HomeMy WebLinkAboutPBR AGENDA 06-07-2016CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA - Final
City Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Members:
Walt Howald, Chair
Marie Marston, Vice Chair
Tom Anderson, Commissioner
Ron Cole, Commissioner
Roy Englebrecht, Commissioner
Kathy Hamilton, Commissioner
Laird Hayes, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director
Sean Levin, Recreation & Senior Services Deputy Director
Dan Sereno, Landscape Manager
Teri Craig, Administrative Support Specialist
Marie Lindeman, Administrative Support Specialist
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act
requires that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each
regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda
but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. The Chair may limit public
comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) The City of Newport
Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this
meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every
reasonable manner. Please contact the Recreation Department at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of
your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644-3158 or recreation@newportbeachca.gov.
NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Recreation Department 24
hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
I.CALL MEETING OF THE PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION COMMISSION TO
ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The
completion of the card is not required in order to address the PB&R Commission. If the
optional sign-in card has been completed, it should be placed in the box provided at the
podium.
The PB&R Commisson welcomes and encourages community participation. Public comments
are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow everyone to speak. Written
comments are encouraged as well. The PB&R Commission has the discretion to extend or
shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones
off or set them in the silent mode.
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IV.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which Commissioners may pull items from the Consent Calendar for
seperate discussion (items V-A through V-E). Public comments are also invited on the Consent
Calendar. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, please state
your name for the record. If any item is removed from the Consent Calendar by a
Commissioner, members of the public are invited to speak on each item for up to three (3)
minutes per item.
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will all be enacted
by one motion in the form listed below. Commissioners have received detailed staff reports on
each of the items recommending an action. There will be no seperate discussion of these
items prior to the time the PB&R Commission votes on the motion unless members of the
Commission request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent
Calendar for seperate action.
V.CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the April 5, 2016 PB&R Commission meeting.A.
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
DRAFT Minutes
Parks, Trees, and Beaches Maintenance Divisions Activities ReportB.
Receive/file Activity Report of past and upcoming projects and events.
MOD Activity Report
Recreation & Senior Services Activity ReportC.
Receive/file Activity Report of past and upcoming projects and events.
RSS Activity Report
Tree Donation Request - Castaways ParkD.
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission approve the tree donation
request by Kari Johansen for Christoffer T. Burke, Claire N. Honsaker, and
Steven E. Stinson at Castaways Park.
Staff Report
Attachments A-C
Tree Donation Request - Castaways ParkE.
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission approve the tree donation
request by Stancie Foss for Ashley Foss Greywoode at Castaways Park.
Staff Report
Attachments A-C
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VI.CURRENT BUSINESS
Request to Permanently Site Sphere 112 Sculpture in Civic Center Park.A.
The City Arts Commission requests consideration by the PB&R Commission
for the permanent placement of Sphere 112 in Civic Center Park; if
approved, the recommendation will then be forwarded to the City Council at
a future meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E
Designation of Single Street Tree - 100 Block Pearl AvenueB.
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the designation of a
single street tree species - Magnolia grandiflora "Samuel Sommers," for the
100 block of Pearl Avenue on Balboa Island.
Staff Report
Attachments A-D
Bench and Drinking Fountain Donation Request - Inspiration PointC.
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the bench and
drinking fountain donation request for George McNamee at Inspiration
Point.
Staff Report
Attachments A-E
VII.ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
PB&R Commission / staff announcements / Ad Hoc Committee updates or matters which
Commission members would like placed on a future agenda for further discussion
(non-discussion item),
VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non-agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the PB&R Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three
(3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the
record. The Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on
agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all
speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
IX.ADJOURNMENT
Item V – A
June 7, 2016
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
April 5, 2016 – 6:00 PM
I. CALL MEETING OF THE PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION
COMMISSION TO ORDER – 6:01 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Walt Howald, Chair
Marie Marston, Vice Chair
Roy Englebrecht
Laird Hayes
Absent: Tom Anderson
Ron Cole
Kathy Hamilton
Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director
Sean Levin, Recreation & Senior Services Deputy Director
Jonathan Harmon, Recreation Manager
Justin Schmillen, Recreation Manager
Stephanie Brown, Recreation Supervisor
Teri Craig, Administrative Support Specialist
Marie Lindeman, Administrative Support Specialist
III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR – None
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the March 1, 2016 PB&R Commission meeting.
Waive reading of subject minutes, approve and order filed.
B. Parks, Trees, & Beach Maintenance Divisions Activity Report
Receive/file Activity Report.
C. Recreation & Senior Services Activity Report.
Receive/file Activity Report of past and upcoming projects and events.
D. Bench Donation - Rhine Wharf Park
Approve bench donation by Lynn Gamache at Rhine Wharf Park in
memory of Sean Millikan.
Chair Howald asked how many benches were in Newport Beach and if the fee covered
the maintenance.
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Director Pisani stated they would find out how many benches there were, but with
respect to maintenance each donated bench has a 10% maintenance fee attached which
covers any expenses involved and that it is based on the cost of the bench plus 10
percent.
Motion by Commissioner Englebrecht; second by Vice Chair Marston to approve
Consent Calendar items V-A through V-D. Motion carried unanimously with
Commissioners Anderson, Cole and Hamilton absent.
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. Bonita Creek Synthetic Turf Maintenance Update
For information only.
Director Detweiler stated that when the synthetic turf project was installed and
completed that the Commission had asked for an update on the maintenance and
other aspects of the project in six months. Director Detweiler introduced
Manager Schmillen to provide the update.
Manager Schmillen provided a PowerPoint presentation that included slides
related to the installation of the synthetic turf in August 2015. He noted that the
synthetic turf has provided increased opportunities for additional groups to play
including high school sports, adult leagues, and open field time. One of the
pivotal parts of maintaining the fields is preventative maintenance and
education. There are specific rules that apply to synthetic turf fields. He went on
to say that Park Patrol has done a great job with public contact and providing
information to youth sports groups and individual users and the substantial
participatory care from the public and the Youth Sports Commission has been
extremely helpful.
