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City of Newport Beach
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Tuesday August 4 2010 — 7Dm — City Council Chambers
AGENDA
ORDERAND ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COMMISSIONER — Greg Ruzicka
SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONER — Ron Cole
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
• Director Ietweiler
• Director Harmon
• City Council Actions
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 -5 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 and 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. If you do fill out the card please place it in the box at the table.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I. Minutes of the June i, 2010 regular meeting.
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2. Park & Operations Division Activity Report.
rramftAdmity Reportfor actSnWa and>ip
3. Recreation & Senior Services Activity Report.
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4• Tree Donation
Approve donation of a California Sycamore tree at Castaways Park from Frances Burdorf.
5. Bench Donation
Approve bench donationfrom Maureen Rovenstine to be installed at CdM State Beach.
CURRENT /NEW BUSINESS
6. Newport Harbor Baseball Association (NHBA) & Newport Beach Bat Rays (NBBR)
request to install an Electronic Scoreboard at Eastbluff Park Baseball Field.
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7. Newport Beach Little League (NBLL) request to reconfigure the Bullpen's at fields #1
and #2 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park to Batting Cages
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PB&R. COMMISSION AGENDA — AUGUST g, 2010
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CURRENT /NEW BUSINESS woNrrqum
8. Newport Mesa Soccer Club (NMSC) request to install temporary lights at field #g at
Bonita Canyon Sports Park
Effimmnaukhow Consider request to imtaIl temporary lights atBCSPfteld s5. FFOMNMW
9. Application for Listing of Property at 804 S. Bay Front in the City's Register of
Historical Property
COMMITTEE REPORTS —
• Park Devetopment -Brovn LSu maz n . Youth Sports Liaison- VACANT
• Reereat ion /SeniorActivfttes- ww,nnags Hamamn • Ad Hoc
• Budget -GU ,B.w Ll g. - Marina Park -Gmrett
• C.ommunity Service Auwrd- ea.=ett,aawltoa,VACANP
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Matters which Coauniasioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion.
• Gt Policy Review
• Pirates Cave fighting
ADJOURNED
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2010 — 7Pm
Convened 7:04pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Tim Brown, Chair
Tom Anderson
Bill Garrett
Phillip Lugar
Greg Ruzicka
Absent: Kathy Hamilton
Marie Marston
Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services
Mark Harmon, General Services Director
Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Teri Craig, Admin Asst
DIRECTORS COMMENTS 1Ij
• Director Detweiler announced that the Chine o
weekend with no complaints received regardi'.
Lugar for their involvement as well as Supenn
installing the court. Director Detweiler noted th1
with Park Patrol staff regularly chucking in at le
public concerns and issues should they come up.
early 2011. She stated that the volleyball players
and neighbors and follow the posted rules.
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leyball court wa §% a prior to the Memorial Day
laae. She than keiair Brown and Commissioner
i tvtil d to Director Harmon and his crew for
rermt fifi n has put together a 6 -month plan
ree times i' eek. Park Patrol will take notes of any
will be compiled into a report for the Commission in
ell aware that they are expected to be good stewards
Commissioner Lugar asked about the policy on volleyball nets and the asked if grading had to be done for
the install txq
Direql6r Detweiler stated all players must bring their own net and that it must be taken down when they
leavo -P he also stated that staff did have to shift some of the sand.
Directoryeiler reminded the Commission about the CdM 5k that will be held on Saturday, June 5. She
announceditYt ` , the Mariners Independence Day Parade would be held on Saturday, July 3 and noted that
everyones 0 a_ve received-. summer Navigator. She commented on what a great job staff did on the
Navigator and yed the OASIS newsletter as well.
• Director Harmon als` thanked Superintendent Levin for this assistance with the installation of the
volleyball court and ndfed that some additional sand had been brought in and that all in all it went without a
hitch. He announced that the Compressed Natural Gas Station at the yard had a grand opening several
weeks ago and noted that the City fleet would be moving towards alternative fuel. He went on to say that the
station is open to the public and that the City will receive royalty fees for every gallon sold out of that station.
Director Harmon stated that staff had forwarded the Commission recommendation for the street tree
designation of the 200 -3oo block of Heliotrope to City Council for their review and approval at the June 8
meeting. He announced that Council did not approve the Commission's recommendation and decided to
table the item until such time that Council Member Gardner could canvas the neighborhood to see what
residents thought of the selected tree species. He stated that staff notified 6o addresses and that only one
couple attended the Council meeting to speak against the recommendation.
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June 1, 2010
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Director Harmon stated that given the Council action; and that there is not an approved street tree
designation for those neighborhoods that he suggests that item 5 — Proposed City Tree Removals on
Heliotrope Avenue be pulled.
Chair Brown asked the Commission for any objection to pulling item 5. Hearing none; the item was pulled.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Max Liskin suggested that beach signage should reflect a more positive spin instead of the standard NO. He
also noted tents should not be allowed to be set up over the fire pits.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of May 4, 2010 regular meeting. Commissioner Garret a at his name be added to the roll
Call. .,Slit
2. Park & Operations Division Activity Report. Receive/fil lottghly Ach ort for activities and
upcoming projects.
3. Recreation & Senior Services Activity Report. Reclive /file mopthly Activity Repo r activities and
upcoming projects.il
Motion by Commissioner Lugar to accept Consent Calen 2 -3 and item 1 as 'amended. Motion
carried by acclamation.
4. Ordinance Change Amending Seed0 X21,,4.030 of Title �7 a Newport Beach Municipal
Code pertaining to Dogs — Manager L' Tir 0� 'wed the staff rep RI that at the request of the
community, the Commission is asked to constderr P�orwarding their rec endation to the City Council
for their review /approval to amend Section 2,. 4.o3o QUT1ttle 7 of they ewport Beach Municipal Code
pertaining to Dogs with a leash be allowed on the beach before loam and after 4:3opm. He stated that
since 1996 dogs have been "all osd on the beach with a leash before gam and after 5Pm.
He stated that staff' nit with residb i , lifeguards and animal control to discuss a possible change to the
ordinance. He noted k at,residents'requested that dogs be allowed on the beach without restriction
from mid September to Memorial_Day, lie stated that they noted that during the winter months that the
hours before gam and after 5pm provides very littledaylight. He went on to report that staff agreed that
it would be feasible to recommend the change to before loam and after 4:3opm. He noted that the
Police Department does not have the resources to expand the hours beyond what is being
recommended here today. He introduced Karen Weigand, Traffic Control and Valerie Schomburg,
Animal Control Officer to the Commission'and that they were available for questions.
Commissioner Garret asked about statistics on citations regarding animal control that might show that
these numbers have increased.
Manager Lohr stated that from 2005 to 2009 the statistics do show about a 2% increase.
Commissioner Lugar eked if there were statistical projections if these hours were increased.
Manager Lohr stated that after meeting with police and lifeguards, that it was felt that this time change
of before loam and after 4:3opm would have little effect on the number of citations issued and felt
comfortable with this time change.
Officer Schomburg stated that there are only three animal control officers and that their first priority is
public safety and radio calls. She went on to say that if and when there is extra time that they will
concentrate on enforcement at the beaches, parks, schools and neighborhoods for leash violations.
Discussion ensued regarding enforcement issues and signage on the beach and the boardwalk.
Parks, Beaches £t Recreation Commission
June 1, 2010
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Chair Brown opened the public discussion
Max Liskin stated that he believes that enforcement is fair; but noted that the rules on the boardwalk
are inconsistent; reciting times that the beach is closed but the boardwalk isn't. He suggested that
signage be listed in a more positive way and that more doggy dispensers are needed and would be
happy to sponsor the dispenses and bags for a couple of hundred dollars a year and suggested that that
people be fined if they are with a dog and that their bag is not in plain sight. He also noted that he
would be amenable to pay for a permit that would allow his dog to be on the beach.
Shirley Reinkar stated that she had spearheaded the campaign and
Commission. She urged the Commission to allow dogs on the beach
Kim Jameson stated that the reason for the time change is
park in the West Newport area. She noted that if the time a]
then less citations would be written.
Carol Seckel urged support of the increased hours of
Jerry Ramsey stated that he believes that the time
hours in the fall and winter and less during the spry
Greg Reinkar recommended that there not be any
after
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winter and suggested a dog
an the beach were increased
the winter.
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Chris Stineman agreed that there shoul no restrictions dur``'l winter and during the rest of the
year that before loam and after 4Pm wo� ,
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Barbara Barnard also agreed there should be =nor tftctt during the, winter and during the rest of the
year before loam and after Om would work }i =ilk' = t
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Nick Glazer stated that 57ogs"hotildbe given free reign during the winter months.
Charlie Cotton also agreed that dogs be allowed on ate beach before loam and after 4pm and free reign
during the winter. R, =
air Brown c�asgd the public discussion
Chair Blown asked ifstaff is asking that the Commission to recommend that Council approve that dogs
on leash be allowed before loam and after 4;3opm.
Manager Lohr stated yes, chat beach lifeguards felt that extending it to 4pm in the afternoon would
cause coo' bets between b4ill goers and other dogs. It would be important that these hours be
consistent t ``" ` ghout the y g to eliminate confusion for those bringing dogs to the beach and for
animal contr'atff who enfoe the rules.
Discussion ensued`fEg citations, enforcement and dogs on leash.
Commissioner Garrett stated that the biggest problem is dogs off leash and suggested that the fines be
increased.
Director Detweiler noted that staff would investigate how fine amounts are determined and will follow
up with the Commission.
Commissioner Lugar suggested tabling this issue for further investigation.
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
June 1, 2010
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Motion by Commissioner Anderson to forward their recommendation to the City Council for their
review /approval to amend Section 7.04.030 of Title 7 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code pertaining
to Dogs on the Beach be allowed on the beach on a leash before loam and after 4:30pm. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Anderson, Brown, Ruzicka
Noes: Garrett, Lugar
Absent: Hamilton, Marston
5. Proposed City Tree Removals on Heliotrope Avenue— Pulled as
COMMITTEE REPORTS —
Parks — Chair Brown asked when there would be an update. Direc
update in October and unless there was something specific
again in October. \
RSS — Nothing to report.
Bud et— Nothing to report
Community Service Award — Nothing to report.
AD-Ho
—Youth Snorts Liaison — Nothing to report.
— Marina Park — EIR Application has been submitted to Coal `
FUTURE AGENDA HEMS
Chair Brown stated that typically the Comm
problem with going dark. Director Detweiler
Services had items for July and the Commiss
would be no meeting in July.
Director Detweiler stated that the Commission
the Commission at the August meeting. ,Commi
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would provide an update
and should fake about a year.
not meet m .Tulv,and asked staff if there was any
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;inner Ruzicka for his 8 years on
that he would be there.
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FROM:
PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
August 3, 2010
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent and Operations Support
Superintendent
SUBJECT: June, July Parks, Trees, and Operations Division Activity Report
Parks Maintenance Division Activities
1. Parks Maintenance Division staff continues working with the Public Works
Department on numerous projects in the planning and construction phases.
