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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1985 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION • REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1985 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call' 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of March 5, 1985 4. Adoption of Agenda II. ACTION ITEMS 5. Request to Establish a Senior Citizens Commission (Communication and report attached.) 6. Request for Review of Policy for Swimming Area in • West Newport (Request and Resolution attached.) III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Beach Rest1oom Study (Report to be handed out at meeting.) 8. Tree Retention Policies Review (City Council Policy I -9 attached.) 9. Recreation'Division (Report attached.) 10. Park and Street Tree Division (Report attached.) 11. OASIS V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VI. ADJOURNMENT • Mot' Sec ed Ayes E Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o 2 March 5, 1985 G)�n` City Council Chambers 7 o_m_ INDEX Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Staff Present: Tom Line, Recreation Supt. Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:06 P.M. Item #2 Roll call was taken. Commissioners Cohen, de Boom, Hopkins, Springer and Wolfe were present. Commissioners Capretz and King were absent. x Item #3 x x x x Motion was made by Springer and seconded by Wolfe to approve the minutes of the February 5, 1985 meeting. Unanimous. Item #4 The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of the abutement situation on City property in the beach areas and the request from the Mariners Library for a proposed multi- purpose room. II. COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATIONS Ron Whitley reported the Commission presents the Community Service Awards to those individuals who have contributed their efforts to the community in an outstanding and benefi- cial manner. The first group of recipients were from the Oasis Senior Center. The second group honored were the Presidents of the Friends of the Theatre Arts Center, followed by Fran Wynn of Corona del Mar High School and Woody Smith of Irvine Coast Country Club. Mr. Whitley gave a brief presentation while Chair Cohen presented the awards,. Commissioner de Boom also pointed out Mr. Smith's valuable service to Hoag Hospital on behalf of the Irvine Coast Country Club. INDEX Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Adoption of Agenda CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o Page 2 cc� City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX III. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Newport Beach Nautical Museum Request to Relocate Newport Beach Temporary Building on 15th Street Propert Nautical Motion x Mr. Whitley gave a brief review of the Newport Beach Nauti- Museum - Seconded x cal Museum's request to locate temporary quarters on 15th Request Ayes x x Street. He added that both the American Legion and the Nay x Central Newport Beach Association have been notified con- cerning the Museum's proposed plans. Staff has no objection to the 15th Street location since the area gets a small amount of use and there would be no impact on the Department s activities. The only element of concern might be in the areas of parking and traffic congestion. This matter is brought before the Commission for conceptual approval. Should it pass, the City Attorney would then proceed with an Agreement which would come back to the • Commission and, upon their approval, be transmitted to Council as a recommendation. Following discussion concerning the sound structure of the temporary building and how this move might affect the Marinapark situation, Chair Cohen opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Terry Welsh, 1301 Oxford Lane, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Museum. He stated that if the City's temporary building could not be used, they would make other arrangements. They are interested in the site location to be used for an interim period until such time Marinapark is developed on an overall basis. Mr. Welsh answered questions and explained their publicity plans and exactly what would be contained in the Museum, i.e., nautical art, models, movies, etc. He added that they would be responsible for moving costs, upkeep, utilities, etc. Commissioner de Boom moved the Commission approve the concep for the Newport Beach Nautical Museum locating at 15th Street for a period of three years. Seconded by Wolfe. Motion passes. • Mr. Whitley will contact the Central Newport Beach Associa- tion and the American Legion concerning the Commission's decision. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Item #6 - Request from Friends of Oasis to Meet with the Request Commission From 'Friends of Ron Whitley reported a letter from Dick Sweet of the Friends Oasis of Oasis was included in the agenda ,packet concerning their desire for closer contact with the Commission. Mr. Whitley suggested the following be considered: (1) They meet before the entire Commission; (2) They meet with a Commission sub- committee; or (3) They meet as a part of the agenda on the Study Session. Mr. Whitley also pointed out that the Friends of Oasis are represented at their Board meetings by a staff person, namely, Judy O'Shaughnessy, and that the Commission designates a Commission member, Diana Springer, as a liaison to the Board and other meetings. In addition, there is always an open item on the agenda for the Friends. Chair Cohen opened the meeting to public testimony and Dick • Sweet, 1st Vice President of the Friends of Oasis, addressed the Commission. Mr. Sweet said the Friends want more communication accomplished in the easiest and.most mutually agreeable manner. They haven't presented their plans and proposals in the past and would like to do so in the future. Following questions and discussion, it was determined the Friends would attend the Study Sessions twice a year. Commissioner de Boom also suggested the Friends appoint a liaison person to attend the Commission meetings. Item #7 - Request to Install Public Lockers at Newport Pier Request to Install Motion x Ron Whitley reported that the request to install public Public Seconded x lockers at Newport Pier was deferred to this meeting from Lockers Ayes x x the February 5 meeting. The applicant, Q.T. Industries, Nay x and the manufacturer were present to answer any questions. A draft of the License Agreement was included in the Commission's packet for their review. Commissioner Hopkins recommended that on Page 1, Item 1 under Exclusive Grant, should include "at the premises" on line 10 following.... storage lockers. On Page 3, Item 11, the last sentence should read the "Operator" rather than the "Proprietor." Commissioner Springer recommended the responsibilities of the locker company be spelled out when the new restrooms are installed: Springer also recommended a security deposit or bond be posted. Mr. Whitley will bring both matters to the attention of the City Attorney. