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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Draft Minutes - 09-07-2010CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting September 7, 2010 — fpm Convened 7:04pm ROLL CALL Present: Marie Marston, Chair Tim Brown Tom Ander Ron Cole Bill Garrett Phillip Lug Absent: Kathy Ham Staff: Laura Dety Mark Harn Celeste Jars Teri Craig,. DIRECTORS COMA • Director Detweilei sampling of statist City run Summer I were filled. She no OASIS staff had m excited and looking • Director Harmon weather has helper • Council Actions — revision be return( be treated different i shared a ible for the T 150 spots ed that the ,tall is very Sf the cool . ordinance hes should 'er. PUBLIC COMM TS None. CONSENTCALENDAR I. Minutes Of theAugust g, 2010 regular meeting. waive reading ofsubject minutes, approve and orderfiled. 2. Park & Operations Division Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. 3. Recreation & Serl Qr.,Sert =lees Activity Report. Receive /file monthly Activity Report for activities and upcoming projects. 4. Balboa Village TYee Donation. Approve Balboa Village treeplaques located in Balboa Pillage. 5. Bench Donation. Approve bench donation from Freddie Troy to be installed at Galaxy View Park. Motion by Commissioner Brown to accept items 1 thru 5 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by acclamation. 6. Application for Listing of Property at 804 S. Bay Front in the City's Register of Historical Property. Economic Development Coordinator Katie Bowden reminded the Commission that the Commission had reviewed this application at their August meeting but had some questions and tabled this request until tonight. She noted that the applicant was not available but had Architectural Historians Kristy McAvoy and Laura Jensen present to answer any questions regarding the application. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 7, 2010 Discussion ensued regarding motivation for the sale and history of the house. Chair Marston opened the public discussion Kristy McAvoy stated that as a historian she feels strongly that Lautner has contributed greatly and should be recognized for his architecture. She noted that the National Parks Services has recognized Lautner as a noted architect and that she believes that the reason for this application is not for a financial incentive but rather that this house be given its historical significance. Chair Marston closed the public discussion Commissioner Garrett stated that he felt that the Commission s not dwell on the sale of the property but rather that it meets the criteria for the historical noted that this is a unique house and that there is no other like it. , . Motion by Commissioner Garrett to forward the} - kinimendatlon Iii`" -ity Council that the Property at 804 S Bay Front be classified as a Major I istorec Landmark (Class 1) Motion carried by acclamation. NEW BUSINESS 7. Naming of the OASIS Senior Center. Director De e- at City Council had requested PB&R Commission review a request from the community for the n the OASIS Senior Center as the Evelyn Hart OASIS Senior Center. She noted th`�t�e Senior Center ha in operation for over 33 years and has thrived due to the efforts of many PW of the commune -eted and appointed officials and dedicated staff. Also referenced was Council'PoQi Bxg and the chart 't'v' t through in 2003 which removed the guideline to name facilities after ienowned citizens in the col unity, and allowed for naming of rooms or amenities. Also noted were the Mary letters from 'the co m binity which have been attached to the staff report recommending approval of the renaming as well as offering that Evelyn Hart's name be attached to the Event Center. = hair Marston opened the uublic discussion Scott Paulsen, Friends of OASIS President, stated that he adored Evelyn Hart but that the name of the Center should retrain the OASIS Senior Center but ;urged the Commission the approve the naming of the Event Center as the Evelyn Hart Event Center. Ed Romeo stated that he is a past president of OASIS and has been active with the Center for over 10 years and stated that Evelyn Hart is deserving of any and all accolades but recommended that the Center remain the OASIS Senior Center but honor her by naming the Event Center as the Evelyn Hart Event Center. Tim Stoaks stated that he has served with Evelyn Hart on the Fundraising Committee and that he thought it was a great idea to honor her body of work as a Mayor, Council Member and community member. He urged the Commission to recommend to Council that the OASIS Senior Center be renamed the Evelyn Hart OASIS Senior Center. Stan Kasik stated that `the Commission and Council would not be renaming the Center but rather adding the name Evelyn Hart to the OASIS Senior Center. Robert Shelton urged the Commission to respect the Council Policy and celebrate Evelyn Hart's leadership by naming a room within the Center after her. Chair Marston closed the public discussion Commissioner Garrett stated that he believes that the reasoning for Council Policy B -9 remains the same and that the policy is still valid and would agree to a motion naming the Event Center after Evelyn Hart is Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 7, 2010 appropriate but not the building Commissioner Brown stated that he absolutely cares about Evelyn Hart and all her work as a Council Member, Mayor and community members. Commissioner Brown went on to say that it is more appropriate that the Event Center be named the Evelyn Hart Event Center and not the entire building. Commissioner Anderson stated that he thinks it is a testament to Evelyn Hart's work that so many