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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/2/2006 - Agenda PacketMAY 2, 2oo6 PB &R COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Tuesday, May 2. 2006 - 7nm— City Council Chambers AGENDA *ORDER AND ROLL CALL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Presentation to OASIS Front Office Volunteers DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS • Director Knight • Director Harmon PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -3) 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. The City provides a yellow sign -in card for those wishing to address the Commission to assist in the preparation of the minutes. Speakers are not required to submit a card as a condition to addressing the Commission. If you do fill out the card please place it in the box at the podium. As a courtesy, please turn ceRphones and pagers off or set them in the silent mode. 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. Speakers are limited to three minutes on all agenda items. CONSENT CALENDAR •1. Minutes of the April 4, 2006 regular meeting. Waive reading of subject minutes, approve as written and order filed. 2. Park and Operations Division Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. 3. Recreation Ft Senior Services Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. OLD BUSINESS 4. Volleyball Court Placement at CdM State Beach Action: Approve final plan. NEW BUSINESS 5 Shade Structures at Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Informational report only. Action: None COMMITTEE REPORTS • Park Development - Allen, Brown, Doby • Recreation /Senior Activities - Brown, Doby, Lugar • Ad Hoc -- Community Service Award - Garrett, Ruzicka Youth Sports Liaison - Ruzicka FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion. • ADJOURNED CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches t3 Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 4, 2006- 7pm Convened 7:11 pm ROLL CALL Present: Debra Allen Tim Brown Allen Doby Bill Garrett Greg Ruzicka Tom Tobin Absent: Phillip Lugar Staff: Mark Harmon, General Services Director Dan Sereno, Parks li Tree Superintendent Chris Marcaretlo, Administrative Analyst Randy Kearns, Park Maintenance Supervisor Kevin Pekar, Park Maintenance Crew Chief Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant PRESENTATION Eagle Scout Anthony Maratle provided a PowerPoint presentation on the completion of his Arroyo Park • project. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Superintendent McGuire made the following announcements: • Teri Craig was presented with the Dorothy Palen- Employee of the Year award at Employees Breakfast. • Flashlight Spring Egg Hunt on April 7 at Bonita Creek Park • Arbor Day on April 28 at Easbluff Elementary • Youth Track Meet on April 21 at NHHS Director Harmon also congratulated Teri Craig for a well deserved award and noted that the City was doing very well after the large amount of rain that has fallen. Commission Brown announced that the City of Newport Beach had received in category for cities of 51,000 to 100,000 in population for Best Brochure award at the CPRS conference for the 2005 Summer Special Brochure designed by Marketing Specialist Sarah Boulton PUBLIC COMMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the February 16. 2006 regular meetins . waive reading of subject minutes, amended as discussed. 2. Park and Operation Division Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. • 3. Recreation Ft Senior Services Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. 4. Bench Donation. Accept bench donation for installation at Cliff Drive Park at Beacon Street and Cliff Drive by Bonnie and Brion Jeanette. Motion by Chair Ruzicka to accept items 1 -4 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. Parks, Beaches Et Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 - 7pm • Page 2 OLD BUSINESS 5. Proposed Council Policy B -17 — Parks, Facilities 8 Recreation Program Donations - Admin Analyst Chris Marcarello stated that in 1992 Council Policy G -5 (Parks and Street Improvement Donations) was adopted in July 1992, to regulate the procedures for donations related to City park and street improvements. He noted that in 2004, the General Services Department developed revisions to Council Policy G -5 to include changes to tree, bench, park and street amenity donations. Additionally in 2004, the Recreation @ Senior Services Department developed a proposed Council Policy B -17 to help regulate donations for recreation programs and facilities. Analyst Marcarello reported that in January 2006, the PBftR Donation Committee asked staff to develop a new Council Policy, B -17, which combines both of these policies and unifies all parks, public improvement, facilities, and recreation program donations into one citywide policy. He went on to say that there were a couple of reasons for changes to the policy the first being an increased number of resident inquiries for types of items that are available for donations; the second is because the process is somewhat confusing and wanted to simplify that - son in taking those into consideration staff along with the committee identified three goals for changing the policy: 1. Establish a fair and uniform process 2. Streamline the process 3. Develop a catalog of items that are available for donations • Analyst Marcarello reviewed the changes in the policy with the Commission • Limitations /guidelines to accepting donation items • Definition of restricted vs. unrestricted donation items • Tree inventory of sites throughout the City and tree species that are available for donation at these sites • Bench inventory of sites throughout the City and bench styles that are available for donation at these sites • Types of park, public improvement, and street amenities that are available for donation • Dollar value acceptance levels for staff and the PB&R Commission Additions to the recreation program and facility sections establish the following: • The acceptance of cash gifts, with dollar value acceptance levels for staff and the PB&tR Commission, and provisions that imply no "strings" attached to cash donations • Criteria for allowing naming rights for donated items • Recognition criteria and limitations for event sponsors • The right to decline donations Unless specified, the provision that no special privileges will result from the donation The creation of a catalog for donation items Criteria for acknowledging donors and providing plaques for donated items Discussion ensued regarding costs within the catalog. Motion by Commission Allen to forward draft City Council Policy B -17 for their review. Motion carried by acclamation. •NEW BUSINESS 6. Reforestation Request - Superintendent Sereno stated that staff had received a reforestation request of Celeste M. Gladych, property owner at 1615 Port Charles Place to replace a Pear tree