being installed at Bonita Creek Park. Little League Baseball, Pony League Baseball, Pacific Coast Girls Softball and Adult Softball teams will enjoy outstanding fields when 2002 practices and games begin the week of Feburary 4. Recreation Manager - Sean Levin has joined the Division as a Recreation Manager, starting January 28. Sean comes to Newport Beach from the city of Chino, where he was a Recreation Supervisor II. Sean has his undergraduate degree from California State University- Pomona and his Masters in Public Administration from California State University- Fullerton. n LJ Monthly Activities Report Page 5 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • Arts It Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Seniors Division Monthly Activities Report TRANSPORTATION (Item 3) February 5, 2002 Now that Newport Coast has become Newport Beach, we have been transporting new clients from that area. As of the beginning of January, four new clients have registered from the Newport Coast area. The Senior Services Manager is developing an additional transportation service funded by OCTA, which will increase the ridership capabilities. This program will be brought before Council in June 2002. OVER 80'S PARTY The OASIS Center will hold a celebration in honor of people who have reached the age of 80 and over, Wednesday afternoon, January 23. Participants will enjoy birthday cake, ice cream, and music provided by BonesWest, a big band style all - volunteer trombone choir. No one under the age • of 80 will be admitted. f.J DINNER DANCE AT OASIS OASIS staff planned the first ever dinner dance, Friday evening, January 25. Instead of the regular Friday afternoon dance, the OASIS Band began playing at 4pm. Dinner, prepared by the meals program caterer was served to 70 participants at a cost of $10. COASTLINE COLLEGE The new semester for Coastline College began last week, with 16 classes offered free to seniors enrolled with instructors paid by the College. New Emeritus classes include pencil sketching, drawing, and oil painting; ongoing classes such as exercise, singing, memory training, and healthy eating continue to be very popular. Monthly Activities Report Kitchen It Home Delivered Meals Front Office Travel Office Page 6 Library Instructors President PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING Vice President Bookkeeper 6,883 CUSTOMERS • RECREATIONAL CLASSES 1,831 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 2,096 CUSTOMERS Includes: Blood Pressure 137 Housing counseling 51 Braille 44 Information/ Referral 1,625 Counseling - persons 30 Legal Assistance 6 Eldercare 1 Senior Assessment(hrs) 25 Employment 23 Telephone Reassurance 145 HICAP 4 Visual Screening 5 Homerepair Program 0 Bereavement group 0 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 545 Shuttle 255 800 CUSTOMERS • • CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER Includes: Kitchen It Home Delivered Meals Front Office Travel Office Gift Shop Library Instructors President Treasurer/ Vice President Bookkeeper Pancake Breakfast PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS 1,327 CUSTOMERS 1,608.55 HOURS (-equiv. to 10 full-time employees) 114 CUSTOMERS Day Trios Long Trips Palm Springs Follies 44 Las Vegas /Mirage 41 Crystal Cathedral 29 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 18 158 PERSONS General Membership 140 SPECIAL EVENTS/SCREENINGS /LECTURES Pancake Breakfast 237 Songfest 40 Holiday Dinner 180 Art Show 557 PERSONS 100 (Item 3) February 5, 2002 � SEW PART +, O U i e.� C9[icOR��P PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. February 5, 2002 TO: FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission General Services Director SUBJECT: Tree Donation Recommendation To accept the donation of one California sycamore tree and plaque. Discussion Staff received an inquiry from Ms. Cindy Haller regarding a proposed tree donation for Castaways Park. Subsequently, Ms. Haller submitted a letter dated January 7, 2002 (Attachment B) requesting the approval of the tree donation. Staff feels that the donation of a 24" box tree would be an enhancement to the Park. Ms. Haller confirmed the donor plaque will conform to City Council Policy G -5 in size and verbiage. Ms. Haller has received a copy of this report and a notice of the February 5 Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN /MGL/kr Attachment: A. Letter from Ms. Cindy Haller dated January 7, 2002 • f 11 • January 7, 2002 Mr. Marcelino G. Lomeli Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent City of Newport Beach Post Office Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Lomeli: RFCE /VEV JAN 10 2 Gs pAR�,i/ � ., Pursuant to our recent conversation, I am writing to you regarding donating a tree to the city of Newport Beach. As we discussed, I would like to donate a tree to be placed at Castaway Park, along with the standard 2" x 6" plaque with the permitted verbiage that will read "Donated for Michael F. Gustin" I understand that this request is subject to approval at a future meeting by the City Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. If you have any questions or need any more information from me please do not hesitate to call me at 949 - 642 -5385. Thank you very much for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, Cindy ller Y (Item st) February 5, 2002 r COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts fi Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors . To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Ll From: Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Status for National Junior Basketball RECOMMENDATION National Junior Basketball has completed all the items required for co- sponsorship and should continue their status as a co- sponsored youth group. BACKGROUND This item is continued from January 10, 2002 meeting. Staff has worked with representatives of the Board for National Junior