people are actually debating against a policy that has been set in place and believes that there is no debate that the body of work that Evelyn Hart has done is admired by all, but agrees that the policy is in place because the City is fortunate to have a number of folks that do a lot of work for their co unity and believes that the policy should stay in place and that the idea of naming the Event Center Evelyn Hart is a very good idea. Motion by Commissioner Brown to forward their named the Evelyn Hart Event Center. Motion carried by ai 8. City Street Tree Designation. Director Harmon si Avenue had been discussed at the May 25 City Council Gardner had pulled the item. He noted that be and Couf and agreed that that the Palm and the Dwarf Soobi Heliotrope. He stated that staff is trying to designate two choice. Ed Hepner stated that he was out of town wIien thl'. eting had choices of these trees as they will grow 20 -3o feet'hsgh ar<d is suggested that trees not be replaced on Heliotrope: betweerr that the Event Center be n. Feet Tree tion for Heliotrope went onto s Council Member ?ardner had met 5 , meowners L L designated as eet tree for treets so that h eowners have a that he was amazed at the they will block views. He Marge Quinlan stated that these are good choices andshould have minimal view impact. Director Harmon stated that it is up to the homeowner:if a tree should be replaced. Chair Marston closed the public discussion Discussion ensued regarding the 20 vacant tree sites and types of trees and tree trimming. nissioner Lugar that the Commission forward to City Council that the City Street List be amended for Heliotrope Avenue to list the Kentia Palm and the Dwarf is as the designated tree species for that neighborhood. Motion carried by Tree Removes„ A peal. Director Harmon stated that staff had denied the request to remove two Eucalyptus arkw *,street trees located at 42'7 31st Street because the trees did not meet the criteria as stated y Council pal ; . He went on to say that the homeowner Pat Chamberlain had requested an appeal. He went on t `ay that there had been some discussion regarding the ownership of the tree; the City Attorney statediat the tree is a City tree. He did note that these trees are messy and understands the homeowner's frustration with the tree but that it is not a reason to remove the trees. He went on to say that the trees do have some insect issues but staff would like the opportunity to do some additional injections and that the trimming schedule be changed from once to twice a year. Chair Marston opened the public discussion Pat Chamberlain stated that the debris from these trees are a constant battle and that the trees have out grown the location. He went on to say that these trees are the wrong species for this location. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 7, 2010 Pat Hilton stated that she has lived with the mess of these trees for years and just cannot do it anymore and that they are just too old to get up with the leaf problem Dan Hilton suggested that they at least remove the one tree that is over his house. Thomas Dixon, husband of Mamie Van Doren stated that they live across the street and these trees are beautiful and should not be removed. He presented a petition with 50 signatures recommending that the trees remain. Chair Marston closed the public discussion Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of increased trimming, that there are very few trees in this area and the age of the tree. A Director Harmon stated that the trees have no sign of failure. Commissioner Garrett stated that he would not want about the number of trees on street. A Commissioner Brown sympathized with thed're b s but falling leaves. Motion by Commissioner Lugar to ny the appeal for street trees located at 427 31st Street. Mot . f "+gaxried by the Ayes: Anderson, Brown, Lugar, Marston Noes: Cole, Garrett reports, the fact his froti , , J jd but is concerned remove tr' because of of two City Eucalyptus parkway 1o. Reforestation Request. Director Harmon statgel -that staff h1d received a reforestation request from Robert Thagard at 17o6 Paloma Drive. He stated that all requirements of Policy G -1 have been met and that there is a possibility that if the tree is not removed that it could come back as a claim against the City. He noted that Carrotwood trees are a problem tree and that the City no longer plants them. Discussion ensued regarding concrete damage and the box size of the tree if replaced. Chair Marston opened the public discussion Bob Thagard stated that with staffs assistance that all requirements for reforestation have been met and that even though he would be required to cover the cost for a 34 inch box tree he would be willing to consider ,a larger tree. Chair Marston closed the public discussion Director Harmon stated that he would discuss this with the applicant once the tree has been removed and that the replacemonT trees have been located. Motion by Commissioner Lugar to approve the request for reforestation of two City Carrotwood parkway trees adjacent to 17o6 Paloma Drive. Motion carried by acclamation. COMMITTEE REPORTS — Parks — Director Detweiler stated that staff would update the Committee at 6pm at the October Commission meeting. RSS — Nothing to report. Budget— Nothing to report Community Service Award — Nothing to report. Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission September 7, 2010 Page 5 AD- Hoc —Youth Shorts Liaison — Nothing to report. — Marina Park — Nothing to report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Trash Pick -Up on Saturdays • G -1 Review ADJOURNED C°? 9:or; Submitted by: Teri Craig, Admin Assistant