Projects currently underway:
o Oasis Senior Center
o River Avenue Pedestrian Coastal Access Improvements
o Corona del Mar State Beach/Breakers Drive Landscape Corona del Mar
State Beach/Breakers Drive Landscape. Parks Division has taken over
maintenance as of June 26.
o Eastbluff and Bonita Creek Reclaimed Water Retrofit
o Westcliff Drive and Avocado Medians
o West Newport Park Landscape Improvements
Projects that are in the planning phases:
• Sunset Ridge Park
• Manna Park
• Civic Center
• China Cove Slope Stabilization
• Bristol Street North Landscape
• Avon Tree Planting
• Jamboree Road Widening
• Newport Boulevard at Hospital
2. Parks Maintenance Staff coordinated the renovation of the football/soccer field at
Bonita Creek Park. The main effort was the installation of 20,000 square feet of
hybrid Bermuda sod. Other renovation activities included: deep -tine aerification,
over - seeding, topdressing, fertilization, and re- grading of low areas. During this
downtime, the field will be closed to public use to ensure a pristine playing
surface for the busy fall sports season. Junior All- American Football provided the
protective fence installation and a portion of the funding for this project.
Before
Trees Division Activities
After
During the month of May, 1,561 trees were trimmed, 29 trees removed, 13 trees planted
and crews responded to 8 emergency tree calls.
During the month of June, 1,428 trees were trimmed and crews responded to 6
emergency tree calls. No City trees removed or planted.
The City's tree services contractor, pruned trees within the Corona Del Mar, Eastbluff
and Cameo areas, as part of the City's overall grid trimming schedule. Additionally, the
annual pruning of selected Eucalyptus and Palm trees is currently taking place throughout
the City.
1. In May 2010, the City Manager, Risk Manager and General Services Director
approved the removal of a City Monterey Pine tree that is listed as a Special
Tree, Neighborhood Tree, in accordance with the removal criteria of Council
Policy G -1. The tree was dying and posing a potential liability.
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The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities performed
during the past months.
Beach Maintenance Activities
Over the Memorial Day weekend, staff members
performed refuse collection, litter picking, beach
cleaning, fire ring cleaning, and street sweeping
duties. Over 23 tons of trash was emptied from
the beach area trash containers, four tons of trash
and other debris were picked up by litter pickers
and mechanical beach cleaning equipment, and
eight cubic yards of trash were picked up by street
sweeping equipment and hand sweepers.
During the summer months, these weekend activities are performed every day to
ensure that the beaches and surrounding high- profile commercial districts are
cleaned, detailed, and presentable for the visitors and area residents. In addition to
the regular work shifts, crews will be working approximately 400 scheduled
overtime hours through Labor Day.
The contract weekend cleaning of the beach area restroom facilities was also started
over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The program entails having contract
attendants on site making sure the beach facilities at Corona Del Mar Main Beach,
Washington Street, 151h Street, Newport and Balboa Piers and Balboa Island are
repeatedly cleaned and stocked with paper products during periods of heavy usage.
This supplemental contract cleaning will be done on weekends until June 26, at
which time it will be performed daily through the Labor Day weekend.
2. On Tuesday, June 1", Athens Services commenced the first of five routes of street
sweeping services within the City. The City Council awarded Athens Services the
street sweeping contract in April, which will ultimately save the City approximately
$432,000 per year. They are responsible for sweeping 655 curb miles on a weekly
basis with their Compressed Natural Gas equipment to ensure curb -to -curb
coverage, including all turnouts and medians. The program is a phased in approach,
and City staff expects the contractor to be sweeping the full City 12 -15 months
from now.
Thanks to the hard work of the Storm Drain/Street Sweeping team, and a lot of
planning up front, the transition to the new process has been smooth so far.
Fourth of July Activities
Another successful 4`" of July assist and clean-up for the General Services crews!
0 In preparation for the holiday, Field Maintenance crews installed regulatory
signage. Starting Saturday through early Sunday morning, crews worked in shifts
to assist the Police Department with road closures, no parking zones, and no
fireworks notifications. Crews installed over 200 signs and four message boards.
Staff also supervised the road closures performed by a traffic control contractor.
0 Operations Support crews emptied trash containers, shoveled fire rings, picked
litter, swept streets, and groomed the beaches on Saturday and Sunday morning in
preparation for the tens of thousands of visitors that would congregate in those
areas throughout the holiday weekend.
July 5"' is the biggest clean-up day of the year for the
Department. It required the orchestrated efforts of 49
crewmembers to clean up the beaches, commercial
districts, restrooms, and the West Newport party zone. In
addition to the numerous trash bags filled by litter pickers
and community volunteers, mechanical street sweepers
removed 8 cubic yards of debris from the West Newport
area streets alone. Six 2 -man crews detailed the Newport
and Balboa commercial districts. Corona del Mar State
Beach proved once again to be a popular destination for
visitors. In four hours, 13 Field Maintenance
crewmembers collected and removed over 5 tons of trash
that had been left on the ground and in the beach area
trash containers at the park. Facilities Maintenance
crewmembers did an outstanding job of cleaning the
beach area restrooms before sunrise so that visitors could
enjoy the holiday weekend.
Even with the combination of below average temperatures and overcast skies, General
Service's crews still kept quite busy. A total of 396 overtime hours were logged,
ensuring that residents and visitors had a clean and safe environment to celebrate the
holiday weekend. A big "thank you" goes out to all staff members who came to work
bright and early each day to ensure that the City continues to be a popular destination for
visitors, and is still rated as one of the nicest coastlines to visit. Great job to all involved.
See attached General Services Department, Activities Report for May and June
2010.
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Dan P. Sereno
Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent
3! tiger
Operations Support Superintendent
Attachments: (A) Tree Activity Report 2009 -2010
(B) General Services Department, May and June 2010 Activities Reports
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Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Claim Removals
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June-10
Problem Tree Removals
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0
August-09
0
September-09
0
October-09
0
November-09
2
2801 Carob Street 1901 Citrus Place
December-09
1
1701 Port Margate Place
January-10
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February-10
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March-10
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April-10
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May-10
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217 Heliotrope Avenue
June-10
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General Services Department
Activities Report - May 2010
This Month
This Month
Last Year
Total To Date
TTD Last Year
AsphaWConcrete
Street Patching (Tons of Blacktop)
416
212
3,120
3,530
Sidewalk Repaired (sq. ft.)
3,600
4,450
45,790
45,294
Curb & Gutter Replacement (lin. ft.)
321
300
2,649
4,181
Sweeping, Beach Cleaning, Demo Materials (tons)
336
305
4,344
4,065
Asphatt/Concrete Recycled (tons)
508
322
3,724
4,438
Signs & Traffic Markings
Signs Made
27
530
5,497
14,551
Signs Installed
155
224
2,093
2,314
Decals
18
4
2,526
2,542
Special Purpose Signs /Banners Made
85
28
610
510
Street Striping (lin. ft.) Added /Replaced
755
1,177
21,979
222,218
Pavement Markings (including reflective)
84
42
498
845
Parking Stalls
42
5
274
395
Curb Painting (lin. ft.)
1,950
7,054 1
73,418
33,898
Thermoplastic (lin.ft.)
0
35,751
14
Sign Posts Installed
15
29
244
Graffiti
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Staff
17
15
166
M72
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Contractor
1,077
101
2,281
Refuse Collection
Residential (tons)
2,521
2,779
30,745
32,261
Liquid HazMat Incidents
12
13
206
76
E -Waste Incidents
14
2
203
158
U -Waste Incidents
7
8
118
54
Recyclables (tons)
1,1D6
1,174
13,016
13,891
Trees
Trimmed by Staff
9
123
827
1,339
Trimmed by Contractor
1,561
1,403
10,386
8,595
Removed
29
2
125
141
Planted
13
19
114
166
Roots Pruned by Contractor
0
0
40
103
Roots Pruned by Staff
6
5
128
205
Automotive
Repairs
262
235
3,067
2,896
Preventive Maintenance Completed
75
70
801
784
PM Labor Hours
193
113
1,789
1,698
Beach Maintenance
Beach Area Refuse (tons)
86
91
1,110
1,064
Beach Debris (tons)
62
120
1,770
1,405
Sweeping/Storm Drain
Gutter Miles Swept
4,109
4,103
47,531
47,752
Sweeping Debris (cubic yards)
1 485
481
5,683
5,452
Storm Drain Debris (cubic yards)
1 39
23
780
897
General Services Department
Activities Report -June 2010
This Month
This Month
Last Year
total To Dace
TTD Lase Year
AsphaltlConerets
Street Patching (Tons of Blacktop)
347
352
3,467
3,882
Sidewalk Repaired (sq. ft.)
3,750
4,350
49,540
49,644
Curb & Gutter Replacement (lin. ft.)
230
460
2,879
4,641
Sweeping, Beach Cleaning, Demo Materials (tons)
334
382
4,678
4,447
Asphalt/Concrete Recycled (tons)
386
358
4,110
4,796
Signs & Traffic Markings
Signs Made
37
2,684
5,534
17,235
Signs Installed
237
253
2,330
2,567
Decals
359
906
2,885
3,448
Special Purpose Signs /Banners Made
102 1
63
712 1
573
Street Striping (lin. ft.) Added /Replaced
11,000
320
32,979
222,538
Pavement Markings (including reflective)
438
14
936
859
Parking Stalls
0
0
274
395
Curb Painting (lin. ft.)
151
50,616
73,569
84,514
Thermoplastic (lin. R)
0
0
14
46,171
Sign Posts Installed
19
23
263
326
Graffiti
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Staff
72
20
238
192
Graffiti Incidents Removed by Contractor
250
159
2,531
1,076
Refuse Collection
Residential (tons)
3,106
2,803
33,851
35,064
Liquid HazMat Incidents
21
18
227
94
E -Waste Incidents
17
35
220
193
U -Waste Incidents
10
17
128
71
Recyclables (tons)
1,315
1,200
14,330
15,091
Trees
Trimmed by Staff
13
90
840
1,429
Trimmed by Contractor
1,428
3,015
11,814
11,610
Removed
0
26
125
167
Planted
0
24
114
190
Roots Pruned by Contractor
0
0
40
103
Roots Pruned by Staff
19
32
1 147
237
Automotive
Repairs
299
317
3,366
3,213
Preventive Maintenance Completed
75
86
876
870
PM Labor Hours
201
147
1,990
1,845
Beach Maintenance
Beach Area Refuse (tons)
118
118
1,228
1,182
Beach Debris (tons)
83
135
1 1,853
1,540
Sweeping /Storm Drain
Gutter Miles Swept
4,739
4,923
52,270
52,675
Sweeping Debris (cubic yards)
572
489
6,255
5,941
Storm Drain Debris (cubic yards)
20
41
800
938
Item 3
August 3, 2010
Recreation Services
Monthly Activities Report
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report
PRE- SCHOOL 1o1 GRADUATIONS!