and that it had met all the requirements for a reforestation. Parks, Beaches 8 Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 - 7pm • Page 3 Chair Ruzicka opened the public discussion: hearing none the discussion was closed. Commissioner Garrett stated that in the past that staff has recommended approval of these requests. Director Harmon stated that staff will make a recommendation when there are valid reasons to do so, i.e. that the resident has followed the G -1 policy. Motion by Commissioner Allen to approve the reforestation request of one City Evergreen Pear parkway tree by Celeste Gladych adjacent to her residence at 1615 Port Charles. Motion carried by acclamation. Reforestation Request - Superintendent Sereno stated that staff had received a reforestation request from the Harbor View Hills Community Association to remove 9 City parkway trees in front of their member's residence. He noted that the HOA had met all requirements for reforestation and that staff recommended approval. Chair Ruzicka opened the public discussion; hearing none the discussion was closed. Motion by Commissioner Brown to approve the reforestation request of nine City parkway trees by Harbor View Hills Community Association. Motion carried by acclamation. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Chair Ruzicka presented the PB &R Community Service Award to the Newport Balboa Rotary Club for • their financial and volunteer support for over 20 years to the Youth Track Et Field Meet. 8. Reforestation Request - Superintendent Sereno stated that staff had received a reforestation request of one City Aleppo Pine parkway tree adjacent to 535 De Anza. He stated that this Commission may remember this request as it has been recommended twice this past year for reforestation because of view requests. He noted that staff is concerned that should the tree be pruned any more to meet the view guidelines that it would disfigure the tree and possibly invite disease and insects and cause the demise of the tree. He stated that the Corona Highlands Property Owners Association (POA) had met all requirements of Council Policy G -1 and recommended approval. Chair Ruzicka opened the Dublic discussion Paul Rockley stated that he should be a familiar face as he has appeared before the Commission twice. He noted that this tree is over 50 years old and that the City had done an inventory of trees in 1991 but had not identified this particular tree. Mr. Rockley went on to say that the previous homeowners had not been diligent at alt in trying to maintain the tree. He stated that his family had moved in the house in 2002 and began working with Modern Tree Service and a certified arborist to begin the trimming plan and advised the POA and his neighbor that it would take 3 to 5 years to adjust it and bring it to size without killing it and in 2004 the City did an additional inventory and found that it was a City tree and in the right of way and so this tree has only had one growing season to begin the trim. He stated that in March 2005 had its first trim and one growing season last year and its second trim in November. He asked the Commission to notice that the tree has very much of a "Charlie brown" look now but it is intended to open up the tree to meet the G -1 guidelines for • panoramic views for the neighbors but also to force green growth at a lower height. He stated that he has spoken to several arborists but does not have their official report at this time but have confirmed that the tree is quite healthy and given careful trimming and adjustment that the green growth will move lower and will be able to bring it to a view height LAW the CCEtR's. Mr. Rockley stated that there are over 50 trees in the community that are over 16 feet tall and the POA is Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 - 7pm • Page 4 voluntary and would appear that in years past that there were some difficulty to comply. He went on to say that within that 50 tree group there are a dozen City trees of which five are at least over 16 feet tall and which you will hear from the neighbors it has created a beautiful and eclectic community. He stated that the neighbors will be quite upset that it would be removed. He ended this by stating that the POA did not properly notify the community as there was no notice in any of the meeting minutes and had no prior knowledge that the POA was planning on voting on this issue and now in part that could be purposeful. He stated that once he received the report from the City and began to share the information with his neighbors that there was quite a concern about the circumstances and encouraged the Commission to deny the request and allow the City to continue the trimming of the tree over the next two years. Chair Ruzicka asked Superintendent Sereno if he felt that this tree would negatively impact the other trees and was a detriment. Superintendent Sereno stated no that staff feels (as arborists) that anymore reduction in height would be detriment to the health of the tree. He stated that he agrees that the tree will sprout in a Lower level but most times those branch attachments are not secure. Commissioner Allen asked Mr. Rockley to confirm that the POA was voluntary. Mr. Rockley stated that was true and that some are joined as members as it gave them access to a beach key through shorecliffs and many of the homes over the years have left the CC &R's themselves through various approvals that have been allowed. Commissioner Allen asked Mr. Rockley if he was a member of the POA. Mr. Rockley stated yes but has requested that their monies be returned. Commissioner Allen asked if when they moved was he part of the POA. Mr. Rockley stated yes. Commissioner Allen asked if whether the POA meeting at which this tree was discussed was properly noticed. He stated that one of the reasons that the Commission has review of these issues is to make sure that the POA has followed its own procedures properly. She stated that if that is the case the Commission has been told that there is no discretion if it complies with G -1. Mr. Rockley presented a petition of 14 signatures of homeowners agreeing that they had not been noticed along with a supplemental report. John Rogers stated that he represents multiple owners of the POA and all that are affected by the view and members have signed the request for reforestation. He stated that Mr. Rockley had been present at the meeting where this tree was discussed for reforestation and that he formed a tree committee of which pictures were sent and that all the neighbors were full aware of this issue. He stated that there were many meetings and that this tree was part of those discussions and that Mr. Rockley had attended and gave his side and that the POA Board voted 7 to 1 to request reforestation of this tree. Mr. Rogers stated that Mr. Rockley signed the CCFtR's when he moved in that the tree height is 16 feet or view height and