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September 2, 2008
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To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
• From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Request for Temporary Lights at Bonita Canyon Sports Park Field #5 by Newport -Mesa
Soccer Club (NMSC)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve temporary lights for NMSC at Bonita Canyon Sports Park (BCSP) field #5 October 1-
November 14, 2008 and January 12 - February 27, 2009 from dusk to 7:45pm, weekdays only.
BACKGROUND
The Recreation Division allocates athletic field space to Youth Sports Commission Member
Organizations (YSCMO), club sports groups and adult sports programs. There are currently 8- lighted
fields within the City.
The demand for lighted fields in the City cannot be met with the current supply that is
available. NMSC is requesting to utilize temporary lights at BCSP field #5. NMSC was granted
use of temporary lights at BCSP field #5 last year and complied with all conditions. Due to
shortages of lit fields, NMSC was not allocated any lit field space for the upcoming spring
season.
The NMSC is a 501c3 club soccer organization that serves the youth in the Newport -Mesa area. Club
soccer is an exclusive activity in which the players must be selected based on skill level in order to
•participate. The organization is in its 4`h year of existence and currently has 25 teams made up of
350 youth ages 8 -18 years old. Two hundred and seventy five of their current participants are
Newport Beach residents.
Proposal — NMSC is requesting placement of two portable lights run by a generator on BCSP field #5
for use during the falUspring seasons from October 1 - November 14, 2008 and January 12 -
February 27, 2009 from dusk to 7:45pm, Monday - Friday only. NMSC would be responsible for
securing the lights and trailers. The lights will be locked together during non -use hours and stored
near the fences and away from the main play area in a location acceptable to the Recreation and
Parks Divisions. The lights will only be turned on by authorized users with a key. The lights would
be placed on the eastern and western ends of the field to avoid shining into residential areas. This
proposal is consistent with last year's request.
Attachments: 1. Request from NMSC Field Coordinator, Tom Anderson dated August 6, 2008
2. Copy of public notice mailed to residents within 500' of Bonita Canyon Sports Park
3. Pictures of temporary lights on site from 2007 use
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SOCCER CLUB
• August 6, 2008
Sean Levin
Recreation Superintendent
City of Newport Beach, California
Dear Mr. Levin,
Please accept this letter as a formal request by the Newport Mesa Soccer Club for the use of temporary
lighting at Bonita Canyon Sports Park Field #5 in the City of Newport Beach.
The Newport Mesa Soccer Club is a 501 C3 non -profit organization that saves the youth in the Newport-
Mesa area. We provide a year - round, athletic, team - orientated experience for the community. Club soccer
is often the next step for children who have progressed through AYSO programs and want to continue
playing through their Jr. and Sr. High School years.
Though only in our 4th year of existence, we currently have 25 teams with 350 children in the program,
ranging from ages 8-18 years old. Approximately 275 of our participants are Newport Beach residents, 64
percent of which are girls.
The conditions for which we propose for our request are as follows:
• Light fixtures: Two portable diesel powered temporary lights, similar to model routinely used by
AYSO and deemed acceptable to City Recreation Dept. operated via security key.
• Location: The portable lights to be positioned at the western and eastern ends of the fields as not
to shine toward any residence (see attached map).
• Hours of Operation: Oct 1" - Nov 14`" 2008 & Jan 121° —Feb 27" 2009 from duakto 7:45pm,
weekdays wily. Due to DST, average daily light usage is projected to be minimal (1 h - 2 tours).
• Storage & Sarety During non —operational hours, lights to be locked and stored near the fences
• and away from main play area m a location acceptable to the Recreation Dept.
This is our second year to request temporary lights. We believe the City and local Residents would agree
that we have been good stewards of the City's park. We work diligently with the Recreation staff, Park
Patrol and our members to ensure the local residents are not inconvenienced. As we all are aware, there
are precious few lit fields in our City. For youth at the Jr. & Sr. High age, practices can't begin until the
late afternoon when school is dismissed. The need for organized and constructive after school activities
for adolescents cannot be over emphasized. This field is an ideal location for temporary lighting as there
are no homes adj acent to the property and a wide greenbelt area surrounds the field, minimizing any
impact on the local residents. In addition, we strictly adhere to operation hours and work to Control traffic.
Thank you for your consideration.
Tom Anderson
Field Coordinator, Newport Mesa Soccer Club
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