With respect to maintenance Manager Schmillen said the fields are swept weekly
or twice a week based on usage and that the groomer is run every four to six
weeks across the field which takes two to three hours. Manager Schmillen
explained that there were a number of new groups using the fields and presented
the distribution of usage between the groups and provided several photos of the
field both before and after and highlighted features of the field. Manager
Schmillen noted that staff was able to offer a winter season for the first time
because of the new turf. Grass fields are closed from December 12th to January
31st for rest, recovery, and maintenance purposes which are not necessary with
synthetic turf..
Commissioner Englebrecht asked Mr. Schmillen about overuse of the synthetic
fields especially with adult users.
Manager Schmillen said that the installer, Field Turf, advised that with routine
maintenance and normal use the typical life of a field is between 8 and 11 years
and that the size of the players is not a factor.
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Commissioner Englebrecht asked if the Department was getting more revenue
because of the increased use.
Director Detweiler said they received increased revenues with increased rentals,
but stated that the intent was never to recoup the cost. The intent was to increase
usage which they have done. The field is costly with installation around $1M, but
a great investment for the community.
Commissioner Englebrecht stated that the 466 additional use hours was
tremendous.
Vice Chair Marston said it was a good report and thanked the staff.
Commissioner Hayes confirmed that every group except for the schools paid for
the usage of the field.
Manager Schmillen stated that Commissioner Hayes was correct. Fee structure
for the youth sports open groups is $1 per hour. The YSC club groups rate is $15
per hour.
Commissioner Hayes asked if the school groups had priority over non-school
groups.
Manager Schmillen said that the school groups do have priority and indicated
they were in Class D which follows Class C which is open youth sports groups and
off season groups.
Commission Hayes asked if private instructors giving private lessons without
paying the City a fee was an ongoing issue.
Manager Schmillen indicated it was something they saw, but noted that Park
Patrol educated people about policies and procedures and that usually it is a
onetime offense.
Director Detweiler said there is a lot of self-policing that goes on. She also noted
that there was a mated osprey couple that was courting at the field, and explained
that the City built the osprey a platform on the middle light standard.
Commissioner Englebrecht asked if the high schools received a special rate
Specifically, if the schools were charged less than a public entity who wanted to
rent the field.
Manager Schmillen said that under the joint use agreement that no fee is
charged.
Commissioner Englebrecht stated that the taxpayers of Newport Beach gave the
Newport-Mesa School District special treatment for the use of the field yet the
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Newport-Mesa School District was going against the taxpayers to build a football
stadium at Corona del Mar High School.
Director Detweiler explained that the joint use agreement has been place for a
long time and that the City receives great benefit from use of school facilities in
order to offer a well rounded recreation program to the community.
Chair Howald complimented the staff on the report and requested further
updates in six months and a year. He asked if there was signage related to dogs
near the field. Manager Schmillen confirmed there was signage near the field and
along the pathway. There are no doggie bags near the field, but there are in other
places as well as adequate trash receptacles.
Chair Howald asked Director Detweiler if there were contingencies in the budget
for replacement of the turf in the future.
Director Detweiler explained the condition of the field would be monitored. She
expects to get the full useful life of the field due to diligent maintenance efforts.
Eventually the rug would be replaced, but this would be substantially less than
the initial installation. It would be much less than the initial $1M and would go
through the CIP process.
Chair Howald opened the public comments; hearing none the public comments
were closed.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chair Howald has heard from a number of people related to the dog beach issue.
He advised people that it was a County property, but that signage would be
added.
Director Detweiler said they were moving forward with the Commission’s
directives, but needed time to work through the process.
Chair Howald asked about the timeline related to Poppy.
Director Pisani said the design stage had taken longer than expected, but the
contract would be on the next Council meeting. The project is on track to begin
construction in September; with PB&R Commission review in June or July. He
stated that there would be a complete reconstruction of the street, curb, gutter,
sidewalk on Poppy along with the planting of 64 trees.
Director Pisani announced two free bags of compost would be given out on April
9th between 9 and 11am at the OASIS Auxiliary Parking lot.
Chair Howald inquired about the new Corona del Mar Library and the fire
station, but the staff did not know if the start date was determined.
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Director Detweiler stated that Marina Park hosted their first Movie in the Park at
Marina Park with about 350 attendees. She noted that the Mayor’s Spring Egg
Roll event had been well attended. She stated that the pickleball courts had been
included in the CIP update to the Council. She announced that each year the City
takes applications for special event support from the City Council; the process is
open until May 2nd and nonprofits are encouraged to apply.
Director Detweiler commented that the Department is preparing for their
summer program and introduced Supervisor Stephanie Brown.
Supervisor Brown addressed the Commission about summer camps and that
registration is up 49% to date from 2015. She provided three promo videos on
aquatics, afterschool classes (ACE) and the 2015 track meet and reminded the
Commission that the 2016 track meet is scheduled for April 15.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – None
IX. ADJOURNMENT 6:51 p.m.
Submitted by: ________
Teri Craig, Admin Assistant
Approved by: _____
Walt Howald, Chair
NEWPORT BEACH
PB&R Commission Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
Item No. V-B
June 7, 2016
PARKS MAINTENANCE
Arbor Day Event at Eastbluff Elementary School
The 2016 Arbor Day Celebration was held at Eastbluff Elementary School on
Wednesday, May 11th. Staff planned the event with the assistance of School Principal
Cheryl Beck. Landscape Manager Dan Sereno emceed the event and provided a
presentation on the transformation of Newport Beach over the past 70 years, from an
area with very few trees to one containing the vast and diverse urban forest of today.