Our preschoolers graduated! After a fun -filled , .
yet educational year with Miss Kristen and Miss r ,�
Megan, the Preschool 1o1 classes at Mariners
and at Newport Coast Community Center held _
their graduation ceremonies on May 20 and
Friday, May 22. Parents enjoyed the graduation 11 4 r
ceremonies with graduation photos and a pot
luck party. r' i d
CHINA COVE VOLLEYBALL COURT
The China Cove volleyball court is installed with a new location after a nearly two year journey. The
court is monitored by Park Patrol and staff will return with a report in six months with an update on
China Cove beach. Another big thank you to the General Services Department for their installation of
the court!
POOL LIGHTS AT MBAC
The City of Newport Beach worked with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District on the installation of
new lights around the pool at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center. The new pool lighting has increased
the light in the area by approximately 30 percent, with a major improvement in visual clarity and
spectator viewing, as well as improvements in glare and hot spots. The project was completed at the end
of June.
MBAC PARKING LOT ExPANsiON
The parking lot at Corona del Mar High School has been undergoing major construction this summer.
The City has been working with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District to accommodate summer
parking for the aquatics program. A portion of the parking lot has remained open and programs have
not been impacted.
29TH ANNUAL CDM SCENIC SK
Saturday, June 51" dawned just the way runners like it: overcast and cool. The ideal running weather
attracted 2,132 participants to the bluffs overlooking Big Corona State Beach. The co -hosts of the event
the City of Newport Beach and the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce extend their thanks to
everyone involved in the long -term planning of the event, and the set up and clean up of tables, chairs,
canopies, equipment and supplies — the Team accomplished everything in timely fashion, and clean up
by liam!
For the second year, the event utilized the disposable timing chips that are attached to the participants'
shoelaces. Race officials, volunteers and participants alike appreciated the use of these chips which
report accurate times for all participants and expedite the processing of results.
Since more participants of both sexes enter the Men's 5K in order to run with friends and family, the
starting times of the second and third events, the Women's 5K and the 2 Mile Walk, were set back an
extra five minutes in order to ensure that all participants in the previous event(s) had a chance to clear
Ocean Avenue before the start of the next race. This worked well, and had the added benefit of clearing
the lines into Restaurant Row between races.
The Run Committee has already begun work on the 3ow Annual Corona del Mar Scenic 5K, which will be
held on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Mark your calendars now!
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Summer Heats up with Adult Sports Action!
The weather along the Newport Beach coast may still
be cool, but adult sports leagues are as hot as ever with
over 700 players (72 teams in 11 different leagues)
sweating it up on the City s courts playing in the adult
basketball leagues! League games are held weekly
Monday through Thursday nights at the West Newport
Community Center, Lincoln Elementary School Gym,
Newport Coast Community Center, and the Ensign
School Gym. All games are officiated by City
contracted sports officials and scorekeepers, with a
total of over 30 officials officiating the 370 combined
games scheduled June 21 through September 2, 2010.
Summer adult softball leagues are gearing up for the
final month of action. The program consists of 32 men's teams and 54 coed teams. Leagues began the
week of May 10 and will conclude by August 12. The season has featured weekly games Monday through
Friday at Bonita Creek Park, CYC (Grant Howald Park), Lincoln Athletic Center, and Arroyo Park. As
with the adult basketball leagues, all games are officiated by contracted umpires, with a total of 8
officials calling the over 450 combined games.
PRESCHOOL 101 PARENT SURVEY RESULTS
This year the parents of Pre - School ioi were given a survey to evaluate the 2009 -10 school year.
Feedback was received confirming our belief that the Pre School ioi program is valued by the
community. Feedback will also be used to improve the program. A special thanks to Pre - School staff,
Kristen Aguirre, Megan Hanley, Jennifer Torres, Stephanie Nealey and Shannon Gulickson.
Rating Kev .S= Excellent - i =Poor
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS IN FULL SWING
Swim lessons began at Newport Harbor High School and Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center on Monday,
June 28, despite less than stellar weather, and an uncertain economy. Swim lessons are running at
comparable numbers to last summer. Senior Lifeguards Mimi Bury and Grant Jackson have been on
deck at all times to ensure a safe and efficient program. Swim programs offered include group lessons
for most levels, private lessons for all levels, and recreational swimming throughout the week. Lessons
will continue through August 19.
CHILDREN'S ART ON DISPLAY
Gelson's shopping center in Corona del Mar is host to several pieces
of artwork created by the children in contract instructor Brenda
Benveniste's art classes and summer camps. The art is located in
Peet's Coffee Shop and adds a unique ambience to the area. New
artwork will rotate in every 3o days, so don't be surprised to see
summer art camp participants hard at work to display their fine
creations!
ENDLESS SUMMER FUN FOR YOUTH IN NEWPORT BEACH
And the summer break has begun ... June 28 kicked off the first day of summer with over 425 children
participating in summer camp through our contract instructors last week! From surf to cooking to
science and art, children are learning new skills and enjoying the start to their summers while making
new friends and lifelong memories in Newport Beach.
Overal
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Would you refer Pre - School lot to
All Responses:
others?
YES
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS IN FULL SWING
Swim lessons began at Newport Harbor High School and Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center on Monday,
June 28, despite less than stellar weather, and an uncertain economy. Swim lessons are running at
comparable numbers to last summer. Senior Lifeguards Mimi Bury and Grant Jackson have been on
deck at all times to ensure a safe and efficient program. Swim programs offered include group lessons
for most levels, private lessons for all levels, and recreational swimming throughout the week. Lessons
will continue through August 19.
CHILDREN'S ART ON DISPLAY
Gelson's shopping center in Corona del Mar is host to several pieces
of artwork created by the children in contract instructor Brenda
Benveniste's art classes and summer camps. The art is located in
Peet's Coffee Shop and adds a unique ambience to the area. New
artwork will rotate in every 3o days, so don't be surprised to see
summer art camp participants hard at work to display their fine
creations!
ENDLESS SUMMER FUN FOR YOUTH IN NEWPORT BEACH
And the summer break has begun ... June 28 kicked off the first day of summer with over 425 children
participating in summer camp through our contract instructors last week! From surf to cooking to
science and art, children are learning new skills and enjoying the start to their summers while making
new friends and lifelong memories in Newport Beach.
With over 30 camps per week held at the beach, bay, community
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centers, and school sites, it is crucial camps are well organized and as
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good signage plan is in place. A special thanks to the General Services��
Department for assisting with assembling the directional signs, which
are displayed at the school sites on a daily basis.
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Pint -Sized Campers is in full swing! We are already halfway through
this fun -filled summer program! The fast 4 weeks, held at the
Newport Coast Community Center, are now over and we are looking forward to the final weeks at
Mariners Library in the Jorgensen Room. Each week, our 3 to 5 year old participants enjoy playing
active group games, making crafts, singing songs, jumping on the water hop scotch, splashing in the
little pool and running through the sprinklers! They especially love their special guest visitors each
Wednesday, such as the recent Happy Days Referee who painted each child's face and made everyone a
balloon animal. Upcoming visitors include the Newport Beach Fire Department, a magician and Bubble
Mania. At our farewell summer Luau week on August 51h, a giant water slide will be blown up on the
grass
Mariners Park filled up with happy, smiling faces for the 38th
Annual Mariners Elementary School Foundation & City of Newport
Beach Independence Day Parade & Celebration on Saturday, July 3.
The City of Newport Beach Police & Fire Department's led the way
down the crowded street while families and friends followed closely
down the patriotic parade route that lead into Mariners Park. The
community enjoyed fun & games, arts & crafts, along with tasty
treats from local restaurants with over 2000 people attending.
Special thanks to Grand Marshal Don Webb, Mayor Keith Curry,
Mayor Pro Tern Michael Henn, PB &R Chair Tim Brown, PB&R
Commissioners Tom Anderson and Kathy Hamilton for their
participation in the festivities.
AUDIo/VISUAL UPDATE AT THE NEWPORT COAST CommuNITY CENTER...
Closure of the NCCC for the installation of audio /visual equipment in classrooms and the gymnasium
will take place from August 3o- September 12. During this time, contract classes will be limited to
accommodate the project. This project will bring the NCCC up to a higher technological standard and
will be beneficial for contract classes that utilize sound systems, presentations, and rentals
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FACILITY RENTALS
During the period of May 16 - Junelri, 2010 there were:
• 54 Picnic /Park Area Rentals
• 31 Room Rentals
• 26 Field Rentals
• to Gym Rentals
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 May & June Park Patrol had the following number of contacts:
1. Requested Calls
• 163 with Youth Sports Groups
• 155 Field related issues /checks
• 32 Park /Picnic /reservation issues /checks
• 231 Community Center issues /checks
• 148 Playground checks
• 34 other
• 14 Pre -event checks
• 5 Post -event checks
• CDM Beach Contacts
➢ 57 BBQ
➢ 47 Tents
Public Contacts
• 403 education *due to the increased presence at CdM State Beach)
• 5 alcohol
• 166 dog related
Written Warnings Issued - 1 for dog off leash @ Bonita Creek Park; 2 parking
warning @ Bob Henry & Bonita Creek Park
Citations Issued - 3 for parking violations @ Arroyo Park, 15th Street AA Meeting and
parking in crosswalk.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
As of July 15, 2010, there were 135 Special Event Permits processed and issued for the year.
Those events of note for this eriod were:
Balboa Island Art Walk - Balboa Island- 5/16 - Attendance 5000
Oakley Surf Shop Challenge - Balboa Island - 6/6 - Attendance 5000
Magic Shoe 5K — CdM HS & surrounding streets — 6/12 — Attendance 1500
Flag Day — City Hall Lawn — 6/13 — Attendance 75
Independence Day Parade — Mariners Park — 7/3 — Attendance 2000
CNB /Dunes Fireworks — Newport Dunes — 7/4 — Attendance 5000
Shakespeare in the Park— BCSP — 7 /l0 — Attendance 750
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager
Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report
• Despite the closure of Coastline College classes, participants have continued to be faithful to their
classes by paying the new minimum registration fee. Staff continues to do a great job with informing
the seniors as to how to register. This has actually been a good training ground to prepare everyone
for the fall classes that will be offered at the new Center. For so many years, Coastline classes were
free and had their own registration process, therefore learning something new will take a few months
for many of the participants.
• The Friends of OASIS held their annual Board of Directors elections and the new Board Members
include Carol Rawls, Wally Ziggler, Ruby Suikki. Re- elected incumbents re- elected include John
Whitney, Shelly Dobkins, Deborah Zachs, Doris Summers. All 7 newly elected board members were
installed at the Friends monthly meeting on July 2.
• The Friends of OASIS participated in the Balboa Island Parade and had a great time with a decorated golf
cart for the third year in a row. They had fun handing out beaded necklaces and making bubbles.
• So much activity is happening at the OASIS building site with changes occurring daily. The landscape is
beginning to be planted which is creating a more finished look to the project, the furnishing have been
ordered, the cabinets are being installed and the drywall is up and being painted.
