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Meetings
November 3,1998
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Tuesday, November 3. 1998 — 7:00pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Enclosed)
• October 6, 1998
• October 8, 1998
• October 15, 1998
Ill. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -5) are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The commission members have received detailed staff reports on
each of the items recommending approval. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the
commission votes on the motion unless members of the commission, staff, or the public request a specific item to be
discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon
invitation by the Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar item number, and complete the sign -in card provided
at the podium. Speakers are limited to five minutes on agenda items.
1.
Correspondence
(Item IV -1)
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From: Harvey Holste, October 9, 1998
To: Barbara Davis, October 21, 1998
2.
Park and Tree Division
(Item IV -2)
Report of Park and Tree Division during October and upcoming projects in November.
3.
Recreation Services
(Item IV -3)
Report activities during October.
4.
Senior Services
(Item IV-4)
Report activities during October.
5.
Donation from the Newport Heights Community Association
(Item IV -5)
Donation for a Cliff Drive Park beautification project.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.
Bonita Canyon Park
Verbal report of status of conceptual and financial plans.
7.
Bayside Park Renovation
(Item V -7)
Report of current status of the park.
8.
Bayside Drive Beautification — Phase I
'(Item V -8)
Discussion /approval of conceptual plan.
9.
Bayside Drive Street Tree Redesignation
(Item V -9)
Discussion of change of street tree on Bayside Drive between jamboree Road
and El Paseo Drive.
10.
Santiago Drive Parkway Street Tree Redesignation
(Item V -10)
Discussion of request to change City parkway street tree.
11.
Tree Removal Appeal
(Item V -11)
Discussion of appeal to remove one parkway street tree at 708 Fernleaf Avenue.
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• 12. Tree Removal Appeal (Item V -12)
Discussion of appeal to remove one parkway street tree -at 427 Marigold Avenue
13. Tree Removal Request (Item V -13)
Discussion of request to remove five City parking lot trees adjacent to 2025 W. Balboa Blvd.
14. Preliminary Review of FY 1999/00 Capital Improvement Projects (Item V -14)
Discussion of initial list presented by Parks Division of General Services Department.
15. Subcommittee Reports
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Budget
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Community Services Award
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Liaison
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Naming of Parks
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Oasis Liaison
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Park & Open Space
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Skateboard
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Tree
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion.
VII. ADIOURNMENT
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
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Regular Meeting
October 6, 1998 — 7pm
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CONVENED AT 7pm
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Staff Present: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation
Marcelino Lomeli, Park & Tree
Teri Craig, Executive Secretary
II.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Manager
Maintenance Superintendent
Motion by Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of September 1, 1998. Motion
carried by acclamation.
Motion by Commissioner Franklin to approve the minutes of September 22, 1998. Motion
carried by acclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Park and Tree Division
4. Senior Services
Items removed from Consent Calendar
1. Correspondence — Correspondence from Yvonne Houssels, September 15; MaryAnn
Weber, September 15; Virgil Robinson, September 18; Kate and Brian Corrigan,
September 18; Eugene and Pat Neely, September 21; and Barbara Davis, September 24,
was acknowledged. Letter from Trish Swenson, October 6, 1998, was added.
Commissioner Skoro stated that he also had heard the same comments as stated in Ms.
Davis' letter from members of the public.
Commissioner Glasgow stated that the aesthetics of the park is attributable to
Counciimember Glover and SPON, and noted that he would agree with most of the
statements of the letter.
Chair Beek directed staff to respond to the letter from Ms. Davis. Possibly a history of the
Castaways could be done for the new members of the Commission at a future meeting.
• Jan Vandersloot noted that he had been a part of the planning for Castaways Park for the
last 10 years. He also stated that the public needs to be educated on what exactly is
natural California growth is versus a weed.
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3. Recreation Services - Senior Recreation Manager Hunt asked the Commission who would
be able to attend the Joint Meeting on Thursday, October 8. All commissioners will be able
to attend except for Commissioner Franklin.
Motion by Commissioner Glasgow to accept items 1 — 4 on the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. Change of Designated Tree — Superintendent Lomeli stated that this report was deferred
from last month.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing.
Yvonne Housseis, 1307 Outrigger Drive, President, Harbor View Hills South Homeowners
Association, thanked City staff, and noted that all homeowners have been notified of the
• request. Ms. Houssels stated that the Landscape Committee failed to make the deadline
and that the Association met September 16 and after discussion recommended adding two
additional trees to the list.
Larry Weeshoff, 1407 Outrigger Drive, stated that lower Sandcastle needs to be reforested
now, although he does question the choice of the New Zealand Christmas Tree as it could
potentially grow to 70 feet and could pose a view problem.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that 70 feet growth of the tree is the optimum but in this
climate to reach 25 feet would take approximately 20 -30 years. He also stated that this
type of tree is trainable.
Jan Vandersloot thanked the Commission for listening to not only the Association but also
the homeowners at the last meeting.
Cathy Choate, 3900 Sandune, thanked the Commission for deferring action at the last
meeting; this allowed time for a compromise to be reached with the Association.
Jim Dickson, 1415 Outrigger, stated that the Association has been very open and
responsive to the Homeowners. He noted that the only thing the homeowners want is to
have the trees replaced.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing.
• Motion by Commissioner Glasgow to approve the request for a change of the
designated parkway street tree within the Harbor View Hill South'Homeowners Association
area from the Little Gem Magnolia to St. Mary Magnolia, Hong Kong Orchid and New
Zealand Christmas Tree. Motion carried by the following voter
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Absent:
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Abstain:
Ayes:
Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
6. Request for Initiation of 2d Phase of City Street Tree Reforestation — Superintendent
Lomeli stated that this is a continuation from last month and that staff has no additional
comments.
Director Kienitz arrived at 7:40om
Chair Beek opened the public hearing,
Yvonne Houssels, 1307 Outrigger Drive, stated that she had received correspondence from
3401 Seabreeze Lane. This property was left off the reforestation list and Ms. Houssels
stated that property owner will cover costs and would like to be added to the 2d phase of
the reforestation project.
Jan Vandersloot thanked staff for listing the tree prices in the report, which clearly shows
that the City is losing money by replacing beautiful trees with smaller inexpensive trees,
and that he believes homeowners are requesting reforestation for reasons not listed in the
• G -1 policy.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to initiate the second phase of a City street tree
reforestation program that will be funded by the requesting property owners and the
Harbor View Hills Homeowners Association and that 3401 Seabreeze Lane be added to the
list pending modification of the list. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
7. Bayside Park Renovation — Senior Recreation Manager Hunt stated that this item had been
placed on the agenda due to letters received' from residents around the area. Mr. Hunt
stated that there are no additional funds allocated for this park. Staff recommends that
the park remain as is.
,Chair Beek opened the public hearing;
Janet Rappaport, 400 Iris, stated that Bayside Park was well used before the renovation.
Ms. Rappaport stated that she knows of no one in the entire neighborhood that is happy
• with the park. She stated that since the renovation the noise level has become
unbearable, that a green hedge is needed for protection of the children. Ms. Rappaport
also noted that the bench looks right into her bedroom and that this has become a privacy
issue and recommends that this bench be moved right away.
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Shirley Conger, 3033 Bayside Drive, stated that her properly faces the park. Ms. Conger
stated that since the so- called improvements have been made to the park her view has
diminished. She stated that the trees have been replaced with much smaller trees and so
the noise level has increased. Ms. Conger stated that transients were a problem when
there was a lot of foliage on the hill, but that has been alleviated since the planting of the
bougainvillea. She stated that more greenery needs to be added to the park and
submitted a map with her suggestion for where additional greenery would be added.
Eric Parker, 400 Iris, distributed before and after pictures of the park and discussed
several items from the staff report and commented on transients in the park. He stated
that the benches must be moved so that people other than parents can utilize them. He
stated that the general mass of the park has moved closer to his home.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Sinclair stated that as far as the growth of the trees that the public should
be patient as they are young trees and will grow into larger trees.
Commissioner Glasgow stated that if there is a privacy issue that the bench should be
moved ,and asked staff to look into this immediately. He also questioned the discrepancy
of noticing homeowners and would like a report on how this was done.
• Chair Beek stated that she feels that this park was done with safety issues in mind and
that trees do need time to grow.
Motion by Commissioner Glasgow to have staff look into moving the bench that looks
directly into homeowner at 400 Iris and costs of adding additional foliage for privacy
issues. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
8. Grant Howald Park Renovation — Senior Recreation Manager Hunt discussed rehabilitation
of the project. Manager Hunt introduced Chuck Foley of Hirsch & Associates Landscape
Architects who discussed the highlights of the project and presented a video on lighting
configuration. Manager Hunt stated that staff is looking at a late April /May construction
period.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing.
Travis Grant, member of a Rugby Club, stated that he just wanted the Commission to
know that rugby is being played.
• Chair Beek asked him if he knew how to become a co- sponsored group with the City.
Manager Hunt commented that they had talked about the possibility of this and would
continue to do so.
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Chair Beek closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Pfaff left at 9:15pm.
Motion by Commissioner Glasgow to accept the proposed renovation design for Grant
Howald Park and direct staff to proceed with the modification. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes:
None
Absent:
Pfaff,
Abstain:
None
10. Tree Removal Appeal — Superintendent Lomeli discussed that the appeal from homeowner
at 1212 Devon Lane does not meet the G -1 policy criteria for removal.
Chairman Beek opened the public hearing
Patricia Kinglsey, 1212 Devon Lane, stated that the sidewalk around the tree has been
replaced three times in the past 14 years, and that currently the sidewalk has raised an
inch and is now a liability and will need to be replaced again. Ms. Kingsley stated that she
• is concerned that the roots will cause problems to water and gas lines and should that
happen would. the City be liable?
Superintendent Lomeli stated that the sidewalk was replaced in 1994, and will again in this
fiscal year; he also stated that the tree was trimmed in 1997, and will be next trimmed in
2000. Mr. Lomeli stated that there is a supplemental trimming policy where residents can
pay $39 for trimming outside of the present three year cycle.
Commissioner Pfaff returned at 9:30pm.
]an Vandersloot reminded the Commission that City trees should be kept whenever
possible and that the Commission should follow staffs recommendation.
Chairman Beek closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to deny the removal request of one City parkway
Sweet Gum street tree at 1212 Devon Lane, but requested staff to contact the Gas
Company regarding any damage. If Gas Company suggests problems, item will be
returned to Commission next month. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
• 11. Schock Lease — Senior Recreation Manager Hunt reviewed the reasons for the lease
renewal with Schock Boats and stated that the City has had an agreement since with them
since 1968.
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Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Sinclair to forward the Schock Lease to City Council for their
approval. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Noes:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
11. Subcommittee Reports
Liaison Committee - Director Kienitz shared with the Commission that at the last
meeting of October 1, the Tri Lateral Committee voted to disband.
Open Space Committee - no information.
Budget — no information
Liaison with Oasis - Commissioner Skoro stated members of the Committee had gone
for a tour and stated how impressed they were with Seniors Manager Jardine -Haug
and the rest of the staff.
• Naming of Parks - no information
Community Services Award - no information.
Skateboard — Commissioner Franklin stated that they had met with Steve Rose to
discuss skateboard parks and that Commissioner Sinclair would be able to discuss
skateboard parks at the Joint Meeting with Costa Mesa on Thursday.
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
VII. ADJOURNMENT - IOPm
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TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
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Joint Meeting of the City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
and the City of Costa Mesa Parks, Recreation Facilities and Parkways Commission
October 8, 1998 — 6pm
• CONVENED AT 7pm
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Newport Beach — Beek, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Costa Mesa — Harris, Johnston, Mehren, Pinkerton, Sarris, Scheafer, Stiller,
Zich
Absent: Newport Beach — Franklin
Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, City of Newport Beach Community Services Director /City Librarian
Keith Von Holt, City of Costa Mesa, Community Services Director
Steve Hunt, City of Newport Beach, Senior Recreation Manager
Marcelino Lomeli, City of Newport Beach, Park &Tree Maint Superintendent
Teri Craig, Executive Secretary
II. IRVINE AVENUE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Discussion ensued regarding the condition of Irvine Avenue media. Photos were also
presented. Superintendent Lomeli stated that this would be a future item on the City of
Newport Beach City Council agenda. City of Costa Mesa asked that Newport Beach forward a
copy of the City Council report so that it could be discussed at their next meeting on October
28.
III. COSTA MESA FARM SPORTS COMPLEX
Director Von Holt discussed the 18.3 acre complex that will house 6 soccer fields, 2 that are
• lighted. The fields will open to the public sometime next sping.