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o � 2 Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 e_m_ INDEX "k - - In addition, Commissioner Springer recommended that on Page 3, Item 11, it should be mentioned that the Operator make periodic checks of the lockers and state what procedure should be followed concerning lost keys, etc. She emphasize the Agreement should make clear the obligation of the Operator within a reasonable period of time. Following discussion regarding number of lockers and cost to the public, Chair Cohen opened the meeting to public testimony. Mr. Don Vinding from Q.T. Industries addressed the Commission. He said lockers were installed by him at the Balboa 'Pier in July, 1984 and have presented no problems Should the proposed lockers at the Newport Pier become a problem, he would pull them out. A representative from American Locker Company, the manufacturer, addressed the Commission and presented the locker unit to the Commission. He covered details such as height, depth, composition, etc., and gave a brief back- • ground of his company. Following discussion, Ron Whitley suggested the Commission could (1) Approve-the draft with minor revisions and transmit to Council; or (2) Transmit to the Specific Area Committee that the City Council will be considering this Agreement and any comments should be directed to Council; or (3) Notify the Specific Area Committee as to the concept and that any future development in the area should take this into consideration. Commissioner de Boom motioned 25 lockers be installed from March 15 to October 31, 1985 with the provision the matter be reviewed thereafter. Motion fails. Following further discussion, Commissioner Hopkins moved the Commission recommend to Council the proposed draft agreement be approved subject to the comments received from staff and finalized by the City Attorney and the agent of the Applicant. Commissioner Wolfe amended the motion to state that the Operator reapply when the new building is constructed. Seconded by Springer. Motion passes IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS • None. Motion Seconded Ayes r� U n f,J CITY OF NEWPORT 'BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o Page 5 11101< City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX V. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #8 - Request From Harbor View Community Association Request From to Utilize a Portion of Buffalo Hills Park Harbor View Community x Ron Whitley reported a letter from Robert Scott of Harbor Association x View Community Association was received and.included in the x x x agenda packet'. The public property in question can be declared surplus and sold to the homeowners association or the homeowners association can apply for an encroachment permit. Following questions and a brief discussion, Springer moved their request be denied. Seconded by Hopkins. Unanimous. Mr. Whitley will transmit the Commission's decision to the Association. Item #9 - 1985 -86 Budget Progress Report 1985 -86 ' Budget Ron Whitley thanked the Commissioners for meeting with the City Manager on the 1985 -86 budget. He passed out the proposed capital improvement list that is being presented to Council. Item #10 - Use of School Facilities Use of School Ron Whitley reviewed the history of the use of school Facilities facilities, the joint powers agreement, and the school district's policies and procedures. He noted that Tom Line prepared a comprehensive background along with recommenda- tions for the Commission to review. Mr. Whitley explained that originally the City maintained the school grounds in exchange for the use of their facilities; however, since this did not prove effective, fees are now charged for school facility usage. One problem is that the school district gives youth oriented groups top priority so that our adult programs are given last consideration. In summary, money and accessibility are the two foremost problems. Mr. Whitley pointed out that North Ford Park will give us an adult facility when it is completed in a couple years. In the meantime, he suggested a concerted effort be made to the school district to acquire the gym and athletic fields at Lincoln School in.order to guarantee programming at this location. Following discussion, it was decided that staff will continu to study the matter and bring back several obtainable recommendations to solve the main problems. • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission o Page 6 2 City Council Chambers 7 o.m. INDEX Item #11 - Recreation Division Recreation Division Tom Line reported the spring brochure is out and mail -in' registration starts March 8. Item #12 - Park and Street Tree Division Park and Street Tree None. Division Item #13 - OASIS OASIS None. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS Commissioner Springer said she felt the Commission should voice their support on the encroachment issue concerning beach property owners. Mr. Whitley said the Public Works Department is doing a survey on this matter and he will keep the Commission informed on their progress. Ron Whitley reported that the Mariners Library had requested to fund another building so they can use the existing multi- purpose room. Judy Clark is asking her Board to designate two Board members to work with two Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners to re- initiate this project. It was decided the two members from this Commission would be Cohen and Wolfe. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:55 P.M. w Dottie F l o hr; Secretary E • Item No. 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: March 26, 1985 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Senior Citizens Commission Recommendation: Recommend to the City Council that the establishment of a Senior Citizens Commission not be pursued. Discussion: The need and objectives as identified in the attached material from Friends of OASIS request to establish a Senior Commission can best be discussed by pointing out the following: 1. The Friends of OASIS do most of the things identified in the proposal. 2. The Parks, Beaches-and Recreation Commission has a liaison member who interrelates with the Friends of OASIS. 3. As determined at our last meeting, a periodic session with Friends of OASIS will improve communication. 4. The "Friends of OASIS" as currently operating has significant political awareness and has as much influence as a Commission. 5. The "Friends of OASIS" .relationship as identified in Council Policy I -17 (attached) clearly defines responsibilities and objectives for senior program development. By creating a new Commission the work of the "Friends of OASIS" would be altered and diluted to a point of unproductivity and confusion. Our interest as a Department and staff toward seniors in Newport Beach has been a positive, constructive effort to develop facilities and programs of high quality. We have been successful under our current method of operation and do not feel a change in the arrangements would be beneficial. BOARD OF DIRECTORS L'dgdr Williams, President O.K. Englund, Ist Vice President Dick Sweet, 2nd Vice President Howard Jadwin, Recording Secretary Fern Torrance, Corresponding Secretary i Mau Hall, Treasurer Edith Nelson, Assistant Treasurer Garnet Burrick llud Ueecaberg Giusti Howard Mcilc Hununel Baincy Lurks Joe Marucal Russ Miller Anthony Monte Eleanor Newman Brenda Russ Jiur Sawyer C Alex Schvare Evelyn Sherwood � Arulabclll Webb m P.O. BOX B29 CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 TELEPHONE: 759 -9171 --- • - - - - -- -• -• - March 13, 1985 Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport B1Vd. Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Dear Mayor Mauer and Members of the City Council: Julia OShuughncssy, Ex- Officio C ADVISORY BOARD D DuuleI G. Aldrich tblyewoman Marian Bergeson s Blonrquist V! William Blurock Dr. Allen Cottle s Dr. R.I. (Sul) Curren Walter Gerken L Mayor Pro -Teal, Evelyn Hart Mayer Jackie Heather rr1 Louis lleilig 1 Edgar It. Hill 1 Chns Hopper A. Grant Howard C VincentJolgensen Peter Kremer Lheille Kuehn John Lusk John Macmb Michael Manahan Doreen Marshall Robert McCurdy Supervisor Thomas F. Riley James Roosevelt Paul Ryckoff Judge Calvin P. Schmidt Florence Schumacher Richard Smith J. LeslieSteffensen Dr. Jerome Tobis Robert Wynn City of Newport Beach OASIS CENTER Sib and Marguerite Avenue d del Mar. CA 92625 I A proposal for a Senior Citizens Council or ommission for the City of Newport Beach was sub - itted to the Board of Directors of Friends of Oasis n'February 25, 1985. There was extensive discussion about the need or a Senior Citizens Council, problems and needs we debated, finally a motion was made that Oasis hould send the proposal- -as— suggested•by last years Lo Range Planning Committee to the City government. he motion was approved by a slight margin, therefore am submitting this cover letter requesting your orisideration in establishing this Commission. aF Sincerely yours, w d li�r0at�i ident ends os OASM Qld er -4dults ; ocial, information & Services �. PROPOSk.D; I. That a Newport'Reach Senior Citizens Council be estab- lished to report directly to the City Council. iI. Need for a senior citizens council: A. Seniors comprise nearly 25 % of the population Of Newport Beach, 1. This percentage will increase because high housing costs keep younger families from making their homes in the city, 2. Thid percentage will increase as the current 8. The OASI1 SCenter�issan important asset to the city, .but it serves only a segment of the senior population, C. A senior council is needed to receive, review, and make recommendations on legislation affecting seniors. Such legislation may originate with the city,eounty, state government. D. The City Council,with its multitudes of city duties, cannot be expected to keep abreast of matters con- cerning seniors, and would be kept advised of such matters by a senior council, i ITI. Duties -° - - -- - A. Act in advisory capacity CO City Council in estab- lishing policy on all matters pertaining to special • concerns of senior citizens in the city. 8. Meet regularly and invite input from persons, schools and organizations which have an interest in senior activities and programs. C. Review the proposed annual budget for senior centers, including personnel. D. Represent the interests of the entire senior. E. Review programs and services for seniors population, , , including I, education,. health, housing nutrition, recreation and transportation. F: Promote the involvement of seniors in community affairs. C. Encourage intergenerational activities. ti. Perform such other duties as may be Prescribed by the City Council. 1V- 'Suggested composition of a Newport Beach Senior Council A. Nine members I. Seven appointed by City Council members. 2. Two at -large representing OASIS and appointed or elected by Friends of OASIS, 4. ResidenearofoChegCity ofaNewport Beach. S. Regietered voters. B. Term of office as decided,by City Council, • C. No compensation D. City to provide staff member (possibly supervisor of OAS.{S I 1/2.1/80 /80 OASIS SENIOR CENTER OPERATION AND RELATIONSHIPS In today's era of limited resources, support groups have formed to render essential assistance, both in time and money, to worthwhile public programs and facilities. In the context of a, philosophy which encourages people to help themselves in their leisure pursuits, the Parks, Beaches and Recrea- tion Department is committed to a cooperative effort to provide senior programs and services. at the Oasis Center. The Department welcomes volun- teer support and.intends by this policy to identify the relationship, 'roles and control between the City of Newport Beach and Friends of Oasis.. Facility Use and Scheduling 1. The City, through the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, is responsible for determining priorities of use and overall scheduling of the.Oasis Center. 2. Senior - citizen activities shall have priority of use, in accordance with Council Policy I -5, Use, Priorities and Fees for Facilities. 3. -The senior - citizen programs at Oasis Center are cooperative efforts of the Parks, Beaches and•Recreation Department and-the Friends bf Oasis; as Department programs- -and in consideration of the significant volunteer contribution by the Friends of Oasis -- facility -use fees are not approp- priate. 4. Scheduling of senior activities at the Oasis Center will be done by the Recreation Supervisor, in cooperation with the Friends of Oasis President. 5. The Department maintains a master calendar for the Oasis Center; use by other Department programs and outside groups will be handled by Department staff as specified by Council Policy I- 5,Use, Priorities and Fees for Facilities. Programming and Administration 1. The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for day -to -day operation of the Oasis Center. 2. Within the context of cooperation, programming decisions will be made jointly by the Recreation Supervisor and the Friends of Oasis President. 3. The Recreation Supervisor and Friends of Oasis President shall be ex- officio members of each Friends of Oasis Committee. 4. The Recreation Supervisor will be an ex- officio member of the Friends of Oasis Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. i • I - C 1/21/80 80 OASIS SENIOR CENTER OPERATION AND RELATIONSHIPS - Page 2 5. Clerical assistance is provided by the City; all requests for this, assistance will•go through the Recreation Supervisor. 6': Any improvement or physical change of the Oasis Center must have advance approval by the Parks, ,Beaches and.Recreation Department. Financial 1. The City'is responsible. for financing the Oasis Center operation only to the extent of the annual City Council approved budget. 2. Equipment ;-services and financial contributions provided by the Friends of Oasis are welcome and are in keeping with the cooperative philosophy. 3. The Recreation Supervisor will obtain input from the Friends of Oasis Executive Committee in preparing the annual budget. 4. Friends of Oasis shall maintain accurate records of all finances. A copy of all Friend's of Oasi's financial reports will be forwarded to the • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. 5. Fund raising or activities that provide private monetary gain must comply with Council Policy I -16, Commercial Uses In Public Parks. Insurance Friends of Oasis shall provide evidence of adequate insurance coverage as .determined by the City's Insurance Administrator. Adopted - January 21, 1980 I C • Item No. ,6 March 6, 1985 Mr. Ron Whitely Director of Parks, Beaches & Recreation 3300 Newport Beach Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Subject: Request for review of policy concerning areas designated for Swimming and Board surfing in West Newport Beach. Dear Mr. Whitely: My neighbors and I request that you consider for approval a change in or addition of another designated for "Swimming Only" zone in West Newport Beach. At present this zone is located between 42nd and 43rd st. • We would like to have the "Swimming Only" area relocated between 52nd and 54th st. or have this area designated specifically for swimming along with the present area. The area between 52nd and 54th st. is desireable to families with children as the beach sand does not have a noticeable rock or ep bble content and the shoreline is not steep. A parent along with the Lifeguard can easily see a small child playing in shallow surf. This request for rezoning or addition of increased swimming area would be affective for the summer months only, leaving the entire winter for surf board enthusiast..Our population increases si gni fi ca.ntl_y du-ring, t.h_e - summex months a.nd- i.t- woul -d- -- - - appear most reasonable to increase the area for swimmers only during this time. Could you also contact the Marine, Lifeguard dept. for any comments they might have on this subject. Sincerely, o t gQ/%d a Dan Lazzarevich • 5303 Seashore Drive Newport Beach, Ca. J 0 • • Page 2 We the undersigned support the request to add another "Swimming Only" Area in West Newport Beach as reference in letter. NAME i 19 ADDRESS /• 5 3fl 1 21v ,- � tom-, DATES �I10 {�5 31,0 /g�s F, RESOLUTION NO. 9451 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DESIGNATING SURFING AREAS AND ESTABLISHING DATES AND HOURS WHEN SUCH SURFING AREAS MAY BE USED AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 9362 WHEREAS, Sections 11.16.020, 11.16.030, and 11.16.