Basketball. To date National Junior Basketball (NJB) has completed the following requirements: • A signed contract • Payment of the additional costs incurred for the floor refinishing (check received January 29, 2002) • Submitted a facility improvement plan for 2001 and 2002. Facility improvement plan will be implemented by the within 30 days. Payment for implementation was received January 29, 2002. • Submitted rosters. • Submitted practice and game schedules. • Submitted revised reservation schedule. • Implement a training program for coaches and parents regarding clean up responsibilities. These items were all conditions of continuation. A limited set of keys was provided to NJB based on good faith and the impending installation of a key card entry system that will record time of entry by users and time lights are turned off. The total cost of this system for the two gymnasiums is approximately $10,000. For the Facilities Improvement Program NJB has proposed to pay $5,000 — $1,000 for floor refinishing in FY 2000/01; $1,000 for floor refinishing in FY 2001/02; and $3,000 towards the costs for the key card entry system to be installed at Lincoln Athletic Center. Staff will pursue at the earliest possible time to install key card entry systems at both Lincoln and West Newport Gymnasiums for better security and access control. Attachment Craig, Teri From: McGuire, Andrea *Sent; Tuesday, January 29, 2002 1:19 PM To: Craig, Teri Subject: FW: NJB - Facility Improvement For Attachment to NJB report. - - - -- Original Message---- - From: John O'Hara [mailto:John.O'Hara @ndlf.com] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 3:56 PM To: Andrea McGuire (E -mail) Cc: Chip Stassel (E- mail); jmeyng @aol.com Subject: NJB - Facility Improvement Andrea - I relayed the discussions we had regarding a facility improvement plan to the NJB Board. I am pleased to report that the Board has approved the following expenditures that we discussed: - $1,000 toward floor resurfacing costs at Lincoln and West Newport for last year - $1,000 toward floor resurfacing costs for Lincoln and West Newport for this year - $3,000 toward the new light controllers at West Newport and Lincoln Our treasurer, Chip Stassel, will drop off a check for $5,000 off at your office tomorrow. At the same time he will drop off a $200 check for the floor resurfacing charges. Although the $5,000 is less than the aggregate amounts contributed by AYSO and Little League, I am sure the Commission understands that it is a significant part (approximately 108) of our annual budget. The only way I was able to convince our fiscally responsible treasurer to vote for this proposal was to assure him that I will personally donate money •to Newport Mesa NJB if we come up short at the end of the season. I will be happy to do so if necessary because I love basketball and this is an important youth sports program for hundreds of children in Newport Beach. • 1 (Item No. &) February 5, 2002 • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts li Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea K. McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Endorsement of Proposition 40 RECOMMENDATION The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission supports the passage of Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002 and encourages California voters to approve this bond act on March 5, 2002. BACKGROUND Proposition 40 provides $2.6 billion for state and local parks, beach and water quality projects to preserve California's natural heritage and allow urban area to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth, seniors and families. Information regarding Proposition 40 is attached. • On January 22, 2002, the City of Newport Beach City Council passed a resolution supporting Proposition 40. Proposition 40 will make per capita grants available to municipalities for the acquisition, development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration and enhancement and local park and recreational land and facilities. Attachment r1 U Page 4 of 9 Attachment A • RESOLUTION NO. 2002- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 40 ON THE MARCH 5, 2002 PRIMARY BALLOT WHEREAS, California's state, regional, and local parks and beaches serve as recreational, social, and cultural centers for California's communities, providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety; community identity; protection of natural, cultural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and tourism, and WHEREAS, in order to maintain a high quality of life for California's growing population, our state needs a continuing investment in parks, beaches, surface water quality protection, recreation facilities, and WHEREAS, each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good stewards of these natural and community resources in order to pass them onto their children, and WHEREAS, California's citizens and visitors have increased their visits to state and local parks and beaches, and WHEREAS, California's open space, parks, mountains, rivers, beaches and coastline, and forests positively impact the state and local economy, and WHEREAS, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the state's population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland, beaches and related facilities, and WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life that includes good surface water quality and attractive and safe public park, beach, and recreation facilities, and WHEREAS, Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhoods Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, provides $2.6 billion for state and local park, beach, and water quality projects to preserve California's natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families; now, therefore be it RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that the City of Newport • Beach hereby supports the passage of Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, and encourages California voters to approve this bond act on March 5, 2002. http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca.us /CouncilAgendas /i01- 2210.htm 1/22/2002 • ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2002. • E TOD W. RIDGEWAY MAYOR OF NEWPORT BEACH ATTEST: LAVONNE HARKLESS NEWPORT BEACH CITY CLERK Page 5 of 9 http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca .us /CouncilAgendas /i01- 2210.htm 1/22/2002 Page 6 of 9 Attachment B . RESOLUTION NO. 2002- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE 2002 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM WHEREAS, the City Council historically promotes legislative actions consistent with the goals and functions of the City of Newport Beach; and WHEREAS, such legislative actions are typically included within the City�s adopted Legislative Platform for the coming year; and WHEREAS, such promotion once required separate City Council actions to approve individual letters of support or opposition related to specific pieces of legislation; and WHEREAS, this piece -by -piece approval can delay important actions necessary to assist in the passage or defeat of legislation; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to efficiently pursue legislation that reflects the Legislative Platform and the goals of the City, now, therefore be it RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that the City Council hereby adopts the attached Legislative Platform for 2002 and be it also .RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to make statements and write letters necessary to support legislative actions consistent with the City s adopted 2002 Legislative Platform during Calendar Year 2002. If the Mayor is unavailable to sign a City advocacy letter, he may designate the Mayor pro Tempore or the City Manager to sign and issue the letter in his absence. All correspondence prepared on the City's behalf will be copied to each Council member. • ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2002. TOD W. RIDGEWAY MAYOR OF NEWPORT BEACH ATTEST: LAVONNE HARKLESS NEWPORT BEACH CITY CLERK http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca .us /CouncilAgendas /iO1- 2210.htm 1/22/2002 • Oi/LL/[lk7L lz:ld 'i4tlb 1,ib1Jy JEAN H WAI I U:I "The Conservancy funds are available through an application process for the county and specified cities within the county for projects which center around the goal of the individual conservancy, such as acqulsitlon, development, rehabilitation, restoration, and protection of land and water resources. The par capita funds for Cypress are within the Cypress RPD funds because the RPD manages Cypress' parks. Adddionel Statewide Clean Air Clean Water Historleal and iltural Funds, • $190,000.000 will be available through competetive grants for urban parks and park poor communities $300,000,000 will be available to grant out for the County and cities by the Wildlife Conservation Board for habitat enhancement and restoration, inland wetlands conservation Program and riparian habitat conservation. Contact the WCB for full eligibility Information. $200,000,000 411 be available to grant out to the County and cities by the State Coastal Conservancy for projects relating to the Conservancy's goals. $50,000,000 Will be available through competetive grants for the county and hs cities for the Murray - Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program Historical and Cultural Resources Preservation: $230,000,000 Air Quality in park and recreation areas: $50,000,000 River parkways and Urban Streams: $75,000,000 Watershed Protection, dean beaches, rivers and streams: $300,000,000 State Air Resources Board: $50,000,000 California Conservation Corps. $20,000,000 Agricultural Land Conservation: $75,000,000 Urban Forestry $10,000,000 • t (Item 7) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT February 5, 2002 • Arts 8 Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Maximizing Public Access to City Parks RECOMMENDATION Approve the proposed new City Policy and forward to City Council for approval. City Council Policy I - _ — Maximizing Public Access to City Parks The purpose of this policy is to maximize access for the general public to the parks of the City Of Newport Beach. As steward of the coastal parks and beaches, the City Council establishes the following guidelines for reserved use of those City parks in high traffic areas: i. Reservations for the use of inspiration Point, Lookout Point, and Peninsula Park shall be permitted only during the non -peak tourist season, specifically the period after the Labor Day weekend in September to, but not including, Memorial Day weekend in May: 2. Groups of more than 20 attendees or participants may not reserve the following view parks at any time: Ensign View Park Inspiration Point Galaxy View Park Lookout Point • 3. Reservations for use of City park areas can only be made through the City, with Payment fees established by resolution of the City Council. 4. The City Of Newport Beach will undertake a program of education for the public of the rules and regulations for the use of all City parks, especially those of high use and during the peak summer season. This may be undertaken with a non -code enforcement position of a 'Park Ambassador. " 5. Exceptions to this policy shall only be events co- sponsored by the City of Newport Beach, such as the Corona del Mar 5K Race, and for events at Peninsula Park or Galaxy View Park approved through the Special Event Permit process. BACKGROUND The City has the responsibility to provide public access to public areas in the coastal zone. As both the popularity of certain parks in high traffic areas increased and requests to reserve these parks increased, access and enjoyment of the parks by the general public decreased. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, with input from local residents, reviewed these issues: • Excessive reservations for the use of both Lookout Point and Inspiration Point Parks has seriously limited public access to those areas. A limitation on reservations to use Peninsula Park during the summer months already exists. • There is a need to limit the number of participants for reserved use of Ensign View Park, Galaxy View Park, Inspiration Point, Lookout Point because the size and /or parking • availability of these parks is not sufficient to accommodate larger parties and severely restricts access to the general public. Maximizing Public Access to City Parks Page 2 • On July 30, 2001, the Recreation Activities Committee of the Commission met with Fire Department staff and concerned resident to discuss these issues. On September 19 and again on October 22, 2001, the Committee addressed these issues and heard public testimony. The Committee forwarded recommendations to the Commission for the November 6, 2001 meeting. At that time, the Commission directed staff to review again how these specific sites can best be administered to maximize public access. Following the Commission meeting on November 6, 2001, staff developed the proposed policy approaching the issue in the positive aspect of maximizing the public access to these highly used and extremely popular sites. If approved by the Commission, the policy would be forwarded to City Council for their approval. 0 n u ..1E`wPORT �� A V \T tr C9<I CO F��P PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. R February 5, 2002 Ful FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission General Services Director SUBJECT: Dedicated Trees Recommendation Approve the attached list of Dedicated Trees to be submitted for inclusion in City Council Policy G -1 (Preservation of Special Trees List). Discussion . Special Trees, which includes Dedicated Trees, per the attached City Council Policy G -1, shall be established, mapped, recorded, and maintained by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. Staff has prepared the attached list of new trees (underlined) that have been donated by the public, approved by the Commission, and have been planted in City parks. Upon approval of the Commission, staff will include the additions in the next Council policy update in late March. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN /MGL/kr Attachment: City Council Policy G -1 (Preservation of Special Trees List) • • • • PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES LWAKN NIRT D TREES Balboa Library Balboa Library West Jetty (near Historical Marker) Dover Drive at Westcliff 400 block Poinsettia Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Main Street (between East Bay Ave. and Balboa Blvd.) DEDICATED TREES No. Mariners Park (Marcie Schrouder) Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert) City Hall grounds (Walter Knott) City Hall grounds (Calif. Bicentennial) Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Attachment 1 G -1 Eucalyptus globulus Phoenix canariensis Phoenix canariensis Liquidambar styraciflua Eucalyptus corynocalyx Phoneix canariensis Eucalyptus globulus Ficus nitida Pinus radiata Pinus radiata Ficus benjamina Pinus halepensis Pinus halepensis Melaleuca linarifolia Mariners Park (Isy Pease) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Harpephyllum caffrum Buffalo Hills Park (Bahia Community Earth Day Celebration) Erythrina caffra Peninsula Park (Gray Lunde Memorial Tree) Cliff Drive Park (Gary Lovell) Begonia Park (Cheryl Bailey Ringwald) Castaways Park (Jan Vandersloot) (Jean Watt) Peninsula Park (Don Perdue) Grant Howald Park 1 (Pete Munro) 2 (Mark Munro) Chamaerops humilis Quercus agrifolia Prunus cerasifera Quercus agrifolia Ravenea rivularis Metrosideros excelsus G -1 Bob Henry Park Ficus rubiginosa (Bob Henry) DEDICATED Cliff Drive Park Quercus agrifolia TREES (contd.) (Dr. Vandersloot) Veterans Park Lagenstroemia (Rosemary Rae Hill Hansen) indica faueri Mariners Park Stenocarpus (N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club) sinuatus (Christopher & Marisha Thomposn) Pinus eldarica (Meghan & Camielle Thompson) Pinus eldarica West Newport Park SRathodea campanulata (Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2072) Buffalo Hills Park Stenocarpus sinuatus (N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club) Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia (Nancy & Tack Skinner) (Bob & Susan Caustin) BUside Park Pyrus calleryana (Newport - Irvine Rotary Club) Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia (Eva Victoria Najera) Begonia Park Bauhinia blakeana (Dr. Leo V. Turgeon) L Street Park Cassis leptophylla (Tim Van Ostenbridge) Castaways Park Platanus racemosa (john D. Woodruff) Grant Howald Park Cassis leptophylla (lean & Coals on Morris) Old School Park Cassis leptophylla (lean & Coals on Morris) Mariners Park Bauhinia variegate (Sierra Beth) Cliff Drive Park Cassis leptophylla (Francis P. Hemenway) Grant Howald Park Hymenosporum flavum (Skipper Mark Howes) • Attachment 1 2 e • LJ NEIGHBORHOOD TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Goldenrod Avenue Washington robusta Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine) Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street (Newport Heights) Eucalyptus cladocalyx Irvine Avenue Median Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus Via Lido Bridge Eucalyptus globulus Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Eucalyptus rudis Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Eucalyptus rudis Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) Eucalyptus citriodora Commodore Eucalyptus citriodora Starlight Eucalyptus citriodora Glenwood Eucalyptus citriodora Candlestick Eucalyptus citriodora Sandalwood Eucalyptus citriodora Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 28,1988 Amended - October, 1993 Amended - July 14,1997 Amended - January 25,1999 • Attachment 1 G -1 (Item a) February 5, 2002 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • Arts It Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea K. McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Night Light usage for Newport Beach Little League RECOMMENDATION Approve the following request from the Newport Beach Little League: 1. The use of the lights at Lincoln Athletic Center on Saturday nights until 7pm beginning Saturday, February 16 through April 6. The light use is needed to complete the games that begin at 4pm. These lights will not be used for practices on Saturday nights. 