that the canopy width also encroaches on several owners views. He stated that the height and the width is a view issue. Mr. Rogers stated that all the neighbors that are affected by the view have requested the reforestation and urged the Commission to approve this • request. He stated that he believed that all those people that had signed this petition had signed the CCU's when they moved in and are now retracting it. He stated that the previous owner had put money in escrow to trim the tree and that this has been a 9 year fight. Commissioner Allen asked if there was proper notice for the discussion of the tree. • Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 - 7pm Page 5 Mr. Rogers stated that he believed that to be true and that there were two meetings on the issue. Commissioner Allen asked if a written notice had been sent out. Mr. Rogers stated yes. Commissioner Allen stated that she just wanted to make sure that the POA had met all the meeting requirements and given the proper notice. Commissioner Brown asked if there were any members of the POA present. No board members were present. Polly Stanbridge asked if the POA had been noticed at the meeting or if something had been sent out and stated that she had not received anything regarding this issue. Keith Barons stated that as someone that has lived in the same house his entire life that this tree should be allowed to survive and that Mr. Rockley should be given the chance to do the proper trimming over the next two years. He also stated that that there are many trees in the neighborhood that are even taller some as high as 100 feet then this specific tree Gerry Fair stated that he is a POA member and that he had appeared before the Commission in the past greatly concerned about this tree but that there have been two trims and that it looks much better and agrees that it should be given a chance with further cutting and that whether or not it • will survive could be a crystal ball estimation. He stated that he had not received anything from the POA until he received a phone call from Mr. Rockley. He urged the Commission to give this tree some time to see if it can be trimmed down to the proper view height. He stated that he went to his front window and counted nine trees that were even taller then this particular tree and that there are many trees in the neighborhood that are out of control. Chris Sullivan stated that she loves the trees and that this one in particular is spectacular and that the three people that are complaining about the tree have panoramic views already and asked how much more do they need. She stated that this tree should be spared and that it should be considered a heritage tree and it does not block anything and urged the Commission to spare the tree or at least give the arborist some time to work with the tree. Commissioner Allen again stated that she had some concerns about the proper noticing of the reforestation of this tree. Ms. Sullivan stated that she had not been informed and had not received anything from the POA and no special notification and that this item had not been discussed at the General Board Meeting in January. Chair Ruzicka stated that based on what has been heard tonight that this should be continued until a representative from the POA is in attendance and can speak to those issues. Commissioner Brown stated that he agrees that they need to tread carefully and make sure that POA has done everything in compliance with the G -1. Director Harmon confirmed that the POA Board was notified of the meeting. • Commissioner Allen asked staff to look into the voluntary nature of the POA. Discussion ensued regarding regulating POA's. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 - 7pm • Page 6 Blythe Fair stated that the tree has been tremendously improved and again noted that they had not received any notification and urged the Commission to review the issues regarding the POA. Gary Granger stated that he and his wife deliver the newsletters for the POA and that nothing had appeared in any of those regarding this issue. Chair Ruzicka closed the public discussion Motion by Chair Ruzicka to continue the reforestation issue of the City Aleppo Pine adjacent to 535 De Anza. Motion carried by acclamation. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Park Development - Nothing to report. Recreation Activities - Nothing to report. Ad Hoc Committees: • Donation - Discussed earlier and noted that the Committee could disburse. • Youth Sports - Nothing to Report • Community Service Award -The OASIS Volunteers will be recognized next month. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Reforestation Issue requested by Corona del Mar Higlands POA. Community Service Award to OASIS Volunteers. • ADJOURNMENT- 8:17pm Submitted by: r1 U Teri Craig, Admin Assistant • (1) TO FROM: i } PB &R Commission Agenda Item No. LJ-J May 2, 2006 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Parks and Trees Maintenance and Operations Support Superintendents SUBJECT: April Parks, Trees, and Operations Division Activity Report Parks Maintenance Division Activities 1. Parks Maintenance Division staff continues to coordinate with the Public Works Department regarding the extensive renovation of the Corona Del Mar State Beach. • This project provides for new restrooms, a concession stand, parking lot pay booth, a lifeguard emergency response area, new irrigation and landscaping. Work is now being performed on Saturdays as well, with a goal of having all work completed before Memorial Day. 2. General Service's staff continues to coordinate the complete renovation of the Corona Del Mar State Beach picnic area. This work consists of removals, grading, drainage, concrete, irrigation and landscape improvements. Additional planting and the installation of sod was completed recently, and the area is now set for the summer rush. In preparation for the new volleyball court layout at Corona Del Mar State Beach, a large section of hedge was trimmed for safety vehicle access and appearance. 4. A beatification project on Dover Drive, across from Mariners Park is underway. The project consisted of the removal of the old ice plant, new irrigation installed, trees and shrubs planted, and the area will be hydroseeded with a colorful gazania ground cover mix. 5. Parks staff prepped several sites and assisted as needed for the following events; the "Grand Opening" of the new Donna and John Crean Mariners Branch Library, an Arbor Day Ceremony held at Eastbluff Park, a Youth Track and Field event at • Newport Harbor High School, and a Pinewood Derby Race at Buffalo Hills Park. • 6. During maintenance staffs regular duties on Monday, vandalism was discovered at the Grant Howald Park. Trash cans in the restrooms and dugout were set on fire. Both the Fire and Police Departments responded to the scene to investigate the incident. 