HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS4 - Castaways Park Revegetation ProjectCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Study Session Agenda Item No. ss4
March 25, 2003
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: General Services Department
David E. Niederhaus, Director, 644 -3055, dniederhaus@city.newport-
beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Status of Castaways Park Revegetation Project
APPLICANT NAME: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
None. For informational purposes only.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
Castaways Park was constructed by the Irvine Company as part of the CIOSA agreement
in late 1997 and dedicated on June 14, 1998. The Park, which was developed at a cost of
$900,000, is a 17 -acre passive park with walking trails, a parking lot, and view areas. The
Park, which was overgrown with numerous non - native plants prior to City acquisition, is
designated as a view park in the City Recreation and Open Space Element.
In January 1999, a grant was submitted by the Tree Society of Orange County to fund the
expansion of the riparian habitat present in the northwest corner of the Park adjacent to
Dover Drive. This project was approved by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
Commission and was completed with volunteers in October 1999.
In April 1999, the Adhoc Castaways Park Advisory Committee, chaired by Bo Glover,
Executive Director of the Environmental Nature Center, was established with a dual
purpose: (1) to preserve the area as a natural park; and, (2) to provide the City staff with
the information necessary to make informed decisions regarding the revitalization of the
Park. The goal of the Advisory Committee is the restoration of the Castaways Park to a
self - sustaining ecological site. The Advisory Committee's intentions include planning for
the removal of existing non - native plant species, installing a temporary irrigation system,
acquiring additional native plant material and seed, hiring a plant contractor, installing
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pathways and interpretive signage, and providing for continued maintenance and site
monitoring by the City. The Committee is comprised of 12 members including private
individuals, representatives from the California Native Plant Society, the Environmental
Nature Center and native plant nurseries.
In the spring of 2000, the Castaways Park Advisory Committee proposed that the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission (PB &R) consider submitting a grant application to
the California Coastal Conservancy (CCC). The grant would fund the revitalization and
revegetation of the Castaways Park. At its June 6, 2000 meeting, the PB &R Commission
unanimously agreed to proceed with the grant application. A copy of the Commission
minutes is attached.
On May 23, 2002, the California State Coastal Conservancy (CCC) authorized a grant in
the amount of $99,600 to the City of Newport Beach for the revitalization and revegetation
of the Castaways Park. Subsequent to the grant approval, the City Council approved a
resolution on June 11, 2002 directing staff to proceed with the project and authorizing staff
to execute an agreement with the CCC. A copy of the agenda item is attached.
To date, the City has appropriated $75,000 to initiate the project in the current fiscal year
capital improvement projects budget. The total cost of the project is $230,000.
The Plan builds upon the City's prior enhancements with a proposal to create coastal sage
scrub, coastal bluffs, grasslands, wildflower meadows, and coastal canyon habitat types
on the remainder of the 17 -acre park. Interior trails will be improved with borders and
signs to keep various park visitors from disturbing native plant communities. A
demonstration area will explain the species present in each community and the wildlife
supported. The Planting Plan is attached.
The Public Works Department is in the process of completing the bid documents and
anticipates presenting a recommendation to award a contract at the May 13, 2003 City
Council meeting. The project will be bid in two phases as depicted in the attached map.
Phase 1 will include the two large open areas at the center of the park and a fuel
modification area that is adjacent to the Castaways homes. This first phase is expected to
begin in June. Phase 2, which is expected to begin in the fall of 2003, will address the
remaining areas of the Park and will be completed by March 2004.
Councilperson Webb has recently raised the issue of the possible use of ornamental
grasses instead of the native grasses planned for the level area at the center of the park.
Any such deviation from the original grant proposal would appear to require the City to give
back to the CCC the $99,600 already awarded and could negatively impact the City's
chances of having future CCC grants funded.
Environmental Review
A grant package and revegetation
Conservancy in 2000. A negative
acceptance of the grant application.
Funding Availability:
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plan was submitted to the California Coastal
declaration was prepared subsequent to the final
The total cost of the proposed project is $230,000. The City has obtained a grant of
$99,600 from the California State Coastal Conservancy. The grant does not require a City
match, however Conservancy funds will not be disbursed until the City secures the
additional funds ($130,400) necessary for the completion of the entire Plan. In addition,
the grant requires that the City meet certain implementation conditions and that the project
be completed by March 31, 2004.
The project is funded in the current fiscal year as a capital improvement project in the
amount of $75,000. The balance of the cost of the project, $55,400, will be funded by a
grant from the Nature Conservancy. Staff is currently awaiting written confirmation of the
grant award from the Nature Conservancy at this time.
Prepared by:
ar eli o i
Park and Tree Superintendent
Submitted by:
David E. Niederhaus
Director
Attachment: (A) Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 6, 2000
(B) City Council Agenda Item of June 11, 2002
(C) Map of Project Area and Phases
(D) Native Planting Plan — Castaway Park
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Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
June 6, 2000 — 7pm
CONVENED AT 7:05Dm
oll Call
Present: Allen, Beek, Pfaff, Skoro,
Absent: Franklin, Macfarland, Tobin
Staff Present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian (arrived at 8:30pm)
Marcelino Lomeli, Park Et Tree Superintendent
Andrea McGuire, Senior Recreation Manager
Teri Craig, Admin Assistant
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to approve the regular minutes of May 5, 2000. Motion
carried by acclamation.
Public Comments
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Consent Calendar
1. Correspondence - None received
2. Item removed at the reauest of staff
3. Item removed at the request of Chair Beek
4. Item removed at the request of Chair Beek
5. Bench Donation - Accept bench donation from Robert Weiner at Newport Pier.
6. Do! Nuisance Dispensers - Accept donation of 5 dog dispensers from Newport
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Hills Community Association to be installed at Buffalo Hills Park, Nature Park and
green belt adjacent to Manning Tract.
7. Doe Nuisance Dispensers - Accept donation of 5 dog dispensers from Harbor
View Community Association to be installed at Buffalo Hills Park.
8. Item removed at the request of Commissioner Pfaff
Motion by Co missi ner 51 ro to accept items 1, 5, 6 Et 7 of the Consent Calendar. Motion
carried by acclamation.
2. Park Et Tree Division - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Bonita Canyon Sports
Park will break ground on June 8. He stated that 736 trees had been trimmed;
that on the advice of the Risk Manager and with City Manager approval, 5 trees
were removed on Clay and 5 from Aliso Avenue; 285 trees were injected with
pesticides for lerps.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, asked why these trees were removed and
why couldn't they wait to be removed until the Commission had met again.
Superintendent Lomeli reiterated that they were removed because of liability
issues on the advice of the Risk Manager and approved by the City Manager. He
stated that there was structural damage caused by these trees and that Council
Member Glover had been alerted of these removals.