IV. COSTA MESA NEW DOWNTOWN RECREATION FACILITY DESIGN
Director Von Holt reviewed the designs for the upgrade of the facility at Lions Park, including
a new pool. The project was funded by CBDG funds. Director Von Holt stated that there
has been discussion of moving the Historical Society and expanding the library, depending on
availability of funds.
V. SKATEBOARD PARKS
Discussion ensued regarding the need for a skateboard park in Newport Beach and the
difficulty in finding a site. The Costa Mesa Commission discussed'their views on skateboard
parks and promised to forward to Newport Beach a list of people involved in the planning of
skateboard parks.
VI. SPECIAL EVENTS
Discussion ensued regarding Costa Mesa events. Director Von Holt stated that based on
budget constraints, Costa Mesa had eliminated four holiday events, but the Rose Parade
excursions and Day Camps still remain. Newport Beach shared with them the events that the
City undertake, i.e. Winter Wonderland, Halloween, etc.
VII. FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT
Discussion ensued regarding, park development in Costa Mesa, such as the joint River Park
development. Discussion continued regarding policies for trees in neighborhood and street
• trees. Superintendent Lomeli will send a copy of the City Tree and View tree policies to Costa
Mesa.
Adjourned — 8:15pm
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TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY q
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Special Meeting
October 15, 1998 — 4:30pm
CONVENED AT 7pm
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Beek, Franklin, Glasgow, Pfaff, Sinclair, Skoro, Tobin
Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director
Don Webb, Public Works Director
Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
Marcelino Lomeli, Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent
Mike Sinacori, Utilities Manager
Teri Craig, Executive Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
IV. GRANT HOWALD PARK
Senior Recreation Manager Hunt stated that the construction plans are ongoing and that staff
• has not received any communication from the community surrounding the park.
III. BONITA CANYON PARK SITE PLANNING
Rick Vanderwood, EPT Landscape Architects, stated that corrections had been made to
Options B4 and B -5 of the preliminary cost estimates.
Discussion ensued regarding the park. Director Webb stated that bare dirt will not be left,
there will be natural grass, but no irrigation on the mid and west sports parks.
Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing
John Della Grotta, President, Newport Beach Little League, 1939 Port Bishop Place, stated that
using Option B -5 ($4,502,998) and C -1 ($866,346) was a reasonable compromise.
Carol Hoffman, The Irvine Company, distributed a comparison between Irvine Unified School
District and Newport -Mesa Unified School District mitigation agreements for the Commissions
review. Ms. Hoffman also reiterated that The Irvine Company has done their part and The
Irvine Company believes that City Council should be willing to find and augment any funds
that are needed to complete the park.
Ms. Hoffman also stated that after talking with the attorneys at The Irvine Company, the
$3.250,000 can also be used on the Mid Sports Area.
• Director Webb questioned Ms. Hoffman if homeowners around the Arroyo Park had: been
properly informed regarding the lighted park.
Ms. Hoffman stated that it was included in the disclosure documents to the new homeowners,
but noted that most of the new homeowners were Irvine Company employees. She
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commented that possibly one of the questions that should be asked is why a restroom would
cost $465,000.
Director Webb stated that the restrooms must be completely vandal and graffiti proof and yet
look attractive, and for that reason there are high costs involved.
Chair Beek asked Ms. Hoffman how long The Irvine Company would be willing to pay the fees
of EPT Landscape Architects.
Ms. Hoffman stated that they would continue to pay their fees until the working drawings
begin.
Discussion ensued regarding the solicitation of proposals for the working drawings.
Scott Anderson, 1730 Port Margate, stated that having the berms are critical for sound
attenuation and that the trees should be kept in the final proposal, as it takes so long for
maturity.
Mike Wayde, AYSO, 33, Belcourt Drive, stated that he believes that the community will come
forward to support the park.
• Chip Green, 1701 Port Abbey, distributed a draft letter that will be forwarded to City Council
from'the Harbor View Hills Homeowners Associations regarding noise mitigation.
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Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Discussion continued regarding the Bonita Canyon Park - Options Summary provided' by EPT.
Motion by Chair Beek to have EPT return with the following costs and options.
Yes on: Option A -1 and C -1 (new C -1— West Sports Park with all amenities)
Option B -4 and C -2 (old C -1)
Option B -5 and C -2 (old C -1)
Option B -5
No on: Option B -1
Option B -2
Option B -3
Option B -4
Option B -6
Motion passed by acclamation.
VII. AD30URNMENT - 6:30pm
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TERI CRAIG, COMMUNITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
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COMMUNITY StriVICES
I wish to express my thanks for the renovation of the city park at Bayside and Iris.
We live next to the park and are thankful for the removal of the overgrown coral tree
which I periodically trimmed in an affort to avoid damage to the roof tiles of our condo-
minium structure.
I know there have been a number of complaints regarding various aspects of the park
as it was being redone, and in its completed state. I've heard via the local grapevine
that "no one is happy about the new park "; this view having been recently expressed
at the city council meeting onTuesday, Oct. 6th. Please be aware that this is not my
opinion, nor is it the opinion of the majority of the neighborhood.
My wife and I returned from vacation early Monday morning, jet - lagged and with the
"Community Cold ". We didn't check our mail until after the city council meeting and
consequently were not there to voice our opinions regarding the park.
Personally, I believe you folks have done a very good job on the park renewal. I think
your choice of materials has been made with a long -term view on both the use of the
concrete walkways and park benches as well as the use of contemporary materials
and design of the playground equipment enhancing child safety, and minimizing the
need for maintenance.
Opening the area for a clear visual corridor was a wise decision considering the past
history of vagrants living in the previously over -grown bushes. It now looks so much
more appropriate to the area.
I do have one area of concern, that is about the possibility of a small child chasing a
ball or what have you , running out into traffic on Bayside Drive. I would feel more
secure with a.fence or a restraining -wall to prevent that possibility.
Once again, thanks for a job well done.
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October 21, 1998
Barbara Davis
1501 Ruth Lane
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Ms. Davis:
We are in receipt of your letter of September 24, 1998, regarding Castaways Park, and
appreciate your comments.
As you are aware, the final design of the park was the result of a long series of planning
meetings, held over several years, which included special community meetings, the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, and ultimately the City Council.
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission originally recommended that the park
• include open spaces of grass which could be utilized for picnicking and informal
recreational activities. The final approved design incorporates natural California
vegetation, as approved by the final decision makers.
It is traditional in all City facilities and parks to commemorate the opening of the facility
with a dedication plaque, indicating the appointed officials, the architect and
organizations responsible for the new civic facility. The plaque at Castaways Parks
provided an excellent opportunity to commemorate the importance of the site in the
City's history. Thus the historical information became the important component of that
plaque.
The current chain link fence is a temporary construction fence to protect the growing
plant life. It will be removed when the maintenance period is completed and the City
formally accepts the dedication of that portion of the park site.
Cortl ally,
"Pat Beek, Chairman
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
. Cc: Dennis Danner, Acting City Manager
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November 3, 1998
General Services Department
Parks and Trees Divisions
October 1998 Activities Report
Park Division Activities
1. Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding Bonita Canyon, Arroyo
Park, Bonita Creek Park Sewer Project, Peninsula Park Field Renovation Project, and
the Harbor View Pool Expansion Project with the Public Works Department.
2. Staff continued coordinating Phase 11 of the Green Acres Reclaimed Water Project,
with the Public Works Department. The Project will route reclaimed water to irrigate
Bonita Creek and Eastbluff Parks and several of the Jamboree Road medians.
• 3. Staff completed irrigation renovation and plant replacements at various sites.
4. The turfgrass areas at Corona del Mar State Beach were renovated. This required
substantial removal of beach sand from the turfgrass areas, irrigation repair, and
hydroseeding.
5. Phase I removal of non - native plants in the undeveloped portion of Castaways Park
was completed. Staff is preparing an estimate for the additions of more native plants
at the site.
6. The Operations Support Division of the General Services Department completed
major renovation of the Gazebo located at Peninsula Park. (Attachment A, Photo)
The Field Maintenance Division of the General Services Department installed the
White Marlin sculpture at Rhine Wharf Park. Staff will have photos at the
Commission meeting. A dedication ceremony is tentatively planned for later this
year.
8. The Commission at the October 6, 1998 meeting requested that staff provide the
current Bench Policy with selected styles for the November 3 meeting '(Attachment
B).
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• Upcoming Activities for November
1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide.
2. Staff will continue to monitor the Fletcher Jones Mitigation Site in the Big Canyon
area.
3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract services.
Tree Division Activities
During the month of October, 820 trees were trimmed, 25 trees were planted, three (3)
illegal tree removals, 6 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and the Urban
Forester received 204 tree maintenance requests.
1. The City tree - trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed work at several
locations within the Spyglass, Fashion Island, Balboa Peninsula, and Shorecliff areas.
This included the annual trimming of coral and palm trees in selected areas.
2. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program with
the General Services Department Concrete Supervisor. This involved the Urban
• Forester inspecting City street trees as related to sidewalk repairs.
3. Informationally, the illegal tree removal of three City Magnolia parkway street trees
occurred at 2118 Serrano Avenue per the attached correspondence to the Deputy City
Attorney. (Attachment C) The total value of the trees lost was $868.
4. Staff contacted a Gas Company representative to inspect the gas vaulted meter at
1212 Devon Lane for any damage as per Commission directive. No damage was
found per the attached letter (Attachment D) to Ms. Patricia E. Kingsley, therefore the
tree appeal was denied.
5. The Corona del Mar Business Improvement District (BID) has offered to contribute
$35,000 towards the phase H of reforestation on East Coast Highway. Staff is
preparing a budget amendment to the City Council requesting $35,000 to match the
offer by BID. The $70,000 would significantly accelerate the Ficus tree replacement
program in Corona del Mar.
fully,
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Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent
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• PARK AND STREET IMPROVEMENT DONATIONS
The City Council recognizes the need to provide residents with the
opportunity to donate trees, benches, drinking fountains or related park and
street improvement items. This policy establishes criteria for donations to
assure attractiveness, usefulness and the capability to be maintained.
Tree Donations
The tree -lined walkway at Oasis Passive Park beginning at 5th Avenue and
Marguerite in Corona del Mar shall be identified as one area where a tree
with a bronze plaque can be installed. Other trees with plaques can be
donated and installed at locations recommended by the General Services
Director and approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Bench Donations
It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
to designate the type, style, design, and placement of City -owned benches on
City property. Areas of placement may be parks, streets, along the
beachfront, within villages, commercial districts, and neighborhoods, on a
specific island, etc. Once an area has been designated with a certain style or
• type of bench, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission may require
that the designation be changed only by a formal request for a redesignation.
The factors to be addressed in preparing the list of approved benches for the
City as well as the final design for a specific site will include at a minimum:
size, usage, vandalism, traffic, security, view obstructions, location, style
reflective of neighborhood and cost. The Arts Commission will provide
design review assistance as required.
Donation requests will be submitted to the General Services Department and
meet the following requirements.
a. Bench donations along a City street or beach front will require the
approval of the General Services Director and the Traffic Engineer.
b. Bench donations within a commercial district will require notification of,
and an endorsement from, the local business association.
c. Bench donations for parks within a residential community will require
notification of residents within 300 feet of placement and an endorsement
from the homeowners association, when applicable.
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• Park and Street Amenities
Items such as benches, drinking fountains, tables, etc., can be donated to be -
included in the public park system. Recognition on the item shall be a 2" x 6" .
plaque and limited to Donated by (Name) or Donated for (Name) as a means
of identifying the donation.
Donors of major park improvement gifts may elect to provide a dedicatory
plaque not exceeding 5" x 7" with name, date and appropriate text not
exceeding 25 words.
All donations must be approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission. The cost of a donated item, including identification plaque,
shall be borne totally by private funds. The City will assume ownership and
maintenance if accepted and placed in a public park or on a sidewalk unless
other arrangements have been agreed upon. The City will not assume
responsibility for replacement due to vandalism or theft.
Adopted - July 22,1992
• Amended - January 24,1994
Amended - June 27,1994
Amended - June 24,1996
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OFFICIAL BENCH LIST
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There may be additional benches added to this list.
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Date: October 15, 1998
To: Deputy City Attorney
From: General Services Director
Subject: Illegal Tree Removals
The Urban Forester was notified on September 29, 1998 that three City Magnolia
parkway trees were being removed (photos attached) at 2118 Serrano Avenue. The
Police Department also responded to the location (Police Report DR No. 98- 10114) to
investigate the incident. Additionally, staff confirmed with the Public Works Department
that there was no Encroachment Permit issued to allow the removal of the three trees.
is The value of the Magnolia trees that were removed is $868.64 per the attached Tree
Appraisal Report. Mr. Jack Flowers, the property owner, had been advised by 'the
attached letter dated May 22, 1998 not to remove any City Trees. Further, his
representative called me the day of the tree removal to inquire of the probable
circumstance should Mr. Flowers decide to remove the trees.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact John Conway, Urban
Forester at extension 3083.