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code authorize the City Council to designate certain areas of the Pacific Ocean where surfing shall be both permitted and prohibited, specify the dates and hours when such surfing areas may be used for surfing, regulate -_ the use of surfing areas by swimmers, and adopt other regulations relating to surfing; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 9362 designating surfing areas and establishing certain dates and hours when such areas may be used for surfing; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to rescind Resolution No. 9362 relating to the designation of surfing areas and establishing dates and,.times and substitute the following regulations, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that the following surfing regulations are hereby established: SECTION 1. Surfing Areas Designated. The following described areas of the Pacific Ocean are hereby designated as surfing areas: - - ' -(a•) County 'Surfing, Area,,- That area generally described as the mouth of the Santa Ana River:. (b) Surfing Area No. 1. That area between the, westerly boundary of the City to the West Harbor Jetty,, ,s excluding a four -block zone between 40th Street and West Ocean front and 44th Street and West Ocean Front. No board surfing shall be permitted during the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from May 1 through October 31 in the 40th Street to 44th Street zone. (c) Surfing Area No. 2. That area adjacent to the East Harbor Jetty in Corona del Mar, no closer than twenty (20) feet and'no further than two hundred (200) feet from said Jetty. (d) Surfing Area No. 3. That area commonly known as Little Corona Beach. SECTION 2. Dates Surfing Permitted'. Effective June 15 .through September 10 of each year, subject to any further'limi- tations as set forth herein, surfing shall be permitted in all designated areas. After September 10 and before June 15 of each year, surfing is permitted at all ocean beaches located in the city. SECTION 3. Hours Surfing Permitted. Surfing shall be permitted in Areas ly. 2, and 3 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and between 4:00 p.m. and sunset only. Surfing in the County Surfing Area is permissible all day. SECTION 4. Blackball Flag. The Blackball Flag consists of a yellow field with a large black ball in the center. When j i the Blackball Flag is flying from a lifeguard tower, regardless of the date or time, the area is closed to surfing. SECTION 5. Swimming in Surfing Areas. Swimming is ' permitted during surfing hours in all surfing areas except Surfing Area No. 2 where no-swimming is allowed during surfing hours. ® -2- 1V BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 9362 is hereby rescinded. ADOPTED this day of nci;,he•r , 1978. r ATTEST: City Clerk DDO /kb 10/11/78 _3_ �� i z r. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department • April 8, 1985 STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 8 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Removal /Retention of Parkway Trees Removal Removal of street trees over the past several years has been administered in compliance with City Council Policy I -9 (attached). These removals have been infrequent up until the last two years. Prior to 1:983 trees removed were requests from adjacent property owners who wished to have their tree removed. There have been far more people upset with us,over the past ten years for not removing their tree than those upset about removal. Procedures established on individual requests require the General Services Department to remove curb, gutter and sidewalk to enable our tree section staff to inspect the tree. Their inspection determines if the tree can safely be root pruned. If this is possible, the work is ,performed and new curb., gutter and sidewalk is installed. On individual requests and areas prior to 1983, all of this work was done by city crews from the General Services Department and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Of concrete work performed in approximately 75% of the cases, the street tree is effectively saved by root pruning techniques. This, of course, varies significantly by tree species and size in a given area. Two years ago a major removal program was implemented in the *Balboa Peninsula area. This removal program was done in cooperation with the Peninsula Point Association, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and administered by the Public Works Department. This program was set up on a three year phasing basis to remove the Ficus Nitida that were causing major sidewalk damage and street drainage problems in a flat, low,lyi,ng area. For your information, it was about this time that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission removed the Ficus Nitida as desirable from our street tree list. Although aware of the natural resource and beauty the trees provided the Peninsula neighborhood, the Association was, and is, in favor of removing the trees. A further sidewalk replacement program was recently implemented by the General Services Department with the aid of contract labor to assist in catching up a backlog of problem sidewalk areas throughout the community. This program involved the General Services determining locations, Seaview being the first in Corona del Mar, and removing curb, gutter and sidewalk. The Parks, Beaches • and Recreation Department inspecting for root pruning or removal and the independent contractor replacing curb., gutter and sidewalk. L In all cases appropriate notification is done with adjacent property owners. Seldom does the adjacent property owner object to removal.. Sometimes the actual owner does not get the word due to rentals, extended vacations, etc. is Retention City Council Policy I -9 is intended to retain trees and makes it very difficult to remove trees. This policy has been reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on an annual basis. It has not been amended since 1967 because the policy provides direction on tree retention. Although there have not been amendments the policy is thoughtfully reviewed by staff and the Commission. The policy does provide for trees identified in the policy to be retained at all costs by ramping, diverting of sidewalks and other tree saving techniques. We have initiated a fact and policy gathering task of obtaining materials from communities identified as having stately trees and retention policies. The requests have not been received by this date from Monterey, however hopefully their information will be available on the 8th. Following is a review of other community policy: Laguna - Mr. Terry Brandt, Assistant City Manager. They do not have a written tree policy. It is well known that they do nothing with trees unless they are dead or cause huge problems. He indicated that he was aware of our situation on Seaview and if i•t had been Laguna, they would repair the sidewalk and save the tree. Carmel - unincorporated area serviced by the City of Monterey. Material being transmitted. La Jolla - City of San Diego is responsible for this area. In reviewing the material, their policies and codes are similar to ours. Their notification of removal requires a return which is something I would like to implement. (Material attached.) Recommendation Conduct an extensive review of Council Policy I -9 with those concerned about tree retention at a public hearing of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Develop a notification process whereby all residents are aware of the possibility of tree(s) removal in their neighborhood. 