Mr. Vandersloot asked for tighter scrutiny before removals and that all should
come before the Commission for approval.
Commissioner Pfaff stated that that the Commission be notified of these
emergency removals and that they receive any correspondence regarding them.
3. Community Services - Chair Beek thanks staff for a well organized Arbor Day
and CdM 5K walk.
Manager McGuire particularly wanted to thanks the Parks Division of the General
Services Department for their help with these two events. She noted that the
Youth Government Day went extremely well and that Council Member Ridgeway
was instrumental in its success.
Commissioner Skoro thanked the staff but particularly Marilyn Fisher for her hard
work on the CdM Scenic 5K.
4. MarinaPark Status - Manager McGuire stated that nothing could be done with
the site until the land lease is determined.
Chair Beek asked that Assistant City Manager Sharon Wood be invited to the next
Park Et Open Space Meeting to update the committee on the pending issues of the
site.
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8. Castawa sy_ Park - Chair Beek reminded the Commission that the Castaways Park
Committee was put together over a year ago and that Mr. Glover had forwarded a
grant for funding of planting, irrigation, installation and maintenance to the
California Coastal Conservancy. Mr. Glover stated that he was very hopeful that
the grant would be funded.
Commissioner Pfaff thanked Mr. Glover for his work on the grant.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro that Mr. Glover forward the grant for funding to
the California Coastal Conservancy. Motion carried by acclamation.
Discussion Items
8. Policy Guidelines for Surf Contests - Manager McGuire stated that the demands
for surf contests have increased in the last 3 years and that staff are receiving
complaints from residents from 54th and 56th Street, where a lot of contests are
held.
Commissioner Skoro stated that he understands the concerns of the residents but
believes that the organizers of the surf contests have not been notified.
Commissioner Allen agreed.
Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments,—the Public
Hearine was closed.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to table item until surf organizations have been
notified of the pending action. Motion fails due to a tie.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Chair Beek to approve the revision of Council Policy 1 -8 — Bike, Foot
Race and Surf Contest; with the provision that contests already scheduled be
allowed to go on.
Commissioner Pfaff stated that he does not agree with limitations on public
beaches and offered a substitute motion:
Substitute motion -bv Commissioner Pfaff to amend the number of contests from
8 to 10 and change the number of weeks between contests from 3 to 2 weeks.
Motion fails due to lack of a second.
Chair Beek's motion carries by the following vote:
Ayes: Allen, Beek, Skoro
Nays: Pfaff
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10. Resort of Park Et Open Space Committee - Chair Beek stated that they had
held a meeting with residents of Harbor Cove regarding their request for a park.
Some concerns are that the area is very environmentally sensitive and would
need Coastal Commission approval.
Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated that he wanted to reiterate that this
site is an archeology site and that it is appropriate that it remain so. He stated
that Acajohmen Indians bones had been found there and that a plaque would be
appropriate.
Chair Beek closed the Public 11-ear-ing�
Chair Beek stated that no action was needed.
11. Tree Removes - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Judy Van Winkle has
requested the removal of two Brisbane Box trees at 915 Aleppo Street. He stated
that request does not meet the criteria for removal and that staff confirms that
trees are healthy and disease free.
Chair Beek opened the Public Hearing.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated that this request does not have any
valid reasons for removal. He asked why it would even come forward to the
Commission.
Chair Beek closed the Public Hearine.
Motion by Commission Skoro to deny the request for removal of two Brisbane
Box trees of Judy Van Winkle, 915 Aleppo Street. Motion carried by acclamation.
12. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Myrtle Asahino, 1323
Ashford Lane, has requested postponement of her request for removal of two
Brisbane Box trees.
13. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Patrick Hoag has requested
the removal of one Ficus trees at 501 Poppy Avenue. He stated that request does
meet the requirements for removal as tree has slime flux disease and that it is a
hazardous condition.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing
Patrick Hoag, 501 Poppy Avenue, stated that he is requesting the removal
because of the hazard and that the disease cannot be cured per John Conway,
Urban Forester.
Commissioner Pfaff asked if he would like to have a replacement tree.
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Superintendent Lomeli stated that it would be 24" Eucalyptus tree.
Aldon Kelly, SPON Arborist, stated that slime flux occurs when a tree has been
wounded. It is not lethal, but should be removed because of the hazard. He
stated that he would encourage that replacement tree be smaller that 24" and
not the same species. He also recommended that the soil be replaced.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Motion by Commissioner Allen to approve the request for the removal of one
Eucalyptus tree by Patrick Hoag at 501 Poppy Avene. Motion carried by
acclamation.
14. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Jack Reinert has requested
the removal of two Ficus trees at 1200 Nottingham Lane. He stated that request
does not meet the criteria for removal.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing
Peggy Reinert, 1200 Nottingham Lane, stated that the trees in her neighborhood
are different that the one on her property and that they are much prettier. She
stated that the Ficus trees are just ugly and urged the Commission to allow
removal.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated that he can appreciate Ms. Reinerts
concern of the trees being ugly; but reminded the Commission that being ugly is
not a criteria for removal; and cannot be removed.
Aldon Kelly, SPON Arborist, stated that it is not normal for these Ficus trees to
look the way they do, he suggested that staff check the soil.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Superintendent Lomeli will at the nutrients of the tree.
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to deny the request for the removal of two Ficus
trees by Jack Et Peggy Reinert at 1200 Nottingham Lane, and directed staff to
follow through on the measures to possibly rehabilitate the trees. Motion carried
by acclamation.
15. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that John Bubb has requested
the removal of one Monterey Pine tree at 439 Irvine Lane. He stated that request
does not meet the criteria for removal and that this pine tree is one of the few in
the City that is as healthy or as tall. He stated that staff would like to work with
resident to look at the construction of a fence so that it will not impede the
growth of the tree.
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He stated that resident is also willing to work with staff.
Chair Beek ooened_the public hearing
John Et Lelie Bubb, 439 Irvine Avenue, stated that they were willing to work with
staff but that a fence was needed in their front yard.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that there are some significant root stumps left
from a previous removal in the yard and the staff will also look at removing
those.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated that it was refreshing to hear of a
resident wanting to work with staff to keep a tree.
Aldon Kelly, SPON Arborist, stated that the wholesale price of the tree is
$100,000 and that it is possible to raise the ground around the roots for the tree.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to deny the request for the removal of one
Montery Pine tree by John Bubb, at 439 Irvine Avenue, and direct staff to work
with homeowner. Motion carried by acclamation.
16. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Sorrel Wayne has
requested the removal of one Melaleuca trees at 1364 Hampshire Circle. He
stated that request does not meet the criteria for removal. He stated that there
is no immediate hazard and if there is an additional uplift to the sidewalk, it will
be replaced by City staff and at that time barriers will be placed.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing
Newton Wayne, 1364 Hampshire Circle, stated that he was most concerned about
the tree being uprooted. He stated that he has lived there for 30 years and that
every 10 years the tree has been uprooted. He stated that he has no objection to
another tree being planted as long as it is planted deep enough to not be uplifted
again.
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, reminded the Commission that this request
does not meet the criteria for removal and that staff look at different pruning
techniques.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that staff will work with homeowner regarding the
replacement of sod around the roots and root pruning.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Motion by Commissioner Allen to deny request for the removal of one Melaleuca
tree by Sorrel Wayne at 1364 Hampshire Circle and direct staff to work with
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homeowner regarding uplifitng of the tree and root pruning. Motion carried by
acclamation.
17. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that John Norton has requested
the removal of one Queen Palm tree at 613 Narcissus Avene. He stated that
request does not meet the criteria for removal and that staff will be cognizant of
removing fruit droppings.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing
Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated his agreement with staff.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Motion by Commissioner Skoro to deny request for the removal of one Queen
Palm tree by John Morton at 613 Narcissus Avenue. Motion carried by
acclamation.
Adjourned for a break at 9:20pm and reconvened at 9:31pm
18. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Judy Lockyear has
requested the removal of two Ficus trees at 1100 Essex Lane. He stated that
although the repeated repairs are outside the 18 month period, the tree does
cause a significant repeated history of hardscape repairs due to the tree roots,
therefore staff recommends removal of the tree.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing
Jan Vandersloot, 221 E. 16th Street, stated that the tree does not meet the
stadard of the 18 month repeated history.
Superintendent Lomeli stated that staff recommends removal to avoid further
hardscape and liability issues.
Chair Beek closed the public hearing
Motion by Chair Beek to approve request for the removal of two Ficus trees by
Judy Locjyear at 1100 Essex Lane. Motion carried by acclamation.
19. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that David Miller has requested
the removal of one Eucalyptus tree at 536 Santa Ana Avenue. He stated that
request does not meet the criteria for removal.
Chair Beek opened the public hearing
David Miller, 536 Santa Ana Avenue, stated this it is a beautiful tree but has
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displaced the curb and gutter and that the tree is in contact with electrical
wires. He stated that he was witting to have some remedial root pruning done to
save the tree and hopes that it will be successful.
Chair Beek closed the public heroine.
Motion by Commissioner Pfaff to deny the request for the removal of one
Eucalyptus tree at 536 Santa Ana Avenue and directed staff to work with
homeowner regarding root pruning. Motion carried by acclamation.
20. Tree Removal - Superintendent Lomeli stated that Bettany Joan Beaumont has
requested the removal of two Brazetian Pepper trees at 715 Larkspur Avenue. He
stated that Ms. Beaumond has asked for a continuance of this item
21. Subcommittee Reports
. Budget — Nothing to report
a OASIS Liaison — Nothing to report.
. Beach — Nothing to report
. Community Services Award — Nothing to report.
• Tree — Nothing to report
Future Aeenda Items
Irvine Terrace Park - Encroachment Permit
Adiournment - 10:25pm
Submitted by:
Teri Craig, Admin Assistant
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REPORT FOR THE. CITY CO 1N Ii AGENDA
COPY For Agenda
of: June 11, 2002
Date
A. Title of report: California State Coastal Conservancy Grant
B. Report initiated by:
City Council Date
City Manager Date
Other General Services Director Date May 29, 2002
C. Does the report include a resolution, ordinance, agreement or other legal matter?
Yes X
No
D. Does the report recommend an expenditure and/or relate to a fee, fine or penalty ?: Were the
funds budgeted in the approved budget?
Yes X (a)
No
Has it been approved by the Administrative Services Director?
Yes X
No
E. List any other departments /divisions the report affects
Administrative Services X
Fire & Marine
Building
General Services
City Attorney X
Police
City Clerk
Public Works/Engineering
Communiry Services
Public Works /Utilities
Has it been discussed with each?
Yes X
No
F. List any attachments:
Traffic Engineering
None X
Other
A Resolution No. 2002 -_ authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the City to execute an
agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy for the Castaways Park
G. Evaluate the potential environmental impact of his Agenda Item:
1. No potential impact X
2. Categorically exempt Class
3. Negative declaration
4. Environmental Impact Report p
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Mayor and City Council
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California State Coastal Conservancy Grant
Recommendations
City Council Agenda
Item No.
June 11, 2002
Approve Resolution No. 2002- authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the City to
execute an agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy for a grant for the Castaways
Park Revegetation Plan.
Background
Castaways Park was constructed in late 1997 and dedicated on June 14, 1998. The Park, which
was developed at a cost of $900,000, is a 17 -acre passive park with walking trails, a parking lot,
and view areas. The Park was overgrown with numerous non - native plants prior to City
acquisition.
In January 1999, a grant was submitted by the Tree Society of Orange County to fund the
expansion of the riparian habitat present in the northwest comer of the Castaways Park site. This
project was completed with volunteers in October 1999.
In April 1999, the Castaways Park Advisory Committee, chaired by Bo Glover of the
Environmental Nature Center, was established to preserve the area as a natural park and provide
the City staff with the information necessary to make informed decisions as to the revitalization
of the Park. The goal of the Advisory Committee is the restoration of the Castaways Park to a
self - sustaining ecological site by planning for the removal of existing non - native plant species,
installing a temporary irrigation system, acquiring additional native plant material and seed,
hiring a plant contractor, installing pathways and interpretive signage, and providing for
continued maintenance and site monitoring by the City.
Discussion
In the spring of 2000, the Castaways Park Advisory Committee proposed the submittal of a grant
request to the California Coastal Conservancy to fund the revitalization and revegetation of the
Castaways Park to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission (PB &R). The grant
submittal request was unanimously approved at the June 6, 2000 PB &R Commission meeting.
A grant package and revegetation plan was submitted to the California Coastal Conservancy later
in 2000. A negative declaration was prepared subsequent to the final acceptance of the grant
application.
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On May 23, 2002, at their monthly meeting, the California State Coastal Conservancy authorized
a grant in the amount of $99,600 to the City of Newport Beach for the revitalization and
revegetation of the Castaways Park. The proposed authorization would provide grant funds to
the City to implement the Castaways Park Revegetation Plan provided that the City meet certain
conditions.
The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California
Coastal Conservancy. A draft copy of the grant agreement is attached to the resolution. This
draft agreement was submitted to the Conservancy for their approval and will be returned to the
City in its final form at a later date.
The Plan proposes building upon the City's prior enhancements with a design to create coastal
sage scrub, coastal bluffs, grasslands, wildflower meadows, and coastal canyon habitat types on
the remainder of the 17 -acre park. Interior trails will be improved with borders and signs to keep
various park visitors from disturbing native plant communities. A demonstration area will
explain the species present in each community and the wildlife supported. The estimated cost of
implementing the Plan is $230,000. The project must be completed by March 31, 2004.