David E. Niederhaus
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1,0. • SPECIFIC OR UNUSUAL ACTIONS THAT MAY TEND TO IDENTIFY THIS SUSP. (Use reverse side for adddlonal narrative.) Burg: ❑ Force ❑ No Force
iuspect hires tree removal firm to remove (2) city trees from the parkway in front of his residence, without city authorization.
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I. (2) 20' -25' SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA TREES EST. VALUE $800.00 EACH, TOTAL LOSS $1,600:00
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R. STEPHENS 205
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Page No. Type of Investigation DR No.
2� UNAUTHORIZED TREE REMOVAL 98 -10114
(1) dilional suspects, victims, involved persons. (2) List stolen /recovered property. (3) Reconstruct the occurrence: Include all elements of the
Quan. Article Brand SMOdel Serial No. " "' " " ""' " " "" `- -, Dollar Value
No. Inscriptions, Caliber, Etc.)
I was contacted by the City of Newport Beach Urban Forester, John Conway, who reported this incident. Conway reported that
Susp. Flowers had placed an application with the city requesting removal of two magnolia trees from the parkway in front of his
residence. Conway told me that the removal request was denied. On 9/29/98 at approx. 1530 his. Conway received a
complaint that the trees were being removed without permission. Conway responded to the scene and discovered that the two
trees had been removed. The tree removal service was just completing the job and was unaware that a city permit was
needed to remove the trees. Susp. Flowers was not at home, however his wife, Roxanne Flowers, told me that she thought her
husband had received city approval for the tree removal.
Tree removal service info.
Chano Camarillo Tree Removal Service, Orange Ca. Ph. 568 -7866
Job Foreman: Estaban Ramirez CDL# A6564561
Veh. 1971 Ford stake bed truck Cal. Lic. 51-167604.
This report was taken at the request of N.B. Urban Forester John Conway
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October 13, 1998
Ms. Patricia E. Kingsley
1212 Devon Lane
Newport Beach, California 92660
Dear Ms. Kingsley,
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission at the October 6, 1998 meeting denied
your appeal for a tree removal. The Commission did stipulate that an on site inspection
of the gas vaulted meter be conducted by City staff and a Gas Company representative.
The inspection was completed on October 9, 1998 and determined that there is presently
no damage evident and further reconsideration of your tree removal request is not
warranted.
If you have any questions please contact Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park and Trees
Maintenance Superintendent at 644 -3069.
Sincerely,
David E. Niederhaus, Director
General Services Department
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NOVEMBER 3, 1998
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
• Arts & Cultural — Library - Recreation — Seniors
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
Re: Monthly Activities Report
Flag Football —The Youth Flag Football League is wrapping up its season the week of November
16 with the City Championships. All teams are eligible to play in the playoffs with the winning
team, "the City Champion," going on to the Orange County ( OCMAA) Tournament. The
OCMAA tournament will be held the week of November 30 in Garden Grove. Recreation
Coordinator, Scott Williamson is coordinating the tournament for OCMAA.
New OCMAA President — Recreation Coordinator, Scott Williamson will be installed as the
Orange County Municipal Athletic Association's President on Thursday, November 5. Scott had
previously held the office of Treasurer from 1996/97.
Youth 'Basketball League — The 1999 winter basketball league practices begin on Tuesday,
December 1, at the six elementary schools in Newport Beach. The league teaches the children
the fundamental skills of basketball. The first league game will be held on Saturday, January 9,
•
at both West Newport Community Center gym and the Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club gym. Last
year the league was comprised of 21 teams.
Classes /Instruction — Fall classes are progressing, as the season is half over. As of October 21,
1998 there were 1,889 people registered in fall classes.
The winter Navigator will be delivered the first week of December.
Aquatics - from September 21— October 21 is as follows:
NBAC Water Polo=
NBAC Swim Team =
Lap Swim Fees=
Annual Pass —
Punch, Pass=
Total Revenue=
$12,000
80 participants
$5,700
38 participants
$2,040
1,020 participants
$415
4 passes sold
$180
6 passes sold
$20,335
Total Participants— 1,138
Staff is currently working with the school district to replace several underwater lights at the
Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center (MBAC) that have burned out, completion date should be the
2nd week of November.
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Monthly Activities Report
Page 2
• The NCAA Waterpolo Tournament will be held at MBAC, December 3 -6. Staff is working with
the booster club at Corona del Mar High School to insure all the proper regulations are
enforced — primarily noise and parking issues as well as issuing the proper permits and rental
agreements.
Rent -A -Santa — Applications for Rent -A -Santa are starting to trickle in. Currently, three
reservations are on the books totaling $330. This year, Santa can be reserved for $40 for the first
half -hour and $35 for each additional half -hour. Santa will be visiting the Newport Beach area
December 1 -23; and anticipates another successful season.
Facilities — The Tennis Courts at West Newport were resurfaced the week of October 26`h. The
basketball court at San Miguel Park is being resurfaced the first week in November.
Light bulbs were replaced at Las Arenas Park Tennis Courts as a routine maintenance.
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COMMUNITY'SERVICES DEPARTMENT November 3,1998
Arts & Cultural - Library � Recreation - Seniors
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager
Re: Monthly Activities Report
Oktoberfest Celebrated — OASIS held an Oktoberfest Event on Wednesday, October 7. The
program included a traditional German meal and entertainment from an Oom -pah Band. The
cost of the event was $8.00. 180 people enjoyed the day.
Jazz Concert— The Night Blooming Jazzmen performed at OASIS once again on Sunday,
October 11. Attendees were jumping to the Dixieland beat of one of the top Dixieland bands of
the country. They played the traditional Dixieland style, a truly American musical art form. A
sell out crowd of 400 people enjoyed this event.
Flu Shot Clinic /Health insurance and Housing Expo — OASIS held the annual Flu Shot Clinic on
October 16. The County Health Department provided the flu vaccine and Volunteer RN's gave
the injections. This year, the clinic was combined with an Expo, which provided information on
Health Insurance and Housing. These are the two areas of most concern to seniors. The staff
• at OASIS receives at least 20 calls a day on these topics. The event had 756 people attending.
The exhibitors were very happy with the turn out.
Planning for the Holidays — Staff is busy planning for the many holiday activities to be offered
at the center. Holiday times are often difficult for many seniors. Keeping active and involved
can be helpful.
Rummage Sale Summary — The Friends of OASIS rummage sale raised over $10,000. These
funds will be used to help pay for many of the activities and events at the center. This sale
required many long hours on the part of volunteers.
Upcoming Events
Radio Show of Yester Years — Russ Butler will present original audio excerpts by all of the
great entertainers who brought laughter to everyone's 'living rooms before television. He
has produced radio programs for more than forty years in broadcasting. This production
will take place on Friday, November 6 at 11am.
Thanksgiving_Luncheon — A Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November
25 h. Dinner with all the trimmings will be offered in addition to a musical performance by
Norma Roberts. The event will begin at 11am.
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Utilization Report
SeDtember 1998
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 6,821 CUSTOMERS
RECREATIONAL CLASSES 2,626 CUSTOMERS
PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 1,627 CUSTOMERS
Includes:
Another Passage
4
Blood Pressure
78
Housing counseling 67
Braille
36
Information /Referral 877
Counseling
80
Legal Assistance 12
Eldercare
8
Senior Assessment(hrs) 70
Employment
26
Telephone Reassurance 267
HICAP
4
Visual Screening 10
SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Care -A -Van
643
Shuttle
312
955 CUSTOMERS
CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER
1,418 CUSTOMERS
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VOLUNTEER HRS. OF
SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER
2,306.76 HOURS
Includes:
( "equiv. to 14 full -time employees)
Front Office
Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals
Gift Shop
Travel Office
Instructors
Library
Treasurer
Pancake Breakfast
Rumage Sale
PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS
211 CUSTOMERS
pay Trios
Del Mar Races
25
Long Trios
Laughlin, Golden Nugget 44
Lake Arrowhead
27
Pacific Coast By Land & Sea 10
Lawrence Welk
36
OC Performing Arts Ctr
25
Venice, Santa Monica
44
ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS
Board of Directors 18
Newsletter Collating 10 84 PERSONS
General Membership 66
PARTICIPANTS AT SP CIAL EVENTS
•Rummage Sale 700 880 PERSONS
Pancake Breakfast 180
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Agenda Item No. IV-5
November 3, 1998
'To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Cliff Drive Park Beautification Donation
Recommendation
To approve the donation of $5,103 from the Newport Heights Community Association for a
Cliff Drive Park beautification project.
Discussion
Staff received the attached letter dated September 20, 1998 (Attachment A) from previous
members of the Board of Newport Heights Community Association requesting the -City
accept their donation of $5,103 for Cliff Drive Park beautification.
• Specifically, the Association is requesting that the money be used to enhance the slope
immediately adjacent to the tot lot area of the park. The project proposes planting
bougainvilleas and flowering trees to beautify the area. Additionally, staff proposes to
modify the irrigation system in this area, as part of this project.
Ms. Janine Allen of the Newport Heights Community Association has received a copy of this
report and a notice of the November 3 Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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Janine Allen
406 San Bernardino
Newport Beach, CA 52553
September 20, 1558
Mr. Marcy Lomeli
Park and Tree Superintendent
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 52553
Dear Marcy,
The past members of the Board of Newport Heights Community
Association would like to donate the sum of to the
City of Newport Heights for park beautification.
We would like the money to be used to enhance the slope
immediately adjacent to the tot lot facing westward in the
interior rapine of the Cliff Drive Park. The project would
• involve planting bougainviiiea across the Pace of the slope
and planting the appropriate trees along the stream bed that
will beautify the park without interfering with harbor and
ocean views.
After a meeting with John Conway, he stated that the city
would grind the two stumps near the tot lot and plant five
to seven small flowering trees. We understand that planting
would occur during the appropriate weather and moisture
conditions.
We are looking forward to seeing the beautification of the
park, and we thank you for your participation and
cooperation.
Respectfully,
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(Item V -n
November 3, 1998
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
Marcelino Lomeli, Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent
Re: Bayside Park Resident Concerns
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. To adjust the park bench on the east end of the tot lot so that it faces Iris Avenue.
2. To keep the landscape area along north wall as designed and planted.
BACKGROUND
At the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting on October 6, 1998, staff was
• directed to evaluate and report back on two items regarding the Bayside Park renovation, the
,location of the bench at the tot lot and the resident request for additional foliage.
The Park Bench — General Services staff are able to adjust the park bench in question so that
it will face Iris Avenue instead of the adjacent residence.
Additional Foliage — Staff also reviewed the possible installation and cost of adding plant
materials along the north wall staff met on site and conferred with the landscape architect.
The General Services staff believes that if Podocarpus shrubs were planted along the wall on
the northside of the park, it would conflict with the existing planting plan. The Podocarpus
would impede growth of the Creeping Fig vine that are planted adjacent to the wall by
shading it, by interfering with the growth pattern of the existing Sweet Shade/Wedding trees,
and by requiring that the irrigation system would need to be modified. The natural growth of
the three Sweet Shade trees will provide a measure of screening and privacy in the vicinity of
the adjacent resident's entryway where there was none provided before the renovation.
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Agenda Item No. %-
November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Bayside Drive Beautification Phase 1
Recommendation
To approve the conceptual plan for Bayside Drive Beautification Phase I.
Discussion
The City Council approved $35,000 for the Bayside Drive Beautification, Phase I Project.
Additionally, the Mai Kai Community Association has contributed $2,500 and the Irvine
Terrace Community Association has contributed $1000 toward the project. The consultant
design fees are $2,500 therefore allowing $36,000 for construction.
• Phase I of this project will include planters, landscaping, irrigation and a wall at the northeast
corner of Jamboree Road and Bayside Drive. Staff and the consultant will present the
conceptual plan at the November 3 Commission meeting. Informationally, subsequent
phases along the north side of Bayside Drive, easterly towards El Paseo Drive will include
additional street trees, landscape, and irrigation in the parkway.
Staff has coordinated the development of the conceptual plan with the Presidents of both the
Mai Kai and Irvine Terrace Community Associations who, endorse the plan (Attachments A
and B). Additionally, staff has sent copies of this report and a notice of the November 3
meeting to the President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association and property owners
adjacent to Bayside Drive between Jamboree Road and E1 Paseo Drive.
Upon approval of the conceptual plan, staff will forward the proposal to the Public Works
Department for an engineering review and the preparation of a formal bid request for
subsequent Council approval.