• Everyone is getting excited about the new Center opening. Staff receives calls daily asking about the
new activities and classes planned. This is very encouraging to hear from new people. In the August
Newsletter, new classes were advertised with registration beginning on August ii "'. The following is
a list of pertinent dates regarding the opening of the Center:
September 2, staff moves in
September 20, Center opens to the public, groups and free classes begin
October 4 -8, sample class week
October 9, 2:00 to 5:oopm, Grand Re- opening Celebration
October i7, all classes and activities begin
Upcoming Events Date Time Responsible Staff Phone Location
Summer Programs
6 /z8 - 9/3
Matt Lohr /.Jessica Vincent
644 -3151
All over the City
OASIS Facility Opens
9 120
Sam
Celeste Jardine -Haug
644 -3247
OASIS
OASIS Sample Class Week
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all day
Celeste Jardine -Haug
644-3247
OASIS
OASIS Grand Re-Opening
10/9
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Celeste Jardine -Haug
644 -3247
OASIS
Winter Wonderland
1214
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Jessica Vincent
644 -3151
Bonita Creek
"Your First Choice for Connecting People, Play & Programs"
MAY / JUN 2010 OASIS UTILIZATION REPORT
S ATTENDING
CLASSES
SERVICES PROVIDED
Pressure
40
Information /Referral
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90
Legal Assistance
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0
Senior Assessment(hrs)
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45
Telephone Reassurance
15
Visual Screening
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75
Transportation Info
Taxes (Seasonal)
RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
15,947 CUSTOMERS
3,360 CUSTOMERS
4,710 CUSTOMERS
2795
9
70
566
5
1000
2,626 RIDERS
TOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER` 3,982 CUSTOMERS
udes meals on wheels
UNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVI DED AT THE CENTER 1,084.00 HOURS
ides: Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals ( *equiv. to 9 full -time employees)
t Office Travel Office
Shop Library
-uctors President
isurer Vice President
ckeeper Taxes
naPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL/ SAILING CLUB 283 customers
Trips Sailing Club- Sailors
NA 39 OASIS III 70
as Casino 55 OASIS IV 99
Hills of South Dakota 20
iPECIAL EVENTSISCREENINGS/LECTURES
Sig Band Seminar
135
rrail Trebles
52
)ASIS Golfers
275
:omputer Friends
84
JCI Lecture
42
Suing Concert
180
986 PERSONS
Hearing Screening 12
Sucessful Aging Lecture 13
Heart Failure Lecture 13
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PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
August 3, 2010
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Tree Donation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider the tree
donation request at Castaways Park.
Discussion
City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program
donations within the City. The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform procedure for
making gifts to the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff and donors.
The City has received a donation request from Ms. Frances Burdorf (Attachment A) to donate a
tree at Castaways Park. The donated tree will be a California Sycamore, and will be planted
from a 24" box container (Attachment B). If approved, this tree donation will replace a small
dead Sycamore tree (Attachment Q. The California Sycamore tree will be a welcome
enhancement to the proposed location (Attachment D).
Since the value of the tree is less than $1,000.00, the donation is not eligible to receive a plaque,
which complies with City Council Policy B -17.
Ms. Burdorf and Council Member Don Webb have received a copy of this report, and a notice of
the Commission meeting.
Attachments: (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Ms. Frances Burdorf 's Gifts for Tomorrow Order Request Form
Picture of proposed tree type, California Sycamore
Picture of existing dead Sycamore tree
Aerial map of proposed location
Gifts for Tomorrow Order Request Form
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TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
PB &R Commission A enda
Item No.
August 3, 2010
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider the
bench donation request at Corona Del Mar Main Beach.
Discussion
City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program
donations within the City. The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform
procedure for making gifts to the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff
and donors.
The City has received a request from Maureen Rovenstine (Attachment A) to donate a
bench at Corona Del Mar Main Beach. The donated bench (Attachment B) is included on
the City's Official Bench List. Attachments C & D show the location of the proposed
bench donation.
Since the value of the bench is greater than $1,000.00, the donation is eligible to receive a
dedicatory plaque that will be placed on the bench. The submitted plaque verbiage,
which complies with City Council Policy B -17, is "Donated for Rosina (May) McRorie".
Ms. Rovenstine, Council Member Nancy Gardner and Breakers Drive Association have
received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting. Additionally, as
per the Council Policy B -17, adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the donation
site were also notified of the Commission meeting.
Submitted
Mark Harmon
Attachments: (A) Ms. Rovenstine's Gifts for Tomorrow Order Request Form
(B) Santa Monica bench style picture
(C) Picture of proposed location
(D) Map of proposed location
Gifts for Tomorrow Order Request Form
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August 3, 2010
Recreation & Senior Services Department
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Janet L. Cates, Recreation Manager
Re: Request from Newport Harbor Baseball Association (NHBA) and the Newport Beach
Bat Rays to Install an Electronic Scoreboard at Eastbluff Park Baseball Field.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the installation of an electronic scoreboard at Eastbluff Park baseball field contingent
upon Newport Harbor Baseball Association (NHBA) and the Newport Beach Bat Rays obtaining all
necessary City of Newport Beach Building permits. All installation costs and any damage
associated with the project would be the sole responsibility of NHBA and the Bat Rays.
BACKGROUND
NHBA is a i00% volunteer youth serving organization that primarily serves residents on the west
side of the bay with approximately i,000 resident participants annually and is co- sponsored by the
City as part of the Youth Sports Commission. The Newport Beach Bat Rays is a traveling baseball
Club Team with over loo players from both sides of the bay. Both organizations utilize the
Eastbluff baseball field as one of their primary home fields, using it for both recreational and
competitive baseball. Currently, none of their regularly allocated fields has an electronic
scoreboard. Both sports groups feel that the addition of a scoreboard at this location will enhance
the baseball experience for their players and will be beneficial to future players as well, with which
staff concurs.
DISCUSSION
NHBA and the Newport Beach Bat Rays have requested (see Attachments A -C) to purchase and
install an electronic scoreboard at Eastbluff Park baseball field. NHBA and the Newport Beach Bat
Rays would be responsible for all costs associated with the project, submitting engineering
drawings and plans to the Building Department for approval and proper inspection. Recreation,
Parks and Utilities staff have reviewed the attached drawings and approved the plan in concept.
In spring, the Eastbluff field is primarily allocated to NHBA, with the Bat Rays utilizing it during
the summer and fall. The proposed 4' x 8' scoreboard would be located behind the first base dugout
between the edge of the parking lot and the juniper bushes that form a barrier between the parking
lot and the slope that leads down to the backstop fence behind home plate. The scoreboard chosen
for this project is Varsity Scoreboards Model VSBX -314 LED. Its' minimum clearance will be 8 -10'
above ground clearance to the bottom of the scoreboard in order to discourage vandalism. At this
location, the scoreboard will be clearly visible from the bleachers situated directly behind home
base and from the field of play. Upon the Commission's approval, the project is scheduled to be
completed during the winter maintenance period from December 2010 through January 2011.
PUBLIC NOTICE
All residents within Soo' of Eastbluff Park were noticed.
Attachments:
A. Letter from Newport Harbor Baseball Association and Newport Beach Bat Rays
B. Eastbluff Field Scoreboard Site Plan
C. Scoreboard Specifications
Attachment A
July 7, 2010
Mr. Sean Levin
Ms. Janet Cates
City of Newport Beach
RE: Installation of Electronic Scoreboard — Eastbluff Field
Dear Mr. Levin and Ms. Cates:
Newport Harbor Baseball Association and Newport Beach Bat Rays would like to install an electronic
scoreboard at the baseball field at Eastbluff Field. There is currently no scoreboard at this field.
NHBA currently has over 1,000 Newport Beach baseball players/managers/coaches in their program and
Newport Beach Bat Rays currently has in excess of 100 players spread out over five age groups and
seven teams in their travel baseball program. Players aged 13 & 14 use the field for both recreational
baseball and competitive travel baseball.
We are proposing to install a 4'x 8' scoreboard along the 1st base side of the field, located between the
edge of the parking lot and the bushes that form a barrier between the parking lot and the slope that leads
down to the perimeter fence behind home plate. By situating the scoreboard at this location it will serve
several purposes. First, the scoreboard will be in easy view of all fans who sit directly behind home plate
in the stands that are currently at the field. Secondly, it can be seen by all players and coaches on the
field of play. Thirdly, the location is approximately six feet from the existing power line that runs from the
bathroom building to the batting cage, greatly reducing the cost of installation. Lastly, by installing the
scoreboard up against the bushes and making sure we have at least 8' of clearance to the bottom of the
scoreboard, we believe it will discourage any vandalism to the scoreboard.
The scoreboard we have selected is manufactured by Varsity Scoreboards. We have selected the model
VSBX -31 LED. Here is a link to that model.
The board would be mounted per the product specifications with an expected minimum clearance above
the ground of 8' and a maximum minimum clearance of 10'. The board is available in several different
color combinations and we are expecting to have the majority of the board in dark blue with a light blue
outline. This is the color scheme of the Bat Rays team and is also complementary to both Newport
Harbor and Corona del Mar color schemes.
We have received a quote of approximately $2,500 for the scoreboard (inclusive of shipping), $2,500 from
Bayshore Electric (same vendor who put in electricity for the batting cage; includes permits) and are
estimating $1,000 for the installation of the scoreboard for a total cost of approximately $6,000. The
entire amount will be funded by the Newport Beach Bat Rays travel program with proceeds generated
from their annual capital campaign.
Enclosed please find the following:
1) Site plan showing aerial photograph of intended location and scoreboard detail
2) Product specifications as provided by the manufacturer
We look forward to discussing this in greater detail and answering any questions that you may have. We
think this will be a great addition to the field at Eastbluff and will benefit many generations of youth
baseball players in Newport Beach. Thanks for your help in this matter.
Respectfully,
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Duane Hastings Fred Cornwell – Liaison
Newport Beach Bat Rays Newport Harbor Baseball Association
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Lead your league with this Baseball/Softball scoreboard! Large 18" high super- bright 100,000 -hour rated LED
numerals are the largest with the widest viewing angle in the industry and are visible over 300 feet. The 22-
gauge galvanneaI steel cabinet with powder-coat finish means your scoreboard is the most durable on the
market and will iookbrand new formany years) Scoreboard package includes: operator's keyboard, digit
protective shields, junction box cover (cable models only), mounting rails and a complete operation, installation
and service manual. 5 -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.
8.0' wide x 4.0' tall x 8.0" depth
Hanging weight: 180 lbs.
Shipping weight 28011
CONSTRUCTION
22-gauge galvanneal steel cabinet with powder coat finish for strength, durability, and lasting appearance
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Scoreboard:
(1) 20-amp, 120 -volt, 60- hertz, grounded AC circuit connected to an ON /OFF switch and /or circuit breaker
Controller:
Standard hand held controller.