The attached draft agreement with the California State Coastal Conservancy provides a grant to
the City in the amount of $99,600, provided certain conditions are met. The grant does not
require a City match of funding, however Conservancy funds will not be disbursed until the City
secures the additional funds ($130,400) necessary for the completion of the entire Plan. A
Capital Improvement Project has been submitted in the Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 proposed budget
in the amount of $75,000. In addition, the Nature Conservancy is evaluating the project for a
grant of $55,400 as well. Staff is confident that full funding can be attained. The project may
commence as early as December 2002.
The attached resolution with the draft enclosed agreement has been reviewed by the Assistant
City Attorney.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
Attachment:
(1) Resolution No. 2002- authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the City to execute
an agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy for the Castaways Park.
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RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR
THE CASTAWAYS PARK REVEGETATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City maintains Castaways Park, dedicated in 1998 as a 17 acre
natural park;
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to revegetate said Park to enhance its natural
habitat and complement Upper Newport Bay;
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Conservancy is willing to give grant funds to the
City in the amount of $99,600.00, to revegetate said Park provided the City Council adopt
a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California
Coastal Conservancy approving the terms and conditions of the agreement with respect
to the grant funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: That the City Manager of the City of Newport Beach is hereby
authorized and directed to accept all grant funds and to execute, implement, amend and
administer all documents, including an agreement with the California Coastal
Conservancy for the revegetation of Castaways Park in the grant amount of $99,600.00.
A copy of the grant agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
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Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolutions was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach at its meeting on , 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilme
Councilmem
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembe
Councilmembe
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Clerk
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT-AGREEMENT 9101
Grantee's full, legal name
Address:
Phone No.:
Name of Contact:
Title of Contact
Taxpayer ID Number
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
(949) 644 -3055
David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
95- 6000751
Exhibit A
Pursuant to Chapter 6 of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, the State Coastal
Conservancy ( "the Conservancy ") hereby grants to City of Newport Beach ( "the
grantee ") a sum not to exceed ninety -nine thousand six hundred dollars (S 99,600),
subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. These funds shall be used by the
grantee to implement portions of the Castaways Park Revegetation Plan, adopted by the
Conservancy on May 23, 2002, by completing the following project ( "the project ") in
Castaways Park located in the City of Newport Beach in Orange County as shown on
Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference and attached.
The grantee shall revegetate the 17 -acre Castaways Park with native plant communities
including coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff, coastal canyon, and grasslands, create
designated trails, and install interpretive signs and displays. The grantee shall ensure that
a qualified restoration ecologist or plant contractor monitor and maintain the
establishment of the revegetation for three years after plant installation is completed.
Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN. MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
The grantee shall carry out the project in accordance with this agreement and the work
program to be approved by the Executive Officer of the Conservancy (the "Executive
Officer ") pursuant to this agreement. The grantee shall provide seventy five thousand
dollars ($75,000) [note: proposed in budget request under review by city] and any
funds beyond those granted under this agreement which are needed to complete the
project.
In addition to routine park maintenance both during and after installation of the native
plant communities, after the first three years of establishment maintenance, the grantee
shall be responsible for maintenance of the native plant communities.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT AND
DISBURSEMENT
The grantee shall not commence the project and the Conservancy shall not be obligated to
disburse any funds under this agreement unless and until the following conditions
precedent have been met:
1. A resolution has been adopted by the City Council of the grantee authorizing the
execution of this agreement and approving its terms and conditions.
2. The Executive Officer has approved in writing:
Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 4101
a. The work program for the project.
b. The plans for the erection of signs and placards as provided in the "SIGNS"
section of this agreement.
c. All contractors that the grantee intends to hire in connection with the project. The
grantee must provide written evidence to the Conservancy that each such
contractor has complied with the bonding requirements described in the
"BONDING" section of this agreement.
3. Written evidence has been provided to the Conservancy:
a. That all permits and approvals necessary to the completion of the project under
applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations have been obtained.
b. That the City of Newport Beach has determined that the Castaways Park
Revegetation Plan is consistent with the Local Coastal Program for the City of
Newport Beach.
Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANTAGREE7MIENT 9101
c. That the grantee has provided for liability insurance and an additional- insured
endorsement, or is self - insured, as described in the "LIABILITY' section of this
agreement.
4. Evidence that the grantee has obtained the additional funding required to
complete the entire project.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall be deemed executed and effective when signed by both parties and
received in the offices of the Conservancy together with the resolution described in the
"CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT AND
DISBURSEMENT" section of this agreement. An authorized representative of the
grantee shall sign the first page of the originals of this agreement in ink.
This agreement shall run from its effective date through June 30, 2022 (the "termination
date ") unless otherwise terminated or amended as provided by the agreement. However,
all work shall be completed by March 31, 2004( "the completion date ").
AUTHORIZATION
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
The signature of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy on this agreement certifies
that at its May 23, 2002 meeting, the Conservancy adopted the resolution included in the
staff recommendation attached as Exhibit B. This agreement is executed pursuant to that
authorization.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL' GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
Standard Provisions
WORK PROGRAM
Exhibit A
Prior to beginning construction, the grantee shall submit a detailed work program to the
Executive Officer for review and written approval of its consistency with this agreement.
The work program shall include:
1. A detailed description of the project components
2. A schedule of completion for the project specifically listing the completion date for
each project component and a final project completion date.
3. A detailed project budget. The project budget shall describe all labor and materials
costs to be incurred to complete each component of the project. For each project
component, the project budget shall list all intended funding sources, including the
Conservancy's grant, the grantee's required contribution, and all other sources of
monies, materials, or labor. The grantee also shall review the plans on site with
Conservancy staff.
If any construction to be funded under this agreement will be performed by third parties
( "contractors ") under contract with the grantee, prior to initiating any request for
Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
contractor bids, the grantee shall submit for review and written approval of the Executive
Officer the bid package, including any applicable plans and specifications which have
been certified or approved as described above. Upon approval by the Executive Officer,
the grantee shall proceed with the bidding process. Prior to final selection, the grantee
shall submit to the Executive Officer for written approval the names of all contractors
that the grantee intends to hire. The grantee shall comply with the above paragraph
regarding submission and approval of a work program prior to implementation.
The work program shall have the same force and effect as if included in the text of this
agreement. However, the work program may be modified without amendment of this
agreement upon the grantee's submission of a modified work program and the Executive
Officer's written approval of it. If this agreement and the work program are inconsistent,
the agreement shall control.
The grantee shall carry out the project in accordance with the approved work program.