Very respectfully
David E. Niederhaus
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Transpacific Management Service
October 19, 1998 SERVING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS SINCE 1966
City of Newport Beach
David E. Neiderhaus, General Services Director
P. 0. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
RE: MAI KAI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Dear'Mr. Neiderhaus:
Please be advised the Board of Director of Mai- Kai Community Association have viewed,
and approved, the latest plans for the Bayside Drive Beautification Program.
On a related matter, this Association respectfully requests the assistance of your office in
• persuading the owners of slopes opposite the Mai Kai Complex to remove plastic debris,
weeds, and other miscellaneous unsightly items from that hillside.
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Sincerely,
MAI KAI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
by direction of the Board of Directors
Edward L. Barrel, Administrator
TRANSPACIFIC MANAGEMENT SERVICE
cc: Board of Directors
2112 E. FOURTH STREET, STE. 200, SANTA ANA,. CALIFORNIA 92705.31316 PHONE, 7141286.2628 800/872 -7800 FAX, 7141847.9393
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October 15, 1998
Mr. David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
Dear Mr. Niederhaus
IRVINE
This is to advise you that the Irvine Terrace Community Association concurs with and supports
the plan for the beautification of Jamboree and Bayside Drive as presented on the preliminary
• plan prepared by Pedersen & Associates dated October 12, 1998.
Sincerely,
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRVINE TMLPACUOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Barbara Peters
Senior Manager
cc: Marcelino G. Lomeli
Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent
City of Newport Beach
P.O. Box 19530 • Irvine, California 92713 • (714) 752 -2225 W
• Agenda Item No. V— C1
November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Bayside Drive Street Tree Redesignation
Recommendation
To approve the change of designated street tree from Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark)
to Cassia leptophylla (Gold Medallion Tree) on Bayside Drive between Jamboree Road and
El Pasco Drive.
Discussion
The current designated parkway street tree on the northside of Bayside Drive between
. Jamboree Road and El Paseo Drive is the Red Ironbark The Red Ironbark tree is too tall a
species for this location and would constantly be in need of trimming due to the tree limbs
growing into the electrical wires.
The conceptual plan for the corner of Bayside Drive and Jamboree Road includes the
planting of five Gold Medallion Trees, which has a yellow flower and grows only to a height
of 20 to 25 feet. Staff feels that as future phases develop to improve Bayside Drive the Gold
Medallion trees could be planted in between the Red Ironbark trees to complement the street.
As the Gold Medallion trees mature, the Red Ironbark trees would be removed.
The Irvine Terrace Community Association and Mai Kai Community Association concur
with this change of designated street tree. The property owners on Bayside Drive between
Jamboree Road and El Paseo have received a copy of the staff report and a notice of the
November 3 Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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(Gold Medallion Tree)
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origin: Brazil
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Species characteristics:
Form - Nearly evergreen. Fast growing to 20 - 25'. A shapely, graceful, open -
headed, low- spreading tree with a bushy spreading crown and slightly pendent
branch tips.
Trunk - Slightly furrowed reddish brown bark occasionally marked with verti-
cal streaks.
Foliage - Pinnately compound, green leaves 12 - 18" long with up to 12 pairs
of narrow leaflets 1 1/211- 2 112" long and 1/2" - 3/4" wide.
Flowers /fruit - Deep yellow flowers 2 - 3" wide in 6 - 8" rounded terminal clus-
ters through July and August, with occasional blooms later. Straight green
woody pods turn dark brown and twisting with maturity, reaching 16" long
and 1/2" thick. The pods are 4- sided, almost square in cross section, and very
hard.
No significant pest problems.
Site suitability:
Sunset zones - 21- 24.
Clearances - Suitable for 5 - 6' parkways or 5 x 5' cutouts and under utility
lines. Corresponds to class B on STS chart.
Good for streetsides, medians, parks and lawns.
Culture considerations:
Prune after flowering. Full sun.
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Agenda Item No. V— 10
November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Tree Redesignation for Santiago Drive
Recommendation
To deny the request to change the designated City parkway street tree, from the Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora) to the Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana `Bradford') tree.
Discussion
A letter was sent to Mr. Chris A. Welsh on August 27, 1998 (Attachment A) informing him
that two (2) trees had been planted in the parkway adjacent to his residence without City
approval. Subsequently, correspondence between Mr. Welsh and the City continued relative
• to the removal of the two Pear trees (Attachments B, C, and D). Mr. Welsh then sent a letter
dated October 5, 1998 asking for a variance for the two trees. (Attachment E)
Mr. Welsh is requesting that the designated street tree be changed on Santiago Drive to the
Bradford Pear tree and that the trees remain. Staff has informed Mr. Welsh that based on
City Council Policy G -6 (Addendum to Attachment E) in that only one tree can be planted in
the parkway. Additionally, staff has offered to plant a fifteen (15) gallon Magnolia tree or
24" boxed tree, if Mr. Welsh removes the two (2) pear trees.
Mr. Welsh has received a copy of this report and a notice of the November 3 Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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Attachments:
A.
City letter to Mr. Welsh dated August 27, 1998
B.
Letter from Mr. Welsh dated September 3, 1998
C.
City letter to Mr. Welsh dated September 18, 1998
D.
City letter to Mr. Welsh dated October 1, 1998
E.
Letter from Mr. Welsh, dated October 5, 1998
Addendum to E, City Council Policy G -6
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
August 27, 1998
Mr. Chris A. Welsh
2130 Santiago Drive
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
Subject: First Notice, Illegal'kree planting
Dear Mr. and Mrs,
This letter is to inform you that the Evergreen pear trees located in the parkway of your
property at 2130 Santiago Drive, Newport Beach were not approved by the City of
Newport Beach,
The G -6 policy (copy attached) states the City has the responsibility to:
1. Approve type, location and spacing of the tree planting proposed,:
2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new trees.
3. Prune and spray as required.
Therefore, in compliance with the City's G -6 policy, you must remove the recently
planted Evergreen pear trees in the parkway within 15 days. Additionally, if you desire
trees planted, the City will install the approved designated street tree, Magnolia at no
expense to you.
However, if this matter is not taken care of within 15 days, the City shall complete the
removal and you will be sent an invoice for the cost of.the work.
If you have any questions regarding this matter and desire tree planting, please contact
John Conway, Urban Forester, at 644 -3083.
Sincerely,
David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
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3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
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Chris A. Welsh
2130 Santiago, Newport Beach, CA 92660
• (949) 574 -8080 Fax (949) 574 -8081
September 3, 1998
Mr. David E. Nicderhaus
General Services Director
City of Newport Beach
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Re: First Notice, Illegal Tree Planting
Dear Mr. Niederhaus:
I would like to request the Evergreen Pear Trees remain at my house. Every street tree visible from
my house is the same Evergreen Pear; the neighbors non - street trees are also Evergreen Pears. I do
not want a magnolia installed.
In the event this can not be done at an administrative level I would like to review it with the city
council.
I trust you will delay the 15 day removal pending the outcome of this review
Sincerely yours,
kris A.� sh
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P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915
September 18, 1998
Mr. Clods A. Welsh
2130 Santiago Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject: First Notice, Illegal tree planting
Dear Mr. Welsh,
This letter is in response to correspondence dated September 3, 1998 regarding your
request to allow the Evergreen Pear trees located in the City parkway adjacent to your
residence to remain and be approved by the City. John Conway, Urban Forester has
called you and left messages so we may discuss some options relative to this issue.
The attached City Council Policy G -6 states that the City has the responsibility to:
. 1. Approve type, location and spacing of the tree planting proposed.
2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new trees.
3. Prune and spray as required.
A site inspection by me confirmed that only one tree could be planted in the parkway per
the spacing requirements listed in the policy. The current Pear trees•do not meet this
requirement. Additionally, the only tree that can be planted in the parkway is the current
City designated street tree, which is,the Magnolia tree.
Please contact Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Superintendent at 644 -3069 so we can
resolve this matter.
Since
David E. Nied hr�Director
General Services Department
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915
October 1, 1998
Mr. Chris A. Welsh
2130 Santiago Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Mr. Welsh,
This letter is a follow -up to the correspondence sent September 18, as per the attached
copy, regarding the first notice of illegal tree planting.
Due to your failure to respond to our request this letter is to advise that if you have not
removed the two Pear trees and completed the work by October 11, 1998, the City will
complete the work and you will be sent an invoice for the expenses incurred. If the City
• has to remove the trees, they will be replanted in another public location.
If you have any questions please give Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park and- Trees Maintenance
Superintendent a call at 644 -3069.
Sincerely,
David E. Niederhaus, Director
General Services Department
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October 5, 1998
Mr. David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
City of Newport Beach
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Re: First Notice, Illegal Tree Planting
Dear Mr. Niederhaus:
REG'1VE'D
'OCT 061998
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First, your use of certified mail for each communication is infuriating. I have had to make a trip to
the post office each time to pick up the mail for this issue. It is a waste of city time and both parties'
effort to send every post by certified mail, return receipt requested, especially when the contents
has no deadline, enforcement action, etc. Revise this stupid policy.
Second, your letter alleges John Conway called and left messages. To my knowledge, there was
one, and no more, which I immediately returned. He has not left a message since.
I have now left a message for Marceline Lomeli, which he did return; I have not spoken to him yet.
I reiterate my request that this,matter either be administratively approved, or referred to the City
Council for a variance. In either case the trees have taken hold and I strenuosly object to any action
to remove the trees prior to a city council review of a variance.
Si erely yours,
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cc: Tom Edwards w /enclosures
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MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES
The City Council is vitally interested in
cooperation in helping to develop and
encouraged.
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beautification of City parkways. Public
maintain healthy and attractive trees is
MAINTENANCE OF PARKWAY TREES'
The General Services Department will trim the parkway trees on a rotation
schedule. An effort will be made to trim the parkway trees on less than a three
year cycle. If the rotation trimming is completed in less than three years, more
frequent trimming will be dene• performed on certain trees and in view are
Public safety such as low branches and heavy foliage will be given priority over
view trimming. An effort will be made to trim parkway trees located in heavy
summer traffic areas during the fall and winter months. The trimming schedule
will be altered to avoid trimming streets with flowering street trees during their
blooming time. This will apply to streets having a large number of flowering
trees, not to one or two trees on a street.
TREE LIST
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has adopted an official tree list
which will be used by the General Services Department to determine species for
planning purposes in all new subdivisions and replacement in established
parkways. The list will be reviewed on an annual basis by the General Services
Department staff with any recommendations forwarded to the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission.
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANTING PARKWAY TREES
General Requirements
A. 72 -hour notification shall .be given the General Services .Department prior
to the initial installation of parkway trees for approval of species, material
quality and planting supervision. 24 -hour notice shall be given prior to
all subsequent inspections as required.
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B. Relative position of parkway trees is subject to approval by the General
Services Department; and any tree not properly placed will be relocated
at no cost to the City. In the interest of public safety, trees shall be kept
not less than:
(a) 25 feet back of beginning of curb returns at intersections.
(b) 10 feet from lamp standards.
(c) 10 feet from fire hydrants.
(d) 10 feet from service walks or driveways.
(e) 10 feet from meters and sewers.
(f) 25 feet from stop signs.
C. Trees shall be a minimum container size of 15 gallons.
1. Condition : Plants shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and
• species, healthy, vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests and
shall have healthy, normal root system free from being root bound.
Trees shall not be pruned or topped prior to delivery. '
2. Inspection: All plant material shall be subject to inspection and
approval by the General Services Department prior to planting.
The City has the.right to reject any item offered.
D. Soil Analysis Requirement for Land Developers
Developer may be required to have a composite soil analysis made by a
bona fide soil testing laboratory of soil to receive, parkway trees at no cost
to the City. The location and number of soil samples shall be determined
by the City. Analysis shall include fertility level and organic content of
the samples take. A copy of the test results shall be forwarded directly to
the General Services Department a minimum of 60 days prior to
scheduled planting of parkway trees.
PARKWAY TREE PLANTING
A. All pits shall be dug with the bottom level, width equal to two times the
• diameter of the ball, and the depth 11/2 times the height of the container
from which the tree is planted.
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B. Where land developers are required to provide soil analysis, the prepared
soil backfill shall be based on test results.
C. When soil analysis is not a requirement, native soil with a commercial
fertilizer approved by the General Services Department shall be used for
backfill.
D. Set plants in center of pit, in vertical position, so that crown of ball' will be
level with finish grad and shall
bear the same relationship to finish grade after allowing for watering and
settling)and shall bear the same relationship to finish grade that it did to
soil surface in its container.
E. Prepare a depressed water basin capable of holding 10 gallons of water.
Water shall be applied in that quantity at time of planting in a fashion that
insures wetting the entire root ball and that all air pockets are removed.