3. Give consideration to funding an additional concrete crew in the General Services Department. (See attached memo.) Ronald A. Whitley • • 1 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, special trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to an entire neigh- borhood, dedicated trees, etc. These trees will be identified, mapped and recorded. Subsequent to this they will be given all types of special treatment to retain them, including the use of asphalt sidewalks, realigned curbing, etc. Whenever it is necessary to prune tree roots in parkways or other public areas in order to correct or prevent damage being caused by the subject 'tree, every reasonable effort shall be made to save. the tree, including the use of high grade asphalt sidewalk sections. It will still be necessary to meet the City's standards relative to grades and alignments, with the exception of those special trees discussed in Paragraph 1 of this policy statement. If it is necessary for a tree other than that included in Paragraph 1 to be given special treatment, each tree shall be considered individ- ually on its own merits to determine whether the tree should be retained or replaced. All parkway trees included in this category must be sub - jected to and meet the following criteria: 1. Have sufficient root system to sustain life and: t remain in a,safe condition after root pruning; 2. Have sufficient life expectancy to merit special consideration; 3. Have adjacent property owners be desirous of retaining tree in light of "patchy sidewalk effect" that would be created next to their homes if asphalt sidewalk is to be used to save the tree; 4. Not be of an undesirable species that has been removed { from the official street tree list by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission; 5. Not have had a consistent history of damaging utilities such as sewers, water mains, etc.; 6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair are utilized. I -9 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES -- Page 2 I -9 40 Application of the criteria on parkway trees will be conducted by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department in coordination with the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. In applying the criteria other departments of the City will be consulted as necessary. 'If there is any conflict between the application of the criteria and established standards of the City which cannot be resolved at staff and Commission level, final resolution will be determined by the City Council. When a tree is removed from the parkway for the sole benefit of the adjacent property owner, the property owner will be responsible for the cost of removal. Removal must still be done in accordance with City approvals. • Adopted - May 9, 1966 Reaffirmed - August 30, 1966 Amended - August 14, 1967 / Reaffirmed - November 12, 1968 Reaffirmed - March 9y 1970 • Reaffirmed - December 10, 1973 Reaffirmed - November 11, 1974 City of Newport Beach LANDMARK Balboa Library TREES Balboa Library West Jetty - near Historical Marker Dover Drive at Westcliff 400 block Poinsettia Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar Westcliff & Dover MacArthur & Carnation In Arches Overpass DEDICATED Mariners Park - Marcie Schrouder TREES City Hall grounds - Bill Covert robusta City Hall grounds - Walter Knott 15th Street - Newport Heights City Hall grounds - Calif. Bicentennial �. Las Arenas Park - Ed Healy Eucalyptus Mariners Park - Isy Pease varieties City Hall grounds - U.S. Bicentennial Via Lido bridge Eucalyptus globulus Freedom Tree I -9 es Eucalyptus globulus Phoenix canariensis Phoenix canariensis Liquidamber styraciflua Eucalyptus corynocalyx (two) Phoenix canariensis Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus corynocalyx Eucalyptus lehmannii Pinus radiata Pinus halepensis Pinus halepensis Pinus halepensis Pinus radiata Pinus radiata Harpephyllum caffrum NEIGHBORHOOD Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra TREES Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Goldenrod Avenue Washingtonia robusta Dover Drive- Mariners to Irvine Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street - Newport Heights Eucalyptus viminalis Irvine Avenue traffic island Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Surrounding Old Reservoir Eucalyptus varieties Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus Via Lido bridge Eucalyptus globulus Marine Avenue - Balboa Island Eucalyptus rudis ��+•ted - May 9, 1966 Amended - November 9, 1976 r. 0 Y b PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 236.5700 THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO CENTRAL DIVISION • 1970 `B "STREET SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92102 Ronald A. WHitlay Parks /Beaches E Recreation 3300 Newport Beach Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 March 28, 1985 Dear Mr. Whitlay: • In response to your telephone call March 28, 1985, enclosed is the information you requested. If we can be of any further assistance to you please feel free to call us at 236 -5744. Sincerely, Rbbert NiCh01� Grounds Maintenance Manager Tree Maintenance section RMN:taw • PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TREE MAINTENANCE SECTION 1970 "B" STREET 236 -5744 REFERENCE: A representative of this department has inspected the planting in the City right -of -way adjacent to your property. City forces at City expense will remove the tree(s) or shrub(s) when time permits, for the reason checked below: 1. Due to death or diseased condition of the tree(s) or shrub(s). 2. Due to storm or accident conditions. 3. Due to damage to or encroachment in the right -of -way facilities. NOTE: The Street Division of the Department of Transportation will be notified of any • damage to sidewalk and curbing and will take such action as is necessary. In the process of removing trees or shrubs from the public portion of the street right -of -way every attempt will be made to protect the improvements in the park- way (sprinkler systems, shrubs, brick, colored rock, etc.). However, if damage does occur the necessary repairs or replacements will be made by the Property Owner at the Property Owner's expense. If you wish to replant the parkway with trees, you may request an application form by calling our above number. Sincerely, U,1V ert M. Nichols Grounds Maintenance Manager Tree Maintenance Section Provisions for removal will be arranged upon receipt of this signed approval. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN: *, -7 I have been notified concerning the removal of Name Address Phone Signature CI ?I OF SAN DIEGO. CAL•IFORO A COUPjCIL POLICY • I S:Fc E_ :3ciF. ?LA ?: - CE:. RAI BU51NESS DIS TIC_'? n U bALFa:-ira't� :D CGc -t't an'� Qa �•c, POLICY HUNTER EFFECTIVE DATE ,'q- 200 -5 1 8/4/5b i 1 :� Mur.ici: e'_ Cede Sec.ion 52:00_4 pro,. ides that from time Lc Lin.;• o zla n shall be prepared whic, designa Les• by 1n,eans Of a co:u leLe P01; Of %_Ly streets , a unifcrm ,methol of S.ree. tree pla. ^. lnc: ' zoning CE: �: is S greets f °c. a Certain °. ecimen of tree or Lrees; +shrl.'b shl -', - -,� Showing L. ^.e . is-.c' ^.c: - ^,d the �h t ^ aca_ and -where edc.. ree or to be planter.. Section a_ se plc.ri des that after the p_ - has been appT O ^?