7. Department staff members assisted in the set up of the traffic control equipment for the Annual Spirit Run held on Sunday, March 26. In addition to set up activities on Wednesday and Saturday last week, staff also worked on the day of the run, Sunday, from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to ensure the set up and break down of equipment was performed safely and properly. The run took place between Newport Center and Fashion Island, and was attended by approximately 4,180 participants. This successful event was held to benefit the following local elementary schools: • • Harbor View Elementary School • Eastbluff Elementary School • Andersen Elementary School • Lincoln Elementary School • Newport Coast Elementary School 8. On April 10, staff attended the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) public outreach at Manners Library. CDFA representatives provided information on the Diaprepes Root Weevil. This exotic pest, native to the Caribbean, threatens 270 species of plants. The CDFA will begin conducting ground treatments of the soil at 56 private properties within the established three square mile quarantine zone in the area west of MacArthur Boulevard and north and south of Ford Road on April 17. The CDFA will be spraying carbaryl (Sevin (9) on the trees and shrubs of the affected properties. Individual property owners will be notified in writing prior to the CDFA entering and treating those properties as well as given written instructions on how to 40 prepare their properties and families prior to spraying. Any questions concerning this • project can be directed to CDFA at (714) 668 -7597. Upcomine Activities for May 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide. 2. Parks Maintenance Division staff will continue coordinating the control of rodents with contract services. 3. The Dover Drive Project across from Manners Park will be completed. Trees Division Activities • During the month of April, 900 trees were trimmed, 30 trees were planted, 3 trees were removed (3 Claim Related), and crews responded to 4 emergency tree calls. Additionally, the Commission approved a reforestation submitted by Harbor View Hills Community Association to remove and replace 9 City trees within the community. 1. The City's tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, is currently pruning trees within the Santa Ana Heights and Airport areas as part of the City's overall grid trimming schedule. 2. Since July 2004, under City Council direction and funding, staff has undertaken an extensive root pruning effort. Combined efforts of the Field Maintenance, Tree Maintenance Division, and West Coast Arborists staffs have resulted in the root pruning of 768 trees to date. This effort will mitigate any potential property damage as a result of City tree roots and provide for tree longevity in the urban forest. The extensive work included root pruning, root barrier installation, and hardscape repairs at each tree site. 3. The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities performed during the past month. 4. The annual Arbor Day event was held at Eastbluff Elementary School on • April 28 at 9:15am. The Trees Division coordinated this event with the Recreation and Senior Services Department and the California State Forest • Service. This is the City's 16th year selected as a Tree City USA and 116 year the City receives the Growth Award. The event provides students the opportunity to learn the importance of trees in an urban environment. The event includes a presentation of the City's proclamation, tree planting ceremony, and a tour of the trees on the school's campus. E • Beach Maintenance Activities Beach Maintenance crews have been busy since last week's storm which resulted in the release of built up water and debris from the Prado Dam. With Spring Break here, crews have been removing the large amount of trash and vegetation that has flowed down the Santa Ana River and San Diego Creek. Since last week, crews removed over 235 tons of material firm ocean and bay front beaches. The bulk of the debris consisted of bamboo, reeds, and other natural vegetation. Upon clearing of the large debris, mechanical beach cleaners are utilized to complete the beach grooming process. MORO See attached General Services Department, Activities Reports for March 2006. Veg,qespectfWly, 046,� Dan P. Sereno Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent Gv—i rf,(\. Rick Greaney Operations Support Super' endent Attachments: (A) Tree Activity Report 2005 -2006 (B) General Services Department March Activities Reports • _ -z 0 � \0 �w y �y �wl 1� � " � o 0 444Z,�, � _ 4, + $ N & � e \(\ � w �' ?� ¢ t\ \ I� # D \ ) ~z ® � \ � 1� � " o o 0 a' _ $ N � E 2 Cl) o 0 0 o r o o) N o o 0 0,T o� g o 0 0 0 o 0= N m o o 0 r o N 2 0 0 0 0 0« 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 N o $ 0 0 0 0 0 LO o c 2 m o 0 0 0 0 N 0 19 0 k > 2 U) \ W ) ( \ ] n & 2 0 0 E L ) § F- / I 7 a' Co ® § S S § CO } L \ \ o E \ E k o o . / } } \ } j ) / i \ \ � / � ( % B < .E E E 3 E ] E k / § \ n u • U MONTH TREE # July -06 1 1 Total 2 August -05 2 Total 2 September -05 1 1 1 1 1 Total 5 October -05 2 Total 2 November -05 0 December -05 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Total 9 CLAIM REMOVALS Fiscal Year 2005- 2006 LOCATION 800 San Clemente Drive 1301 Sussex Lane 2600 Ocean Blvd 2821 Carob Street 434 Dahlia Avenue 437 Dahlia Avenue 2600 Ocean Boulevard 1227 Sussex Lane 230 Kings Place 613 Larkspur Avenue 432 Begonia Avenue 419 30th Street 2960 Bayview Drive 225 Iris Avenue 224 Iris Avenue 2042 Commodore Road 1255 Somerset Lane January-06 1 1001 Hampshire Lane 1 Eastbluff Park 1 Begonia Park Total 3 February-06 1 1250 Irvine Avenue 1 702 Acacia Avenue 1 302 Heliotrope Avenue 14 Vista Del Oro 1 41 Cambria Drive 1 1927 Port Weybridge Place Total 19 March -06 1 2027 Holiday Road 1 124 Via Genova 1 3401 San Joaquin Hills Road 1 700 Marigold Avenue Total 4 • MONTH TREE # July -0 5 2 2 Total 4 August -05 1 1 1 1 Total 4 September -05 0 October -05 1 Total 1 November -05 0 December -05 1 Total 1 • January -06 1 1 Total 2 February -06 1 1 Total 2 March -O6 1 Total 1 April -06 0 Total 0 41 PROBLEM TREE REMOVALS Fiscal Year 2005 -2006 LOCATION 2220 Port Carlisle Place 2227 Port Carlisle Place 406 Poppy Avenue 2307 Port Carlisle Place 2315 Port Carlisle Place 1000 Somerset Lane 3400 East Coast Hwy /Marigold Ave 1701 Highland Drive 2209 Heather Lane West Newport Park 310 Orchid Avenue 1991 Port Nelson Place 2321 Port Carlisle Place LJ • April -06 1 1 1 Total 3 19 Goleta Point Dr. 338 Evening Canyon Rd. 2904 Paper Lane • • • GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT March -06 This This Month Total to Date Total to Date Month Last Year Fiscal Year Last Fiscal Year FIELD MAINTENANCE DIVISION - 3130 Street Patching: Tons of Blacktop 734 631 4,178 3,541 Misc. Cement (cu. ft.) Footings, Meter Posts, etc 0 270 327 491 Curbing Lineal Feet 372 629 3,149 2,923 Sidewalk (Square Feet 4" Thick 4,041 5,175 