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Agenda Item No. 7
October 4, 2011
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Recreation Department
Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
949 - 644 -3157, LDetweiler @newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Appointment of Beach Fire Rings Sub- Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Chair shall appoint a sub - committee of
three Commissioners to review issues related to beach fire rings and return to the full
Commission with recommended solutions.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council has requested the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission review
issues related to the City's beach fire rings and examine options to remedy these
concerns. Fire rings are located on the beach in two areas including Corona del Mar (27
fire rings) and the Balboa Pier area (33 fire rings).
While fire rings are liked by many beachgoers, the City's and others' concerns about
them include:
• Health impacts to nearby residents (especially in CdM) and other beachgoers (such
as volleyball players) due to near - constant smoke and particulate matter from the
rings' use.
• Safety of fire ring users and other beachgoers when hot ash is not doused or
disposed of properly, or when individuals are injured after falling near or in a fire ring.
• Maintenance costs associated with cleaning the rings and replacing them.
• Beach curfew violations by persons using the fire rings who can be reluctant to leave
the beach when directed to do so by Park Patrol or Police.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission considers the
item).
Submitted by:
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Laura Detweiler, Director
Recreation & Senior Services Department