The day’s festivities included:
• Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director, presented the Arbor Day Proclamation
to Principal Beck, the Student Council President, and over 40 second-grade
students;
• Walt Howald, Chair of the PB&R Commission, spoke on the importance of trees as a
natural resource;
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Department
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Department Director
949 644-3055, mpisani@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Parks, Trees, and Beach Maintenance Divisions – Activities Report
Parks, Trees, and Beach Maintenance Divisions – Activities Report
June 7, 2016
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• Lynette Short, Southern Region CA Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Urban
Forester, presented the Tree City USA Flag to the Student Council President; and
• John Conway, City Arborist, provided the 2nd graders with description of the three
trees that will be planted at Eastbluff Park that morning at the adjacent park.
An inspired celebration of Arbor Day! Thank you, Eastbluff Elementary School, for
hosting the event.
Drought Tolerant Landscaping Installed
Last month, our Parks Maintenance Crew coordinated the enhancement of the
landscape at Kings Road Park. Due to the incline at that location, it had been difficult to
make use of the area. It is now a beautiful, drought tolerant planter filled with a
magnificent variety of succulents. Projects such as this will keep our water usage down
while beautifying the City.
33rd Annual Newport-Mesa
Spirit Run
On Sunday, March 20, the 33rd
Annual Newport-Mesa Spirit
Run was held at Fashion
Island. This event included a
Family Walk, Toddler Trot,
Elite Mile, 5K and 10K run.
Parks Maintenance
crewmembers set up traffic
control and road closures to
create a safe environment for the participants. Great job to everyone who assisted with
this event!
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San Miguel Park Turf Renovation
Landscape Division staff have identified several redundant turf areas near parking lots
or other hardscapes where irrigation run-off can be an issue. These areas have been
placed on a list for future renovation. One such area is San Miguel Park where our crew
recently replaced the parking lot median turf with drought-tolerant, colorful plants. These
plants included Fire Sticks, Aloes, Creeping Sage, and Sedge Grass. Additionally, the
irrigation was modified with low-precipitation, precision nozzles.
Before After
TREES:
As part of the City’s overall grid and annual trimming schedule, in March and April, the
City’s tree service contractor pruned trees within the Corona del Mar, Cameo Highlands,
Cameo Shores, and Lido Isle areas. Additionally, pruning has occurred at various Palm
tree locations.
Month of: Trees
Trimmed:
Trees
Removed:
Trees Planted:
March 1,469 82 35
April 909 100 26
BEACH MAINTENANCE:
Red Crabs Back at the Beach
Over the weekend of May 13, a blanket of red crabs washed onto the beaches with the
6-foot tide. The heaviest concentration of crabs was at China Cove, Corona del Mar
State Beach, and Balboa Island. Unlike previous years, the crabs also washed up on
the south facing beaches between Newport Pier and Balboa Pier. Throughout the
following week, Field Maintenance crews raked and hauled these tiny red crabs to the
Corporation Yard for disposal.
Staff estimates the amount of crabs removed from our beaches will exceed 20 tons this
year, compared to 60 tons in June 2014.
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Recent El Niño Rain Event
The March El Niño rain event brought unusually high surf
and strong winds to Newport Beach. MOD Crews from
numerous divisions reported to work earlier than their usual
shift as high tide occurred early in the mornings. There was
a time when staff operated pumps to remove rainwater
from the streets as the rain and high tide occurred
simultaneously. The pumping prevented flooding to both
private and public properties.
Several beach locations, including the Lifeguard Station at
Newport Pier, experienced erosion due to the high tides.
Additionally, Field Maintenance crews set up berms during the
high surf to prevent parking lot flooding.
The boardwalk and street ends at the Newport Pier area were
inundated with sand from the strong winds.
Sand Removal on Newport Shoreline
Last fall and again in March, County forces moved sand
from the Santa Ana River to the beach in West Newport.
This increased the height of the sand by four feet, which
blocked the ocean view for many residents. Last week, Field
Maintenance staff hired Tight Quarters to redistribute the
sand. Over the course of four days, they returned the grade
back to normal. Beach Maintenance Supervisor Joe
Delgado was the lead on this project and did a great job
coordinating the contractor’s efforts and responding to
concerned residents.
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From: Danielle Friedman
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 4:06 PM
Subject: Sand dune leveling
I want to say thank you from all the residents near the Newport Beach river jetty for leveling
off the sand that the County of Orange dumped in front of our homes. The sand was so
high that it blocked our view to the ocean. I really appreciate all of your hard work and
efforts in lowering the level of sand and allowing us to see the waves again. It means a lot
to all of us that you took the initiative to make things right and lower the level of sand on
the beach in front of 68th street all the way to the river jetty.
I am very pleased to have my view back. Thank you again for making the residents of
Newport Beach get there beach back to normal!
Sincerely,
Danielle Friedman
Prepared by:
Dan Sereno, Landscape Manager John Salazar, Manager
Parks and Trees Division Field Maintenance Division
Recreation & Senior Services
Monthly Activities Report
To: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
From: Sean Levin, RSS Deputy Director
Celeste Jardine-Haug, Senior Services Manager
Re: Recreation & Senior Services Department Monthly Activities Report
Volunteer Recognition at OASIS
Once a year the OASIS staff honors the center’s hard
working volunteers with a special luncheon. This
year the event had a fun Hollywood theme. Over
150 volunteers enjoyed a photo booth,
entertainment by star impersonator, and great
lunch. We were honored to have Mayor Dixon say a
few kind words about the importance of our
volunteers. The volunteers put in about 20,000 hours
each year to help make the OASIS Center great.
Newport Beach Track & Field Meet 2016
On Friday, April 15, the City hosted our annual Frank E.