30,508 34,009 Concrete (cu ds) Sidewalk & Curb Replacement 92 126 726 715 Sidewalk Grinding (Lineal Feet) 748 104 15,528 7,148 Tree Roots Pruned by Staff 6 22 106 336 Sidewalks Ramped Lineal Feet 724 20 6,088 3,308 Sidewalks (sq ft) 4" thick Replaced by Contractor 0 21,759 0 37,095 Wheelchair Ramps Installed by Contractor 0 0 0 0 Curb & Gutter (lin ft) Replaced by Contractor 0 1,558 0 1,558 Tree Roots Pruned by Contractor 0 198 0 368 Maintenance Debris Tons Street Sweeping, Beach Cleaning, Demo 314 705 3,323 5,351 Asphalt & Concrete Recycled 283 468 2,820 2,714 Signs & Street Markings 0 0 Street Name Signs Added & Replaced 47 25 385 135 Traffic Signs Added & Replaced 169 262 1,277 1,739 Special Purpose Signs Installed 35 26 209 278 Beach Signs Installed 4 1 41 184 Street Striping (lin ft) Total Added & Replaced 1,002 29,068 581,329 530,178 Pavement Markings (Messages) 37 88 543 500 Parking Stalls 10 3 753 721 Curb Painting Lineal Feet 16,426 14,721 111,595 85,312 Reflective Pavement Markers (Included in Above) 0 0 0 100 Thermoplastic 5,516 44 25,467 1,491 Sign Posts Installed 88 128 561 728 Graffiti - Incidents Removed by Staff 242 301 1,996 1,745 OPERATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION- 3140 Beach Maintenance Beach Area Refuse Tons 83 95 730 1,015 Beach Debris Tons 118 544 787 4,120 Gutter Miles Swept (Large & Small Total 4,659 5,081 41,632 39,019 Sweepings Picked U Cubic Yards 410 537 4,190 4,441 Hand Sweepers Cubic Yards 45 64 426 527 Storm Drain Debris (Cubic Yards) 58 31 422 409 V- Ditch /Structures Tons 0 0 66 42 Sign Shop Traffic Signs 10 120 789 640 Street Name Signs 50 18 323 69 Regulatory Signs 206 1 6,788 8,991 Special Purpose Signs and Banners 30 54 296 565 Decals 823 0 5,219 2,292 • • r1 U GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT March -06 This This Month Total to Date Total to Data Month Last Year Fiscal Year Last Fiscal Year IGraffiti - Incidents Removed by Contractor 1 29 1 28 1 327 1 208 I J E GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT March -06 This This Month Total to Date Total to Date Month Last Year Fiscal Year Last Fiscal Year REFUSE DIVISION - 3150 Refuse Collection Residential tons 3,196 3,591 29,299 30,355 Re clables tons 927 1,044 7,955 8,684 Total Residential 3,196 3,591 29,299 30,355 Man Hours/Ton 1.12 1.15 1.08 1.13 Tons /Man Hour 0.90 0.87 0.93 0.89 Tons /Man Day 7.16 6.98 7.44 7.08 Total Miles Traveled 9,521 10,774 87,886 92,830 PACKER COMPARISONS - One Man Man Hours/Ton 0.84 0.85 0.69 0.67 Tons/Man Hour 1.20 1.18 1.24 1.20 Tons/Man Day 9.58 9.41 9.90 9.60 Total Miles Traveled 5,002 5,709 47,481 49,613 PACKER COMPARISONS - Two Man Man Hours/Ton 1.50 1.42 1.24 1.20 Tons/Man Hour 0.67 0.71 0.69 0.68 Tons/Man Day 5.33 5.66 5.55 5.44 Total Miles Traveled 4,519 5,065 40,405 43,217 REFUSE TRANSFER - Transfer Trailer Man Hours 587 581 5,155 5,013 Loads Hauled 150 148 1,329 1,322 Tons Hauled 3,087 3,062 27,208 27,052 Average Trailer Loads per Work Day 5.56 5.69 5.68 5.81 Average Tons per Work Day 114.34 117.76 116.27 118.76 Total Miles Traveled 5,322 5,216 46,164 46,098 PARKS DIVISION - 317013180 Trees Trimmed by Staff 102 57 1,297 973 Trimmed by Contractor 1,348 1,219 12,109 9,674 Removed 5 14 92 211 Planted 33 89 216 430 Root pruned 0 60 447 545 Requests 186 184 1,803 1,952 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DIVISION - 6110 Number of Repair Actions 244 333 2,592 2,693 Number of PMs Completed 60 648 PM Labor Hours 165 1,399 4* a y "' n V Item 3) May 2, 2006 To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Marie Knight, Recreation Et Senior Services Director Re: Recreation Ft Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report The following are reports on the activities of the Recreation &Senior Services Department. is n U Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) Page 2 May 2, 2006 • To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report ADULT SPORTS Basketball - A whopping 85 teams tipped off basketball play the 1" week of April with many new teams registered. League play runs through June 19 with the adult hoops program set to start on June 20. Softball - Eighty two teams are completed league play during April and early May. Wet winter weather caused the cancellation of 61 games which needed to be rescheduled. The rescheduled League play wraps up May 12 with spring champions enjoying "NB 100" equipment bags. The summer league will start up right on the heels of the spring league on May 15. The nice weather makes for the largest season of the year for the softball program with an expected 125 teams competing 5 nights a week. • YOUTH PROGRAMMING Tiny Tots - The March /April session of Tiny Tots for 3 -5 year old children, ended April 12 with a pint -size spring celebration. Participants made themed crafts, hunted for eggs, and had a visit from Freckles the Bunny. The final session of SY 2005/06 will begin May 1. Day Camp - Spring Recess Camp 2006 was the fourth and final camp during the school year with 40 participants signed up and enjoyed a week of games, crafts, beach trips, and an excursion to Boomers in Irvine. KidScene - The three Kidscene after school program sites had the 2 "d quarter site decorating contest with Under the Sea as the theme. First place went to Mariners for their yellow submarine, bubble machine, underwater laboratory, schools of jellyfish, sea turtles and so much more! Mariners received the KidScene Cup (trophy) for the quarter and a healthy smoothie bar party! The West Newport and Community Youth Center sites received healthy snack parties for their efforts. Be careful looking at the picture ... it is wet! • Summer Day Camp - Preparations for Summer Day Camp are in full swing with a full staff of 23 being hired with a full line -up of training scheduled to begin in June. Staff will attend over 10 hours of training, including CPR and First Aid. Two new field trips have been scheduled to go to the Ringling Brothers Circus during the week of July 31and ClimbX for some rock climbing fun during the week of August 28. A total of 153 participants have already signed up for various weeks throughout the summer and spots are going fast! Monthly Activities Report Page 3 TEEN PROGRAMMING • Afternoons on the Bay - The third 6 -week session of the ended on March 23. Cooperative weather was great for the teens to enjoy some great fishing on the bay that netted a whopping 33 fish (Halibut, Barracuda, Sand Bass and Spotted Sea Bay Bass) with the lone girl enrolled in the program catching the largest fish of the session! Thanks to Mr. Fuschetti, Recreation Specialist, who was able to get Shimano fishing rods as a donation for each of the teens enrolled in session 3. • • (Item 3) May 2, 2006 The last session of Afternoons on the Bay for the 2005/06 school year began March 27 with an additional hour added. Fishing will continue to be a large part of the 4`h session with homework and kayaking added as well. Youth Council - The Council is happy to have Mayor Pro- Tern Rosansky, on board! The Council is busy preparing for the upcoming Youth Government Day on May 18`h. The Council's most recent service project /fundraiser was working the flashlight egg hunt, they ran the photos with the Bunny, snack bar and volunteered in a few of the craft areas. Thanks to the Youth Council for their support of the event! 