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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0A - Draft Minutes - 08-06-2002CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches l} Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 6, 2002- 7pm CONVENED AT 7:03pm ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Allen, Beek, Englebrecht, Ruzicka, Skoro, Tobin Staff: David Niederhaus, General Services Director Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the minutes of July 2, 2002. Motion carried by acclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Foster, Newport Beach resident stated that he was very concerned about beach pollution particularly Coast Guard Beach. Chair Allen recommended that he call Dave Kiff, Deputy City Manager regarding those concerns. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Item pulled by Commissioner Skoro 2. Item pulled by Commissioner Skoro 3. Item pulled by Superintendent McGuire 4 Tree Donation To accept donation of a Coast Live Oak from Patricia Clarkson to be planted at Castaways Park. 5. Item pulled by Commissioner Englebrecht 1. Correspondence From: Moe Hamill, received July 8, 2002 Jo Vandervort, July 12, 2002 Commissioner Skoro asked what was going on with the letter regarding Wendell Fish. Director Niederhaus stated that he had been in contact with Mr. Hamill and that staff would return next month with a bench donation to be located at Irvine Terrace Park near the Japanese lanterns. • 2. Park ft Tree Division — Commissioner Skoro asked staff to investigate steps to place a historic plaque on the bridge. Director Niederhaus stated that would have staff look into the procedures and return in September or October with a staff report. Parks, Beaches £t Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 6, 2002 Page.2 3. Recreation Et Senior Services - Superintendent McGuire asked the Commission to review the Commission Notebooks that had been updated for their information and review. Ms McGuire also stated that a public meeting was scheduled at Cliff Drive Park on August 16 to review conceptual plans with the community. 5. Cliff Drive Park Tree Trimming - Commissioner Englebrecht asked staff for an update. Director Niederhaus stated that a scheduled tree trimming had been done since the last meeting and that most of the residents seemed to be satisfied with the job that was done. He also noted that SPON arborist Aldon Kelly helped with the trimming. Nancy Chosek, 233 Santa Ana Avenue, thanked staff for the trimming and that most of the residents were somewhat satisfied with the result. She asked what would need to be done to remove some of the higher trees as trimming would not always be the answer to their view problems. Director Niederhaus stated that the residents could pay for tree trimmings per year. He also noted that 4 of the trees are listed as "Special Trees." Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16T" Street thanked the City fro trimming in a sensible manner. However some of the native vegetation was damaged during the trimming and there are several sprinkler heads that need to be replaced. Dave Lenton stated that staff had done an excellent job with the tree trimming but was surprised to hear that any of those trees were classified as "special" and requested a definition. Commissioner Englebrecht stated that 12 years ago those trees had been designated as "special ". Discussion ensued regarding requirements for a "special tree. Commissioner Englebrecht asked staff to research how the trees were designated as "special" and return at a future meeting. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to accept items 1- 5 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Tree Removal — Director Niederhaus stated that Scott Gohl has requested the removal of one Rusty Leaf Fig street trees at 2424 Holly Lane. He noted that Mr. Gohl has supplied • invoices indicating a plumbing obstructions due to tree roots located within the sewer lateral. He stated that the City has already paid out more than $8,000 to resident because of this tree. He noted that that a 24" boxed Maidenhair tree is the designated street tree and will be planted at the City's expense. Commissioner Allen opened the public hearing. Parks, Beaches ft Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 6, 2002 Page 3 Jan Vandersloot stated that this is the one instance that the tree is actually crushing the property, but questioned why the City would ever have planted a tree at this location. He also questioned why they City would accept Roto Rooter bills as they should be part of their house maintenance bills. Scott Gohl stated that the tree has damaged his driveway and curb and requests that the Commission support this removal. Chair Allen closed the public hearine. Director Niederhaus stated that he will talk to resident regarding placement of the two new trees. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the request for the removal of one Rusty Leaf Fig street tree at 2424 Hotly Lane by Scott Gohl. Motion carried by acclamation. 7. Reforestation Request - Director Niederhaus stated that John Ehretz, 1020 Sea Lane submitted a Tree Reforestation Request. He stated that applicant will pay for the removal and the replacement of a 36" boxed Indian Laurel Fig. Director Niederhaus stated that the Homeowners Association also concurs with the request. Chair Allen opened the public discussion John Eretz stated that he has not made this request casually as he has 20 trees on his property but that the ficus tree was an inappropriate tree for that location and that many residents have had property damage done because of this tree. He requested that the Commisson approve the request. Jan Vandersloot urged the Commission not to approve the request as the applicant does not meet the removal requirements of the policy. Chair Allen closed the public discussion Motion by Commissioner Enelebrecht to approve the Reforestation Request of John Eretz at 1020 Sea Lane. Motion carried by acclamation. Commissioner Beek stated that she want to make it clear that the reason for the approval of this request was not because of property damage. Motion carried by acclamation 8. Reguest for Temporary Lights at Mariners - Superintendent McGuire stated that the • Commission has requested that staff investigate the viability of temporary lights at Mariners. She stated that after discussion with the Planning Department, that dependent upon the location a permit would not be needed. Chair Allen opened the public discussion Parks, Beaches 8: Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 6, 2002 Page 4 Tony Anish, spokeman for the AYSO, stated that these temporary lights are extremely important to the west side of Newport Beach, and that the use of these lights will help the team be able to practice a little longer. He stated that most practices would be over by 8:30pm. Discussion ensued regarding responsibilities of raising the standard and turning off the lights. Superintendent McGuire stated that staff would be trained in addition to AYSO staff if for some unforeseen reason the lights were not turned off at the appropriate time. Commissioner Beek stated that Mission Viejo was using these same type of lights. Tod Schooler, Soccer Coach stated that with the park being right under the flight path that the noise should not cause any problems. Scott Smith stated that he had some concerns regarding the integrity of the part and that any additional noise would already compound the quality of life; he was also concerned with the increased usage. Don Webb, 1821 Mariners Drive stated that he had met with 6 of the residents and that they felt good because AYSO wanted to work this out with the residents. He stated that he supported the request. Charlotte Baca, lives 2 blocks away, stated that her neighborhood has no opposition to the temporary lights. Chair Allen closed the public discussion Motion by Commissioner Beek to approve request by AYSO 97 for use of temporary lighting at Mariners Park from September 1 to November 30 from dark to 9pm. Discussion ensued regarding possible infractions. Motion carried by acclamation. 9. Committee Appointments and Reports Park Development - Appointed to committee — Allen, Beek Et Skoro. Recreation ft Open Space Element - Appointed to committee — Beek. Recreation Activities - Appointed to committee — Englebrecht, Ruzicka 6t Tobin. Committee will meet again later in August to discuss Park Ambassador. • Seniors - Appointed to committee —Skoro fz Tobin FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Bench Donation - Irvine Terrace Park Goldenrod Bridge - Historical Plaque Facility Inspection Encroachment of Irvine Terrace Park Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting August 6, 2002 4D Page 5 ADJOURNMENT - 8:55pm Submitted by: r1 U Teri Craig, Admin Assistant