F. If houses are not occupied, trees shall be watered one week later.
Thereafter, watering shall be done at week intervals by the developer for
• a period of one year or until homes are occupied.
G. Each tree must be properly supported by two Lodgepole pine stakes or
other material approved by the General Services DepartmenL *Stakes shall
be a minimum of eight feet in length Stake all trees at time of planting by
placing stake in prepared hole and driving stake a minimum of 30 inches
to soil.
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H. All trees shall be secured to stakes with a cinch tie.
1. Eight penny duplex nails shall be used to secure the brace to the
stakes — two per side.
L A root barrier approved by the General Services Department shall be
installed.
GUARANTEES
A. 15 -gallon tree shall be guaranteed as to growth and health for a period of
ninety (90) days after final acceptance by the General Services
Department.
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B. Trees that fail to grow or are injured or damaged during planting
operations shall be replaced within 15 days after notification.
Replacement material. shall be guaranteed as specified as original
guaranteed material.
ESTABLISHED PARKWAYS
APPLICANT MUST:
1. Applicant must accept responsibility for watering and fertilizing
new trees.
2 If an applicant has questions regarding the street tree program they
should contact the Park & Street Tree Superintendent at (714) 644-
3162 or send a written request for one or more parkway trees to:
Attn: Park & Street Tree Superintendent, P. O. Box 1768, Newport
Beach, California 92659 -1768.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WILL:
• 1. Approve type, location and spacing of tree planting proposed.
2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new trees.
3. Prune and spray tree as required.
Adopted 11/22/82
Amended 11/14/83
Amended 10/22/92
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Origin: China, 1908 ot
Species characteristics: g
Form - thoms, fruit color, summer and fall foliage and resistance to freblight;ltdepend-
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Trunk -Dark brown or gray, smooth when young to rough at maturity.
Foliage - Variable, very glossy, leathery dark green, 1 - 3" -long, broadly oval,
scalloped leaves.
Flowers /fruit — Clustered, white, 3/4 - 1" wide, early blooming flowers, may be
destroyed by late freeze. Fruit is small, round, russet colored, attracting many
birds.
Cultivars "Aristocrat" (upper and dower left pictures) is thornless, broadly
based, pyramidal, with upcurving branches, medium growth rate to 30' with a
40' spread. Leaves pointed at the tip, mar ins are entire and not wavy. Bril-
liant yellow to maroon fall color. Freblight resistant. Tolerant of heat, alka-
line and heavy soils.
'Bradford' (upper right and lower center pictures) has strongly vertical mul-
tileader branches and included bark. Grows rapidly to 50' with a 30' spread,
and oval silhouette. Leaves are rounded at tip, margins wavy with slight sena-
tions at apex. Yellow to orange, red, and/or maroon in fall. Dense narrow an-
gled upright branching habit creates poor branch structure with age.
With slightly different characteristics are 'Autumn Blaze', 'Capital', 'Chanti-
cleer', edspire', 'Trinity' and 'Whitehouse', and others.
(I Significant pest problems are purple leaf spot and fireblight.
Site suitability:
Sunset zones - 2 - 9 and 14 - 21. Chill deepens fall color.
Clearances - Suitable for 2 - 3' parkways or 3 x 3' cutouts.
EGood for streetsides, medians, parks, lawns and accents.
rj Culture considerations:
No more than moderate summer watering when established.
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Agenda Item No. u— I,
November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Tree Removal Appeal
Recommendation
To deny the removal request of one Red Flowering Gum (Eucalyptus ficifolia) parkway
street tree at 708 Fernleaf Avenue.
Discussion
Mr. William Hays, who owns the property at 708 Fernleaf Avenue, requested the removal of
• one parkway street tree per his letter dated September 4, 1998 (Attachment A).
The Urban Forester and Park Superintendent reviewed the request on site in September per
the Tree Inspection Report and Tree Appraisal Report (Attachment B). There was no
significant damage that was apparent and the tree was moderately healthy. Subsequently, the
Urban Forester sent a fetter dated September 16, 1998 (Attachment C) to Mr. Hays denying
the tree removal and stating his recourse for appeal. Mr. Hays submitted the attached letter
dated September 28, 1998 requesting an appeal (Attachment D).
The General Services Director informed Mr. Hays by letter dated October 8, 1998 that his
appeal would be placed on the Commission agenda for the November 3, 1998 meeting
(Attachment E).
Mr. Hays has received a copy of this report and a notice of the November 3 Commission
meeting.
Very respectful
David 'E. Niederhaus
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A. Mr. Hays's fax dated September 4, 1998
B. Tree Inspection Report and Tree Appraisal Report
C. Urban Forester's letter dated September 16, 1998
D. Mr. Hays's letter dated September 28, 1998
E. General Services Director's letter dated October 8, 1998
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TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Mr. William Hays
Address: 708 Fernleaf Avenue
Phone Number: 650 -5643
Request: Remove unsightly tree, willing to share cost for removal and replacement.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus ficifolia
Common Name: Red Flowering Gum
Designated Street Tree: Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia)
Estimated Tree Value: 6" DBH x 1 trees = 28.27. 100% species value, Total Value =
$366.38 (see attached appraisal report)
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Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed May 1996.
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection determined tree was moderately .healthy with no
apparent property damage. Gas and water are in the rear of the property.
Inspected by: Date: September 10, 1998
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P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
September 16, 1998
Mr. William Hays
Post Office Box 7354
Newport Beach, California 92658
Dear Mr. Hays,
Your request for the removal of a City Brisbane Box (Tristania conferta) parkway street
tree located at 708 Fernleaf Avenue has been reviewed and examined on site. Since staff
currently recommends the retention of the tree in accordance with the attached City
Council Policy G -1, your request is denied. The field inspection determined the tree was
moderately healthy with no apparent, property damage evident.
If you disagree with this decision, your recourse is to appeal the decision to the Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission for further review. Do not remove any trees. If
you remove any City trees, the City will pursue restitution for the value of the tree as
• established by the City Urban Forester. If you wish to appeal the decision for retention,
please send a letter within 15 days to David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director,
Post Office Box 1768, Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 in order that your appeal
can be included on a future Commission agenda.
Please contact me at 644 -3083 if you have any questions.
Si er ly,
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David E. Niederhaus
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Dear Mr. Niederhaus:
WILLIAM HAYS
P.O.Box 7354
Newport Beach, CA 92658
September 28, 1998
RECEIVED
SEP 3 0 1998
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I was given the impression from John Conway that because I agreed to bear the price he quoted, it
was likely the tree at 708 Fernleaf, Corona del Mar, would be replaced. My neighbors on either side
have had their trees replaced with Little Gem Magnolias. The existing tree, though alive, leans
lopsidedly into the street, and according to the tree trimmer, "because of lack of proper pruning" is
beyond help.
• I own four properties in Corona del Mar, and Tm only trying to improve the appearance of my
property and the street. Since Pm willing to bear the cost, I was very surprised my request was
declined. Citizens should be encouraged to improve their community, not rejected!
I'm looking forward to your response.
Sincerely,
William Hays
P. S. There is a large dead tree in the parkway between my property and Coast Highway.
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P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
October 8, 1998
Mr. William Hays
Post Office Box 7354
Newport Beach, California 92658
Dear Mr. Hays,
This letter is in response to your correspondence dated September 28, 1998 regarding
your request to remove one City parkway street tree located at 708 Fernleaf Avenue.
The procedure to appeal staffs decision is to take the matter before the Parks, Beaches,
and Recreation Commission. Your appeal will be placed on the next Commission
meeting agenda scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 1998. A copy of the staff report
• and an agenda for this meeting will be mailed to you prior to the meeting. Additionally,
the dead tree that you mention in your letter will be removed next week.
If you have any questions please contact Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park and Trees
Superintendent at (949) 644 -3069.
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November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Tree Removal Appeal
Recommendation
To deny the removal request of one Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa `nitida') parkway
street tree at 427 Marigold Avenue.
Discussion
Ms. Dorothy Linkey requested the removal of one parkway street tree adjacent to her
residence by letter dated August 29, 1998' (Attachment A).
• The Urban Forester and Park Superintendent reviewed the request on site in September per
the Tree Inspection, and Tree Appraisal Reports (Attachment B). There was significant curb
and gutter damage that was reported to the Field Services Division of the General Services
Department for repairing. Root pruning to accommodate the curb and gutter replacement
would occur at the time of these repairs. Additionally, Ms. Linkey was advised of the City's
claim process regarding property damage.
Subsequently, the Urban Forester sent a letter dated September 15, 1998 (Attachment C) to
Ms. Linkey denying her tree removal request and her recourse for appeal. Ms. Linkey
responded per letter to the General Services Director dated September 26, 1998 requesting an
appeal (Attachment D).
Ms. Linkey has received a copy of this report and a notice of the November 3 Commission
meeting.
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David E. Niederhaus
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Name: Mrs. Cecil Linkey
Address: 427 Marigold Avenue
Phone Number: 673 -4167
Request: Remove Ficus tree causing curb and gutter damage, and damage to the
property foundation.
Botanical Name: Ficus microcarpa `nitida'
Common Name: Indian laurel fig
Designated Street Tree: Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia)
Estimated Tree Value: 18" DBH x 1 trees = 254.5. 100% species value, Total Value =
$4397.76 (see attached appraisal report)
Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed May 1996.
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection determined tree was healthy with apparent curb and
gutter damage, which was reported, to the General Services Department Field Services
Division for scheduled repairs and root pruning. Property foundation damage was not
verified, but property owner was informed of the City's Claim Form and procedure to
process claim.
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Reviewed by: Date: September 10, 1998
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P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915
September 15, 1998
Mrs. Cecil W. Linkey
427 Marigold Avenue
Corona Del Mar, California 92625
Dear Mrs. Linkey,
Your request for the removal of a City Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa `nitida')
parkway street tree located at 427 Marigold Avenue has been reviewed and examined on
site. Since staff currently recommends the retention of the tree in accordance with the
attached City Council Policy G -1, your request is denied.
The field inspection determined the tree was healthy with,some apparent property damage
evident. However, root pruning will be scheduled once the damaged concrete has been
removed for repairs and the roots can be trimmed. Additionally, the tree will be trimmed
prior to the root pruning and concrete repairs. Please call Larry Kolbo, Maintenance
• Supervisor at 718 -3461 if you have questions regarding the concrete repair schedule.
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If you disagree with this decision, your recourse is to appeal the decision to the Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission for further review. Do not remove ally trees. If
you remove any City trees, the City will pursue restitution for the value of the tree as
established by the City Urban Forester. If you wish to appeal the decision for retention,
please send a letter within 15 days to David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director,
Post Office Box 1768, Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 in order that your appeal
can be included on a future Commission agenda.
Please contact me at 644 -3083 if you have any questions.
S e ely,
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November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Tree Removal Request
Recommendation
To deny the removal request of five City parking lot Indian Laurel Fig trees ( Ficus
microcarpa `nitida') adjacent to 2025 West Balboa Boulevard.
Discussion
Mr. Russ Fluter requested the removal of five City parking lot trees adjacent to his property
per his letter dated September 24, 1998 (Attachment A).
• The Urban Forester and Parks Superintendent reviewed the request on site in September per
the Tree Inspection and Tree Appraisal Reports (Attachment B). The trees are healthy and
not causing any public nor private property damage.
Subsequently, the General Services Director sent a letter dated October 1, 1998 (Attachment
C) to Mr. Fluter that any decision to remove the trees must be approved by the Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission.
Staff feels that removal of these trees would have an impact on the area since there are 20
Ficus trees in the immediate area of the McFadden Square (Newport Pier Plaza). Staff
suggests that Mr. Fluter work with the Newport Pier Association to determine if the removal
of these trees would have an impact on the original design.
Mr. Fluter has received a copy of this report and a notice of the November 3 Commission
meeting.
Veg respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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Mr. Dave Neiderhaus
Director, General Services
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
September 24, 1998
Dear Mr. Neiderhaus,
I am the owner of property in McFadden Square at 2025 West Balboa Blvd., and the
owner of the real estate sales business located in the offices on the ground floor at that
address. I am writing you at the suggestion of persons on your staff, with whom we have
had telephone conversations and at least one meeting.
My business is seriously obscured by trees in the public park areas to the West of my
building. More than fifty percent of my business results from visibility to the public and
walk -in customers. These trees were planted following the recent assessment of property
owners and refurbishing of McFadden Square. My assessment, paid immediately and in
full, was $12,000.
I am not asking the City to bear the expense of correcting the situation described here. I
am willing to pay for that myself. It is important that you recognize the magnitude of the
impact that a bad decision has had on my business, and allow the correction to proceed at
reasonable cost. Photos of the area in front of my building illustrate the problem.