41" Annual City of Newport Beach Youth Track and Field Championships - On April 21, over 200 boys and girls age six through fifteen took part in the 2006 Youth Track and Field Championships at Newport Harbor High School. The meet is Co- sponsored by the Newport - Balboa Rotary Club, the multi -event competition included individual running, throwing and jumping events. All participants received a t -shirt and medals or awards based on place finished. The top four competitors from each age division have been invited to participate in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Orange County Track and Field Meet on Sunday, May 7 at Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo. Monthly Activities Report Page 4 (Item 3) May 2, 2006 CONTRACT CLASSES • Winter 2006 - The contract class program which includes fee based classes, tennis, surfing, and sailing recently completed the winter 2006 season (January - March). For this season there was a decrease of $8,699 in revenue and 231 participants over winter 2005. This comparison is shown in the graphs below. Partcipation by Season 12000 - - i 10000 6000 pFY03104 C 6000 - -- -- - - -- - ■ FY04105 4000 ae 2000 - 11 FY 05106 ,S 0 r dQ ecb gad .,o`a Season A uATICS Revenue by Season 1/ 111 11 11 111 11 '' ■ ■ FY 1 1 1' / ■ 1 1. Season Aquatic Staff Uniforms Donated - Staff has negotiated a donation through Speedo USA to supply 50 •pool lifeguard uniforms for the summer season and 14 beach volleyball nets for CdM State Beach valued at $6,000. Each year, the City spends $2,000 to outfit the pool lifeguards, so the funds saved by this donation will be used to enhance the aquatic program. Thanks Speedo USA! RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS CdM 5K - Marketing efforts are underway for the 25`h Annual CdM 5k held on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Brochures were mailed to 8,000 runners the first week of April with another 12,000 brochures being distributed at local businesses and races throughout Southern California. The first week of May, 8,000 reminder postcards will be mailed to the group of runners who received the brochure in April. A big thank you to the Daily Pilot, as of April 24`h they have ran 4 ads for the race! 2006 Flashlight Egg Hunt - The 2nd annual Spring Flashlight Egg Hunt was held April 7at Bonita Creek Park. Past egg hunt events attracted about 1200 participants /spectators. This year staff was amazed that over 2500 participants attended the event. We owe much of our success to: • Marketing of the event with event banners placed in City parks, free advertising in the Daily Pilot, posting the event on the City's main web page and placement on the NBVCB website. • Offering a unique event in the evening rather than the traditional egg hunt the day before Easter. Over the past year, the City's Winter Wonderland and Spring Flashlight Egg Hunt have doubled in size, so staff is in the process of evaluating the events and what additional resources are needed to accommodate these events but keeping them at the highest quality. Staff will seek sponsorship for these events after the Centennial to help with additional costs. A special thanks to Council Member Daigle and PBB:R Commission Chair Greg Ruzicka for their help at the event. • • Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) Page 5 May 2, 2006 FACILITIES USE AND REPAIRS zk� "V. —.* - Y, I Irvine Terrace Youth Playground - The project of replacing the 13 year old youth playground with a new playground that meets all ADA and safety standards has been completed. This the largest playground in the City, which also has the first City's climbing wall as part of the playground. CYC Building Improvements - As part of the FY 2005/06 Capital Improvement Budget included funds to install glass walls in the game room and dance floor, which would give each room its enclosure. Presently, both of these rooms have no walls, which hamper classes that use these rooms, since outside noise disturbs the classes. Staff hopes to install the new walls in June, which was originally scheduled for spring. The spring date could not be met because the City Building Department found that the building was not built to code in 1988. To bring the building up to code, staff has to install a fire stairway and some other simple improvements. Monthly Activities Report (Item 3) Page 6 May 2, 2006 FACILITY RENTALS is During the period of March 16. 2006 - April 15. 2006 there were: • 15 Picnic /Park Area Rentals • 21 Room Rentals 13 Field Rentals 11 Gym Rentals Park rentals have picked up now that it's spring time There were a total of (2) wedding reservation rentals for this period: March 18th- Ensign View Park- 20 people March 27th- Inspiration Point- 20 people PARK PATROL Park Patrol Requested calls are assigned visits by staff or schedule or phone requests. Customer Contacts are the number of times they stopped and spoke to customers other than requested calls. Due to the timing of the meeting, these monthly summaries will be two months behind (i.e. in June you will receive April summary) During the month of March. Park Patrol had the following contacts: • 1. Requested Calls 0 126 with Youth Sports Groups El 92 Field related issues /checks- Monitored and stopped play on various closed fields due to rain, issued a warning to a vehicle parked on Bonita Canyon field, stopped un- permitted soccer practice at Mariners Field, reported soccer goals left in position on Peninsula Field, monitored lacrosse and rugby groups for compliance with park rules/ regulations, turned on /off field lights at various locations. 