BONDING [AND LIEN RELEASE]
If the grantee intends to use any contractor(s) on any portion of the project to be funded
under this agreement, construction shall not begin until each such contractor has
furnished a performance bond in favor of the Conservancy and the grantee, in the
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN. MODEL GRANTAGREEMENT 9101
following amounts: for faithful performance, one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract
value; and for labor and materials, one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract value.
This requirement shall not apply to any contract for less than $20,000.
SIGNS
The grantee shall erect signs visible from the nearest public roadway directing the public
to the project. In addition, the grantee shall erect signs acknowledging Conservancy
assistance and displaying the Conservancy logo, unless the grantee incorporates this
acknowledgement into other signage in a manner approved by the Executive Officer.
The Conservancy shall provide specifications for the Conservancy signs and logo to the
grantee for this purpose. Plans describing the number, design, placement, and wording of
the signs shall be submitted to the Conservancy for review and written approval prior to
the installation of the signs. Final reimbursement may be withheld by the Conservancy
pending placement of the signs in the manner approved by the Conservancy.
COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
Upon determination by the Conservancy that all "CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT AND DISBURSEMENT" have been fully met, the
Conservancy agrees to disburse to the grantee, in accordance with the approved project
budget, a total amount not to exceed the amount of this grant as follows:
Disbursements shall be made on the basis of costs incurred to date, less ten percent, upon
the grantee's satisfactory progress in accordance with the approved work program and
upon submission of a "Request for Disbursement" form, which shall be submitted no
more frequently than monthly but no less frequently than quarterly. Disbursement of the
ten percent withheld shall be made upon the grantee's satisfactory completion of project
implementation, compliance with the "PROJECT COMPLETION" section of this
agreement, submission of a fully executed final "Request for Disbursement" form and
upon the Conservancy's acceptance of the project.
The grantee shall request disbursements by filing with the Conservancy fully executed
"Request for Disbursement" forms (available from the Conservancy). The grantee shall
include in the forms its name and address, the number of this agreement, the date of the
submission, the amount of the invoice, the period during which the work was actually
done, and an itemized description, including time, materials, and expenses incurred, of all
work done for which disbursement is requested. The forms shall also indicate cumulative
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Exhibit A
IMPLEAVENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
expenditures to date, expenditures during the reporting period, and the unexpended
balance of funds under the grant agreement.
The forms shall be signed by an authorized representative of the grantee. Each form shall
be accompanied by any receipts and supporting invoices or other source documents from
contractors that the grantee engaged to complete any portion of the project funded under
this agreement, and by written substantiation of completion of the portion of the project
for which disbursement is requested. With each form, the grantee shall submit a
supporting progress report summarizing the current status of the project and comparing it
to the status required by the work program (budget, timeline, tasks, etc.). Failure to fully
execute and submit a Request for Disbursement form, including attachment of supporting
documents, will relieve the Conservancy of its obligation to disburse funds to the grantee
unless and until all deficiencies are rectified.
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDING AMONG
BUDGET ITEMS
The grantee shall expend funds in the manner described in the approved project budget.
The allocation of the Conservancy's total grant among items contained in the project
budget may vary by as much as ten percent without approval by the Executive Officer.
Any difference of more than ten percent must be approved in writing by the Executive
Officer. The Conservancy may withhold payment for changes in particular budget items
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Exhibit A
LV.PLEMENTATION OF PLAN. MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
which exceed the amount allocated in the project budget by more than ten percent and
which have not received the approval required above. The total amount of this grant may
not be increased except by amendment to this agreement. Any increase in the funding for
any particular budget item shall mean a decrease in the funding for one or more other
budget items unless there is a written amendment to this agreement.
PROJECT COMPLETION
Within ninety days of completion of implementation of the project, the grantee shall
supply the Conservancy with evidence of completion by submitting a final report which
includes:
1. An inspection report by the grantee certifying completion of the project according to
the approved work program; and
2. A fully executed final "Request for Disbursement" form. Within thirty days of
grantee's compliance with this paragraph, the Conservancy shall determine whether
the project has been satisfactorily completed. If the Conservancy determines that the
project has been satisfactorily completed, the Conservancy shall issue to the grantee a
letter of acceptance of the project, The project shall be deemed complete as of the
date of the letter of acceptance.
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
EARLY TERMINATION AND FAILURE TO PERFORM
Prior to the completion of implementation of the project, either party may terminate this
agreement for any reason by providing the other party with seven days notice in writing.
If the Conservancy terminates the agreement prior to the completion of implementation
of the project, the grantee shall take all reasonable measures to prevent further costs to
the Conservancy under this agreement, and the Conservancy shall be responsible for any
reasonable and non - cancelable obligations incurred by the grantee in the performance of
this agreement prior to the date of the notice to terminate, but only up to the undisbursed
balance of funding authorized in this agreement.
If the grantee fails to complete the project in accordance with this agreement, or fails to
fulfill any other obligations of this agreement prior to the termination date, the grantee
shall be liable for immediate repayment to the Conservancy of all amounts disbursed by
the Conservancy under this agreement. The Conservancy may, at its sole discretion,
consider extenuating circumstances and not require repayment for work partially
completed. This paragraph shall not be deemed to limit any other remedies the
Conservancy may have for breach of this agreement.
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANTAGREEMENT 9101
USE,. MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The grantee shall use, manage, operate and maintain the project in a manner consistent
with the grant purposes. The grantee assumes all management, operations and
maintenance costs associated with the project, including the costs of ordinary repairs and
replacements of a recurring nature, and costs of enforcement of regulations. The
Conservancy shall not be liable for any cost of such management, operations or
maintenance. The grantee shall refrain from developing or otherwise using any other
property it owns or controls in the vicinity of the project in such a way as to interfere with
or inconvenience the use, management, operation or maintenance of the project or to
detract from the project purposes. The grantee may be excused from its obligations for
management, operation and maintenance only upon the written approval of the Executive
Officer.
Mitigation. Without the written permission of the Executive Officer, the grantee shall not
use or allow the use of any portion of the real property for mitigation (in other words, to
compensate for adverse changes to the environment elsewhere). All funds generated in
connection with any authorized or allowable mitigation on the real property shall be
remitted promptly to the Conservancy until the Conservancy has been fully paid for all of
its past, present, and future costs with respect to the real property, including, without
limitation, staff, planning, development, restoration, operation and maintenance, and
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
monitoring costs, and acquisition costs at fair market value as of the time mitigation is to
begin.
INSPECTION
Throughout the term of the agreement, Conservancy shall have the right to inspect the
project area to ascertain compliance with this agreement.
