HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-02 PB&R AGENDA_Page_48Attachment A
July 10, 2011
Mr. Sean Levin
Recreation Superintendent
City of Newport Beach
Dear Mr. Levin,
Please accept this letter as a formal request by the Newport Mesa Soccer Club for the use of temporary
lighting at Bonita Canyon Sports Park Field #5 in the City of Newport Beach.
The Newport Mesa Soccer Club is a 501(c)3 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 AYSO programs and want to continue playing
through their Jr. and Sr. High School years.
Though only in our 7th year of existence, we currently have 29 teams with over 500 children in the program
ranging from ages 5 -17 years old. Approximately 400 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 the model routinely used
by AYSO and deemed acceptable to City Recreation Department. Operated via security key.
• Location: Three portable lights to be positioned at the center, western and eastern ends of the field
positioned to not shine toward any residence.
• Hours of Operation: Oct. 3 — Nov. 25, 2011 & Jan. 9 — March 9, 2012 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 in a location
acceptable to the Recreation Dept.
This is our fifth year to request temporary lights. We believe the City and local Residents would agree that we
have been good stewards of the City's park. We work diligently with the Recreation staff, Park Patrol and our
members to ensure the local residents are not inconvenienced. As we all are aware, there are precious few lit
fields in our City. For youth at the Jr. & Sr. High age, practices can't begin until the late afternoon when school
is dismissed. The need for organized and constructive after school activities for adolescents cannot be over-
emphasized. This field is an ideal location for temporary lighting as there are no homes adjacent to the
property and a wide greenbelt area surrounds the field, minimizing any impact on the local residents. In
addition, we strictly adhere to operation hours and work to control traffic.
Thank you for your consideration.
Mark Arblaster
President
Newport Mesa Soccer Club is a 501(c)3 non -profit organization.
Tax ID #20- 2782876