Anderson Youth Track & Field Meet. The event, which is co-
sponsored by the Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services
Department and the Newport-Balboa Rotary Club, took place at
the Corona del Mar High
School Track. This annual
event allows youth athletes
ages 6 to 15 the opportunity
to compete in a variety of activities such as running, throwing, shot
put, long jump and more. Nearly 500 athletes from Newport Beach
and the surrounding area participated.
A big thank you went out to City staff, Newport Beach Explorers,
high school volunteers, Rotary Club volunteers, and all who helped
make this great event possible.
Top 6 finishers in each event qualified to move on to the SCMAF OC
Track & Field Meet scheduled for Sunday, May 1st in Laguna Hills.
From there, athletes have the chance to advance to the SCMAF
Championships in Downey on June 5th.
Visit our website at www.newportbeachca.gov/sports for results, records, photos, and more!
Item V-C
June 7, 2016
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A Little Party Never Hurt Anybody!
On Thursday, April 14, recreation professionals from the Orange County and the Los Angeles area, came
together to honor the best in the business, at the annual California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Awards & Installation Banquet. The Gatsby themed affair was held in the event room at the Marina Park
Community Center and hosted 150 California
Parks and Recreation Society professional
members, scholarship recipients, and
volunteers.
During the event, scholarships were awarded to
deserving college students pursuing degrees in
the recreation and public administration fields,
and awards were presented to deserving
professionals whose passion and commitment to
service has influenced the profession. One of
our Recreation Supervisors, Molly Patience was
recognized for her contributions to CPRS and
received the Hall of Fame Award. Newport
Beach retiree, Janet Cates, received the Career
Achievement Award acknowledging her
dedication and impact to recreation, and the
communities she served. The night of accolades
continued with the recognition of the Newport Beach Pickle Ball Volunteers for their dedicated
volunteerism in the City of Newport Beach. Also Justin Schmillen, Recreation Manager was inducted onto
the CPRS District 10 board and will assume the role of Vice President of Programs for the upcoming year.
Congratulations and thanks to them all for their hard work and dedication!
SCMAF Orange County Track & Field Meet 2016
On May 1, Recreation staff helped put on the annual Southern
California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) of Orange
County track meet. The meet took place in the City of Laguna
Hills at their local high school. It is a collaborative effort
between several cities throughout the county.
With hundreds of athletes qualifying to move on from the
City’s track meet held on April 15, the City of Newport Beach
was well represented with approximately 150 athletes
registered for the County event.
This annual event series allows youth athletes ages 6 to 15
the opportunity to compete in a variety of activities such as
running, throwing, shot put, long jump and more. Top nine finishers in each event qualified to move on to
the SCMAF Track & Field Championship Meet scheduled for Sunday, June 5 at Warren High School in
Downey, CA. There, athletes from all over Southern California will compete against kids their own age to
determine who can run, jump, and throw the fastest and farthest.
Visit our website at www.newportbeachca.gov/sports for results from the City’s track meet and links to
more information about SCMAF.
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Grease visits OASIS
Attached is a great article published about a recent visit and performance held at the OASIS Community
Center for its members to enjoy.
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Hygiene Kits for Homeless OC Veterans
On April 2 the efforts of our generous City staff culminated
in the completion of 511 hygiene kits for homeless veterans
in Orange County. Employees banded together as City
Departments took on individual items to collect in order to
help complete these kits. Then on Saturday, 25 volunteers
(12 of them City of Newport Beach employees) worked
together like a well-oiled machine to create an efficient
assembly line.
The kits will be distributed to homeless vets through the
Orange County Rescue Mission.
A huge thank you goes out to all who contributed products
and who helped out on Saturday. City of Newport Beach
employees rock!
Marina Park Appreciation
From: Nick Colonelli [mailto:ncolonelli@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 9:51 AM
To: Detweiler, Laura
Subject: My Marina Park experience
Hello Director Detweiler,
My name is Nick Colonelli, my wife and I spend last weekend as guests in slip #19 of the new marina and I wanted to
take a moment to send you a note regarding how wonderful it was.
The facility is beautiful, we enjoyed the view of the bay, the sandy beaches and had a very nice dinner at the
lighthouse cafe our first night there. The boater restrooms were very nice and clean, and the laundry room is a nice
touch (even though we didn't have a need, its great that you provide that service). As a local boater, who enjoys
short weekend trips to the many near by marina facilities, I must say yours is the best around.
Most importantly, and the reason I took the time to write this note, is that I wanted to express my gratitude for the
service provide by Ryan Stanford, the Dockmaster. His communications with me both online and via phone in the
weeks prior to our trip was very prompt and succinct, making me very comfortable with what to expect, especially
having never been to the marina before. On my day of arrival, Mr. Stanford was very helpful, ensuring we had all
that we needed and making sure I was comfortable getting into the slip (even letting me move to a different slip upon
my request). I also observed him providing prompt dock line assistance to another boater who was departing the
following day. In all, his efforts and customer service really made a difference regarding our experience in the
marina and we look forward to a return visit very soon.
Please express my gratitude to Mr. Stanford and the remainder of your staff responsible for maintaining the Marina
Park facility, it truly is a beautiful park.
Nick Colonelli
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KID TALK!
Kids from our programs sharing their insight on important and fun topics. This month Amelia, a
kindergartener in our gymnastics classes shared her thoughts on a few questions.
Q. What is the best thing about being a kid?
A. Getting to have a lot of fun. A lot of free time to be in fun classes like
swimming and surfing.
Q. What is the most important rule?
A. To not litter. The world would be trash and smell yucky. Water
would make dirt from the trash stick to everyone.
Q. Why do people grow old?
A. They keep growing and they get white hair. White hair means old.
Q. What is the greatest thing ever invented?
A. Ice cream
Mind Booster Program
Concerned about memory loss? In conjunction with Alzheimer’s Family Services Center, OASIS will offer
a 4-week course designed to keep your mind active. Each week is led by a different expert in the field
and focuses on a different topic such as maintaining skills, exercise, stress management, cognitive tools,
legal issues and planning for the future. The program is open to all ages.