2. Use of the lights at Lincoln Athletic Center fields no. 1 and 2 on Friday evenings until 9:45pm beginning February 8 through June 21, 2002. And require that the team players be conscious of the need for energy conservation by turning off the lights when all activity is completed, rather than the letting timer automatically turn off the lights at 7 or 9:45 pm. • BACKGROUND Staff received a request from the Newport Beach Little League for use of the Lincoln Athletic Center on fields 1 and 2 on Friday nights until 9:45pm, February 8 through June 22, 2002. This necessitates the use of lights for 45 minutes longer than Council Policy I- 27 permits on Friday evening and use of the lights until 7 p.m. on Saturday nights until April 6. The Little League is a co- sponsored youth sports group and uses Lincoln field 2, as its primary field. The request by Little League is based on the need for field time to complete all games and practices. The Little League has requested and been granted the use of the field lights past 9 pm on Friday nights since 1995. City Council Policy 1 -27 - Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Decisions is attached. In accordance with City Council Policy 1 -27 the Commission must consider the Saturday night usage and extended Friday night usage as it falls outside the policy guidelines. A total of 263 public notice post cards were mailed to residents within 300 feet. • Attachments Craig; Teri From: McGuire, Andrea •Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 8:14 AM To: Craig, Teri Subject: FW: Lincoln Center Lighting To distribute at meeting and enter into minutes. - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Bob Kopicki [ mailto:bkopicki @mindspring.com) Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 7:56 PM To: McGuire, Andrea Subject: Re: Lincoln Center Lighting Our position is that we do not have objections to the proposal so long as the NBLL keeps to their stated usage as represented in the Public Notice mailer: 1. Saturday until 7PM from 2/16 through 4/6, with no use for practice. 2. Friday until 9:45PM from 2/8 through 6/21, again with no use for practice. 3. No future evening use after the opening of the Bonita Park fields. As long as everyone using the Fields is considerate and understanding that they are in the midst of a residential neighborhood and make a concerted effort to shut down the lights when they are done, there is no reason for any disagreement. Please note that there has never been any discussion, nor usage of the .Fields on Sunday evenings. Hopefully that situation will continue and give us all a well deserved rest. Thank you for informing us in this matter. Best Regards, Bob and Karen Kopicki Please enter the above email as part of the official meeting record. Thanks again. - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: "McGuire, Andrea" <Amcguire @city.newport - beach.ca.us> To: "'Bob Kopicki'" <bkopicki @mindspring.com> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 8:13 AM Subject: RE: Lincoln Center Lighting > Mr. Kopicki, > In answer to your inquiry: > 1. The policy for Friday nights is that field lights can be light until 10 > P.M. > Saturday and Sunday nights require Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission • approval. • At last year's meeting, the Commission gave approval of the lights on a • limited basis because of the energy crisis. Minutes from that meeting are • available at the city web site (city.newport - beach.ca.us)and then select • Information, then Agenda /Minutes and then Parks, Beaches and Recreation • Commission. The meeting was February 6, 2001. . • Here is the text from the minutes of that meeting on 2/6/01. > > "Item 6. Lincoln Athletic Center - Manager McGuire stated that this request > had been discussed at the Recreation Activities Committee and that all 1 • residents within 300 feet had been notified of this meeting. She also • directed their attention to the letter from Karen Kopicki. > Chair Skoro opened the public hearing > John Della Grotta, Newport Beach Little League, asked the Commission to keep > an open mind, he stated that if scheduled games are played then their won't • be a need to use these hours. He also noted that once Bonita Canyon Sports • Park is complete that won't need to make this request anymore. > Chair Skoro closed the public hearing > Motion by Commissioner Beek to grant usage of the lights at Lincoln Athletic • Center on four (4) Saturdays, March 10,17, 24 and 31 until 6:30pm for the • purpose of finishing games in progress only. The lights will be programmed • to shut -off at 6:30pm. In addition, should the City direct that further • energy conservation measures be taken, this program will be reconsidered. • Motion carried by acclamation." • * *end of text from minutes of 2/6/01 meeting ** • 2. The Bonita Canyon Sports Park is behind schedule and was due to open • in July of this year. I believe it will open some time in fall of 2002, • which will make it available for the 2003 spring season. Yes it will be • available for NBLL play and their officials have stated that these fields • will eliminate their need for use of the lights on weekends. • If you need any other information, please don't hesitate to ask. • Andrea McGuire • Recreation Superintendent • City of Newport Beach .