^ _ - Y na;s: • sar.,e Sha 11 be u ^L1.Lte ;C• t!:c �0%17.cii fc: -10.4; f:i co tlCn a. ^. •OY od^ ' �/ cozio^.; by .hat bc•31• i_ a nd 'v; ,^ the uniform play. :s a•3or.Lea it shalt becom, the tree ~. . ^.iantl.'ly p:a ^. the S.rceCs of the City of San.Diecc, and shall be :L,ictly c in all future street piantirg irr,prc•: =meat pro]eC.'s ar,d in the IeflC-�rl and replacement of such trees; shrubs and plants on s:_ee-a, the uniform plan of tree planting may, but need not. be adcp:.,d bs. the Council at one time; but the Council may adopt the unifc_r, stY tree planting for different porticns of the City within a reaso^.:ble length of time after the completed plan for any particular portion of the City has been submitted to The Council. PURPOSE To establish continuity and uniform ly of street tree o1=nLina it she Central Business Dis=ricL: r POLICY A. Tree selection in an congested area such as Y .he District is difficul'L and the number of trees su.`=Zb_e for _his type of planting is limited. :gees shall beg r► 1. Deep - rooted but with roots that are not likely to cause und..:e damage t0 adjacent utility lines or Structul•e3. 2. Adaptable tc c•ontrciled pruning where limitations in height and width are _eq:ire3, 3. Adaptable to planting in restricted space where access to air and water is limited. • 4. Evera:-een and ncn_ fruiting. t.0 a:?oid litter of falling _e•z_.:. �.,, and fruit. • • 1eq 2. Performance Bonds: If a Performance Bond is required in accordance with Section 62.o616, Municipal Code, the Park Division will process the same as above except that an estimate concerning the replacement or cutting•of sidewalk and any other applicable work required in order to install trees will be provided by the Permit Engineer along with the plan, and other details mentioned above in Paragraph 1 of this Section III. The applicant will,be notified by the Park Division of the bond required, and requested to post bond. Upon Posting of said bond, the Park Division will then issue the applicant his permit to install trees. (See Section VIII below for bonding procedures.) 3. Inspection by Engineering Department (when required) In cases where the Park Division desires inspection services of the City Engineering Department, a copy of the application will then be sent to the Permit Section of the City 2figineering Department with a request that inspection be provided by the City Engineering Department. Upon completion of tree installation to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department (concerning sidewalk cutting, replacement, grading, etc.), Permit Section will return copy of application to the Park Division; and if the Park Division is satisfied on all other aspects of the installation, bond will then be released to the depositor. SEC. 62.0616 nOPERTY OWNERS' PERFORMANCE.BONDs (a) No bond or surety will be required except in the following cases: . (1) When it Is necessary to cut a sidewalk to plant a tree. (2) When It Is necessary to relocate utilities and /or underground structures In digging a hole for the tree. (3) In other special cases Involving possible damage to City or private property as determined by the Park and Recreation Director. (b) When It Is determined by the Park and Recreation Director that a bond or surety is required, the applicant for a street tree planting permit shall furnish a cash deposit or a surety bond to ensure performance of the conditions of his permit. This surety shall be in an amount which, in the opinion of the Park and Recreation Director, is sufficient to ensure performance, but in say event, not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), Any cash deposit shall be held by the City Treasurer. H the Park and Recreation Director finds that the conditions of the permit have not been met, he shall notify the property owner in writing of such default and the time deemed necessary to correct it. If the property owner fails to correct the default within the established time, the Park and Recreation Director may use all or any part of the property owner's deposit to complete the work satisfactorily. The Property owner shall be provided with an accounting for such expenditures. The deposit, or any remaining balance, shall be refunded upon acceptance of the work by the Park and Recreation Director. If the,property owner has posted a surety bond, the Provisions of Section 62.0202 shall apply 'except that wherein the word's "City Engineer" are used, substitute the words "Park and Recreation Director." /nddnd t2 -tt -aR by Onl. A021 N.S.1 i L • • II. Individual Permits, Residential 'and Aoricultural Areas (where sidewalk cutting is not required) 1. Property owner will make application for permit on forms provided for , this purpose by Park Division, Tree Section. q 7 p_ B :,•, - 2 u z�• 2. Park Division will specify species of tree to be planted. Park Division reserves the.right to disapprove of species of trees which are unsuitable. 3• Property owner is responsible for digging hole, planting trees including- providing tree and soil amendments, watering and fertilizing. park Division will: trim as necessary.. 4. Park Division will issue permit when specified conditions are met. III. Individual Permits, Commercial and Industrial, and other areas where sidewalk cutting is required 1. Applications: Applications for permits will to submitted as described in section II, Paragraph Is above. Appj,icant must present to the Park and Recreation Department, along with. the application, a plan indicating the desired ' I ocation of trees to be pl.•nted. The plan, accompanied by a coly of the application, will then be forcaarded to the verWit Section, City engineering Department, for advisement. Permit Section, City lzgineeri.ng• Department, will their compile the necessary information and return to the Park and Recreation Department so that the permit may be issued under whatever conditions and stipulations are requested by the City Engineering Department and the Park and Recreation Department. A bond may be required. A performance bond will always be required when sidewalk cutting is necessary. oVP0g " 1. Applications will be submitted as provided in either Section II or III (pr InEe_�; above as applicable. No permits will be granted for planting in • y• if 'r •1 i I f � 1 ' 4 above ground containers unless: a. The Park and Recreation Director has determined that planting of trees in the Bound is either physically impossible or economically unfeasible, and: b. The proposed planting is in accordance with an approved plan. 2. Applications submitted shall be accompanied by a letter explaining in detail why the proposed planting should pot be made in the ground. The letter should state the appraised value per front foot of the property- adjacent to the proposed planting. 