Class began Thursday, June 2 and meet each Thursday from at 2:00pm through June 23. Fee is $25. For
more information, please call OASIS at 949-644-3244.
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RSS Teams Up! Program at the UCI Ropes Course
The Recreation & Senior Services (RSS) Training Task Force hosted a Department wide retreat with the
Team Up! Program at the UCI Ropes Course.
Through various activities, The Team Up! staff provided opportunities for RSS staff to improve team work,
build trust and support, enhance problem solving skills and communication. The most challenging of the
activities was the 50ft Odyssey course, where teams were required to work together to navigate obstacles
(like wire walking and hopping along small planks) and overcome challenges (keeping eyes closed,
while staying linked together
at all times).
Rotary Dinner 2016
The Newport-Balboa Rotary Club hosted their annual recognition
dinner at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club to honor outstanding
athletes from the Newport Beach Youth Track & Field
Championships, last month at CdM High School. Over 470 athletes
competed in this year’s meet and 20 athletes were selected to
attend the dinner based off outstanding individual performances in
multiple events. Their combined results include 32 First place
finishes. The night included a keynote speech from Coach Bill
Sumner and the athletes in attendance received the coveted
Okazaki Friendship medal from our Sister City in Japan. Meet
records are based off the year that the athletes are born in and this
year we had two records broken.
Zinone Hudson broke the 2009 Boys Long Jump record with a jump of 9 feet 8 inches. This record
was originally set in 2002 by Brandon Metzger with a jump of 8 feet 10 inches
Owen Lucas broke the 2003 Boys 400 Meter Run record with a time of 59.80 seconds. Michael
Andraszczyk set this record back in 2003 with a time of 1 minute 2 seconds.
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The Whirlwind Traveling ISOpod
The ISOpod (Interactive Sealife Outreach) has been whirling around town to educate and encourage the
public to protect the local tidepools and wetland habitats. Within the ISOpod’s recent travels, the Earth
Day Celebration and Davis Magnet School Eco Night are memorable events to highlight.
The Office of Natural Resources took part in the Earth Day Celebration hosted by the Newport Bay
Conservancy and O.C. Parks. This free event, held at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center,
attracted around 1,500 community members to learn about actions that are having a negative impact on
the environment and ways each person can make a positive change. The ISOpod emphasized tidepool
species and the importance of Marine Protected Areas. Many visitors awed at the mobile aquarium and
the hands on displays. Visitors learned about how each tidepool species plays an important part in
maintaining a balanced intertidal ecosystem and proper tidepool etiquette.
Another recent event was the Davis Magnet School Eco Night. This annual event brings environmental
clubs from different schools (elementary to high school) together for an open house style event. Booths
were set up to display student’s environmental projects to teach about various environmentally related
issues. The ISOpod was an excellent tool to teach students, staff, and parents about the importance of
protecting our oceans specifically our tidepools. Visitors asked many questions and had a thirst to make a
difference to better the environment. The ISOpod had a busy schedule the past few weeks and has
encouraged many visitors of all ages to care for the quality of our waterways. With many upcoming
events, the Natural Resource staff is eager to continue with ISOpod outreach programs.
For more information on the ISOpod please e-mail nbmarineeducation@newportbeachca.gov
Congratulations Jessica!
Please join me in congratulating Jessica Velasco for her promotion to Senior Recreation Leader at Marina
Park! Jessica has been with us since the opening of Marina Park (her first day was our move-in day) and
has been a valued member of the team since day one. In six months, Jessica has gained firsthand
experience with facility procedures, rentals, contract classes, and assisting with the scheduling/oversight
of the Newport El ACE program.
Jessica brings years of recreation related experience to the position from her
previous employment as a Recreation Leader with the City of Moreno Valley
and has worked at the Mission Inn Restaurant, and Hotel Irvine. Jessica enjoys
soccer, snowboarding, mud runs, the Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw), and is
excited to further her career in recreation.
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Event Time is Here!
Marina Park is the hot new place to host events in Newport Beach. This past weekend the facility was
rented for a corporate retreat and two weddings.
Friday’s reservation transformed our event room into a getaway for businessmen and women as most
guests were transported straight from the airport to Marina Park. A steel drummer played background
music as the guests socialized, enjoyed food and beverages provided by Lighthouse Café. Lawn games,
rented beach cruisers, and paddleboards were a great addition to this event.
Marina Park hosted two weddings this past Saturday and Sunday. What made these events special was
that both groups are local neighbors of Marina Park and watched the facility come to fruition from the
construction stage to their wedding venue.
Our busy event weekend was a great test run for staff and the facility. It was a preview of what the
upcoming summer months will look like at Marina Park!
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Park Patrol
The following patrol checks/public contact numbers reflect the Park Patrol daily calls for service as well
as issues discovered during normal patrol activities.
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 March & April Park Patrol had the following number of
contacts1. PATROL CHECKS
440 with Youth Sports Groups
1293 Field related issues/checks
76 Park/Picnic/reservation issues/checks
269 Community Center issues/checks
1163 Playground checks
2. PUBLIC CONTACTS
616 Education
23 Alcohol
411 Dog related
Written Warnings Issued: 8 (1- dog off leash; 8- parking violations)
Citations Issued: 6- parking violations & dog off leash
FACILITY RENTALS & SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
During the period of March 16, 2016 – May 15, 2016 there were:
44 Picnic/Park Area Rentals
17 Room Rentals
7 Field Rentals
6 Gym Rentals
9 OASIS Classroom Rentals
5 OASIS Event Center Rentals
61 Civic Center Community Room Rentals
16 Marina Park Event Room Rentals
24 Marina Park Classroom Rentals
21 Marina Park Picnic Rentals
7 NCCC Gym Rentals
27 NCCC Classroom Rentals
38 NCCC HOA Rentals
1 CYC Rentals
As of May 15, 2016 there were 128 Special Event Permits processed and issued for the year.