0 9 Picnic/ reservation issues /checks: monitored scheduled picnic reservations at various parks 0 128 Community Center issues /checks: unlocked and locked various community center rooms /gyms, checked on weekly meetings at community rooms. Advised a group who rented Bonita Creek room that dogs are not permitted inside, monitored after school program sites. Advised girls not to climb on top of Cliff Drive CC roof. 0 39 Playground checks - checked all playgrounds for safety issues and vandalism. Reported a hole in the playground at Grant Howald Park, advised group at Cliff Drive Park that basketball courts are closed after dark, 10 other- removed real estate signs from various parks, advised a couple to poor out alcohol at Lookout Point, checked on surf contest at 54" Street beach, checked for homeless persons at Channel Place Park and Lido Park, advised commercial photographers of permit regulations at CDM Beach, stopped sales activities at Newport Pier, stopped a group from playing roller hockey on Las Arenas tennis courts, stopped golfing at Bonita Creek. a 7 Pre -event check • 0 3 Post -event checks 2. Public Contacts o 23 education 2 alcohol 13 13 dog related Monthly Activities Report Page 7 (Item 3) May 2, 2006 • Additional Info: Both of our Park Patrol Officer's assisted the NBPD with handling the Persian New Year Celebration. The event normally occurs at CDM Beach, however due to the construction project going on there, it was moved to the Balboa Pier area. Our Park Patrol Officer's did a great job of helping the Police Dept. ensure the safety of those who attended as well as the residents and visitors to the City. Park Patrol has continued to do a great job of assisting with advising and educating commercial photographers of the permit requirements and regulations at CDM Beach and the tide pool areas. Additionally, they continued to assist with educating and enforcing parking rules at after school program sites. Written Warnings Issued- 2 for parking violations Citations Issued- 2 for parking violations at Lincoln and Peninsula Parks SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS As of April 15, 2006, 79 Special Event Permits were processed and issued for the year. Those events of note for this period are: Spirit Run - Fashion Island, Sun March 26, 2006 — Attendance: 5000 • Newport Harbor HS Surf Contest- 54`h Street Beach, Sat /Sun April 1 -2, 2006 — Attendance: 100 CNB Flashlight ERs Hunt- Bonita Creek Park, Friday, April 7, 2006 — Attendance: 2500 OTHER Kudos to _Eric Foley is now the proud owner of a Playground Inspector Certification. Congratulations Eric! He studied hard and passed the test on the first try. We know the playgrounds will be safer for it. 0 Monthly Activities Report Page 8 • To: Parks, Beaches ft Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report Casino Night - The Casino Night was a great success with 166 people attending a fun evening of casino game tables, food and lots of great prizes to win. This event was organized by staff and volunteers assisted in gathering prizes and working that evening to assist with food preparation, clean -up and even tending bar. The big winners that evening went home with prizes such as a weekend for two at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a trip to the Flamingo Hilton, a cocktail cruise for 6 on a Lear boat around Newport Harbor, and over night stays at various hotels. A big thank you goes to the many sponsors of this event. The profit for the evening was $2,638. (Item 3) May 2, 2006 Braille Institute - Services for the Sight Impaired - Braille Institute held a 4 week series at the OASIS Center that will educate and assist those with vision loss. The series was held every Thursday •at 10am; the first topic included handwriting skills and labeling. In order to have attended the series, one must be legally blind. 11 Legal Assistance - Free legal assistance was provided on April 4 from 9am to Noon. Michael Harms was able to help seniors with information on Estate planning, Wills, Living Trusts, Probate Tax Law and Trust Litigation. Each month, staff arranges for two attorneys to volunteer their time for 4 hours. EVERYONE MAKES A DIFFERENCE! This month, the OASIS Senior Center held the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, recognizing all of the wonderful volunteers that serve at OASIS. From teaching classes to working in the gift shop, answering the phone in the front office to delivering Meals -on- Wheels, our OASIS volunteers truly make a difference in many lives every day. Our volunteers log -in approximately 2,000 hours a month, the equivalent of 12 full -time employees! This is our time to thank them for their many hours of dedicated service to OASIS. The volunteers enjoyed live music and were treated to a special buffet lunch that was served by some other special volunteers - City Hall Staff! Special thanks to Dan Ohl (CAO), Colleen Gill (Fire), Randy Lee, Tony Zhong, Iris Lee, and Avery Maglinti (MIS) and Mark Harris (Utilities) for giving their lunch hour to help honor our volunteers! Monthly Activities Report Page 10 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING RECREATIONAL CLASSES PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED Includes: (Item 3) May 2, 2006 9,774 CUSTOMERS 4,189 CUSTOMERS 1,813 CUSTOMERS Blood Pressure 55 Information /Referral 1,025 Braille 11 Legal Assistance 10 Counseling- persons 55 Senior Assessment(hrs) 25 Etdercare 4 Telephone Reassurance 354 Employment 25 Visual Screening 5 HICAP 17 Transportation 16 Housing counseling 55 Taxes 156 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A- Van /Shuttle 1,260 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTEI Includes: Kitchen Et Home • Front Office Travel Office Gift Shop Library Instructors President Treasurer Vice President Bookkeeper Taxes L� PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS Day Trios Regan Library 42 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Pankcake Breakfast Computer Friends Movie - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Casino Night Hoag Lecture - Preventing Colon Cancer UCI Lecture - Alzheimer's Disease HICAP Part D Lecture 160 60 45 175 35 65 35 1,260 CUSTOMERS 1,602 CUSTOMERS 1,463.25 HOURS (•equiv. to 9 full -time employees) Lona Trips Death Valley Cukchansi Country Roads of Italy OASIS Golfers Sunday Movies - You've Got Mail Maltese Falcon Anger Management Legend of Bagger Vance 117 CUSTOMERS 29 44 2 793 CUSTOMERS 142 16 23 18 19 G¢ F n • V t itrraY� Item 4 May 2, 2006 To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission From: Marie Knight, Director Re: Volleyball Court Placement at CdM State Beach RECOMMENDATION That the PB &R Commission approve the placement of courts as outlined in Attachment B which would allow General Services to begin placement of those courts located at the far eastern end of the beach within the next few weeks. It is the goal of staff to have the courts in place before the busy summer season. BACKGROUND At the March 2006 Commission meeting, staff was directed to place the 10 volleyball • courts at CdM State Beach as shown in Attachment A. However, after the meeting, staff visited the beach and staked the court locations, upon measuring, it was discovered that at least one of the courts would be too close to the water and actually in the water at times. In addition, this left no courts conveniently located for visitors using the fire rings and picnic areas to utilize. Finally, the placement of too many courts at the far eastern end of the beach created too much congestion at the narrowest end of the beach and would impede access on that end of the beach. Several Commissioners who visited the site once the proposed court locations were staked also agreed with this assessment. Staff has again looked at the placement of these courts and is again requesting that the Commission approve the plan as outlined in Attachment B, keeping in mind that: 1. This Aerial map is six years old and the tide lines and beach line have changed. (New Aerials are not scheduled to be flown until later this year.) In addition, the overlay of the new construction project on the existing beach is computer generated and is likely to be slightly different when the project is completed. That being said, this then is a plan that shows approximate locations. Once all of the construction fences come down and it is easier to get equipment in to do final measurements, these courts may have be adjusted, however, they will be in the general vicinity of what is shown here. • 2. This plan shows a buffer around each court of 10 feet or 20 feet total in between courts. This can be adjusted if need be, however we feel that this is a safe distance and allows traffic between the courts. 