During the many discussions which led to my support for assessment and redesign of
McFadden Square, it was never indicated that, within a few years, my business would be
totally hidden from eastbound Peninsula traffic, behind five ficus trees. On the contrary, I
recall that palm trees were planned at the north end of the Square.
I am offering to pay to restore the visibility of my business property, my business, and the
signage of the businesses of my second floor tenants, so to, correct a decision which your
staff now understand to have been unwise. I have been offered three choices; the first is
undesirable, the second totally unacceptable, but the third is acceptable as to cost and
result. These are:
1. Trim each of the five ficus trees twice per Year, at a cost tome of $390 per year, in
perpetuity, You will pay for one trimming every three years. (Undesirable)
2. Remove five ficus trees to some other park location, purchase and plant five 24"
boxed replacement palm trees at a cost to me of $2,500 for each of the five sites, or a
total of $12,500. (More than my original total assessment, and totally unacceptable)
CANNERY VILLAGE REALTY INC.
2025 W. BALBOA BLVD. NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92663 (714) 673-3777
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3. Remove each of the five ficus trees without salvaging them, and replacing the five with
24" boxed palms at a cost to me of $500 for each of the five sites, or a total of $2,500.
(Acceptable)
I do not believe I should have to pursue this request in a public forum, hat in hand, in
order to correct an action by the City which is producing significant and worsening
adverse results to my business and the businesses of my tenants. I will rely on your staff
to advise the appropriate Commission or other public entity as to the merit of my request.
As was suggested to me, I am providing the Newport Pier Association with a copy of this
letter in order to solicit that organization's support. There appears to be no nominal
leader of the NPA at the moment, so I am sending the copy to Rush Hill, hoping that IYfr.
Hill will support my very reasonable request.
As a consideration for my paying for the new trees, I ask for the opportunity to approve
the selection and placement of the trees.
Sincerely:
Russ Fluter
Cannery Village Realty, Inc.
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Address: Cannery Village Reality Inc. 2025 West Balboa Boulevard
Phone Number: 673 -3777
Request: Remove five Ficus trees causing view obstruction to business
Botanical Name: Ficus microcarpa `nitida'
Common Name: Indian Laurel Fig
Designated Street Tree: Parking Lot Tree
Estimated Tree Value: 5 trees = $4343.32 ($868.66 each) (see attached appraisal report),
Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed 1997.
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection determined trees were healthy. Trees are scheduled for
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Inspected by: " ""t/ Date: September 30, 1998
Recommendat' n: Ret in trees, supplemental tree trimming is an option to Mr. Fluter
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Cannery Village Reality Incorporated
2025 West Balboa Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92663
Dear Mr. Fluter,
This letter is a response to your correspondence dated September 24, 1998 regarding the
removal of five Ficus trees adjacent to your property at 2025 West Balboa Boulevard.
Your letter mentions that the trees were planted as part of the redesign of the McFadden
Square (Newport Pier Plaza) project in 1992. This project required the involvement of
the business community and the City relative to the final landscape design and placement
of the Ficus trees. The removal of these five trees would' have an impact on the entire
area.
• The decision to remove the trees must be approved by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
Commission. Their next meeting will be on November 3, 1998 and staff will prepare
your request to be on the agenda as you requested in your letter. You will receive a copy
of the staff report prior to the November meeting.
Please contact Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Superintendent at 644 -3069 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
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November 3, 1998
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Preliminary Review of FY99 -00 Capital Improvement Projects
Recommendation
Approve in concept the initial list of Capital Improvement Projects.
Background
The General Services Department staff has begun the preparation of the FY 99 -00 Capital
Improvement Projects (CIP). CIP projects are due in January 1999 to the Public Works
Department. There is adequate opportunity to include input from the Commission on the
current proposed projects as well as any additional projects that the Commission may
want to propose. Staff intends to submit a reduced number of projects this year that meet
• higher priority requirements.
Discussion
The following preliminary Capital Improvement Projects are being submitted for your
review and comments. A final list will be submitted to the Commission at the December
1, 1998 meeting. The projects are categorized and ranked as requested by the attached
Public Works Department guidelines. Preliminary budget guidance directs us to
anticipate normal levels of spending in Fiscal Year 1999 -2000. Major projects requiring
extensive funding have been segmented into several phases due to budgetary constraints.
We anticipate City Council approval of only Category A (High Priority) projects and
possibly some Category B items.
The building improvement projects that effect,parks or recreational facilities are being
individually evaluated by the General Services and Community Services Departments.
Staff is prepared to respond- to any interest by the Commission in additional projects.
Very respectfully,
M. Niederhaus
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Capital Improvement Projects (1999 -2000)
Project
1. Park Facility Improvement Fund
2. Street Tree Reforestation
3. Big Canyon Park Mitigation (Phase H)
4. Big Canyon Exotic Weed Removal, (Phase II)
5. Central Irrigation Computer System (Phase I)
6. Eastbluff Park Walkway (Phase In
7. Bayside Drive Beautification (Phase II)
8. San Miguel Park Irrigation Renovation
9, Park Asphalt Walls Replacements
* Possible "A" status with contributions
Category Amount
A
$165,000
A
$100,000
A
$25,000
A
$12,500
A
$45,000
A
$40,000
B*
$35,000
B
$20,000
B
$40,000
Total: $482,500
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Capital Improvement
Project Descriptions 1999 -2000
PROJECT
1. Park Facility Improvement Fund
BUDGET
$165,000
Projects for the improvement of parks and associated facilities generated by the, public,
Commissioners, staff, and the City Council. These projects, do not.include any capital
improvement to athletic fields, which is a separate fund.
2. Street Tree Reforestation $1005000
Removal and replacement of problem trees Citywide in conjunction with the Sidewalk
Replacement Program.
3. Big Canyon Park Mitigation (Phase II)
$25,000
Removal of weeds and undesirable seedlings per a preapproved mitigation plan with the
State.
4. Big Canyon Exotic Weed Removal, (Phase ID $12,500
Removal of undesirable trees and shrubs per a preapproved mitigation plan with the State.
5. Central Irrigation Computer System (Phase I) $45,000
Installation of one central computer to increase the efficiency of the irrigation
distribution system throughout City parks systems. The eventual goal is to convert entire
system over the next 5 years. Substantial water cost savings are anticipated.
6. Eastbluff Park Walkway (Phase ID
$40,000
Replacement of existing deteriorated asphalt walkways with concrete walkways.
7. Bayside Drive Beautification (Phase In
$35,000
The continuation of a project initiated in 1998. The second phase of design and
construction of improvements between Jamboree Road and El Paseo Drive.
8. San Miguel Park Irrigation Renovation
$20,000
The renovation of the existing irrigation system to improve the distribution of water.
9. Asphalt Walk Replacement
$40,000
The replacement of existing asphalt walkways with concrete throughout the City parks
system to enhance safety and maintenance.
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Tis Holste
Wona del Mar
Bono Resident
402 1/2 Iris Avenue
Corona del Mar, CA
Keith & Susan Dean
403 Iris
Corona del Mar, CA
Resident
Tara Perkins
405 Iris Avenue
404 Iris Avenue
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Shirley Conger
Eric Parker
3033 Bayside Drive
400 1/2 Iris
92625 Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Janet Rappaport
Alexander & Gala Zubatov
400 1/2 Iris
412 1/2 Iris Avenue
92625 Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
David & Barbara Parks
408 Heliotrope
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Tom & Candi Steff
322 Larkspur
Corona del Mar, CA
Trish Swenson
417 Dahlia
92625 Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Se Lamb Susie Lamb Susie Lamb
Paul Malkemus Paul Malkemus Paul Malkemus
Julie Ryan Julie Ryan Julie Ryan
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
• Tuesday, November 3. 1998 — 7:00om
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Enclosed)
• October 6, 1998
• October 8, 1998
• October 15, 1998
111. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non- agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -5) are considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The commission members have received detailed staff reports on
each of the items recommending approval. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the
commission votes on the motion unless members of the commission, staff, or the public request a specific item to be
discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon
invitation by the Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar item number, and complete the sign -in card provided
at the podium. Speakers are limited to five minutes on agenda items.
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Correspondence
(Item IV -1)
From: Harvey Holste, October 9, 1998
To: Barbara Davis, October 21, 1998
2.
Park and Tree Division
(Item IV -2)
Report of Park and Tree Division during October and upcoming projects in November.
3.
Recreation Services
(Item IV -3)
Report activities during October.
4.
Senior Services
(Item IV -4)
Report activities during October.
5.
Donation from the Newport Heights Community Association
(Item IV -5)
Donation for a Cliff Drive Park beautification project.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.
Bonita Canyon Park
Verbal report of status of conceptual and financial plans.
7.
Bayside Park Renovation
(Item V -7)
Report of current status of the park.
8.
Bayside Drive Beautification — Phase I
(Item V -8)
Discussion /approval of conceptual'plan.
9.
Bayside Drive Street Tree Redesignation
(Item V -9)
Discussion of change of street tree on Bayside Drive between jamboree Road
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and El Paseo Drive.
10.
Santiago Drive Parkway Street Tree Redesignation
(Item V -10)
Discussion of request to change City parkway street tree.
11.
Tree Removal Appeal
(Item V -11)
Discussion of appeal to remove one parkway street tree at 708 Fernleaf Avenue
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12. Tree Removal Appeal (Item V -12)
Discussion of appeal to remove one parkway street tree at 427 Marigold Avenue
13. Tree Removal Request (Item V -13)
Discussion of request toxemove five City parking lot trees adjacent to 2025 W. Balboa Blvd.
14. Preliminary Review of FY 1999/00 Capital Improvement Projects (Item V -14)
Discussion of initial list presented by Parks Division of General Services Department.
15. Subcommittee Reports
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Budget
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Community Services Award
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Liaison
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Naming of Parks
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Oasis Liaison
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Park & Open Space
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Skateboard
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Tree
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Matters which Commissioners may wish to place on a future agenda or raise for discussion.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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November 3, 1998
COiNIMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Arts & Cultural ' Library - Recreation - Seniors
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
Marcelino Lomeli, Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent
Re: Bayside Park Resident Concerns
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. To adjust the park bench on the east end of the tot lot so that it faces Iris Avenue.
2. To keep the landscape area along north wall as designed and planted.
BACKGROUND
At the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting on October 6, 1998, staff was
. directed to evaluate and report back on two items regarding the Bayside Park renovation, the
location of the bench at the tot lot and the resident request for additional foliage.
The Park Bench — General Services staff are able to adjust the park bench in question so that
it will face Iris Avenue instead of the adjacent residence.
Additional Additional Foliage — Staff also reviewed' the possible installation and cost of adding plant
materials along the north wall staff met on site and conferred with the landscape architect.
The General Services staff believes that if Podocarpus shrubs were planted along the wall on
the northside of the park, it would conflict with the existing planting plan. The Podocarpus
would impede growth of the Creeping Fig vine that are planted adjacent to the wall. by
shading it, by interfering with the growth pattern of the existing Sweet Shade/Wedding trees,
and by requiring that the irrigation system would need to be modified. The natural growth of
the three Sweet Shade trees will provide a measure of screening and privacy in the vicinity of
the adjacent resident's entryway where there was none provided before the renovation.
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Harbor View Community Home Owner's Association
Board of Director's
C/O Villageway Management
1 Corporate park, Suite 200
Irvine, Ca 92606
October 30, 1998
Newport Beach City Council
C/O The City Clerk
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, Ca 92663 -3884
To: All City Council Members
Re: Noise Mitigation Request Related to MacArthur Blvd. Widening Project
Dear City Council Members:
The Board Members of the Harbor View Homeowner's Association are submitting this letter
request for your review and consideration at the next City Council meeting.
The Board Members of the Harbor View Community's Home Owner's Association are asking
for your assistance to help minimize the negative impact of a major street widening project
• affecting our neighborhood.
As you are aware, MacArthur Boulevard is being widened adjacent to the Harbor View
Community between San Joaquin Hills Road and Ford Road. A portion of the land alongside
MacArthur to the east has yet to be graded. This ungraded section is indicated on the attached
Exhibit A: Ungraded Section. It is this ungraded section of land that we would like to bring to
your attention. We are requesting that the City Council approve the use of available city funds,
such as Transportation funds, to allow the contractor to provide final grading and necessary noise
mitigation efforts on,this portion of land.