> (949)644 -3161 > > • - - - -- Original Message - - - -- • From: Bob Kopicki [ mailto:bkopicki @ mindspring.com) • Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 4:44 PM • To: Newport Beach Andrea McGuire • Subject: Lincoln Center Lighting • Andrea, • Today I received the Public Notice regarding the NBLL request for Lincoln • Athletic Center lighting on Fridays until 9:45PM through 6 /21and • Saturdays.until 7PM through 4/6. > Can you please advise me of the following: > 1. What was the policy on Friday and Saturday lighting last year? > 2. When do the four fields at Bonita Canyon start service and are they > available to the NBLL? • Your feedback on these questions would be helpful. • Thanks, • Bob Kopicki • bkopicki @mindspring.com • Home: 949 - 644 -7408 • 2 Craig; Teri From: McGuire, Andrea .Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 8:14 AM To: Craig, Teri Subject: FW: Lincoln Center Lighting To distribute at meeting and enter into minutes. - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Bob Kopicki [ mailto:bkopicki @ mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 7:56 PM To: McGuire, Andrea Subject: Re: Lincoln Center Lighting Our position is that we do not have objections to the proposal so long as the NBLL keeps to their stated usage as represented in the Public Notice mailer: 1. Saturday until 7PM from 2/16 through 4/6, with no use for practice. 2. Friday until 9:45PM from 2/8 through 6/21, again with no use for practice. 3. No future evening use after the opening of the Bonita Park fields. As long as everyone using the Fields is considerate and understanding that they are in the midst of a residential neighborhood and make a concerted effort to shut down the lights when they are done, there is no reason for any disagreement. Please note that there has never been any discussion, nor usage of the Fields on Sunday evenings. Hopefully that situation will continue and give s all a well deserved rest. Thank you for informing us in this matter. Best Regards, Bob and Karen Kopicki Please enter the above email as part of the official meeting record. Thanks again. - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: "McGuire, Andrea" <Amcguire @city.newport - beach.ca.us> To: "'Bob Kopicki "' <bkopicki @mindspring.com> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 8:13 AM Subject: RE: Lincoln Center Lighting > Mr. Kopicki, > In answer to your inquiry: > 1. The policy for Friday nights is that field lights can be light until 10 > P.M. > Saturday and Sunday nights require Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission • approval. • At last year's meeting, the Commission gave approval of the lights on a • limited basis because of the energy crisis. Minutes from that meeting are • available at the city web site (city.newport - beach.ca.us)and then select • Information, then Agenda /Minutes and then Parks, Beaches and Recreation • Commission. The meeting was February 6, 2001. Here is the text from the minutes of that meeting on 2/6/01. > "Item 6. Lincoln Athletic Center - Manager McGuire stated that this request > had been discussed at the Recreation Activities Committee and that all 1 > residents, within 300 feet had been notified of this meeting. She also > directed their attention to the letter from Karen Kopicki. > Chair Skoro opened the public hearing 0> John Della Grotta, Newport Beach Little League, asked the Commission to keep > an open mind, he stated that if scheduled games are played then their won't • be a need to use these hours. He also noted that once Bonita Canyon Sports • Park is complete that won't need to make this request anymore. > Chair Skoro closed the public hearing > Motion by Commissioner Beek to grant usage of the lights at Lincoln Athletic • Center on four (4) Saturdays, March 10,17, 24 and 31 until 6:30pm for the • purpose of finishing games in progress only. The lights will be programmed • to shut -off at 6:30pm. In addition, should the City direct that further • energy conservation measures be taken, this program will be reconsidered. • Motion carried by acclamation." • * *end of text from minutes of 2/6/01 meeting ** • 2. The Bonita Canyon Sports Park is behind schedule and was due to open • in July of this year. I believe it will open some time in fall of 2002, • which will make it available for the 2003 spring season. Yes it will be • available for NBLL play and their officials,have stated that these fields • will eliminate their need for use of the lights on weekends. • If you need any other information, please don't hesitate to ask. • Andrea McGuire • Recreation Superintendent • City of Newport Beach (949)644 -3161 • - - - -- Original Message - - - -- • From: Bob Kopicki [ mailto:bkopicki @ mindspring.com] • Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 4:44 PM • To: Newport Beach Andrea McGuire _ • Subject: Lincoln Center Lighting • Andrea, • Today I received the Public Notice regarding the NBLL request for Lincoln • Athletic Center lighting on Fridays until 9:45PM through 6 /21and • Saturdays.until 7PM through 4/6. > Can you please advise me of the following: > 1. What was the policy on Friday and Saturday lighting last year? > 2. When do the four fields at Bonita Canyon start service and are they > available to the NBLL? • Your feedback on these questions would he helpful. • Thanks, • Bob Kopicki • bkopicki @mindspring.com • Home: 949- 644 -7408 is 2 • 0 • 1.1" PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. JD February 5, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission General Services Director Tree Removal Request Recommendation Remove two City Brazilian Pepper trees and replant designated street tree per City Council Policy G -6 tree planting guidelines. History Ms. Marie Kontos, property owner of 2907 Catalpa Street, has submitted the attached Tree Removal Request Application pursuant to City Council Policy G -1 requesting the removal of two City