Those events of note for this period are:
Spirit Run – March 20, Fashion Island; Attendance: 4000
Paint it Orange Ducks Party – April 10, Balboa Pier Beach; Attendance: 500
NB Film Festival – April 21-28, Fashion Island; Attendance: 2500
March for Babies 5k – April 24, Fashion Island; Attendance: 7000
OC Marathon – May 1, Fashion Island; Attendance: 13000
NB Boat Show – May 12-15, Newport Harbor; Attendance: 1200
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NEWPORT BEACH
PB&R Commission Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
Item No. V-D
June 7, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission approve the tree donation request by
Kari Johansen for Christoffer T. Burke, Claire N. Honsaker, and Steven E. Stinson 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 Kari Johansen to donate a Torrey Pine
tree at Castaways Park. The cost of the donation will include the 10% maintenance fee
required by Council Policy B-17. The donation request and proposed location were
approved by the Municipal Operations, and the Recreation and Senior Services
Directors.
Since the value of the donation is greater than $1,000, the donation is eligible to receive
a dedicatory plaque. The submitted plaque verbiage, which complies with City Council
Policy B-17, is “In Loving Memory of Christoffer T. Burke, Claire N. Honsaker, and
Steven E. Stinson”. Dedication information is provided as Attachment C.
NOTICING:
Kari C. Johansen and Council Member Duffy Duffield have received a copy of this
report. The donation will replace a tree that had recently been removed due to decay,
not requiring noticing adjacent residents. In addition, as requested by Ms. Johansen, the
parents of Claire Honsaker and Steven Stinson were provided notice of the meeting.
Attachments: a. Donations Request Form
b. Donations location and photos
c. Dedicatory Biography
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Department
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director
949-644-3055, mpisani@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Tree Donation Request – Castaways Park
NEWPORT BEACH
PB&R Commission Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
Item No. V-E
June 7, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission approve the tree donation request by
Stancie Foss for Ashley Foss Greywoode 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 Stancie Foss to donate a Torrey Pine
tree at Castaways Park. The cost of the donation will include the 10% maintenance fee
required by Council Policy B-17. The donation request and proposed location were
approved by the Municipal Operations Director.
Since the value of the donation is greater than $1,000, the donation is eligible to receive
a dedicatory plaque. The submitted plaque verbiage, which complies with City Council
Policy B-17, is “In Memory of Ashley Foss Greywoode”. Dedication information is
provided as Attachment C.
NOTICING:
Council Member Duffy Duffield and Stancie Foss have received a copy of this report.
The donation requires noticing of adjacent residents for new tree donation. Since there
are no adjacent residents within 300 feet of placement, the adjacent homeowners
association, Castaways Homeowners Association, was forwarded a copy of this report.
Attachments: a. Donation Request Form
b. Donation location and photos
c. Dedicatory Biography
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Department
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director
949-644-3055, mpisani@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Tree Donation Request – Castaways Park
ABSTRACT
Sphere 112 is one of the works featured in Phase 1 of the Inaugural Newport Beach
Civic Center Park Sculpture Exhibition. The Newport Beach Arts Foundation has offered
to purchase the piece and donate it to the City. At their April meeting, the City Arts
Commission approved the acceptance of the piece, pending the approval of the Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission to site the piece in Civic Center park, per the
guidelines in Council Policy I-11, Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Arts Commission requests consideration by the PB&R Commission for the
permanent placement of Sphere 112 in Civic Center Park; if approved, the
recommendation will then be forwarded to the City Council at a future meeting.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Sphere 112 will be purchased privately by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation at a cost
of $15,000 and donated to the City. The piece is currently in place adjacent to Avocado
Avenue just north of the intersection with San Miguel Drive. Maintenance, estimated at
$250 annually, will be expensed from the Cultural Arts account #10160603-811008,
Professional and Technical Services.
DISCUSSION:
Sphere 112 by Ivan McLean (see Attachment A) is one of the works featured in Phase 1
of the Inaugural Newport Beach Civic Center Park Sculpture Exhibition. The piece was
named for the size of its diameter, 112 inches. Mr. McLean assembled the piece from
stainless steel rods of various shapes and sizes selected randomly and welded
together. Currently installed adjacent to Avocado Avenue just north of the intersection
with San Miguel Drive (see Attachment B), Sphere 112 was voted as the People’s
Choice for best sculpture at the Grand Opening of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic
TO:
Item VI-A
June 7, 2016
PARKS, BEACHES, AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Request to Permanently Site Sphere 112 Sculpture in Civic Center
Park.
NEWPORT BEACH
PB&R COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
Request to Permanently Site Sphere 112 Sculpture in Civic Center Park
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Center Park on September 13, 2014. Mr. McLean is an acclaimed sculptor who has
many examples of public and private art on display throughout the country.
The Newport Beach Arts Foundation, upon City Arts Commission approval, expressed
interest in purchasing Sphere 112 and donating it to the City.
An initial concern, however, was the durability of the piece in Newport Beach’s coastal
environment. Cursory inspection in January 2015 revealed that the piece had
oxidization present where the stainless steel rods were welded together as well as
some oxidation on the rods themselves. Discussions with the sculptor, Ivan McLean,
indicate that Sphere 112 was fabricated from 304 grade stainless steel which is durable
in most situations but does not fare well in a corrosive marine environment. In response
to this concern, the City Arts Commission in March 2015 agreed to authorize Mr.
McLean to create, at his own cost, a replacement piece for Sphere 112 with a similar
piece fabricated from a more durable 316 marine grade stainless steel. The refabricated
piece was installed in December 2015.