3. Court 5A is shown in its intended location. However, once the construction fences are removed, if we find that the four courts will not fit in that location, we will move it to the area where court 1 is located. • 4. If, after a trial period this summer, there are things about certain locations that does not work, the courts can be readjusted. Volleyball Court Placement at CdM State Beach Page 2 5. The court adjacent to the picnic area is a minimum of 85 feet away from fire rings and it is highly unlikely that any smoke would be a disturbance to players. 6. The courts in the vicinity of the showers are at least 25 - 30 feet away from the shower. Commissioner Brown has met with members of the volleyball community and believes that this plan is acceptable. However it is important to recognize that there are several factions within the volleyball community and it would be nearly impossible to please all. Attachments: A. Old Court Placement B. New Court Placement 0 t� r� u 0 0 0 11 (Item 5) May 2, 2006 TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission FROM: Andrea, McGuire, Recreation Superintendents SUBJECT: Shade Structures at Bonita Canyon Sports Park ACTION None required, Seeking input from the Commission. BACKGROUND Since construction of the Bonita Canyon Sports Park, complaints have been received from Youth Sports organizations and other park users that the trees have not grown enough to provide adequate shade in the park. There is a fund balance due to the delay of the project and the subsequent interest earned that can only be spent in the park. After meeting with the Youth Sports organizations to discuss enhancements to the park it was determined that the shade structures is the greatest priority. Staff recommends that the cantilever shade structures be placed over all the bleachers at fields 1-4 and three picnic table areas. This will provide some shade during the events when it is needed most. • The structures will be green and tan to match the colors of the playgrounds and buildings. See attached pictures. • After receiving input from the Commission, the attached report will be forwarded to Council to appropriate the fund balance for the shade structures at the park. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. May 9, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Recreation and Senior Services Marie Knight, Director 644 -3157 — mknight @city.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Contract for Purchase and Installation of Shade Structures at Bonita Canyon Sports Park RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the attached Contract with United States Sports Surfacing of America for the purchase and installation of shade structures at Bonita Canyon Sports Park. BACKGROUND Since the grand opening over three years ago, Bonita Canyon Sports Park continues to be our most highly utilized sports parks with year round use by both soccer and . baseball in addition to the active use of the tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic areas One of the only complaints we ever receive regarding this park is the lack of shade. Although there were over 1,000 trees planted in the park, it will take several more years until they are mature enough to provide useful shade for park - goers. We have received numerous requests as well from the membership of our Youth Sports Commission to look into shade options for the bleacher areas that are adjacent to the sports fields. DISCUSSION As part of the FY 2005/06 Capital Improvement Plan, City Council authorized $75,457 for an on -site storage facility at the park. Ultimately prefabricated sheds were installed with staff labor at a significant savings leaving appropriations of $53,681 available for closely related projects. With the concurrence of the Youth Sports Commission, staff recommends that the remaining appropriation be used for sun shades providing shade and protection for the park patrons using the 8 ball field spectator stands and 6 picnic tables. In addition, one fortunate side effect of the extended construction delays that plagued the Bonita Canyon Sports Park is that nearly $2 million in interest earnings was credited to the construction proceeds during the course of construction. The Bonita Canyon bond indenture provides that the interest earnings can be 1) transferred to the Newport- Mesa Unified School District improvement account; 2) utilized to reduce the outstanding bonds; or 3) for improvements to the sports park. • The majority of the interest earnings were utilized for enhancements to the original construction contract and for the design and construction of the Newport Coast Loop Road project (an eligible NMUSD improvement account project). After the completion of the Loop Road project, $88,411 remained in the City's improvement account for further use. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Council approve the attached Contract with United Sports Surfacing of America for the purchase and installation of shade structures at Bonita Canyon Sports Park in the amount of $58,706. A budget amendment in the amount of $5,025 was approved to increase the balance carried over from the Storage Building CIP to meet the expenses for the Shade Structures. Those funds ($5,024.92) were transferred from the Bonita Canyon Sports Park interest account. Shade structures that meet the necessary safety specifications are a specialized item only manufactured by a limited number of vendors. In addition, the structures come in standard sizes that would not accommodate our needs and necessitate custom structures to be manufactured. Custom colored concrete will also be used to match the existing pavers in the park. United Sports Surfacing of America (USSA) provided bids from two vendors for the purchase and installation of the structures. The City has worked with USSA in the past and they have proven to be a qualified and reliable vendor. In addition a warranty sheet has been provided from USSA guaranteeing work. Prepared by: Marie Knight, Recreation & Senior Services Director •