Brazilian pepper street trees adjacent to her home due to repeated damage to private property. Staff has attached Tree Inspection and Tree Appraisal Reports, bills, and photographs related to the request. Additionally, attached is the correspondence between Ms. Kontos and staff dating back to June 16, 2001. Discussion The applicant has indicated a repeated history of tree root damage to private property. The applicant has verified this claim with attached bills, which indicated plumbing obstructions due to tree roots. Staff confirms the private damage and recommends the tree removals per City Council Policy G -1. The City will be responsible for the removal and replacement of the two trees. The replacement tree is a Southern Magnolia and 24" boxed trees will be planted. Ms. Kontos has received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting. P: \USERS \GSV\KRieft\Parks & Trees\Parks2002\PBR\Pebm ry\TR KOnIDL.Joc LJ n U Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus Attachments: (1) Tree Removal Request Form and letters (2) Tree Inspection and Appraisal Report (3) Photos P:AUSERSVGSVAKRieffTazks & peesVParks2W2VPHRTebraary\TR Kon Ws.doc 0 • 2 q m Q R U 0 w N r� U Z0 39dd S3381 SA8Vd E099- 699 -606 OS:TT Z66Z /TE /T6 CL n I _ 8 SANO LA � o SALUDpo 2 q m Q R U 0 w N r� U Z0 39dd S3381 SA8Vd E099- 699 -606 OS:TT Z66Z /TE /T6 0 0 h U November 21, 2001 Marie Kontos 2907 Catalpa Street Newport Beach, CA 92660 Mr. John Conway Urban Forester City of Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 lecswslc� Nil 21 0 a� .` .. Re: Tree Removal in front of 2907 Catalpa Street Dear Mr. Conway, In your last letter, (see attached), I was notified that I did not meet the required billings. After a very short wait, again the drains became clogged. I now have an 85.98 dollar bill to add (see attached) to the previous billings and therefore now exceed the minimum of $540. Please take care of this as soon as possible, before more damage occurs. PLEASE Sincerely, Ma ie Kontos PS. Since your letter acknowledges $462.48, 1 trust that I do not have to send in copies of those receipts again. 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 Ms. Marie Kontos 2907 Catalpa Street Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Ms. Kontos, October 19, 2001 Your request for the removal of one City parkway street tree has been evaluated by staff. Staff reviewed your submitted Tree Removal /Reforestation application, performed a field inspection, and determined the tree did not meet the G -1 Policy criteria for removal at this time. Staff recommends the retention of the tree in accordance with the attached City Council Policy G -1 until you submit the items described below. Specifically, your removal request lacked the following item: 1. Although your billings equaled $504.35, one bill for $41.87 (toilet flapper adjustment) was not accepted as a tree root property damage incident. Therefore, your total of billing $462.48 does not meet the minimum requirement of $500 of . property damage within an 18 -month period. Please submit the required documentation in order for your request to be included on a future Commission agenda. Commission meetings are the first Tuesday of each month (excluding holidays) so please note your availability to personally present your claim. Incomplete applications (missing documentation or other required materials) will not be forwarded to the Commission. It is important to emphasize that under no circumstance are City trees to be removed without City permission. The City will seek Jul/ restitution of the value of the tree should such an illegal removal occur. Please contact me at 644 -3083 if you have any questions. 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Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Re: Tree Removal at 2907 Catalpa Street Dear Mr. Conway: LIG 3 21201 I am again requesting the removal of two pepper trees located on city property at my home on Catalpa Street. I have gone through practically all my records and was able to come up with another plumber who has done work for me. The bills now come to $504.35. 1 have also had a third plumber, but lost his bill and can't remember his name. My bills are enclosed. Even without the bills, I do not understand why the city would not remove the two pepper trees as their roots have caused me lots of problems and the city is the one who planted them there. If a tree on my property was doing the same thing to my neighbor's sewer line, I would be the person responsible and I would have to pay to remove the tree. I am also wondering where the $500 limit came from. Many of my neighbors hove had tremendous bills because of the sewer lines breaking, many duej to pepper tree root problems. If this happens to me, will the city accept responsibility? Please contact me by phone (949 -640 -7690) or email if you need more information. (mariek02 @aol.com) Sincerely, lt'�� 0 1] 0 June 16, 2001 Marie Kontos 2907 Catalpa Street Newport Beach, CA 92660 John Conway, Jr. City of Newport Beach P. O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Re: Tree removal at 2907 Catalpa Street Dear Mr. Conway: 3FCF7!1,°7 i JUN 18 2001 Enclosed is my application requesting the removal of the two pepper trees located in the front of my house. I would like them removed because: 1. Various plumbers have had to come out to clear the lines and they always find roots. 2. In the past 30 days Tech One Plumbing had to corm out twice. 3. My neighbor's tree just blew down one day. The wind wasn't even that strong. I've had large branches blow partially off and the city has had to come out and repair the damage. 4. Both trees, especially one have caused damage to the sidewalks which have been repaired. 