LI.ABILITY
The grantee shall be responsible for, indemnify and save harmless the Conservancy, its
officers, agents and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damage or
costs resulting from, growing out of, or in anyway connected with or incident to this
agreement, except for active negligence of the Conservancy, its officers, agents or
employees. The duty of the grantee to indemnify and save harmless includes the duty to
defend as set forth in Civil Code Section 2778. This agreement supersedes grantee's
right as a public entity to indemnity (see Gov. Code Section 895.2) and contribution (see
Gov. Code Section 895.6) as set forth in Gov. Code Section 895.4.
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
The grantee waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right
of contribution from the State, its officers, agents or employees, for any liability resulting
from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to this agreement.
Throughout the term of this agreement, the grantee shall maintain self - insurance for
personal injury and property damage liability assumed by the grantee under this
agreement.
Nothing in this agreement is intended to create in the public or in any member of it rights
as a third party beneficiary under this agreement.
AUDITS /ACCOUNTING/RECORDS
The grantee shall maintain financial accounts, documents, and records (collectively,
"records ") relating to this agreement, in accordance with the guidelines of "Generally
Accepted Accounting Practices" ( "G.AAP ") published by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants. The records shall include, without limitation, evidence
sufficient to reflect properly the amount, receipt, deposit, and disbursement of all funds
related to the implementation of the project, and the use, management, operation and
maintenance of the real property. Time and effort reports are also required. The grantee
shall maintain adequate supporting records in a manner that permits tracing from the
request for disbursement forms to the accounting records and to the supporting
documentation.
Additionally, the Conservancy or its agents may review, obtain, and copy all records
relating to performance of the agreement. The grantee shall provide the Conservancy or
its agents with any relevant information requested and shall permit the Conservancy or its
agents access to the grantee's premises upon reasonable notice, during normal business
hours, to interview employees and inspect and copy books, records, accounts, and other
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Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of
determining compliance with this agreement and any applicable laws and regulations.
The grantee shall retain the required records for a minimum of three years following the
later of final disbursement by the Conservancy, and the final year to which the particular
records pertain. The records shall be subject to examination and audit by the
Conservancy and the Bureau of State Audits during the retention periods.
If the grantee retains any contractors to accomplish any of the work of this agreement, the
grantee shall first enter into an agreement with each contractor requiring the contractor to
meet the terms of this section and to make the terms applicable to all subcontractors.
The Conservancy may disallow all or part of the cost of any activity or action that it
determines to be not in compliance with the requirements of this agreement.
NONDISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this agreement, the grantee and its contractors shall not
unlawfully discriminate against harass, or allow harassment against any employee or
applicant for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
disability, medical condition, marital status, age (over 40) or denial of family -care leave,
medical -care leave, or pregnancy- disability leave. The grantee and its contractors shall
ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for
employment are free of such discrimination and harassment. The grantee and its
contractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act
(Government Code Section 12900 et seq.) and the applicable regulations (Califomia
Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285.0 et seq.). The regulations of the Fair
Employment and Housing Commission regarding Contractor Nondiscrimination and
Compliance (Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Califomia Code of Regulations),
are incorporated into this agreement. The grantee and its contractors shall give written
notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a
collective bargaining or other agreement. This nondiscrimination clause shall be
included in all contracts and subcontracts entered into to perform work provided for
under this agreement.
INDEPENDENT CAPACITY
IC
Exhibit A
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN: MODEL GRANT AGREEMENT 9101
The grantee, and the agents and employees of grantee, in the performance of this
agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or
agents of the State of California.
ASSIGNMENT
Without the written consent of the State, this agreement is not assignable by the grantee
in whole or in part.
TIMELINESS
Time is of the essence in this agreement.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S DESIGNEE
The Executive Officer shall designate a Conservancy project manager who shall have
authority to act on behalf of the Executive Officer with respect to this agreement. The
Executive Officer shall notify the grantee of the designation in writing.
AMENDMENT
As expressly provided in this agreement, no change in this agreement shall be valid
unless made in writing and signed by the parties to the agreement. No oral understanding
or agreement not incorporated in this agreement shall be binding on any of the parties.
LOCUS
This agreement is deemed to be entered into in the County of Alameda.
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EXHIBIT A
Castaways Park Revegetation
Project Areas and Plant /Seed Palettes
DESCRIPTION of AREAS
Area I Dover Drive 3.5 acres
Area I was involved in the initial phase of the Park's revegetation. The initial efforts are
described under Phase 1 — Rehabilitation to Date. Additional specimens as described in the Plant
Palette will be required to complete the revegetation of Area 1.
Area II Coastal Bluff
4.5 acres
Area 11 includes the coastal bluff area of the Park that borders the Upper Newport Bay Ecological
Reserve. Because this is a natural park and not a pure restoration effort, to enhance the
aesthetic aspects of the park for the benefit of its users, an effort will be made to retain an open
view shed. To accomplish this, eradication efforts include most of the Saltbush on the upslope
which is blocking the view plane of visitors as well as crowding out other plant species,
approximately 2/3 of Saltbush on the slope but leaving the Saltbush on the downslope.
Eradication efforts also include exotic plant species such as Ice Plant, Fennel, Etc.
Area III Fuel Modification - Zone A
1.5 acres
Zone A borders the Castaways Community. This zone will have a permanent irrigation system
installed. All plant specimens have been selected from the City of Newport Beach Fire & Marine
Department Resistive Plant List. The zone will be irrigated year round. Plant specimens are all
low growing.
Fuel Modification - Zone B
Zone B will be a transition zone between Zone A and Zone C. This area will have a permanent
irrigation system installed. Zone B will be irrigated during summer months only. Plant
specimens are all low growing.
Fuel Modification - Zone C
Zone C will be a transition between the grassland area and the Fuel Modification Area. Area will
be irrigated in patches only. Plant specimens are all low growing.
Area IV Coastal Sage
3 acres
Area IV will be predominantly a Coastal Sage Scrub palette of plants. Planting will be done in
clusters of woody species with grassland plants and wildflowers utilized between the clusters.
Irrigation will be provided to the clusters only. Eradication efforts on non -native species will
take place.
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Area V Canyon
1.25 acres
Initial rehabilitation for the Canyon will include the removal of exotic plant specimens including
Myoporum, Acacia, etc. The Eucalyptus on -site will stay for now to provide habitat for nesting
raptors. As the introduced native trees mature to a height of 20 feet selective removal of the
Eucalyptus will take place over a 5 -year period. After 10 years, the canyon will be fully
revegetated with native vegetation.
Area W Grassland
2.5 acres
Area VI has currently been established as a grassland. The plan is to enhance the area with
additional grassland plants as well as establish clusters of Coastal Sage Scrub and native
wildflowers throughout the Grassland habitat. Supplemental irrigation will be provided to the
Coastal Sage Scrub clusters only. Exotic species will be eradicated.
Area VII Wildflowers
75 acres
Phase VII include the spreading of native wildflower seed to create an area to showcase
California Native Wildflowers. Exotic species will be eradicated.