3• If the park and Recreation. Director approves the proposed above ground planting, the permit will be processed as described in Section III above. Plantings will be approved only for planting in standard containers in accordance with Drawing ?338 -64T. A bond will be required to ensure compliance with City standards and saecifications. Q k. Planting in above ground containers• will be approved only:' a. In Commercial or Industrial areas; • b. When it is'demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Manager that the planting in the ground is either physically impossible or econom- ically unfeasible; and C. When such planting is in compliance with an approved placi. Planting in above - ground containers will*not be'approved in .Residential areas. If it is physically impossible to plant in the ground -in Commercial •' Or Industrial areas, due to the'prese'nce of underground structures or utilities or for other good and valid reasons, the,Citq may issue an '•.,•''. encroachment permit for planting ins above- ground containers. When permits] are granted for planting trees in above- ground containers to be located, within a dedicated right -of -way, the following rules shall apply:* ' a. Containers to be'used shall be approved'by the City.' b. Owner will supply container, tree, all necessary soil and planter mix u1n Actin AtUtcr.AflUN t:UARV 1,01 Ir .Ur31iCT: 1'ALtd TREE` 1'1 ESE MWrIOD AND 1lIxer.rMiG ISACt :Gi:0Ut1D: In the past large numbers of palm ;trees have been planted in San Diego • on public street rights -of -way, tite grounds of public facilities and parks, and in private developments, 'These plantings have contributed to Elie semi - tropical image of tite city. Currently redevelopment acti -Aiy, old afe and disease have caused the loss of a si.gnif.icapr. stumber of mature palms. This loss does not appear to have been offset by new palm'plantings. PURPOSE: Tice purpo a of this policy i.s •to gncourago a balanced landscape. wllicla includes paten trees, to assist in the retention of 'tile City's semi- , tropical itnage. POLICY: It %11311 be tine policy of tite Park and Recreation Board to encourage " the retention and planting of palms as follows: 1. Street Rights- of -l:ay: Existing palm plantings will be rctiained • and protected to tite extent feasible. • ;• • -• --- •.•It.is recognized that trees growing into power lines are dangerous, and effective remedies must be initiated fio•corresc:r tine hazardous condition. ' If a palm tree cannot •be trin—mod c:r the power line re- routed at a reasonable cat: to avoid conflict:., the palm tree may be removed under City permft which %rill re- quire ieplacentent With a suitable palm 1•dlcre feasible. Due to the mail'teuance frequency required for palmm planted is the street right -of -way, uctr plantings of palms as s "rr >vt, tr•:.:es • will be limited to low maintenance palm siiecies. 2. Rcblic Facilities and Parks: The planting of a balanced lrttd.- scape which includes palms, where appropriate, will be require'- in public facilities and parks. Tito approved design st;;;;Jard;; for MEssion Bay Park will govern in that facility. 3. Miter agencies and the private sector are encouraged to J;1clucie palms. in their landscaping projects where appropriate.• RES1'ONni- Tine responsibility for implementation of this policy is placed in t•hc BiLITY: itirlt and Recreation Department, • COvU ME I T 1110. P,7(; %G • FILED. JlP OF WE OF Y.112 C11TY CLERK • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 0 0 0 April 2, 1985 TO: RON WHITLEY, PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION DIRECTOR FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL CONCRETE CREW In response to your verbal request during our meeting this yning in your office, the following information regarding the crew make- up-costs associ- ated with the addition of another concrete crew to the Fiel? Maintenance Division of the General Services Department, is hereby submitted. We normally assign three individuals to any one particular concrete crew. They are classified as (1) Cement Finisher, (1) Maintenance Man II, and (1) Maintenance Man I. The Finisher is normally in charge of the other two personnel when the Foreman is not physically present on the job. They are equipped with one flat bed truck, 1 ton, V -8, gasoline powered, with automatic transmission. Also, the Finisher and Maintenance Man II are usually capable of operating a small backhoe loader for the removal and loading of the deteriorated sidewalk. After the walk is removed, the Finisher is capable of supervising the forming of the new sidewalk. When the transit mix concrete is delivered, it takes at least three people to quide the truck, steer the chute, and puddle and tamp the mix; on a large pour, it takes more people. The costs associated with an additional crew can be broken down thus: LABOR: ANNUAL SALARIES & BENEFITS (Includes Workers' Comp., Insurance, uniforms, shoes, etc.) Finisher Maintenance Man I1 Maintenance Man I SUB TOTALS J SALARY BENEFITS $22,800 $10,540 19,700 9,600 18,560 9,320 $6i106q $29,460 page 2 EQUIPMENT: (One time) 1 - 1 ton, flat bed truck, V -8, automatic, gasoline powered $ 16,380 SUMMARY: LABOR - (Salaries, Benefits, etc.) $ 90,520 EQUIPMENT - (One time) 16,380 TOTAL $106,900 There would be considerable advantage to having additional personnel assigned to the concrete section of the Field Maintenance Division. You may not be aware that the present number of personnel are not only responsible for all. the sidewalk, curb and gutter repair, but are also required to repair storm drains, replace bulkheads,, install tide valves, install cross gutters, re- pair concrete streets, install parking meter posts, and replace utility cuts made by the water and sewer crews. As you can see, some days there is no time for sidewalk repair. That is why our present back log of sidewalk re- pair is as much as two, three, or four years old. • Liability to the City would be reduced a great deal by reducing our response time. Special treatment necessary for some sidewalk repairs caused by "spec- imen" or "landmark" trees that cannot be removed, would be greatly facilitated by having City personnel execute it instead of trying to instruct contract personnel. I believe the above information can answer your request. If you need any more information, please call me anytime. • ge I � PA Wade S. Beyeler WSB /ib 14 ' . Item No. 8 • RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK-AND PARK14AY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, special trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to an entire neigh- borhood, dedicated trees, etc. These trees will be identified, mapped and recorded. Subsequent to this they will be given all types of special treatment -to retain them, including the use of asphalt sidewalks, realigned curbing, etc. Whenever it is necessary to prune tree roots in parkways or other public areas in order to correct or prevent damage being caused by the subject tree, every reasonable effort shall be made to.save.the tree, including the use of high grade asphalt sidewalk sections. It will still be necessary to meet the City's standards relative to grades and alignments, with the exception of those special trees discussed in Paragraph 1 of 'this policy statement. If it is necessary for a tree other than that included in Paragraph 1 to be given special treatment, each tree shall be considered individ- ually on its own merits 'to determine whether the tree should be retained • or replaced. All parkway trees included in this category must be sub- jected to and meet the following criteria: .A 1. Have sufficient root system to sustain life and" remain in a safe condition after root pruning; , 2. Have sufficient life expectancy to merit special consideration; 3. Have adjacent property owners be desirous of retaining tree in light of "patchy sidewalk effect" that would be created next to their homes if asphalt sidewalk is to be used to save the tree; a 4. Not be of an undesirable species that has been removed from the official street tree list by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission; 5. Not have had a consistent history of damaging utilities such as sewers, water mains, etc.; 6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair are utilized. I -9 • 7J RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES -- Page 2 1 -9 Application of the criteria on parkway trees will be conducted by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department in coordination with the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. In applying the criteria other departments of the City will be consulted as necessary. If there is any conflict between the application of the criteria and established standards of the City which cannot be resolved at staff and Commission level, final resolution will be determined by the City Council. When a tree is removed from the parkway for the sole benefit of"the adjacent property owner, the property owner will be respons =ble for the cost of removal. Removal must still be done in accordance with City approvals. 