This stretch of MacArthur Boulevard is going to have a negative impact on the adjacent residents
in two ways. First, the widening of MacArthur along this stretch has brought traffic lanes
significantly closer to the homes. Secondly, with it's additional capacity, MacArthur will
become a much busier and louder traffic artery. Several factors are going to contribute to a
continued increase in traffic along this stretch of MacArthur. These factors include the
following:
• The SJC Transportation Corridor now attracts many new visitors to our city from the South
County area. As new communities continue to develop along the SIC Transportation
Corridor, the increase in traffic along MacArthur will continue.
• The new Bonita Canyon development will add an increase to the daily traffic as it's residents
travel down MacArthur to access the city's many amenities such as Fashion Island, the
library, the beaches, the new CDM Plaza as well as just traveling to and from work and
• meetings with friends.
• The future residents of the new One Ford Road development will frequently chose their Ford
• Road entrance to enter and exit their development. They will then choose to use this stretch
of MacArthur to access many of the same local destinations described above.
These homes and the community wall surrounding them, built nearly 30 years ago, were not
designed to comfortably withstand the increasing level of noise and•traffic activity that will take
place on the newly renovated MacArthur Boulevard. The homes were built with minimal
insulation, single paned windows, and no air conditioning. The lack of air conditioning often
requires that the windows be open for comfortable living exposing those residents to excessive
noise levels from the traffic. Behind some of these homes the low height of the wall allows for a
direct view of the cars on MacArthur by an adult standing in the backyard. These walls will
provide no protection from the noise on the second floor of these homes and only a small level of
protection on the ground floor.
We believe that the MacArthur widening project will have a significant negative impact on the
residents of our community unless sufficient noise mitigation measures are undertaken. Based on
the factors outlined above, we believe the best noise mitigation action would be to build an
earthen berm along this stretch of MacArthur. We would like to propose that the city request a
recommendation from it's engineer and architect as to the most effective technique or design for
this noise mitigating berm and grading plan.
It is worth noting that a conceptual plan for this stretch of land has already been created by EPT
Architects for the benefit of the City's Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. See attached
Exhibit B: Conceptual Grading Elevations This plan was to be,used for the development.of the
• park that was intended to occupy this area along MacArthur. The plan was presented by the
PB &R Commission to the City Council but has not been approved by the City Council and
currently there are no funds available to build this park. It appears that the architect developed
the grading plan with the idea of incorporating sufficient noise mitigation along MacArthur. We
would encourage the city to evaluate using this grading plan developed by EPT. It looks as
though it would satisfy our residents concerns about the increased noise. It may also help the '
city to save money later on if the planned park is eventually approved. This would seem to make
smart planning sense.
We want to thank you in advance for your evaluation of our request. However,.time is of the
essence due to the fact that the contractor will be completing this widening project in the next 3 -4
months. If you agree with our concerns and should chose to move forward with a plan, it would
be cost effective to do so now while the grading equipment is still on site. We would also look
forward to providing the Council Members with any additional input you may need to help in
coming to a•determination on this issue.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Digiacomo
President
Harbor View Homeowner's Association
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Thomas C. Edwards, Mayor
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Re: Bonita Creek Park - Request by Newport North Villas Homeowners
Association for an Amendment to the City's General Plan to Redesignate
Bonita Creek Park for use as a neighborhood park, consistent with the
Newport Beach Park Dedication Ordinance
Dear Mayor Edwards and City Council Members:
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We represent the Newport North Villas Homeowners Association ( "Association "). This
letter constitutes a request by the Association for a change in the use of Bonita Creek Park, a/k/a
"North Ford Community Park" (`Bonita Creek Park "), a.park contiguous to and surrounded by
the homes of Association Members, from an active sports facility, including floodlit, noisy, day
and nighttime use by sports leagues from other sections of the City of Newport Beach ( "the
City"), as well as outside the City; constant movement of vehicular traffic in and out of the
parking areas directly adjacent to Association members' homes, and last, but certainly not least,
preemption by non - residents of virtually all of the park facilities, leaving residents with no usable
park space for such activities as dog - walking and casual games and sports that would normally
take place in back yards which Association members have sacrificed in order to live in a
development with available park facilities. Specifically, the Association requests that Bonita
Creek Park be redesignated in the Newport Beach General Plan( "General Plan") as a
neighborhood park to serve the unique needs of the Association, the principal purpose for Bonita
Creek Park in the first instance. The Association's request is made on the grounds that: 1) a
conflict exists between Bonita Creek Park's use as a Community Park in the General Plan, and
the express language and intent of the City's Park Dedication Ordinance ( "Ordinance "); and 2)
the use of Bonita Creek Park as an active park hosting daytime and nighttime County-wide spore
activities constitutes a nuisance to the residents of neighboring Newport North Villas.
Understanding the City's continuing need for additional sports facilities to serve its growing
population, brought about principally by new development within the City, the Association also
offers proposed alternatives that would allow the City to amend its General Plan without
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reducing or in any way degrading the availability and access by City and community residents to
City parks and, recreational facilities.
1.
Bonita Creek Park was created by dedication as a condition to the development of
Newport North Villas, as part of the• entire "North Ford" planned community which includes
Belcourt (four separate neighborhoods), Bayridge, and Newport North (three separate
neighborhoods), and pursuant to the provisions of the Ordinance [Newport Beach Municipal
Code, Chapter 19.501. The problem is that the mandates of the City's Ordinance are inconsistent
with the requirements of the City's General Plan.
On the one hand, the Ordinance requires, among other things:
"As a condition of approval of a tentative subdivision map ..., the •
subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or both, at
the option, of the City, for the purpose of developing new, or
rehabilitating existing neighborhood and community parks and
recreational facilities, to serve the subdivision ..:" [Newport
Beach Municipal Code, § 19.50.020] [Emphasis added.]
Thus, the Ordinance allows for a community,park, defined in the General Plan as serving
"the entire city and ... easily accessible [by] major roads. They are generally 8 to 20 acres in
size and include a variety of improvements such as parking, picnic facilities, community
buildings, active sports facilities, swimming facilities, and other facilities that serve a larger
1opulation ..." [General Plan, page 26], [emphasis added].
On the other hand, however, the Ordinance mandates that the parks dedicated pursuant to
it "serve the• subdivision" [Newport Beach Municipal Code, § 19.50:0201, and "the immediate
and future needs. of the residents of the subdivision" [Newport Beach Municipal Code §
19.50.040 -0501. These mandates appear internally inconsistent, because, the provision of
services to the community as a whole may be, as here, incompatible with meeting the needs of
the subdivision residents for a quiet, peaceful, recreational area available for them and their
children.
However, this internal inconsistency is resolved by later provisions of the Ordinance.
They require that priority be given to the development of neighborhood parks [Newport Beach
Municipal Code § 19.50.110], clearly calling for the development of parks under the aegis of the
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Ordinance which more clearly fit the description of the General Plan's alternative to community
parks, i.e., neighborhood parks which serve "all ages in one to eight acre facilities ...
Neighborhood parks contain a wide variety of improvements which can include turf areas, active
sports fields and courts, community buildings, play apparatus and picnic facilities ..." [General
Plan, page 26], and which are aimed at serving the immediate subdivision and surrounding
community.
Finally, the Planned Community Regulations ( "P.C. Regs. ") which govern the District as
a whole, and the park subarea in particular, conclusively establish that it is the mandates of the
Ordinance which must be followed. "Park dedication as required for residential uses shall be in
accordance with the Park Dedication Ordinance." (P.C. Regs., page 3). Thus, insofar as Bonita
Creek Park's designation as a Community Park in the General Plan is inconsistent with the
mandates of the Ordinance, i.e., that parks be developed to serve the needs of the subdivision's
residents, and that the parks which are mandated to serve those needs, i.e., neighborhood parks,
be given priority in development, there is a resulting irreconcilable conflict between the
Ordinance and General Plan which must be resolved. California Government Code Section
65359 requires that all relevant City Ordinances and the City's General Plan be consistent.
Given the express words of the Ordinance giving priority to neighborhood parks; its obvious
intent to serve the residents of developments for which park lands are dedicated; and the fact that
the dedication of Bonita Creek Park pursuant to and reliant upon the Ordinance has long since
been completed, it is irrational to retain a provision in the General Plan that contravenes the
language of the Ordinance.
Moreover, the conflict between the Ordinance, which gives a priority to the development
of neighborhood parks, and the City's General Plan, which allows Bonita Creek Park to be
operated as a community park, with nighttime, floodlit County wide competitive sports and
recreational activities, is not simply a matter of two inconsistent City documents. The current
use of Bonita Creek Park allows, and indeed encourages not only "serving the entire City", but
also the entire County and even the region, a level of use nowhere accommodated in either the
General Plan or Ordinance. Because of nighttime baseball, football, and soccer league play,
along with attendant floodlights, parking, vehicles and pedestrians, traffic and noise, as well as
all day Saturday and Sunday use by football leagues during football season, residents for whose
use Bonita Creek Park land was dedicated, cannot walk with children or with pets, or play or
picnic or bicycle in Bonita Creek Park during the evening hours. They cannot even use the
ballfields during the day because the ballfields are reserved off limits so as not to interfere with
their condition for nighttime league play. They cannot sit and enjoy the quiet environs of Bonita
Creek Park, as they had envisioned when they purchased homes in Newport North Villas. Given
that Association members sacrificed the size of their lots to purchase homes in the Association
on the assumption that Bonita Creek Park would serve as a substitute, their inability to use
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Bonita. Creek Park because it'has been taken over by people from outside the Association, and
even outside the City is particularly insupportable. As a consequence, land that was initially
dedicated to the -City to "`serve the subdivision is in fact being used to serve not only the
community at large, but also the County at large, all to the ,detriment of both residents of the
subdivision for whose use the land was dedicated, and of the City as a whole.
2. Use of the Park as a Communitv Park and an Active Sports Facility Deprives Newport
North Villas Residents of the Use and Enjoyment of Bonita Creek Park and ofthe O'uiet
Enjoyment of Their:Homes and.Propea, Thereby Creating a Nuisance.
The use of Bonita Creek Park in the above described manner is not merely an annoyance.
It has, instead risen to the level of a legally defined Nuisance. The California Legislature has
defined a Nuisance to include "...:anything that is injurious to health, including ... an
obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of fife or
property, or that unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of... any
public park ..." [California Civil Code, Section 3479] The Newport Beach Municipal Code is in
agreement. It defines the impacts of a public nuisance as, among other things:
"I. A reduction in property value; 2. An obstruction to or
interference with comfortable enjoyment of adjacentproperty; ..."
(Newport Beach Municipal Code § 10: U05)
The City's use of Bonita Creek Park as a community park and active sports facility that
serves the entire community and deprives Association Members of its use and enjoyment also
constitutes a nuisance to Newport North Villas residents. Not only are Association Members
deprived of the use and enjoyment of Bonita Creek Park during significant periods of the day and
at night, but the nighttime activities also interfere with their quiet enjoyment of their homes and
property. Bonita Creek Park hosts nighttime baseball, football and soccer league play until and,
at times, after 1'0:00 p.m. The noise created by participants and spectators, along with the
parking and bright lights and the sounds of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, make it impossible for
residents to sleep or to otherwise enjoy their property during the evening and early nighttime
hours. Of special mention are the whistles, often blown by three or four men at once, every
thirty seconds or so. Whistles are designed by intent to jolt a human's attention, and produce the
maximum physiologic reaction with the minimum sound energy. They do so in Bonita Creek
Park.
Nor can residents in any way be construed as having "come to the nuisance ". While
purchasers of homes inNewport North Villas were given notice that Bonita Creek Park would •
include "night lighted facilities ", this notice was by no means adequate to inform them of the
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actual uses, or sufficient to constitute consent to those uses, of which they were not notified or
informed.
In the first instance, the notice on sale revealed only the ossibili that facilities "could
include: two (2) softball fields, one (1) adult soccer field; concession area and parking facilities."
[Emphasis added.] This is far less than the eventual compliment of activities which included
football. Second, neither the written disclosure nor the posted notice on the premises
mentioned active recreational facilities. The reference to a "night lighted facility" could easily
be, and was, in fact, construed by the potential buyers to mean lamp posts containing lighting of
Bonita Creek Park itself for night use by residents, rather than pole lighting for athletic events.
Finally, Bonita Creek Park was not even begun when the first residents began moving
into Newport North, and was not completed for two years thereafter. Thus, there was no
opportunity for confirmation of the facts in the notice, or any kind of reality check until it was far
too late to alter the situation. Given the purpose for which the land was dedicated, and the
is language of the Ordinance and the General Plan with respect to "neighborhood" parks,
prospective residents of Newport North Villas had legitimate and reasonable expectations that
Bonita Creek Park would be lighted at night for thuir safe use and enjoyment as a neighborhood
park that would serve their needs as residents of Newport North Villas. Instead, property that
was intended by the developer and anticipated by purchasers of homes in Newport North Villas
to be a quiet pastoral setting for their use and enjoyment has taken on the character of a major
league ballpark.