Area VIII Demonstration Area
300 sq. ft.
Includes native plant specimen samples and appropriate educational signage. The plants for
this area will be determined during the design of the interpretive signage.
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PLANT PALETTES
The plant species to be installed at Castaways Park have been selected to ensure that they are ecologically
appropriate to the site. Both, native plant seed and container plants will be used in the restoration process.
The Seed and Container Plant Palettes are listed in the following Tables.
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Table I
Area I
Dover Drive (3.5 acres)
Container Plant Palette
The species listed below for the Phase I planting area have been planted. Additional specimens are required to
complete the entire Phase I site. Two hundred additional plants per acre are required for a total of 700 plants.
Scientific name
Common Name
Salix lasiolepis
Arroyo Willow
Salix gooddingii
Black Willow
Salix exigua
Sandbar Willow
Salix laevigata
Red Willow
Platanus racemosa
Western Sycamore
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Sambucus mexicana
Mexican Elderberry
Baccharis salicifolia
Mulefat
Rhus integrifolia
Lemonadeberry
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Eriogonum fasciculatum
California Buckwheat
Artemisia Californica
Coastal Sagebrush
Quercus dumosa
Nuttal's Scrub Oak
t.onicera subspicata
Chaparral Honeysuckle
,eoridium dumosum
Bushrue
Baccharis pilularis consanguinia
Coyote Bush
Opuntia littoris
Prickley Pear Cactus
Opuntia prolifica
Prickley Pear Cactus
Encelia Californica
Coast sunflower
Mimulus puniceus
Red Monkeyflower
Isomeris arborea
Bladderpod
Salvia mellifera
Black Sage
Zauschneria californica
California Fuchsia
Dendromecon rigida
Bush Poppy
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Chaparral Mallow
Solidago occidentalis
Goldenrod
Dudleya spp.
Dudleya
Isocoma menziesii
Coast Goldenbush
Mirabilis californica
Wishbone Bush
Solarium xantii
Purple Nightshade
Oenothera cheiranthifolia
Beach Evening Primrose
Stipa pulchra
Purple Needlegrass
Stipa lepida
Foothill Needlegrass
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
Golden Yarrow
'�syrinchium bellum
Blue -eyed Grass
,chscholzia maritima
California Dune Poppy
Lasthenia chrysotoma
Coast Goldfields
Lupinus bicolor
Blue & White Lupine
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Table 2
Area II
Coastal Bluff (4.5 acres)
Container Plant Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Spacing Within
Groups[
Plants per Acre
Arlentisia californica
coastal sagebrush
5 -6'
78
Croton californicus
California croton
34'
25
Datura wrighrii
jimsonweed
3'
35
Dudleya lanceolata
lance leaf dudleya
0.5 -1'
50
Dudleya pulverulenta
chalk live forever
0.5 -1'
50
Encelia californica
California encelia
3 -5'
60
Eriogoratm parvifolinm
sea cliff buckwheat
5 -6'
Isomeris arborea
bladderpod
6 -8'
30
Lycium californica
box thorn
5 -6'
25
Melica imperfecta
melic grass
2'
70
Mimulus aurantiacus
bush monkey -flower
3 -5'
45
Mirabilis californica
wishbone bush
3 -4'
25
Opuntia littoralis
coastal prickly pear
34'
50
Opuntia prolifera
cholla
34'
S0
Total Plants per Acre
653
Total Plants per Area (plants per acre X total acreage of area)
2,939
Spacing = on- center distance from shrub species.
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Area Il
Coastal Bluff (4.5 acres)
Seed Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Minimum
Purity /Germination'
Pounds of seed per
acre' -
Eschscholzia maririma
California dune poppy
TBD
1.0
Hemi--onia fetsciculara
tarweed
10/25
3.0
Lours scoparirrs
deerweed
90/60
6.0
Melica imperfecra
Melic grass
90/60
3.0
Plantago ovara
wooly plantain
98175
20.0
Vulpa nticrosrnch }•s
small fescue
70170
4.0
Total Pounds per Acre
37.0
' Minimum germination maybe adjusted after germination tests on special local collection.
'-Bulk seed rate maybe adjusted depending on results of tests for germination.
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Table 4
Area III
Fuel Modification Area (1.5 acres)
Container Plant Palette
The total number of plants for this area will be determined in consultation with the City of Newport Beach Fire
Marshall and the Planting Contractor. Approximately 327 plants per acre will be planted for a total of 654
plants.
Fuel Modification
Area A borders the Castaways Community. This area will have a permanent
Area A
irrigation system installed. All plant specimens
have been selected from
the City of Newport Beach Fire & Marine Department Resistive Plant List.
The area will be irrigated year round. Plant specimens are all low growing.
Scientific Name
Common Name
Ceanothus'Mount Vision'
Ceanothus'Mount Vision'
Ceanothus'Point Reyes"
Ceanothus'Point Reyes'
Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks'
Twin Peaks Baccharis
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
Golden Yarrow
Ribes viburnifolium
Evergreen Currant
Sisyrinchium bellum
Blue -eyed grass
Zauschneria californica
California Fuchsia
Galvezia speciosa
Island Snapdrogon
Fragaria chiloensis
Wild Strawberry
Fuel Modification
Area B will be a transition zone between Area A and Area C. This area will
Area B
have a permanent irrigation system installed.
Area will be irrigated
during summer months only. Plant specimens
are at[ low growing.
Scientific Name
Common Name
Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks'
Twin Peaks Baccharis
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
Golden Yarrow
Sisyrinchium bellum
Blue -eyed grass
Zauschneria californica
California Fuchsia
Artemisia californica 'Canyon Grey'
Canyon Grey Sagebrush
Stipa pulchra
Purple Needlegrass
Fuel Modification
Area C will be a transition zone between the
grassland area and the Fuel Mod
Area C
Area. Area will be irrigated in patches only.
Plant specimens are all low growing.