SCORING INFORMATION DISPLAYED
HOME: 2 -digit display, 0 -99
GUEST. 2-digit display, 0 -99
INNING: 1 -digit display, 0 -9
BALL: 3 - 2.0" dot display
STRIKE: 2 - 2.0" dot display
OUT: 2 - 2.0" dot display
CAPTIONS
HOME and GUEST: 8.0" tall
INNING: 6.75" tall
BALL, STRIKE and OUT: 5.0" tall
Polymeric Calendared Vinyl Lettering
HOME. GUEST and INNING Displays
18.0" tall, 160° visibility, red, 100,000 hour - rated, outdoor Super- Bright LED (light emitting diode) displays
Impact Resistant Acrylic Protective Digit Shields and Adjustable LED Intensity Included
BALL. STRIKE and OUT Displays
2 .0" dot display, 160° visibility, red, 100,000 hour - rated, outdoor Super- Bright LED (light emitting diode) displays
Impact Resistant Acrylic Protective Digit Shields and Adjustable LED Intensity Included
APPROVALS
ETUCSA listed
Scoreboard: Meets all FCC Class A requirements
900MHz wireless transmitter: FCC Part 15 certified
900MHz wireless receiver: Meets all FCC Part 15 requirements
WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the
date of invoice. This includes factory repair service for parts covered under warranty. Complete warranty details
are included in the Instruction Manual shipped with each unit.
SERVICE
Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
An access panel on the back of the scoreboard allows easy access to the electronic module, (the only working
part of the scoreboard), for ease of replacement/servicing. These universal, plug -in electronic modules are used
in all of the manufacturers scoreboards using outdoor LED displays, and are 100% interchangeable between
any of the manufacturers outdoor, permanent LED scoreboards.
INSTALLATION
This model may be installed between (2) 8" OD steel, schedule 40 poles; or (2) 8" 1- beams, minimum. Hole
depth /diameter as well as pole /concrete specifications must be based on customer's local building codes, soil
conditions, and wind loads. Mounting rails are supplied.
Support structure and mounting hardware supplied by installerlothers
SCOREBOARD CONTROLLER
Dimensions: 2 -114" X 1 -1K' tapered height X 6.0" width X 7.0" depth. Weight: I lb.
The hand held controller available with this scoreboard is microprocessor - controlled, molded of high - impact ABS
plastic, has a tactile membrane keypad. Options include 900 MHz wireless control and internal battery pack.
Cable-Controlled System (standard) Includes:
(1) Hand held controller
(1) BASEBALLISOFTBALL keypad insert
(1) Junction box cover with receptacle (to be installed at scorekeepers location)
(1) 20 -ft. signal cable (used to connect the keyboard to the junction box receptacle)
(1) Project - speck length of 4 wire twisted pair, shielded control cable
900MHz Wireless built into hand held controller (optional) Includes:
(1) Hand held controller (internal battery pack- 4 A batteries)
(1) BASEBALUSOFTBALL keypad insert
Scoreboard Dimensions:
4.0' tall x 8.0' wide x 8.0" depth
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Item -7
August 3, 2010
Recreation & Senior Services Department
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Request from Newport Beach Little League (NBLL) to Reconfigure the Bullpen's at
Fields #1 and 2 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park to Batting Cages
RECOMMENDATION
Approve reconfiguration of bullpen's at Bonita Canyon Sports Park (BCSP) fields #1 -2 to batting
cages contingent upon Newport Beach Little League (NBLL) obtaining all necessary City of
Newport Beach Building permits. All installation costs any damage associated with the project
would be the sole responsibility of NBLL.
BACKGROUND
NBLL is a l00% volunteer youth serving organization that primarily serves residents on the
eastside of the bay with approximately 1,2oo resident participants annually and is co- sponsored by
the City as part of the Youth Sports Commission. There is currently a limited supply of enclosed
areas/batting cages at BCSP. The league's goal is to continue to provide a safe environment and to
enhance the baseball experience for their players and feel this modification would be beneficial, of
which staff concurs. The league has completed similar successful projects in the past which include
batting cages, backstops, scoreboards and annual field renovations.
DISCUSSION
NBLL has requested (see Attachments A -C) to reconfigure the bullpen's at fields # 1 and 2 to batting
cages. NBLL will be responsible for all costs associated with the project, submitting engineering
drawings and plans to the Building Department for approval and proper inspection. Recreation,
Parks and Utilities staff have reviewed the attached drawings and approve of the plan in concept.
In spring, the fields are primarily allocated to NBLL and in fall to AYSO 57. The proposed fencing
relocation is located between the two existing bullpens and would not impede on use by AYSO 57.
Upon the Commission's approval, the project is scheduled to be completed by fall 2010.
PuBLIc NOTICE
All residents within 500' of Bonita Canyon Sports Park were noticed.
Attachments: A. Letter from Newport Beach Little League
B. Batting Cage Fence Drawing
C. Electrical Plan Drawing
Attachment A
Via email
June 9, 2010
Mr. Sean Levin
Recreation Superintendent
Cit of Newport Beach
RE: Expansion of Bullpens /Batting Cages @ Bonita Canyon Sports Park
Fields i & 2
Dear Mr. Levin:
Newport Beach Little League would like to convert two, pre - existing bullpens at the Bonita
Canyon Sports Park Field #1 (3rd base bullpen) and Field #2 (ist base bullpen) into combination
bullpens/batting cages.
We have over 1,00o Newport Beach baseball players /managers /coaches /residents in our
program, and a limited supply of enclosed areas /batting cages. Currently we have the two cages
at Lincoln Elementary School, used by our AAA and Majors level players, and the batting cage
shells at the new Coastal Peak Park, used by all levels. We have studied the alternatives of either
adding a completely new, separate facility to the modifications of the bullpens and have found
that the modification is much more economical and aesthetically pleasing. A new facility would
have required the removal of an existing grass area currently used as a play area by siblings
during games and practices, and the relocation of several trees. Our goal is to continue to
provide a safe environment and to enhance the baseball experience for our players, and we feel
this modification would be beneficial. Enclosed with this letter are the following documents:
1) Plans and specifications
2) Aerial photographs showing approximate layout of the modified bullpens
We have bid out the cost of extending the existing fences, pouring concrete pads, adding
Astroturf and running electricity into the enclosures, with pricing coming in between $25,000 -
$35,000. If approved, NBLL would be responsible for all costs, completed engineering drawings
and submitting plans for the modifications to the Building Department for approval and proper
inspections.
I look forward to discussing the above with you.
Sincerely,
/s/
Eric Paulsen
NBLL — City Liaison
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August 3, 2010
Recreation & Senior Services Department
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Sean Levin, Recreation Superintendent
Re: Newport Mesa Soccer Club Request for Temporary Lights at Bonita Canyon Sports
Park Field #5
RECOMMENDATION
Approve temporary lights for NMSC. at Bonita Canyon Sports Park (BCSP) field #5 October 1
to November 19, 2010 and January 10 to March 10, 2011 from dusk to 7:45Pm, weekdays only.
BACKGROUND
Newport Mesa Soccer Club (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 6th year of
existence and currently has 26 teams made up of 400 youth ages 8 -18 years old. Three
hundred of their current participants are Newport Beach residents.
The Recreation Division allocates athletic field space to Youth Sports Commission Member
Organizations (YSCMO), club sports groups and adult sports programs. There are currently
eight lighted fields within the city.
DISCUSSION
The demand for lighted fields in the City cannot be met with the current supply that is available.
Due to shortages in fields with lighting, NMSC was not allocated any lit field space for the
upcoming spring season. NMSC is proposing to utilize temporary lights at Bonita Canyon
Sports Park (BCSP) field #5 (see Attachment A). NMSC was granted use of temporary lights at
BCSP field #5 over the past three years and complied with all conditions.
This year's proposal differs from past proposals and requests a third temporary light standard.
The placement of the third light is proposed to face to the east and west in concert with the other
two lights (see Attachment B).
DISCUSSION
All residents within 500' of Bonita Canyon Sports Park were noticed.
Attachments: A. Request from NMSC Field Coordinator, Tom Anderson dated June 24t", 2010
B. Ariel View of BCSP #5 Proposed Light Locations
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June 24, 2010
Sean Levin
Recreation Superintendent
City of Newport Beach, Caldomia
Dear Mr. Levin_
Please accept this letter as a formal request by the Newport Mesa Soccer Club for the use of temporary fighting at
Bonita Canyon Sports Park Field #5 in the City of Newport Beach.
The Newport Mesa Soccer Chub is a 50103 non -profit organization that serves 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 AY SO programs and want to continue playing through their Jr.
and Sr. High School years.
Though only in our 6th year of existence, we currently have 26 teams with 400 children in the program ranging
from ages 8 -18 years old. Approximately 300 of our participants are Newport Beach residents, 67 percent of which
are girls.
The conditions for which we propose for our request are as follows:
• Light fixtures: Three portable diesel powered temporary lights, similar to model routinely used by AYSO
and deemed acceptable to City Recreation Dept. Operated via security key.
• Location: Three portable lights to be positioned at the center, western and eastern ends of the fields as not
to shine toward any residence (see attached map).
• Hours of Operation: Oct 1' - Nov 191t 2010 & Jan le Alvlarch 10h 7011 from dusk to 7:45pm,
weekdays only. Due to DST, average daily light usage is projected to be minimal (1'-: - 2 hours).
• Storage & Safety: During non - operational hours, lights to be locked and stored near the fences and away
from main play area in a location acceptable to the Recreation Dept
This is our fourth ear to request tentporan lights We have requested an additional light this year so that we can
utilize the entire field more efficieuti_v without increasing the hours of use. XVT believe the City and local Residents
would agree that the have been good stewards of the Cit '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 oreamzed 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 adjacent to the
property and a wide greenbelt area surrounds the field, mininnzing any impact on the local residents.
Thank you for your consideration
Tom Anderson.
Field Coordinator, Newport Mesa Soccer Club
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Item 9
August 3, 2010
Planning Department
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Kathlyn Bowden, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
Re: Listing of the Rawlins Solar House in the City of Newport Beach Register of Historical
Properties
RECOMMENDATION
• Review application for listing of the Rawlins Solar House in City Register of Historical Property;
and
• Forward recommendation to City Council regarding the classification of the property as a Major
Historic Landmark (Class 1)
BACKGROiTND
The owner of the Rawlins Solar House has requested that the property, located at 804 South Bay
Front, be listed in the City of Newport Beach Register of Historical Property (Attachment B).
Pursuant to City Council Policy K -2, Register of Historical Property applications are reviewed by
the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Newport Beach
Historical Society and their recommendations forwarded to City Council prior to consideration
of listing the property to the Register.
City Council Policy K -2 allows a property to be placed in the Register of Historical Property if it
is designated as having any one of the criteria for architectural or historical significance set forth
in the Council Policy.
DISCUSSION
The Rawlins Solar House was designed by noted architect John Lautner and constructed
between 1978 and 198o for local philanthropists and patrons of the arts, Robert and Marjorie
Rawlins. Located on Balboa Island and overlooking the inner Newport Harbor, the site created
the challenge of maintaining privacy on a narrow lot while creating a light -filled living space in a
seaside environment. The one -of -a kind Rawlins Solar House is representative of Lautner's
adaptable and ever - changing style and unique designs. A champion of Frank Lloyd Wright's
philosophy of "organic architecture', Lautner designed each project specifically for a site and the
client's needs. As a result, each Lautner building is distinctively unique and holds its own mark
of significance.