The City hould Amend its General Plan to Redesignate Bonita Creek Park for Use as a
Neighborhood Park to Eliminate the Nuisance Created by Operating it as an Active Park.
So long as Bonita Creek Park continues to be operated as a community park and
nighttime sports facility, the inconsistency between the Ordinance and the General Plan will
continue, as will the disturbing effects on Newport North Villas homeowners. The City could
.solve both of these problems by amending its General Plan to redesignate Bonita Creek Park as a
neighborhood park. By such an amendment, the City could convert it from an active sports
facility to a passive recreational facility to be used primarily by residents of the subdivision in
which Bonita Creek Park is located.
The Association is not asking the City to restrict the use of Bonita Creek Park to its
Members only. All city parks are open and available to any person at all times. The Association
• only wants to ensure that its Members, the intended beneficiaries of the dedication, have the
facilities which serve the needs of the residents of the subdivision and have reasonable access to
and enjoyment of Bonita Creek Park, as well as the quite enjoyment of their homes and property
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in Newport North Villas. In the spirit of cooperation with the City, the Association has caused to
be prepared , at its own and sole expense, an alternate plan for the use of Bonita Creek Park
which it will provide the City so as to:(1) aid in the specification of intended uses; and (2)
minimize to, the extent possible the cost to the City of the requested conversion to a
Neighborhood park.
4. Alternatives Exist That Will Permit the City to Amend its General Plan and at the
Same Time Make Parks and Recreational Facilities Available to City and
Community Residents.
Fortunately, there ,are now alternatives available that will permit the,City to amend its
General 'Plan to be consistent with the Ordinance and at the same time enable the City to satisfy
its goals of making parks and recreational facilities available to City residents and participating
in community and County athletic activities. Currently, there are �other parks and residential
projects undergoing development within the City, including Bonita Canyon Park (also referred to
as "Banana Belt Park"), and Arroyo�Park. However, unlike Bonita Creek Park which was
originally dedicated for use by neighborhood residents but used instead for community activities
after Newport North Villas was substantially completed', these parks are still in the planning
stages, and can be designed from the outset to minimize or buffer the impacts, of noise associated
with nighttime sports activities in the park on nearby residences. The nighttime activities now
taking place in Bonita Creek Park could then be shifted to those newer park's without burdening
nearby residents with the effects of bright lights and noise that are currently being experienced by
Newport North Villas residents.
Further, residential developments planned to be located near Arroyo Park can be designed
and built to better accommodate the noise and lighting from activities in the parks. The
Combination, ofparks,designed to minimize the effects of nighttime activities on nearby residents
and residential developments designed to better accommodate nighttime activities in nearby
parks would avoid recurrences of the conditions that presently exist at Newport North Villas. It
would also reduce the potential for future complaints by City residents or, more importantly, the
potential for future legal actions by City residents to abate a nuisance.
The Association is aware that objections to the use of new parks for active uses, and the
reversion of Bonita Creek Park to "neighborhood park" status will be raised based on cost. Such
objections are, however, ill founded. First, whatever equipment is needed for the active uses in
other parks can be•obtained, at least partially, from equipment now existing in Bonita Creek
Park. Second, even if, for argument sake, new equipment must be purchased, its cost is certainly
far, Tess than the fees the City has collected over the years from leagues, frorrr outside Newport
Beach, for use of Bonita Creek Park. Use of City fees is particularly appropriate because the
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owners in Newport North have already collectively "paid" a considerable amount, subsumed in
the prices of their homes, which includes the cost of the land dedicated by the developer for
Bonita Creek Park and fees in lieu of land. The Association has an interest in how those funds
were, and are used, because as part of a mortgage, or even as lost interest on capital, that amount
per house constitutes a monthly "payment" for the use of Bonita Creek Park which was
promised, but never made available. In short, equity dictates payment by the City of the price
necessary to set right a situation that is'both inconsistent with the law and with the needs of the
residents of Newport North.
For all of the reasons set forth above, the Association hereby requests that the City amend
its General Plan to redesignate Bonita Creek Park for use as a neighborhood park, consistent with
the City's Ordinance, and that the nighttime community sports activities currently being
conducted in Bonita Creek Park be transferred to newly developed community parks better
designed and suited for such activity, so that Bonita Creek Park can serve the purpose for which
it was originally dedicated and created, use by neighborhood residents of the park upon which
they relied when they purchased their properties.
The Association further requests a meeting with designated representatives of the City to
discuss this issue further no later than November 9, 1998. Thank you in advance for your
response to our letter and request by November 4, 1998.
cc: Robert Burnham
Sincerely,
CHEVALIER, ALLEN & LICHMAN, LLP
Barbara E. Lichman, Ph.D.
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Municipal Athletic
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Municipal Athletic, Federation
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November 3, 1998 a
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City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
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SCMAF OFFICERS —1998
PRESID VMMLLOYD
GARDENA
PRESIOENTELECT
THERESA ERUNE
SAN OANAS
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On behalf of the Southern California'Municipal Athletic Federation ( SCMAF)
Citation and Awards Committee, I am pleased to inform you of the selection of the
City of Newport Beach for the SCMAF Golden Shield Award. This prestigious
award will be presented at the Annual SCMAF Awards and Installation Banquet in
Dana Point on December 4, 1998.
The City of Newport Beach was selected; based upon the outstanding contribution
to the Federation through committee work and leadership throughout the
Federation. _ I have enclosed several invitations for you to distribute to appropriate
persons who might wish to attend in order to accept the award.
Please do not hesitate to can me if you have any questions with regards to the
SC" Awards and Installation Banquet or if you need more invitations. Thank
you for your continued commitment towards the Federation and congratulations)
Sincerely,
Grog mgham
Executive Director
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SOUTHERN CALIFORMA MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC FEDERATION
1999 BOARD OkDYRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Theresa Bruns — 909 = 394 -6234'
Recreation Services Manager, San Dimas
PRESIDENT -ELECT
Trudy Nuzum — 714 -754 -5653
Recreation Supervisor; Costa Mesa
VICE PRESIDENT
Ross Moodie — '949- 424.6615
Community Services SNpervisor, Irvine ,
PAST PRESIDENT
Deryl Lloyds- 310 -217 -9540 ,
Recreation Services ManagerGardena
,Kelly FuJlo — 310 - 217 -9541,
Community Services Coordinator, Gardena
Bay Area Association
Eric Barton - 805- 658 -4738
Recreation Specialist, Adult Sports, Ventura
Channel Cities Association
JOnatitan Marshall — 909 -364 -2701
Recreation Supervisor, Chino Hills
Inland valleys Association
Jose Perez — 714 - 5714284
Senior Recreation Center Director, Santa Ana
Orange County Association
Teri Stein
818 -238 -5318
Recreation Supervisor
Burbank
San Diego County Assoclat'on
Cesar Monsalve- 626- 357 - 7931 x203
Recreation Supervisor, Duarte
Sa ,Gabi iel Valley Association
Anthony Martinez -- 323 -773 -5143 x 318
Recreation Coordinator, Cudahy
Southeast Association
,Donna Christy — 805 -845 -0757
Recreation Supervisor, Bear Mountain
Southern San Joaquin Association
SCMAF OFFICE STAFF
Executive Director
DIREC TOR S =AT -LARGE
Dale Sumersiile
Steve Hunt .Jeff Van Sickle
818 -597 -7323
949.644 -3164 714 -741 -5200
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Division Manager 'Sports Coordinator
Agoura Hills
Newport Beach Garden Grove
ASSOCIATION' DIRECTORS
,Kelly FuJlo — 310 - 217 -9541,
Community Services Coordinator, Gardena
Bay Area Association
Eric Barton - 805- 658 -4738
Recreation Specialist, Adult Sports, Ventura
Channel Cities Association
JOnatitan Marshall — 909 -364 -2701
Recreation Supervisor, Chino Hills
Inland valleys Association
Jose Perez — 714 - 5714284
Senior Recreation Center Director, Santa Ana
Orange County Association
Teri Stein
818 -238 -5318
Recreation Supervisor
Burbank
San Diego County Assoclat'on
Cesar Monsalve- 626- 357 - 7931 x203
Recreation Supervisor, Duarte
Sa ,Gabi iel Valley Association
Anthony Martinez -- 323 -773 -5143 x 318
Recreation Coordinator, Cudahy
Southeast Association
,Donna Christy — 805 -845 -0757
Recreation Supervisor, Bear Mountain
Southern San Joaquin Association
SCMAF OFFICE STAFF
Executive Director
Program Mahager
GregBinghoM
Tim Inner
Administrative Assistant
Finance Coordinator
Laura'Day
Jennifer.Cao,
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General' Qi?fice
Terry Medrano '
Finance Manager
Wendy Lu
General Clerk
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DATES FOR 1999 FEDERATION ACTIVITIES
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Softball Summit
January M' ;
Cerritos Park East
" Adult Flag Football
January 23-24
Santa Fe Springs
CPRSISCMAF Reception
Ftbruary'18 '
Santa Clara
CPRS / SCMAF Educational Sesslon
February 19-21
Santa Clara
Clippers Day
February 19
Track & Field Workshop
Febru a' 25
Men's Winter Softball Divisional
March 13 -14
Orange County
Hey.You work Iipre;Don't yqul )yorkshop
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Boys & Girl's Basketball (Blue Classification)
March 27.28
Boy's & Girl's Basketball (Gold Classi£ & AA)
March 26.28.;
SCMAF Day at the Ram =
April " F; ' I
Santa Anita
Sports for the Playground's Workshop
50'" Anniversary Luncheon
Mays 12 -'
I: lArAtiilcdc•Club
Youth Sports Forum
May.20 _;
Youth Track &Field+ i
May 29 I
�Veterdn's,Smdium, -Long Beach
Men's Spring Softbau'bivisiorial•
Tune 26 -27' '
TBA
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SCMAF Day at Dodger Stadium
July'29' "
Dodger Studium
Swimming �;
Iuly`3'x' "
Irvine
Coed Softball Suminef-Divisionai
August 1 '
Fottntaia Valley/NeWort Beach
How to be a Trainer' Wotkshopr '
August l5 •,
Youth Basketball'Suhimer'Taunimnent
August 21 29
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Las Vegas
Youth Rolter'Hockey (Frbid Classification)
TBA-
School of Sports Md49dne>)t`•'` "°
Sep4ember 13 -14
Men's Summer SoftbBU`Divisional
Septetirbei,18 -19
' Ceiriios; Santa Fe Springs
SCMAF Institute '
Octoliec 14
Buena Park
Men's Fall' Sof Ball Divisional
October z3 -24
dimge County
Coed Toumainotit of champions
November 6 -7
Hdntington Beach
Men's Slow Pitch Todhiahtent ofChampions
November 13 -14
''pab+s'SpringsMig League Drcarns
SCMAF Awards & Listallation
&ciimber 3
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Women's Winter Claiiic'' '`
Dectiiitber4
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Youth Volleyball ' '= '
December 11
Vista
Cross Country ' '
Deeei»b'r 11
Bakersfield
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Youth Flag Football
Deicember 11 -12
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
TO: APPLICANTS FOR REMOVAL ORS OF BEACH VOLLEYBALL
COURTS
FROM: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SUBJ: PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL OR
RELOCATION
The Community Services Department is required to enforce
regulations controlling the removal or relocation of volleyball
playing areas on City beaches. The regulations include the
following procedures:
1. Formal notification of all property owners within 200' of the
court. Notification must be documented by completion of the
attached form, with postal service receipts verifying
notification and response of absentee property owners.
Responses are not needed from renters.
2. A detailed description of the existing court, if a removal,
• including the nearest street end, residential address or
lifeguard tower.
3. A detailed description of the proposed location, if a
relocation, including the nearest street end, residential
address or lifeguard tower.
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The applicant agrees that the location will be posted for notice of
the proposed removal, by the City, including the date and time, for
consideration by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Completed applications will be reviewed by the General Services
Department and the Marine Department for their recommendations. The
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will then make a ruling on
the issue at a regularly scheduled, monthly meeting. Citizens are
encouraged to. attend these meetings and provide input to the
commission. The applicant will be notified of the date that the
commission will be making a ruling.
For mdk6 'information phone the Community Services Department at
644 -3151.
P.O. Box 1768, 3300 Newport Boulevard • Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 • (714)644.3151 Fax (714)6443155
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The aforementioned person has applied to have a volleyball court 'r
placed in the location listed above. The City requests
your inut
on ,this issue. Once the city has received all of the necessary
documentation, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will
''determine whether or not to approve the request. If you have any
questions, please phone the Community Services Department at 649-
3151.
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