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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/2004 - PB&R CommissionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches ft Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 - 7pm Convened 7:09pm ROLL CALL Present: Debra Allen Tim Brown Roy Englebrecht Bill Garrett Val Skoro Tom Tobin Absent: Greg Ruzicka Staff: Marie Knight, Recreation li Senior Services Director David Niederhaus, General Services Director Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Director Knight reminded the Commission of the Joint Meeting with City Council on February 10 at 4pm to discuss park priorities. The agenda will focus on Bayview, Sunset Ridge and Newport Village and she asked if there was anything else that the Commission would like to discuss and if so to please let her know. PUBLIC COMMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Janaury 6, 2004 regular meeting. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. 2. Park It Tree Division Activity Report. Receive and file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. 3. Recreation Et Senior Services Activity Report. Receive and file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to receive and approve Items 1 through 3 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. NEW BUSINESS 4. Newport Harbor Baseball Association Request - Director Knight stated that they had received a request from the Newport Harbor Baseball Association to install temporary scoreboards at Fields 3 and 4 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park and Mariners Park. Staff is recommending approval with the following requirements: 1. Scoreboards are non electric and temporary. 2. All costs for installation must be assumed by Newport Harbor Baseball. 3. Detailed plan for footings must be submitted to and approved by the Building Department prior to work. Parks, Beaches ft Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 Page 2 4. Work schedule and final placement must be approved by the Recreation and the Park Superintendent prior to commencement. 5. Scoreboards must be removed at end of season. Commissioner Englebrecht asked if advertising would be sold at the top of the scoreboard or would it just say Newport Harbor Baseball Association. Director Knight stated that she did not know if sponsorship had been secured and of course it would have to meet all applicable policies regarding sponsorship and signage. Chair Allen open the public discussion Charlie Massingill, Newport Harbor Baseball stated that they have about seven fields in the Newport -Mesa area and that none of them have scoreboards and that this would be the first and would be installed at the beginning of the season and come down at the end of June. Chair Allen stated that staff would be working with Newport Harbor Baseball regarding fencing and the placement of the scoreboards. Chair Allen closed the public discussion Commissioner Skoro asked if staff had received any comments from the public. Director Knight stated that residents around the vicinity of both parks had been noticed and that staff has not received any comments. Motion by Commissioner Skoro to approve the request by Newport Harbor Baseball. Motion carried by acclamation. CONTINUING BUSINESS 5. Corona del Mar Centennial Foundation Request CONTINUED. Chair Allen stated that this was a continued public item to consider whether Inspiration Point is a suitable site for any structure that will commemorate the CdM Centennial. Chair Allen stated that the Foundation would be called upon first to discuss the status of the project and exactly what the Commission is being asked to do. Commissioner Brown reminded the Commission that he was serving on the CdM Centennial Foundation special events committee of that it is appropriate that he recuse himself. Director Knight stated that this issue had come before the Commission last month and that it had been requested by the Committee to continue the item and reminded that Commission that they had asked for the following information: 1) If this request were approved at the Commission level what would the next step be? Director Knight stated that it is staff's belief that it would go directly to City Council and would not need to go to the Planning Commission; Parks, Beaches Ft Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 Page 3 2) What other approvals would be necessary? She stated that it would be dependent on where the statue is placed, as it could need approval from the State Parks and Recreation Department if it were placed on property leased by the City from the State. Approval would come from the local office. Director Knight stated that the Commission has received information regarding the request from the Foundation as well as a preliminary concept for the site and the statue. She stated that it is important to note that the plans and drawings submitted are at the preliminary stage as the Foundation does not want to go forward with the expense of more detailed documents until after this meeting and they knew whether or not this site would be approved as an appropriate location. Director Knight stated that the residents in the vicinity of this location were notified of this meeting. Bernie Svalsted speaking on behalf of the Centennial Foundation