The design for the Rawlins Solar House is a highly innovative solution for the site and the client,
and an excellent example of Modernist residential architecture. The house is composed of two
side walls of reinforced concrete supported by steel cross beams and an arched wood frame roof
structure. The south fagade is composed almost entirely of glass, with curved copper bands at
the second floor balcony and roof. The reinforced concrete proved suitable for the harsh beach
environment and skylights and glass made a restrictive space seem expansive.
Because of the variety of designs and styles employed by Lautner, his work was difficult to
categorize during his lifetime and therefore little scholarly work was previously published.
However, with the benefit of time and recognition, his work is currently well documented. The
John Lautner Foundation was established in 1996 following his death in 1994• Since that time,
a number of exhibitions have been produced to showcase his work, the most recent being at the
Hammer Museum of the University of California, Los Angeles in 2008.
Architectural Significance:
The applicant suggests that the building is significant due to the architect, the architectural
design, and its integrity. Per City Council Policy K -2, the Rawlins Solar House may qualify for
historical designation under the following standards of architectural significance:
Criterion 1 -b.) Notable works of a master builder, designer or architect whose style
influenced the City's architectural development, or structures showing the evolution of
an architect's style.
John Lautner has recently gained notoriety as one of the twentieth century's and
southern California's most important architects. He designed over fifty architecturally
significant structures in the Southern California area alone. His focus was primarily on
residential architecture. He enjoyed experimenting with new ideas and materials and
designed a wide variety of building types and styles. His designs deal with the interplay
of space, nature, the built environment, and human beings; emphasizing the interior
space created by the building rather than the structural forms.
John Lautner is cited as one of the few students who moved beyond his teacher, Frank
Lloyd Wright, in driving Wright's philosophies beyond his master while developing his
own style. Lautner's work has come to represent some of the most important examples
of architecture in Southern California. The Rawlins Solar House is one of three houses
and a single commercial building designed by Lautner in Orange County.
Criterion 1 -d.) Structures which embody special architectural and design features.
The Rawlins Solar House is a significant example of the work of Los Angeles architect
John Lautner, and an excellent example of Modernist residential architecture. The
house embodies Frank Lloyd Wright's philosophy of `organic" architectural design, in
that it involves a respect for the properties of the materials and the harmonious
relationship between the form /design and the functions of the building.
Lautner solved the problem of maintaining privacy and creating a light -filled living space
in a sea -side environment by using reinforced concrete walls with few to no windows on
the sides and allowing light in from above with a creative roof design. By floating the
second floor away from the side walls to allow light to filter down from skylights to the
ground floor, glare from the expansive living room window wall was reduced. The
sliding glass window wall completely opens to the bay, allowing the living room to
become an extension of the terrace. Thus, the design addressed both the Rawlins'
lifestyle and the Balboa Island environment.
Criterion re.) Outstanding examples of structures displaying original architectural
integrity, structurally or stylistically, or both.
The Rawlins Solar House retains a high level of integrity because it possesses all of its
significant features. No major alterations have been performed since the house was
originally built. The Rawlins lived in the house until 2oo9 and made only minor changes
including the addition of a forced air heating system in the upstairs bedrooms and
periodic repairs to the solar systems. The current owner, Michael LaFetra, has made
some minor cosmetic repairs to the house due to deferred maintenance of the previous
owners.
A 1992 Historic Resource Inventory conducted by an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee established by the Newport Beach City Council included the Rawlins Solar House in
its properties inventory. The Rawlins Solar House is listed as record #53 on the Inventory and is
assigned a Class 4, "Structure of Historic Interest ", status of significance at the local level. While
the 1992 Historic Resource Inventory has not been officially adopted, the 61 properties classified
for their significance according to the criteria established by the Newport Beach Register and all
are eligible to use the State Historic Building Code.
Per City Council Policy K -2, a Structure of Historic Interest (Class 4) is defined as a "building,
structure, object, site, or natural feature that has been altered to the extent that the historic/
architectural integrity has been substantially compromised but is still worthy of recognition."
(Emphasis added) Staff finds that consistent with Council Policy K -2 Criteria 1 -e), the Rawlins
Solar House retains a high level of integrity. Therefore, staff finds that the 1992 Historic
Resource Inventory has incorrectly classified the Rawlins Solar House as a Class 4 structure.
Furthermore, because of the variety of designs and styles employed by Lautner during the
course of his career, his work was difficult to categorize during his lifetime (1911 - 1994)• As his
work is only now being recognized and properly documented, it is possible that the 1992
Historic Resources Inventory did not account for John Lautner's recent notoriety as one of
Southern California's most important architects.
Eligibility for Listing to the California/ National Register
Generally, a property eligible for listing in the National Register is also eligible for listing in the
California Register. The Rawlins Solar House is not currently listed on either the California or
the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register has provisions for evaluating
certain kinds of properties not usually considered eligible for listing, such as those that have
achieved significance within the past fifty years. The fifty -year period is an arbitrary span of
time, designed as a filter to ensure that enough time has passed to evaluate the property in a
historic context. A property that has achieved significance in the past fifty years can be eligible
for listing if it meets one of the four general Criteria for listing, possesses sufficient integrity, and
is found to be of exceptional importance. The phrase "exceptional importance" may be applied
to the extraordinary importance of a property or an entire category of resources so fragile that
survivors of any age are unusual. The "exceptional importance" finding does not require that
the property be of national significance. Rather, its significance should be within the
appropriate historic context, whether local, State, or national.
Staff finds that the Rawlins Solar House is eligible for listing to the National Register under
Criteria C, as the building is significant as a work of Modernist residential style, represents the
work of a master, and possesses high artistic values. As the architectural community continues
to recognize and document Lautner's buildings and understand the importance of Lautner's
place in architecture, staff finds that the Rawlins Solar House, with its high level of integrity, is
of exceptional importance. Without sufficient recognition, the structure is in a fragile state in
danger of demolition or alteration beyond recognition. Therefore, despite the building's thirty-
year age, staff finds that the Rawlins Solar House is eligible for listing in the National Register at
the local level.
Note: Another of Lautner's buildings, the Stevens House in Malibu (1968) was listed to the
National Register early this year.
Conclusion
The analysis suggests that the history of the Rawlins Solar House property is significant to the
architectural history of the City of Newport Beach. Based on the new information provided by
the applicant, staff finds the subject property would be eligible for listing in the Newport Beach
Register as Class 1 — Major Historic Landmark due to its local and statewide importance.
Class is Major Historic Landmark
A building, structure, object, site, or natural feature of major historical significance.
The property exemplifies historic /architectural themes of local and statewide
importance and serves as a significant part of the heritage of Newport Beach.
Staff recommends that the Commission forward recommendation to City Council regarding the
classification of the property as a Major Historic Landmark (Class i) for listing to the Newport Beach
Register of Historic Property.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This item has been noticed in accordance with the Brown Act.
Kathlyn Bowden, AICP
Economic Development Coordinator
Attachments:
A. Council Policy K -z
B. Application and property history submitted by owner
C. Newport Beach Historic Resource Inventory Record #53
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PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The City Council may designate as historical property any building or part thereof,
Object, structure, monument, or collection thereof having importance to the history or
architecture of the City of Newport Beach in accordance with the criteria set forth
below. The City Clerk shall maintain a register, which shall be known as the City of
Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. The City Council may at any time
repeal, revise or modify any such designation upon reconsideration of the historical or
architectural importance of the places therein described.
A. Criteria for Selection.
Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the
following standards of architectural significance:
a. Structures or areas that embody distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural style, period, or method of construction, or of
architectural development with the City.
b. Notable works of a master builder, designer, or architect whose
style influenced the City's architectural development, or structures
showing the evolution of an architect's style.
C. Rare structures displaying a building type, design, or indigenous
building form.
d. Structures which embody special architectural and design features.
e. Outstanding examples of structures displaying original
architectural integrity, structurally or stylistically, or both.
Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal points
important as a key to the character or visual quality of an area.
2. Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the
following standards of historical significance.
K -2
a. Sites and structures connected with events significant in the
economic, cultural, political, social, or civic history of the City of
Newport Beach, the County of Orange, the State of California, or
the United States of America.
b. Structures or areas identified with the lives of historical personages
of the City of Newport Beach, the County of Change, the State of
California, or the United States of America.
C. Sites and groups of structures representing historical development
patterns, including, but not limited to, urbanization patterns,
railroads, agricultural settlements, and canals.
B. Classification.
Historical property shall be categorized in relation to their significance and
condition in the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property under the
following hierarchical classification system
Class 1. Major Historic Landmark. A building, structure, object, site, or
natural feature of major historical significance. The property
exemplifies historic /architectural themes of local and statewide
importance and serves as a significant part of the heritage of
Newport Beach.
Class 2. Historic Landmark. A building, structure, object, site, or natural
feature of historical significance. The property is representative of
historic/ architectural themes of local and statewide importance
and serves as a physical link to the historical past of Newport
Beach
Class 3. Local Historic Site. A building, structure, object, site, or natural
feature of local significance only. The property is representative of
historic / architectural themes of local importance.
Class 4. Structure of Historic Interest. A building, structure, object, site, or
natural feature that has been altered to the extent that the
historic/ architectural integrity has been substantially compromised
but is still worthy of recognition.
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Class 5. Point of Historic Interest. A site of a building, structure, or object
that no longer exists, but is associated with historic events or
persons, or architecturally significant structures.
C. Ayvlication of State Historical Building Code.
Any building or structure rated as Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Newport Beach
Register of Historical Property shall be deemed a "qualified historical building or
structure" for purposes of applying the State Historical Building Code, as set
forth in Part 2.7 (commencing with section 1890.50) of Division 13 of the Health
and Safety Code of the State of California and Part 8 of Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code. The Director of the Building Department may apply the
said State Historical Building Code to any such building or structure, providing,
however, that the highest standards of structural and fire safety are maintained.
Class 5 properties shall be listed in the Newport Beach Register of Historical
Property for recognition purposes only.
D. Procedures.
1. The owner of any structure who desires that such structure be included in
the Register shall make application to the City Council in form prescribed
by the City Manager stating the characteristics of such structure in terms
of the criteria outlined above. The City Manager shall submit applications
to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission,
and the Newport Beach Historical Society for review and recommenda-
tion before submitting such application to the City Council for
consideration. The City Council shall consider all recommendations
before making its determination,
2. The City Council, itself or on the recommendation of the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission, the Arts Commission, or the Newport Beach
Historical Society, may initiate submission of an application for
designation of a structure or site as a historic property. In either case,
planning staff shall prepare an application for the property, seek the
consent of the property owner(s), and refer the application to the City
Manager for review and City Council consideration as described above. If
the consent of the property owner(s) can not be obtained, staff will notify
the City Council of the reasons, withdraw the application, and seek City
Council direction on further negotiations, if any.
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E. Incentives for Preservation.
The City Council shall consider granting reductions or waivers of applications
fees, permit fees, and /or any liens placed by the City to properties listed in the
Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for preservation
easements.
