HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2007 - PB&R CommissionJUNE 5, 2007
APPROVED PB &R COMMISSION
MINUTES
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches it Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
June 5, 2007 - 7pm
Convened 7:02pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Debra Allen
Tim Brown
Bill Garrett
Phillip Lugar
Marie Marston
Greg Ruzicka
Cristine Trapp
Staff: Wes Morgan, RSS Director
Mark Harmon, General Services Director
Dan Sereno, Parks & Tree Superintendent
Teri Craig, Admin Asst
BUFFALO HILLS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT PRESENTATION
Superintendent Sereno introduced Patrick White who presented a PowerPoint on his project for Buffalo
Hills Park.
Commissioner Allen asked whether he had contacted Newport Hills Community Association. Mr. White
stated that he did not. Commissioner Allen stated that she was concerned that they should be notified
because of the style of the fence.
Superintendent Sereno stated that staff did not require Mr. White to contact the Community
Association.
Chair Garrett stated that this is City property. Commissioner Allen thought that it might be wise to at
least let them know.
Director Harmon stated that he agreed and in the past when the HOA has been notified that they have
even contributed funds and noted that it would be a good idea as a courtesy and suggested that Mr.
White contact them.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Morgan stated that the CdM 5k Race took place this last Saturday and thanked the General
Service Department for their help and Commissioner Brown for his help starting the race.
Director Harmon stated that staff had been very busy getting the beach ready for the summer and
stated that on Saturday the beach had brought up about 300 extra large squid on the beach which of
course had to be removed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the June 5, 2007 regular meeting, waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
2. Park and Operations Division Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming
projects.
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3. Recreation Et Senior Services Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming
projects.
4. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Harbor View Hills Community Association of one City
parkway Carrotwood treee adjacent to 1818 Port Sheffield and one Evergreen Pear tree adjacent to 1824 Port Sheffield.
5. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Newport Hills Community Association of one City Carrotwood
treee adjacent to to 1934 Port Locksleigh.
6. Reforestation Request. Approve reforestation request by Harbor View Broadmoor Association of one City parkway
Lemon Scented Gum treet at 1211 Portside Way.
Motion by Commissioner Ruzicka to accept items 1 -6 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by
acclamation.
DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS
7. July Meeting. Director Morgan noted that the Commission has been busy and noted that since
the meeting will be on July 3 and that there does not seem to be too much for the Commission
to meet about besides the election and asked if the Commission would like to cancel the
meeting and meet again on August 7.
After discussion the Commission decided to cancel the meeting in July and would meet in
August.
Commissioner Brown asked if the Park Development were to meet that it be scheduled later in
July.
COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Parks- Commissioner Allen stated that they hoped to meet in late July.
RSS - Nothing to report.
Bud¢et Nothing to report.
AD - Hoc
—Youth Sports Liaison - Nothing to report
— Community Services Award - Director Morgan stated that Superintendent Levin would begin working on that
in the next month or so.
Other
—Santa Ana River Vision Plan- Commissioner Trapp stated a meeting had been held last week and reviewed the
site visit that had taken place and discussed a mission statement.
— Memorial Committee- Chair Garrett stated the Committee is continuing to meet and are looking for an artist.
— MarinaPark- Commissioner Garrett stated that they had met last week and that the plan was progressing but
that were needed to be some additional discussions regarding the American Legion. Discussion ensued
regarding the moving of the trailers and the timeline.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The following are new or ongoing items to be discussed:
• Fire pit discussion - safety; regulate what is burned • Dog Park
• Discussion of possible implementation of Parks ft Rec • Updates on Parks
Foundation. • Reforestation Request - 4200 Campus Drive
• G -1 Policy Discussion
• Parking Signage at Back Bay View Park
ADJOURNMENT- 9:15p�
Submitted by:
Teri Craig, Admin Assistan