stated that the Foundation had furnished the Commission with over 85 pages of information regarding this project including their outreach to the community. He stated that he had met with many residents that are happy with the project as it stands and some that are not. He stated that the Foundation will meet in March to discuss alternate locations and suggested that as the community comes up to speak tonight that they might have suggestions to make for alternative sites as well. He reiterated that the Committee is no longer looking at Inspiration Point as a viable location for a statue. Chair Allen stated that she appreciated the fact that the Committee has requested a special meeting to discuss alternate sites and commended them for listening to the public outcry on the issue. The following people spoke in opposition of the location of Inspiration Point or the area near Inspiration Point for a time capsule/ monument: Kathy Harrison, Arts Commissioner Elmer Drews Jeff Christiansen Mark Coleman Terry Winton Marvin Nebbin Marge Wilson Marge Perry Don Kassaria Paul Luwincke Sanford Greenberg Wendy Brooks Bruce Colbert Fred Anrisen Lila Crespin Barb Burns Mike Hoppe The following people spoke in support of the project: BJJohnson LaVena Hayton Peggy Fort, CdM Centennial Foundation stated that the goal of this committee is to celebrate the Centennial. She stated that the Committee feels that they had done their best as far as the outreach to the community is concerned and that over 228 volunteers are working on the Centennial but that they are always looking for more that would be Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 Page 4 willing to work on this project, as they still need help in planning and fundraising. Ms. Fort reminded the Commission that Wyland had lived in Newport Beach for much of his life and considers it his home as well. Chair Allen closed the public discussion Commissioner Skoro stated that he was happy that the Committee had listened to the community and suggested a continuance of this item at a special meeting so that alternative locations could be discussed. Chair Allen asked if that was a motion Motion by Commissioner Skoro to continue this item at a special meeting to review alternative site locations. Amended motion by Commission Tobin to not meet until after they have met with the Arts Commission. Chair Allen suggested February 23 at 7pm in the Council Chambers. Commissioner Englebrecht commented that there really is not a reason to have another meeting and suggested that the Committee forget using a sculpture. Commissioner Garrett stated that he also was glad that the Committee had abandoned the Ocean Boulevard location and for listening to the community. Chair Allen stated that she would be supporting this motion and now is the time for the Committee find a location for their project but commented that if this sculpture were used that the Risk Manager should look at liability issues and that zoning may still play a part in any location that was presented. Chair Allen asked Commissioner Skoro to repeat his motion. Motion by Commission Skoro to meet on February 23 at 7pm in the Council Chambers to review alternate sites provided by the Committee. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Allen; Garrett, Ruzicka, Skoro, Tobin Abstain: Englebrecht Recused: Brown 6. Committee Reports • Finance - Director Knight stated that she would be calling the Committee to meet within the next month. • Park Development - Commissioner Skoro stated that a ruling is still pending on the law suit that was filed for Upper Bayview and that the next meeting was scheduled for February 17 at 8:30am. He stated that there is some talk that money budgeted for Parks, Beaches t3 Recreation Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2004 Page 5 design of Newport Village could be diverted to Cal Trans West which could delay Newport Village. • Rec Et Open Space Element - Nothing to report. • Recreation Activities - Nothing to report. • Seniors - Commissioner Tobin stated that the next meeting with the Ad Hoc Council Committee was scheduled for February 19 at 9:30am with the Negotiating Committee of the Friends of OASIS chaired by Mayor Ridgeway and Council Member Webb. • Ad Hoc Community Service Award - Nothing to report Tree Committee - Director Niederhaus stated that they expect to have a final copy of the negative declaration shortly with a 20 day review period scheduled and hope to go to Council sometime in April.. Youth Sports Liaison - Nothing to report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Limiting of Bench Donations, identify areas where they are needed • Memoriat /Gift Tribute Report - Director Knight stated that staff hoped to bring a report on this issue in April. • Irvine Terrace Park Encroachment - April • Review of Council Policy G -5 possibly requiring approval of HOA where bench will be installed or gage number of benches in parks. • Liability Aspects at Marina Park • Corona del Mar Centennial Foundation • Skate Board Parks - Commissioner Englebrecht commented that it would behoove us to discuss this issue again. Director Knight stated that they had been in discussion with Costa Mesa and would try to bring back information in March or April. ADJOURNMENT - 8:59pm 1- Submitted by: Teri Craig, Admin istant