Adopted - May 28,1985
Amended - January 24,1994
Amended - January 25, 1999
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City, Town: Beverly Hills State0p: CA 90210
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Rawlins House - 804 South Bay Front, Balboa Island
5. Dniiiiscdpdon
The Rawlins House, completed in 1980 and designed by architect John Lautner, is located on
Balboa Island overlooking the inner Newport Harbor in Newport Beads, California. The two -story
reinforced concrete, steel and glass house is situated on a narrow ($0' x 80') lot bound by South
Bay Front to the north and the boardwalk and harbor to the south. There are residential properties
on both the east and west sides. The primary (south) fagade faces the harbor and is approached
via the boardwalk.
The house is composed of two side walls of reinforced concrete supported by steal cross beams
and an arched wood frame roof structure. The west side concrete wan is trodillonal horizontal
poured in place board - formed concrete, and the east side concrete wall Is articulated with vertical
concrete panels. The wood roof structure is supported by arched glu -lam cross beams with
closely- spaced purloins of two by fours set on end. The second floor is supported by exposed
steal cross beams and Is held away from the side walls to allow light to filter down from skylights
along the east and west sides.
The south fayade Is entirety glass except for curved copper bands at the second floor balcony
and the roof. The curved living room glass wall is articulated into nine glass panels that
mechanically slide around to the side of the house, opening up the entire ground floor to we
glazed ceramic We terrace. The master bedroom window, wan on the second floor has two fixed
parcels with one sliding panel. There Is a frame -less Plexiglas rolling at tw balcony's edge. The
north fagade Mat surface Is clad with horizontal wood slip panes at the ground level. The garage
door is cut out of this surface. The second floor has a reosssW balcony on the east and a Mush
woW4ramsd window wall on the wrest that demarcates the two bedrooms at the south end of
the Crouse.
The house is entered through a single panel wood- framed door at the southeast comer. The
interlors are cohesively designed with the same materials used throughout the house. Surfaces
not faced with glass or concrete are faced with wood paneling. The side walls are concrete and
there are no interior partition wafts on the ground floor to separate the kitchen, living roam and
dining room. The floors of small square glazed ceramic Mies in a curvilinear pattern extend frxm
the interior of to house canto the front terrace. There is a beehive shaped concrete fireQlace In
the southeast comer and a bust -In wood and smoked Plexigias shelving unit on the west wan.
The U- shaped kitchen area, at the north end, is separated from the larger space by a shoulder
height wood cabinet. Across from the kitchen is a staircase with concrete treads that cantilever
out of the concrete west wall. It has a clear Plexiglas balustrade wri8n a wood cam. Behind the
kitchen are a small elevator and a bathroom. The sink and counter In this bathroom Is carved out
of wood with thick cants of varnish (this was achieved by craftsman and contractor T. Duncan
Stowarl, who was a boat builder and woodworker and worked frequently with Lautner)A two -car
garage is behind the bathroom and elevator.
The second floor has three bedrooms and two baths, all finished In wood. The master bedroom
is located at the south and facing the harbor and has built-in linear cabinetry and closets. There is
a walk -in closet next to the master bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms are at the opposite
end. One room ached as a study and has built-in shelving. There are no windows in the skis walls
except for the clerestory windows beneath the eaves that capture light from the side skylights.
There have been no significant alterations to the house since completion of consWdion in 1980.
The original owners, Robert and Marjorie Rawlins, lived in the house until 2009 and made only
minor changes including the addition of a forced air heating system in the upstairs bedrooms
(2002) and periodic repairs to the solar system. The current owner, Michael LaFetra, purchased
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Me property in late 2009. He has made cosmetic repairs due to deferred maintenance of the
Previous owners, including repairing the mechanism for the motorixad sliding glass window in the
living room; replacement of the original glazing with safety glass; replacement of all water and salt
damaged Plexiglas in skylights and bathrooms; removal of wall -to -wall carpets in upstairs
bedrooms (replaced with cork tiles); rehabilitating the radiant heating system; updating the solar
panels on the roof; repairing the elevator; cleaning the copper roof bands; refinishing the wood as
needed; and updating the kitchen appliances.
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Summary
The Rawlins House is a significant example of the work of Los Angela ardlkect John Lautner,
and an exeellent example of Modernist residential architecture. It is one of tihrse houses and a
single commercial building designed by Lautner In Orange County.' Located in Newport Beach, it
was the last residential building to be built on an undeveloped tot on Balboa Island. The property
Is significant for its association with architect John Lautner and original owners Robert and
tYlaryorie Rawlins. The property is eligible for inclusion in the City of Newport Beach Register of
Historical Property and meats the standards of architectural and historical significance. The
Rawlins House raisins a high level of integrity because it possesses all of its significant features.
No major alterations have been performed since the house was originally built.
The house was designed by John Lautner, one of the twentieth century's and southern
Cal(fomia's most Important architects. He was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, and adopted
Wright's style Of'organic archltecurs' which is evidenced in the philosophy and design of the
Rawlins House. Although he worked during the post -war period of second generation Modernist
architects In southern California, Lautner did not consider himself a Modernist. He distinguished
hensetf from many of his peers (by breaking out of the box) and designing each project for the
site and the client's needs. As a result, each building is distinctive and unique and holds %s own
mark of significance. The design for the Rawlins House is a highly innovative solution for the site
and the client. The use of reinforced concrete proved suitable for the harsh beach environment,
and skylights and glass made a restrictive space expansive.
Balboa Island
Newport Bay and the surrounding land was first used for commercial trade and shipping
purposes dating back to the late 1880s. In 1899, the harbor at San Pedro was chosen as the
major port of southern California and signaled the end of Newport Bay as a commercial
shipping center. In 1902, WMam S. Collins, who saw Newport Bay's resort and recreation
potential, purchased the Newport town site and about hall of the Peninsula. Collins took on
Henry E. Huntington, and his Pacific Electric railway system, as a partner. Huntington was
using his railway to promote new communities outside of Los Angeles, and by 1905 the Pacific
Electric "Red Cars' were extended to Newport. In 1908, the Balboa Pavilion was completed on
the Peninsula and became the southern terminus for the railway connecting the southern
beaches with downtown Los Angeles, Thousands of summertime tourists flocked to Newport
and began to purchase property in the area.
'Johnson ft"( Laguna !teach, CA. 19W. AND Capistrano (aa Juan Capistrano, CA. 19159), Jordan house (Laguns Beach, CA,
1973). Rawlins House (Newport each, CA, 1980).
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In 1908, Collins began dredging a channel on the north side of the bay and deposited the sand
and silt on tidelands that would become Balboa Island. The area was subdivided and established
the grid system of small lots and narrow streets and alleys that still exists today. In the beginning
with little to no services, Balboa Island was mainly a summer vacation place, and most homes
were dosed up in the winter. The island grew slowly at first, but in 1916, it became part of the City
of Newport Beads. By 1918, with the help of the Balboa Island Improvement Association the
island's infrastructure was improved with bulkhead repair, ferry service, a sewer system, water,
gas, electricity, paved streets and sidewalks, and street lighting.
Over the years, Balboa Island has developed into a year -around community, home to
professionals, families, redress, students and celebrities. Some bay front lots that once sold for
$25 are now appraised at over $3 million dollars. And yet, Balboa Island maintains Its charm and
small -town feel.
John Lautner (1911- 1994), archftect
John Edward Lautner was born in Michigan in 1911. He graduated from Northern Michigan
University with a Bachelor of Science degree. From 1933 to 1939, Lautner apprenticed with Frank
Lloyd Wright as a Taliesin Fellow In Wisconsin and Arizona. During this time he served as
supervisor to the architect on such projects as Fallingwseter (Mill Run, PA, 1935) and the Johnson
Wax Museum (Racine, W I, 1938-39). In 1938, Wright sent Lautner to Los Angeles, a city he
claimed to hate, and continued to work for Wright until he established his own practice
constructing his first independent home in 1940.3
Lautner worked at the same time as the second generation of modernist architects in southern
California; the students of the founders of the movement. Yet Lautner does not fldly ft into this
category. He was one of the few students who moved beyond his teacher, taking in what Wright
had to teach him and developing it into his own style.' 'Of all the architects who passed through
Wrighfs sphere, only R.M. Schindler, Brice Goff (who never studied or worked with Wright), and
Lautner managed to drive Wright's ideas beyond the maste.'a Lautner worked on a number of
Wright projects in Southern California including the Sturges House (Los Angeles, CA, 1939), Bell
House (Los Angeles, CA, 1940), Eaglefeath r (Malibu, CA, 1941), Ennis House (Los Angeles,
CA, 1941)°, and Mauer House (Los Angeles, CA, 1941 -48).'
Lautne's professional association with Wright ended in 1943.8 During World War II, with non-
military conatrtotion at a standstill, Lautner was forced to find jobs in the defense industry where
he gained experience in contracting and superintending. In 1944, due to personal financial
concerns. Lautner joined the architectural firm of Douglas Harrold. The two worked well together,
designing houses and commercial buildings including two Coffee Dan's restaurants (Los Angeles,
CA, 1948)., The designs for the Coffee Dan's restaurants established the basis for his later
designs for Henry's Drive -ins and Googie's restaurant.'° Lautner ended his connection with
Honnold in 1947. He established his own architecture practice that same year."
' hBp:Hwww.bebow alond.net (accessed 4- 28-10�
° Juke Shui nen, Jurgen Nagai. and Richard Olsen. Malibu: A century cf Lhft by the Sea. New York Abrams. 2004. p104.
4 Ain Has. The AP&AW rxe of John La drw. Now York: Rladt. 2003. POW1$7.
° Alm Me". The Ard/Nadrw DOOM Lw*w. Cited In Mdlbrr: A Century of LNhg by dre Sea. New York: Abrams, 2004. p104.
In 1941. Lau*ar joined with Loyd Wright on a project to redesign lie Ennis House; the dadgn was never Implamerrted.
' Nkehola Okmag, editor. Barren Ear* andhoeven: kro Archftaftm of John LM40w Now York: Rues Imemasonal Publllakms,
2008. Psi.
' Ibid. p228.
° Alan Hess. The Arditckpe dJdet twliw. Now York: Rhos. 2003. p27.
r" Atin HOW. Cwogb Radix: UlaanroWrrr Roedaftle AriydoerJrar. San Frardsco, California: Chronicle Socks I.I.C. 2004. p70.
Nicbeles OUn, editor. Baasrwr Ear* and Heaven: fine ardi educe of John Laukw. New York: Riaali Intonational Pum"dow
2008.p228.
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By 1950, Lautner completed two of his first major commissions in Southern California, the Desert
Hot Springs Motel (Desert Hot Springs, CA, 1947) and the Carting House (Hollywood Hills, CA,
1950). He did not become a licensed architect until 1951 when he finally passed the structural
portion of the examination. Lautner was appointed a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
for Excellence in Design in 1970. He was named Olympic Architect for the 1984 Summer
Olympics in Los Angeles. 12 In 1993 he was presented the Gold Medal from the Los Angeles AIA
chapter for his lifetime achievement. He was working on a number of projects when he died in
1994 at the age of 83.
