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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES
Marie Knight, Director
December 16, 2003
Harbor View Community Association
c/o Jill Schwalbe
Villageway Management, Inc.
PO Box 4708
Irvine, CA 92616
Dear Ms. Schwalbe:
I received your letter dated December 2, regarding the volleyball court in Buffalo Hills Park.
Although I appreciate your second request, the facts remain the same. The volleyball court
was removed at the request of the Harbor View Community Association to make way for an
expansion of the pool. Public hearings were held at both the Parks, Beaches ft Recreation
Commission and the subsequent City Council meeting in 1997. These meetings were an
opportunity for residents who may have opposed the removal of the court to come forward
and voice their opposition. At that time there was strong support for the removal of the
courts. Since the removal of the court in 1997, the two letters from you are the only requests
received for replacing the volleyball court. There appears to be no demand for this activity in
the park. We understand that use of parks and preferences do change over time. However,
the City is not inclined to change the amenities and make up of the park as the Association
Board changes its position.
There are nearly 70 beach volleyball courts stretched from Corona del Mar to the river jetty
in Newport Beach. These courts are available for players who bring their own net. There are
no other parks in our community that have volleyball courts as we feel that the number
offered along the beach more than meets the needs of the community. Buffalo Hills Park has
two playgrounds, several fields and a basketball court and with the new Bonita Canyon Sports
Park offering the addition of tennis, we feel there are sufficient amenities offered.
Although your correspondence is appreciated, there are no plans to add a sand volleyball
court in Buffalo Hills Park at this time. If you have any additional questions please call me at
949 - 644.3151.
Sincerely,
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Andrea K. McGuire
Recreation Superintendent
Cc: Marie Knight, Recreation Et Senior Services Director
• Dave Niederhaus, General Services Director
Marcelino Lomeli, Parks Et Tree Superintendent
Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission
3300 Newport Boulevard • Post Office Box 1768 - Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915
Telephone: (949) 644 -3151 • Fax: (949) 644 -3155 • www.city.newport- beach.ca.us
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Harbor View Community Association
December 2, 2003
City of Newport Beach
Community Services Department Superintendent
3300 Newport Blvd,
Newport Beach, CA 92663
RE: HARBOR VIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Dear Andrea McGuire:
As management agent for the Harbor View Community Association, I have been requested by the Board of Directors to
contact you and request that you reconsider the Association's request for the installation of a volleyball court in the
Buffalo Hills Park.
In 1998 prior to the construction and expansion of the Harbor View Community Association Pool, 1854 Port
Westboume, there was a sand volleyball court located adjacent to the pool and clubhouse in the Buffalo Hills Park.
During the expansion of the pool and the installation of the new playground equipment the volleyball court was
removed. Therefore, the Board of Directors would like to again request that the City reinstall the sand volleyball court
next to the clubhouse behind the City restrooms.
Please advise the undersigned regarding your response to the above request as soon as possible. Your time and effort is
appreciated.
Sincerely,
C
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roperty Manager
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Villageway Management, Inc. P. O. Box 4708, Irvine CA 92616 949 - 450 -1515 / 949 -585 -0146 Fax