5. Other neighbors on the street have had severe sewer problems due to these pepper trees. I want them out before that happens here. Thank you very much for your immediate consideration to this matter, Marie ntos . !A CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH General Services Departmel Tree Removal or Reforestation Applica�� 8 2001 u r"rtr Per City Council Policy G -I (Retention or Removal of City Trees), I am re4umfing the removal to be reviewed by staff and submitted to Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for consideration at a future meeting. Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (expect for holidays) at 7PM at the Council Chambers. indicate the number and Located at: of tree(s). Please be specific as possible Requestor Property Owner Community Association Other • Signature: Print Name: h U h oS Address/Phone t 1. / r Section A For Tree Removal Requests Only �o*^ Removal Criteria (Check one or morel Please provide copies of photos, b st; documents or any other related material that will verify the checked its CEilProven and repeated history (two or more occurrences within an 18 month period) of damaging public or *private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities or foundations. ( *exceeding $500) -wto F DEIltepeated history of significant interference with street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage. =Dying Has no prospect of recovery. Diseased Cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods. In advanced state of decline with no prospect of recovery. iazardous Defective, potential to fail, could cause damage to personstproperty upon failure. Assessment by Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts likely to fail, targets -if fails, procedures and actions to abate. =Beautification In conjunction with a City Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood, Project or community association beautification program. 7100 Section B For Reforestation Requests Only • Reforestation is the systematic removal and replacement of problematic trees at that have been unresponsive to modifying treatments. The entire cost of tree removal and replacement of a tree is borne by the requestor. The range of cost is $600 to $1,000 per tree based on the size of the existing tree and the availability of a 36" boxed replacement tree. As initiated by: Property Owner Community Association Other. Check all items applicable: Tree(s) causing curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities damage. View encroachment Area has clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed. Supplemental tree trimming tried twice within one year Group application must include a signed petition of at least 60% of the property owners within the defined area. 'Groups are defined as at least 10 properties in any given City area. =Application by a legally established community associations governed by CC &R's. Requires notification prior to voting by Board, of affected property owners. (Individuals within an association must petition through their respective associations.) • =Individual property owner's requests accompanied by a signed petition of at least 60% of the neighboring property owners within a one block distance in either direction from the reforestation site, as well as the written endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable. A request for reforestation requires a written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public trees in advance of the removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be coordinated by the General Services Department using the City tree service contractor. Each street in the City has a designated street tree by species. Only replacement tree(s) designed by the Designated Street Tree List will be considered. A minimum of a one-for-one replacement is required and a minimum size of 36" boxed tree(s) must be planted. Where space does not allow this accommodation, replacements will be planted in the same neighborhood. Normal removal and replacement costs will vary from $600 to $1,000 per tree and are flee sole obligation of the property owner who is making the request. This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is Intended to expedite the tree removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individual Council Policy G -1 for additional Information. Requestor Comments: Removals, except emergency, will be subject to the notification processes, time frames and authority as specified in the City Council G -1 Policy. 7MO Q N IN. IN J J d Z E ❑ E ,) U Q ll ❑ m Q ° N d O m m O ¢ E D 3 U ❑ 2 D C7 C7 W to Z � m fO c N J o ` (L 0- T � LLB U Z c _ 0 W 0 M.5 a� 2 (S LW i s L ° C L a s I 6 N F oTr C1 Q U N � C C OH 11 l J2 0 3 N i u u I T W L _ > JoS m.c� n a i UaQmSK U °mr x Z@ °g= sm� w V% 6 t R C m NN •� mcrct6 mL W �/i c>.m nma ism ii. _ mo• Oiw � i C I Ol'Om R�L P m � +y °cmv L� � I mtE �2- - S3Em5m aUm a° m r a E ^O II C6$fO Oy =om p y j� � o Zw W :�+ °m= 2N 0z c: .. I w o li MEu 20 za omf. v`0 OZ m W O � v mtT NR WW mU as P•' ES bo 3a=ic0 Q. o� �Z- m'z _3^ 7 �I Lc E �� _om °ro E mx 0< 0¢ WL. 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Botanical Name: Schinus terebinthifolius Common Name: Brazilian pepper Designated Street Tree: Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora `Russett') Estimated Total Tree Value: $2,541 Damage: Sewer obstruction. Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other • Comments: Applicant has acquired $590.33 in tree root related damage. Inspected by: — L Date: January 24, 2002 Join Conway Recommendation: The applicant has indicated a repeated history of tree root damage to private property. The applicant has verified this claim with attached bills, which indicated plumbing obstructions due to tree roots. Staff confirms the private damage and recommends tree removals per City Council Policy G -1. The City will be responsible f the re oval and replacement of the two trees. The replacement tree is a Southe a and 24" boxed trees will be planted. Reviewed by: Date: January 24, 2002 Marcelino G. 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