In January 2016, the City Arts Commission listed the purchase of Sphere 112 as a
potential funding opportunity for the Newport Beach Arts Foundation on the condition
that the replacement piece demonstrated that it was resistant to oxidization. Staff has
monitored the condition of Sphere 112 closely, and the replacement piece has fared
well through the rainy season, with no signs of oxidization (see Attachment C).
The piece meets the criteria as established in Council Policy I-9, Art in Public Places
(Attachment D), and Council Policy I-11, Acquisition of Art by the City of Newport Beach
(Attachment E). The Fine Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee has reviewed the Application for
the Review and Consideration of Art submitted by Mrs. Carmen Smith of the Newport
Beach Arts Foundation and has approved the acceptance of the donation.
The City Arts Commission will recommend that City Council accept the donation of
Sphere 112 from the Newport Beach Arts Foundation, pending the approval from the
PB&R Commission to place the piece in Civic Center Park.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the PB&R Commission considers the item). d a graph describing
any methods of notification, if applicable.]
Attachments: A. Picture of Sphere 112
B. Location of Sphere 112
C. Close up of Sphere 112 replacement pieces
D. City Council Policy I-9 — Art in Public Places
E. City Council Policy I-9 — Acquisition of Art by City of Newport Beach
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
I-9
Do
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
The City of Newport Beach recognizes the importance and desirability of
enhancing and beautifying the public places within the City, by acquiring and
displaying publicly accessible works of art for the cultural benefit of the City, its
citizens and its visitors.
The City seeks to involve professional artists in City planning and design
projects; to integrate artworks in City capital improvement projects; and to
commission and/or purchase new artworks for public places.
Public art can include but is not limited to permanent and temporary sculpture,
murals, as well as artist-designed fountains, mosaics and tile work, banners, park
benches and other street furniture, water features, bus shelters, streetlights and
lanterns, kiosks, retaining walls, and/or hardscape treatments.
The responsibility of the Arts Commission is to:
1.Identify and assess potential Art in Public Places projects and sites;
Confer with other Boards and Commissions that may be impacted by the
recommended list of art projects;
3.Make appropriate recommendations to City Council;
4.Participate in the selection of artists for Art in Public Places projects;
5.Plan and oversee the artistic design process;
6 Work with appropriate City Departments to ensure correct installation at
the site and long term maintenance and conservation of the art work.
The Arts Commission shall consider the following criteria in making
recommendation for an Art in Public Places project:
The aesthetic concept, quality, scale, and form of the work of art, and its
appropriateness for the site;
2.A site that is easily visible and/or accessible to the general public;
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3.The experience, skill and ability of the artist to produce the work of art;
The proper medium for the work of art, considering durability against
vandalism, theft and weather, and the safety of the viewer;
5.The cost for the City to acquire, Lnstall and maintain the work of art;
No art objects will be considered that are mass-produced from a standard
design, are reproductions of original art work, and/or are decorative or
functional elements that are designed by an architect as opposed to the
project artist.
Temporary art may be acquired and placed through the same procedures
as permanent works.
From time to time, the Arts Commission may submit to the City Manager’s
Office a list of projects with estimated costs. Said list is to be considered in the
preparation of the next fiscal year budget. Funding for this program shall be
determined by the City Council, and may be derived from the City Art in Public
Places Reserve Fund, Arts Commission events, the Newport Beach Arts
Foundation, private individual, corporate and foundation donations;
government grants, other City funds, and/or voluntary participation by private
developers.
In addition, to maintain the artistic integrity of designated Art in Public Places
sites/works, the Arts Commission shall review any future modifications,
relocation, repairs, and/or replacement of parts or works at these sites. The Arts
Commission shall consult with the original artist if possible or a recognized
expert in the field, and shall then make the appropriate recommendation for
modification to the City Council.
Adopted - September 8,1986
Reaffirmed - January 24,1994
Amended - May 26, 1998
Amended & Reassigned - April 8, 2003
Formerly 1-18
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I-11
ACQUISITION OF ART BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
A. The City of Newport Beach (“City”) believes that paintings, sculptures, drawings
and other art (collectively, “Art”) placed on City property and in City buildings
increases the aesthetic appeal and beauty of such property and buildings, and of
the City in general.
B. All proposals to donate, exhibit, loan, sell or commission Art to the City
(collectively, “Convey(s),” “Conveyed,” “Conveying” or “Conveyance”) shall be
reviewed by the Arts Commission for recommendation to the City Council.
C. The Arts Commission shall be responsible to:
1. Confer with persons who have offered to Convey Art to the City,
informing them of this policy, including criteria for approving Art and the
policies, criteria and approval process.
2. Advise the City Council of the artistic merit and value of Art offered to the
City.
3. Advise the City Council regarding appropriate City property or City
buildings for display of Art, in conjunction with the City commission,
committee, board and/or department which has responsibility for
planning or maintaining the proposed location.
D. The Arts Commission shall consider the following criteria in making a
recommendation for accepting an offer to Convey Art to the City:
1. The Art should be an original creation or a limited edition by the original
artist, and be of the highest quality and level of artistic excellence.
2. The Art should add to the balanced inventory of the City’s collection,
representing a variety of style, design and media.
3. The person(s) seeking to Convey Art to the City shall complete all
required forms, as provided by the Library Services Department.
4. The Art should be of satisfactory physical condition, be sufficiently
durable as to not be easily damaged or destroyed, should not require
restoration or extensive long term conservation, and should be of a
physical size and weight that the Art can be managed in storage, transport
and public display without difficulty. Art requiring restoration may only
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be considered with full disclosure of the restoration costs provided by a
licensed art appraiser.
5. The Art should be consistent with and relevant to the civic interests and
broad variety of tastes within the Newport Beach community.
E. Art may only be recommended by the Arts Commission to the City Council for
acceptance upon the majority vote of the Arts Commission.