0 Adopted - May 9, 1966 Reaffirmed - August 30, 1966 Amended - August 14, 1967 Reaffirmed - November 12, 1968 • Reaffirmed - March 9, 1970 Reaffirmed - December 10, 1973 Reaffirmed - November 11, 1974 r Item No. 9 RECREATION DIVISION • MARCH, 1985 PROGRESS REPORT Senior Citizens New Board members have been elected for the Friends of OASIS. Those members are Martha Blanchette, Lillian Lippitt and Boyd Stillings. The erection was held March 1 and these new Board members will join the already excellent Board of Directors for the Friends of OASIS. The Human Services Section of the OASIS Center is going great guns with the anticipa- tion of a full time coordinator being approved. A new Peer Counseling course began March 6 and goes through May 16. Twenty two people are enrolled and the instruction by Betty Ulibarri is outstanding. The Foot Screening Clinic was held March 28 and was a huge success and the Blood Pressure Clinic also had a good turnout. OASIS has brought on a new Employment Specialist to help seniors with jobs. Nancy Venuto's internship ended March 13, and OASIS was rucky enough to bring on a new senior aid, Frank Rudolph. Frank will be at OASIS Monday through Friday from 1 - 5 PM helping seniors with employment. Frank also is a graduate of Columbia University and was a major in the U.S. Army where he held many good positions. Now he just wants to help others and the City is glad he is on board. Activity Classes • The winter quarter has just ended and anticipation of a big spring registration for all of the activity classes has started. One of the big and exciting spring programs is the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year several improvements have been made to an already worthwhile event. Along with a visit from the Easter Bunny for the kids, the addition of clowns and jugglers from activity classes should make for a great Easter program. This event is again' sponsored by the Eastbluff Village Merchants Association. Planning for the Annual Scenic 5K Run in Corona del Mar has begun. The race, scheduled for June 1, will hopefully attract 1500 runners. The'race is co- sponsored with the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and the City will utilize all of their volunteers to run the race. 30,000 fliers should be out this week. Aquatics Sailing and swimming registration for the Department is hunting for new instructors have just gone out for lifeguards and swii summer program scheduled at school pools. lessons, tiny tot lessons, diving and Red to patrol all recreational swim sessions. Tennis spring is doing very well. Currently the for both programs. Summer employment fliers nming instructors for the City's large Classes will consist of youth swimming Cross classes. Lifeguards will be hired •Spring tennis registration has begun and, weather permitting, this should be a great quarter. New instructors have been hired and facilities are being improved and cleaned in anticipation for our big summer program. Tennis is still a very successful program in Newport Beach which is self- supporting and revenue producing. �0 Facilities Our recreational facilities are still .men are still working around the clock clean and ready for renting. Projects at the City's facilities include: 1. Mariners facility ceiling 2. Theatre Arts Center - doors 3. Theatre Arts Center - sewage pump 4. Theatre Arts Center - electrical 5. CYC - electrical Adult and Youth Sports -2- being maintained to the fullest. Maintenance to keep the City's multi - purpose facilities that should be completed in the near future The adult winter basketball season ended its games March 14 and the new spring league with 36 teams started March 18. Each team will play eleven games and trophies will be handed out to first and second place finishers. Summer softball registration will be accepted April t through April 19. An excellent turnout is expected and a new division has been added for men 35 years and older. This should become a very competitive division. Registration for the Annual Track and Field Program is going slowly. A Pre Meet Clinic will be held April 13 at Newport Harbor High School and Eric Tweit, the track coach, will spearhead the clinic. April 20 will be.the Annual Track Meet which is co- sponsored by the Newport Beach Rotary Club, and for that we are very grateful. The bgys_hasketball 4 • - Championships. The the tournament for has now qualified "Great Luck." • nrooram completed its season by participating in the Orange County City's 3rd and 4th grade teams coached by Brett Williamson won the third straight year. This team from Buffalo Hills Park for the Southern California Tournament and the City wishes them Tom Line Item No. 10 PARK AND STREET TREE DIVISION MARCH, 1985 PROGRESS REPORT Our Park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of March: Installed seats in dug outs and built retaining walls behind bleachers at San Miguel Park. Installed merry -go -round at Spyglass Hills Park. Landscaped, strengthened retaining wall and built shed at City Yard. Replaced 4 broken windows and installed guards at Riverside Scout House. Reset bricks at 3200 Seaview. Removed and disposed of chain link fence at Recreation Department's storage area at City Hall. Assisted tree crew on Seaview. 40 Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 660 trees. is M, Planted 10 trees. Removed 11 trees. Root pruned 34 trees. Completed 3 Work Requests. Areas being trimmed are Westcliff and Buffalo Hills. Harbor View Hills West and Balboa Island are completed. r�Lwi��0o, — 0 • • 720 Poppy Ave. Corona del Mar, CA. 92625 March 25, 1985 Mr. Ronald Whitley Director of Newport Beach Parke, Beaches and Recreation Dept. 3309 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA. 92663 :/ VD r Mr. Whitley: I am writing to you as a concerned, involved volunteer of the Friends of Oasis. It is my understanding that the City Council is considering the formation of a Senior Citizens Commission, as recommended by;..a previous Friends of Oasis Long Range Planning Commission, not the present committee. Too many of us have kept silent too long on the political maneuvering of a few so- called senior activists at the center. I do not believe that the majority of the knowledgable Oasis volunteers share their beliefs. It is suspected that in some instances they are interested in furthering their own retirement "careers ". The concept of a Senior Commission sounds logical and good. Unfortunately, the same activists who cause such turmoil at the center are the ones who would apply for the Commission, thus enabling them to have the official means of furthering their own causes; it would only create more chaos. Having more active senior representation on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission would seem more logical to me, for whatever my opinion is worth. As a professional social worker and one who could be most critical of the Human Services staff at Oasis, I want to say how fortunate we are, and have been, to have such caring professionals working there. They are excellent and we appreciate them. Thank you for letting me state my concerns about the future of Oasis, an outstanding facility for which we thank the city. Sincerely, p w'�--y,-,.�, hj' �r'� Norma (Mrs. Dennis) Gilchrist