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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/2002 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches Ft Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 4, 2002- 7pm CONVENED AT 7:03pm ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Allen, Beek, Macfarland, Skoro Absent: Englebrecht, Franklin, Tobin Staff: David Niederhaus, General Services Director Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Macfarland to approve the minutes of May 7, 2002. Motion carried by acclamation. Public Comments None Consent Calendar . 1. Item pulled by Chair Skoro 2. Item pulled by Commissioner Macfarland 3. Item putted by Manager Jardine -Haug 4 Proclamation - July as Parks is Recreation Month Approval of proclamation for June 25, 2002 City Council agenda 5. Tree Donation Accept donation of one Coastal Oak tree from David and Sharon Niederhaus to be planted at Castaways Park. 6. City Street Tree Designation Accept change of current street tree designation from the Aristocrat Pear to the Queen Palm on the north side of North Star Lane from White Cliffs Drive to the end of the street. 1. Correspondence To: Jeannie Burns, May 23, 2002 Fm: Scott Gayner, May 9, 2002 Evelyn Hart, May 21, 2002 Mehdi Eftekari, May 15, 2002 Richard John, May 22, 2002 Henrys Johnson, May 16, 2002 Timothy Riley, May 22, 2002 Thomas Johnson, May 20, 2 Ann Tnixaw Ramirez, May 23, 2002 Linda MB Bergeson, May 21, 1, 2 Nina Robinson, May 24, 2002 Marian Bergeson, May 21, 2002 Chair Skoro stated that the requests to name Bay View Park in recognition of Rosalind Williams were premature; that staff would maintain a file of these letters and advise them when a subcommittee has been appointed to discuss names. Rick John, 1209 Santiago Drive, husband of the late Rosalind Williams stated that he would appreciate the Commission's consideration of this matter at the appropriate time. Parks, Beaches a Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 4, 2002 Page 2 2. Parks a Tree Division - Commissioner Macfarland questioned staff on signage materials. Director Niederhaus stated that wooden signs were refurbished and that staff was seeking funding alternative for additional signage. Commissioner Beek stated that shewas concerned that the signage design process was bypassing the Commission. 3. Community Services - Manager Jardine -Haug distributed invitations to the Commission to the OASIS 25th Anniversary on July 13, 2002. Motion by Commissioner Allen to accept items 1- 6 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. DiscUSSION ITEMS Director Niederhaus stated that effective today that if a petitioner to remove a tree is not present that staff would request that the item be tabled until resident is able to be present at the meeting. 6. Tree Removal — Director Niederhaus stated that Stephanie Shulman has requested the removal of two City Weeping Fig street trees at 4630 Dorchester Road. He noted that Ms. Shulman has supplied invoices indicating a plumbing obstructions due to tree roots located within the sewer lateral under the driveway. Staff has confirmed the private damage and recommends removal of the trees and replaced with Bronze Loquat. He noted that the City would be responsible for the removal and replacement of the Weeping Fig trees. Chair Skoro opened the public hearing. Stephanie Shulman asked if they could coordinate the removal and replacement of the trees with work that is being done at her house. Chair Skoro stated that he was sure something could be worked out and to contact Director Niederhaus. Chair Skoro closed the public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the request for the removal of two City Weeping Fig trees by Stephanie Shulman at 4630 Dorchester Road. Motion carried by acclamation. 8. Tree Reforestation - Director Niederhaus stated that he had received a request for reforestation of a total of three River She -Oak parkway street trees that are adjacent to each residence of Janice Munemitsu, 303 Larkspur; Betty Jane Blood, 305 Larkspur; and Wilbur Lankford, 315 Larkspur. He stated that applicants had provided a petition signed Parks, Beaches Ft Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 4, 2002 Page 3 by at least 60% of the adjacent property owners within a one block distance in either direction of the reforestation sites, and applicants have agreed to pay the costs of the removal and replacement of the trees. Chair Skoro opened the public discussion: hearing no comments, the public discussion was closed. Discussion ensued regarding the criteria for reforestation and the absolute necessity that the applicants pay the total cost and that the replacement trees must be 36" box trees. Director Niederhaus stated that staff would do their best to replace the trees with a 36" box, but that it would depend on the availability of the replacement tree. Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve the reforestation request of Janice Munemitsu, 303 Larkspur; Betty Jane Blood, 305 Larkspur; and Wilbur Lankford, 315 Larkspur. Motion carried by acclamation. 9. Committee Reports Finance - Director Niederhaus stated that the City Manager would be presenting the 12 goals of the City at the budget hearing on June 11. Park Development - Commissioner Allen stated that a meeting would was scheduled at Bay View on June 10. Recreation li Open Space Element - None. Recreation Activities - None. Seniors - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT - 8:30pm Submitted by: Teri Craig, Admin Assistant