John Lautner designed over fifty architecturally significant structures in the Southern California
area alone. His focus was primarily on residential architecture, but he also designed a few
restaurants and commercial buildings as well. From his arrival in Los Angeles Lautner clearly
stated that he haled 'ugly' Los Angeles architecture: "Oh, it was depressing ... it was so ugly I was
physically sick for the first year I was here ... if you tried to figure out how to make a row of
buildings ugly, you couldn't do any better than It's been done [here] '19 Desphe his dislike of Los
Angeles buildings, his numerous modernistic structures fit right into the local architectural
landscape as Los Angeles has one of the country's most impressive collections of modem
architecture.
Lautner, one of the twentieth oentury's and southern California's most important architects, is also
perhaps one of the most misunderstood. Lautnees designs deal with the Interplay of space,
nature, the built environment and human beings. His designs are an exploration of the interaction
between land and space; they reflect the scenery while functioning as a shelter from which one is
to look out upon and partake of that scenery. Lautner usually worked from minimal plans,
finalizing many of the details on site. He enjoyed experimenting with new ideas and materials,
and designed a wide variety of building types and styles. In general he emphasized the interior
space created by the !wilding rather than the structural forms.
Lautner's designs are often described as futuristic, a portrayal that greatly troubled him. He felt
that describing his buildings as futuristic was a misunderstanding of their purpose. Lautner
preferred the label "organic architecture' a term coined by Frank Lloyd Wright. His designs were
based on free form plane, were remarkably varied and were unique for each job. He enjoyed
trying out new materials and ideas; some worked and some did not. His designs were an
exploration of the interaction between people, buildings and the surrounding environment. When
the terrain was too sheep to build a traditional building Lautner came up with the design for the
Chemosphere (Hollywood Hills, CA, 1960), which sits atop a single steep pylon. When the lot was
too narrow for a standard house and swimming pool he designed the Stevens House (Malibu,
CA, 1986) with the pool tucked under the curved roof that reflects the waves of the ocean. His
buildings Interact with nature, working with the surrounding environment.
The one-01-8-kind Rawlins House is a true reflection of Lautner's adaptable and ever - changing
style and unique designs. Lautner viewed each new site as a challenge. His goal was not to find a
way of adapting the land to the building but to adapt the building to the land. The design for the
Rawlins House on a narrow lot created a challenge he had similarly encountered at a site in
Malibu in 1968. The problem of how to maintain privacy and create a light - filled living space in a
sea-side environment was solved, in both cases, by using reinforced concrete walls with few to
no windows on the sides and allowing light in from above with a creative roof design. In Malibu,
Lautner used a curved centenary roof shape. For the Rawlins House, Lautner 9oated the second
floor away from the side wails to allow light to filler down from skylights to the ground floor, which
reduced the glare from the expansive living room window wall. -The living room glass wall is
1z Ar&A@CIDa <hVP;11di9lW.1b washkpton.edul> acconed on November 26, 2D06.
" John Lauber as died In: Ahern Hess. The Awhitedwe of John Le~. New York: Rizzoli, 2003. p21.
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curved and motorized. The hanging glass slowly slides around the north side of the house,
stacking outside the side wall, completely invisible from inside the house. The living room
becomes an extension if the terrace, completely open to the bay."14 This sliding glass wall was
one of many innovative design solutions Lautner devised for a particular client and a particular
site. The concept addressed the owner's lifestyle and the Balboa Island environment, and
because of that it will remain a significant example of modem architecture.
Because of the variety of designs and styles employed by Lautner his work was difficult to
categorize during his lifetime and therefore little scholarly work was previously published.
However, with the benefit of time and recognition, his work is currently wall documented.
Lautnees eldest daughter, Karol Lautner Peterson, set up the John Lautner Foundetion in 19913
following the death of her father in 1994. The foundation was established as a non - profit
Institution 'to celebrate and maintain the work of one of this century's most creative American
architects.-The foundation serves as a resource for information about Lautner works and intends
to increase active participation in the preservation and maintenance of Lautner buildings. "7° A
number of exhibitions have been produced to showcase his work.7e The most recent exhibition
took place in 2008 at the Hammer Museum of the University of California, Los Angeles. The
exhibition, entitled "Between Earth and Heaven: The Architecture of John Lautner; was a major
retrospective of John Lautner's career. The Introductory text of the exhibit characterizes the
importance of LautneYs work in the following way:
His designs are known for their radical Innovation with specific attention to materiality,
space and a consciousness of the natural environment ... While Lautner has attained a
cuk -INro status In the world of architecture and design, until now his achievement remains
Ilttla known and often misunderstood by the public at largo ... An aesthetic, philosophical
and sodel visionary, Lautner made buildings that continue to amaze ardlaecls and
patrons Wke with their formal variety and freedom, their structural originality and their
sculptural force. Lautners work has come to represent some of the most important
examples of architecture in Southern California ... Lautner is often referred to as an
architect's architect and many renowned practitioners, such as Frank Gehry, have cited
him as an abiding influence. ce. One can see the Influence and legacy of his vision time and
again in nit work of architects that have followed him.'?
Robert and Marjorie Rawlins
Robert (1911 -1993) and Marjorie (1920 -2009) Rawlins returned to Southern California in the late
1970s to retire, and they acquired the last undeveloped hey front lot on Balboa Island. They had
lived for two decades in a Joseph Eichler development in Palo Alto and warted another modem
tome that they could manage with little upkeep. They also wanted a house in which they could
extend their entertaining outdoor, provided harbor views and allowed plenty d light. They heed
John Lautner In 1977 to design their home, and it was cornpkted to their requirements in 1980.
Robert and Marjorie Rawlins were philanthropists and patrons of the arts. Robert Rawlins was a
native of Pierre, South Dakota and after graduating with a degree in physics from the University
of South Dakots, Vermillion he went to work for Lockheed in Burbank, California in 1940. He met
music student Marjorie Townsley at the university and they married after she graduated in 1942.
Marjorie was offered a scholarship to the Eastman School of Music In New York, but she turned it
down to move to California with her husband.
" From Lsunta's notes on the project published in his monograph ad@ed by Frank Esdhr. John Lauder, Architect. Landon:
Aromis Landon Limited. 1904.
4W:/ www.johnieutnr.agA aaasmd on November 24.2009.
10 A list of O ibiliwhs showasskg the work of Jot Laulner can be found in: Ndwtes Olsberg, editor. NNweer Eat and Hawn:
she ArdrHacture of John Lauder. New York: Rlaall International Publications. 2008. p22&
17 <htgh:Mvew.hsmmer.uate.edu/+ sooessed on November 14, 2008.
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Robert was hired by Hewlett Packard in 1956 and the couple relocated to Palo Alto. He left
Hewlett Packard in 1962 to become a venture capitalist and was successful in the electronics
technology industry. In 1966, Marjorie founded the Peninsula Women's Chorus, a Palo Alto-
based, women's choir performing high - quality classical and contemporary music in the Bay Area.
In 1973, a music museum opened an the campus of the University of South Dakota, Vermillion.
Marjorie became involved and by 1991 she and Robert had donated almost $6 million to what
was to become the National Music Museum, which has one of the most extensive collections of
musical instruments In the world.
Even though they lived in California they never forgot their South Dakota roots. The couple
demonstrated their love for the University of South Dakota (USD) by endowing several
scholarships, including the Rawlins Music Scholarship, the Truran Piano Scholarship and the
Rawlins Fellowship. The Rawlins Piano Trio, a preeminent Interpreter of American musk:, was
named in honor of Marorie and Robert, its principal benefactors. They also served as trustees of
the USD Foundation where the Rawlins Society for Planned Giving honors their support of the
University. In 1t�, Majorie was awarded a USD honorary doctorate in recognition of her service
to the University.
After their move to Newport Beach, Robert and Marjorie became Involved with music and axle at
the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The Rawlins' support of UCI's music programs began
when she and her husband attended a New York String Quartet performance on campus in 1982.
They regularly attended UCI concerts and supported annual scholarships, recitals and master
classes.
The Rawlins' hosted events in support of the Department of Music, and on occasion opened their
home for student and faculty recitals. They had their love of music in mind when they had their
house designed. The ground -floor living room windows slid open mechanically opening the house
to the air and waterfront allowing the music to not only be enjoyed by invited guests but also
those passing by on the boardwalk. Music performed in their home gave them a special pleasure,
'People like to hear live music and be close to it when they see it performed. That's something
really spedal.•19
In 19%, Marjorie donated $1 million to support undergraduate scholarships In piano, violin, viola
and cello at UCI. The following yew, in 1996, she donated another $1 million to establish the first
endowed chair in the School of the Arts. 'I feel very fortunate to be able to help UCI students
discover the timeless grace of beautiful music. By creating this endowed chair, my intent was to
enrich students' education by ensuring therm access to the finest resources available.0e0 Marjorie
received the UCI Model, the equivalent of an honorary degree, in 1995 and the Golden Baton
Award from the Orange County Philharmonic Society in 1996.
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City of Newport Beach
Planning Department
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
RE: 804 South Bay Front
Newport Beach, CA 92662
City of Newport Beach Register of Historical Property Application
To whom it may concern:
Please find enclosed an application for local historic designation submitted by Historic
Resources Group. It is my request that my property at 804 South Bay Front located
on Balboa Island in Newport Beach be included the City of Newport Beach Register of
Historical Property. i
Thank
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California
County of Los Angeles )
on o 6 / o2l 1 2010 before me, Jean- Claude Bensoussan, Notary Service
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared 1�I� rihwp� phi . LoA_K,.
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) isiare
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in
his/herAheir authorized capacity(iss), and that by hislherttheir signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Califomia that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal. JEAN•CUWDE EENSOUSSAN
Commission S 1798888
Notary PubIIC - California
Los Angeles County
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Historic Resource Ir.ve
Historic /Common Name.
Area: BALBOA ISLAND
Address: 804 BAY FRONT S.
SCLAR HOUSE
Accessor Parcel Number:
Resource Type:
BUILDING
Status:
OCCUPIED
Existing Land Use:
RESIDENTIAL
Use Code:
8811
General Plan Designation:
TFR
Ownership:
PRIVATE
Original Location?
YES
Date Moved:
Location of Original Site:
NIA
Owner:
BOB RAWLINS
Address:
804 S. BAY FRONT
BALBOA ISLAND, CA 92662
Telephone Number:
Available Documentation: PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
Historical Period:
Historical Significance:
Historic Classification:
Year Constructed:
Architect:
Architectural Style:
Distinguishing Features:
RECORD. 53
POST WWII
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.
CLASS 4
NIS
JOHN LAUTNER
UNCLASSIFIED
ROUND SLIDING GLASS WINDOW, SOLAR ENERGY
Comments: MODERN SOLAR HOME
Preparer: M. WOLFF Date: 3/10/92
COMPONENTS.
Associated Structures:
HIS
Condition of Feature:
NIS
Exterior Alterations:
Interior Alterations:
NIS
Comments: MODERN SOLAR HOME
Preparer: M. WOLFF Date: 3/10/92
MEL