F. Art accepted into the City collection by the City Council is accepted with the
understanding that the City Council reserves the right to place the Art on public
display on either a permanent or temporary basis, and to store the Art when not
on display. Acceptance of Art by the City Council does not guarantee that the
Art will be displayed in perpetuity. The City Council may sell, donate or
otherwise remove any Art in the City collection. Any proceeds received by the
City from the transfer of Art shall be expended to acquire, restore or display Art.
G. Art considered for inclusion in the City’s collection must conform to City Council
Policy I-9 (Art in Public Places).
H. The City does not provide valuations or appraisals of Art Conveyed to the City.
The value of Art should be presented by the person(s) Conveying Art to the City
at the time of Conveyance. It is the responsibility of the person(s) Conveying Art
to the City to furnish a valuation to the appropriate government tax agency.
I. The person(s) Conveying Art to the City shall obtain all intellectual and
photographic property rights to the Art and transfer such rights to the City. The
City reserves the right to photograph Art for any and all purposes, including, but
not limited to, publicity and informational literature.
J. Any person(s) that Conveys Art to the City shall represent and warrant in writing
that it owns the Art and that the Art shall be Conveyed to the City free and clear of
all liens, restrictions, security interests or agreements by which the City would be
bound, but subject to all laws generally applicable to the transfer of title of any
work of Art.
K. Subject to compliance with California Civil Code Section 987, the City shall assume
no liability in the event of loss or damage to any Art accepted into the City’s
collection.
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Adopted- February 24, 1986
Reaffirmed-January 24, 1994
Amended & Reassigned-April 8, 2003
Amended – May 12, 2015
Formerly F-23
Formerly I-13
NEWPORT BEACH
PB&R Commission Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
Item No. VI-B
June 7, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the designation of single street
tree species - Magnolia grandiflora “Samuel Sommers,” for the 100 block of Pearl
Avenue on Balboa Island.
DISCUSSION:
Staff recently received a request to designate a single species of a City street tree along
the 100 block of Pearl Avenue on Balboa Island.
The most recent revisions to City Council Policy G-6 (Maintenance and Planting of
Parkway Trees) by the PB&R Commission in December of 2014 and ultimately by the
City Council in September of 2015, included two tree lists for planting of City trees:
- Street Tree Designation List: contains a designated street tree for individual
streets within certain neighborhoods with active homeowner associations, the
Fashion Island area, and other streets with a specifically designated streetscape;
- Parkway Tree Designation List: applies to the majority of the residential streets in
the City and includes a choice of trees based on parkway width and tree
availability. There are several reasons for giving the property owners a choice
based on parkway width and availability:
o Arborists recommend against having a single species of tree in a
neighborhood. Many trees of the same variety can be infected by insects
or disease, causing death to a number of trees in a row;
o Many of the trees on the previous list were not appropriate for the parkway
size on the individual streets, leading to hardscape or utility damage; and
o A varied list provides property owners a choice based on their landscape
interests.
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Department
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Department Director
949 644-3055, mpisani@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Designation of Single Street Tree Species – 100 Block of Pearl
Avenue
Designation of Single Street Tree Species – 100 Block of Pearl Avenue
June 7, 2016
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This request, if approved, will move the 100 block of Pearl Avenue on Balboa Island to
the Street Tree Designation List, with one tree designated for that section of Pearl
Avenue. Therefore, in the future when sidewalk, curb, or gutter work or the death of one
of the existing trees necessitates the removal of the tree, it would be replaced with the
Magnolia “Samuel Sommers” tree.
Staff has determined, for the purpose of gauging neighborhood interest in designating a
single tree species, that the petition process included in Council Policy G-1 be followed.
Applicant Joseph Yee, property owner and resident at 115 Pearl Avenue, requested the
designation of Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommers’ tree for the 100 block of Pearl
Avenue. He has petitioned and received support of property owners within the area
defined for his request.
Mr. Yee has provided the signatures of 17 property owners on his petition, which meets
the required minimum of 60% to begin the process. Staff is satisfied with the number of
signatures submitted in favor of this street tree designation request.
If the Commission approves the designation of the single tree species, the
recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council for inclusion on the next City
Council Policy G-6 update.
NOTICING:
Council Member Edward Selich, Balboa Island Improvement Association, and Joseph
Yee have received a copy of this report. Additionally, surrounding property owners were
notified of the Commission Meeting via postcard.
Attachments: a. Petition with signatures
b. Map of the area defined to petition
c. 100 block of Pearl Avenue photo
d. Notification Postcard
NEWPORT BEACH
PB&R Commission Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
Item No. VI-C
June 7, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the PB&R Commission consider the bench and drinking fountain
donation request by Phil McNamee for George McNamee at Inspiration Point.
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 the donation request from Phil McNamee to donate a Victoria
Style (w/ back) bench and an Elkay drinking fountain with bottle filler and dog bowl at
Inspiration Point. The cost of the donation, slightly over $19,000, will include the 10%
maintenance fee required by Council Policy B-17. The placement of the bench will
require the extension of the small concrete retaining wall. The donation request and
proposed location were approved by the Municipal Operations Director.
Since the value of the donation is greater than $1,000, the donation items are eligible to
receive dedicatory plaques. The submitted plaques verbiage, which complies with City
Council Policy B-17, is “In Memory of George McNamee”. Dedication information is
provided as Attachment E.
NOTICING:
Phil McNamee, Council Member Scott Peotter, and the Corona del Mar Residents
Association have received a copy of this report. Surrounding residents were notified of
the Commission Meeting via postcard.
Attachments: a. Donation Request Form
b. Donation items location and photos
c. Map highlighting surrounding residents notified
d. Postcard Notification
e. Dedicatory Biography
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Department
Mike Pisani, Municipal Operations Director
949-644-3055, mpisani@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Bench and Drinking Fountain Donation Request – Inspiration Point