Scientific Name
Common Name
Artemisia Californica
Coastal Sagebrush
Encelia Californica
Coast Sunflower
Haplopappus venetus
Zauschneria californica
California Fuchsia
Isocoma menziesii
Coast Goldenbush
Stipa pulchra
Purple Needlegrass
Stipa lepida
Foothill needlegrass
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Table 5
Aiea IV
Coastal Sage (3 acres)
Container Plant Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Spacing Within
Groups'
Plants per Acre
Arlemisicr californica
coastal sagebrush
5 -6'
80
Baccharis pilularis
coyote bush
4 -6'
20
Dadle.va lanceolata
lance leaf dudleya
0.5 -1'
25
Dudleva p lvendenta
chalk live forever
0.5 -1'
25
Encelia californica
California encelia
3 -5'
50
Eriogonum fatciculatum
California buckwheat
5 -6'
45
Erioph.Vllum confertiflorcun
golden yarrow
3 -4'
20
Gnaphalium bicolor
bicolor everlasting
0.5 -1'
25
Gnaphalium californica
California everlasting
1 -2
25
' -ocoma menziesh
coast goldenbush
3 -5'
30
Le }'mus condensatus
giant wild rye
3 -5'
25
Lorcts scoparius
deerweed
3 -5'
30
Mintulus aurantiacus
bush monkey -flower
3 -5'
20
Mirnrdus puniceus
red monkey - flower
3 -5'
18
Mirabilis californica
wishbone bush
3-4'
15
Nnssella lepida
foothill needlegrass
2'
30
Nassella pulchra
purple needlegrass
2'
30
Oenothera cheiranthifolia
beach evening primrose
3 -4'
15
Opuntia lirtoralis
coastal prickly pear
3 -4'
40
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
10 -15'
S
Salt•ia mellifera
black sage
4 -6'
35
SisYrinchium bellum
blue -eyed grass
0.5 -1'
30
Solanum xantii
purple nightshade
2 -3'
15
Total Plants per Acre
653
otal Plants per Area (plants per acre X total acreage of area)
1,959
Spacing = on- center diswnce from shrub species.
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Area IV
Coastal Sage (3 acres)
Seed Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Minimum
Purity /Germination'
Pounds of seed per
acre=
Eschscholzia maritima
California dune poppy
TBD
1.0
Lasthenia chnsotoma
coast goldfields
TBD
2.0
Ltq>intts bicolor
blue and white lupine
98/80
4.0
Nassella lepida'
foothill needlegrass
60160
2.0
Nassella pulchra'
purple needlegrass
60160
2.0
Phacelia campanularia
desert bluebells
TBD
0.5
Plantago ovata
wooly plantain
98175
20.0
Total Pounds per Acre
31.5
Minimum germination maybe adjusted after germination tests on special local collection.
= Bulk seed rate may be adjusted depending on results of tests for germination.
'Seed of Nassella spp. shall be de- awned.
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Area V
Canyon (1.25 acres)
Container Plant Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Spacing Within
Groups'
Plants per Acre
Baccharis pilularis
coyote bush
4 -6'
25
Galre ict speciosa
island snapdragon
5 -6'
25
Neterotaelesarbutifolia
toyon
10 -15'
20
Lonicera subspicata
chaparral honeysuckle
5 -6'
25
Mcdosma laurina
laurel sumac
10 -15'
20
Minutlus auranriacus
bush monkey -flower
3 -5'
40
Quercus agrifolia
coast live oak
15 -20'
30
Quercus dumosa
NutW's scrub oak
5 -6'
35
Platanus racemosa
Western sycamore
15 -20'
20
Populus fremonrii
Fremont cottonwood
15 -20'
15
rs integrifolia
lemonadeberry
10 -15'
20
Zctuschneria califorrzica
California fuchsia
3 -5'
35
Total Plants per Acre
310
Total Plants per Area (plants per acre X total acreage of area)
465
Spacing = on- center distance from shrub species.
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Area Vi
Grassland (2.5 acres)
Container Plant Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Spacing Within
Grou st
Plants per Acre
Artenzisia californica
coastal sagebrush
5 -6'
25
Baccharis pilularis
coyote bush
4 -6'
15
Dudlc ra lanceulara
lance leaf dudleya
0.5 -I'
25
Dudleva ptdrertdenta
chalk live forever
0.5 -1'
25
Eucelia californica
California encelia
3 -5'
20
Eriogonum fasciculatum
California buckwheat
5 -6'
15
Eriopltrlhtm confertiortun
golden yarrow
3 -4'
25
Gnaphalimnbicolor
bicolor everlasting
0.5 -1'
25
Gnaphaliutn californica
California everlasting
1 -2'
25
Isocotna men;iesii
coast goldenbush
3 -5'
20
Loots scoparius
deerweed
3 -5'
20
Melica imperfecia
melic grass
2
75
Mimulus puniceus
red monkey -flower
3 -5'
20
Mirabilis californica
wishbone bush
3-4'
20
Oenothera cheiranthifolia
beach evening primrose
3 -4'
15
Nassella lepida
foothill needlegrass
2'
75
Nassella pulchra
purple needlegrass
2'
75
Opuntia littoralis
coastal prickly pear
3 -4'
25
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
10 -I5'
3
Salvia mellifera
black sage
4 -6'
20
Sisyrinchium bellum
blue -eyed grass
0.5 -1'
60
Solanum xantii
purple nightshade
2 -3'
25
Total Plants per Acre
653
Total Plants per Area (plants per acre X total acreage of area)
1,633
Spacing = on- center distance from shrub species.
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Area VI
Grassland (2.5 acres)
Seed Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Minimum
Purity /Germination[
Pounds of seed per
acre' -
Esc•hscholria californica
California poppy
95/75
1.0
ESchscholzia mart tinta
California dune poppy
TBD
1.0
Lasrhenia chrvsototna
coast goldfields
TBD
2.0
Lupinus bicolor
blue and white lupine
98/80
2.0
Nassella lepida'
foothill needlegrass
60/60
3.0
Nassella pulchra'
purple needlegrass
60/60
3.0
Phacelicr campanularia
desert bluebells
TBD
^� 0.
Total Pounds per Acre
12.5
Minimum germination may be adjusted after germination tests on special local collection.
' Bulk seed rate may be adjusted depending on results of tests for germination.
Seed of Nassella spp, shall be de- awned.
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Area VII
Wildflower (.75 acres)
Bulb Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Spacing Within
Groups
Bulbs per Acre
Bloomeria crocea
common goldenstar
2'
30
Catochortus splendens
splendid mariposa lily
1 -2'
40
Dichelostenuna capt.ratiun
wild hyacinth
1 -2•
30
Total Bulbs per Acre
100
Total Bulbs per Area (bulbs per acre
X total acreage of area)
75
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Table 11
Area VII
Wildflowers (.75 acres)
Seed Palette
Scientific Name
Common Name
Minimum
Purity /Germination'
Pounds of seed per
acre' -
Abrnnict larifolia
yellow sand verbena
TBD
2.0
Abrania inaririnta
red sand verbena
TBD
2.0
Costilleja eeserta
owls clover
50/60
3.0
Clarkin borrae
godetia
TBD
2.0
Eriophvllwn conferriflorum
golden yarrow
30/60
2.0
Esc•hsc•holzia c•alifornica
California poppy
95/75
1.0
Esc•hscholzia maritima
California dune poppy
TBD
1.0
Gilia capirara
globe gilia
TBD
1.0
Lasrhenia chrysoroma
coast goldfields
TBD
3.0
Layia plat)-glossa
tidy tips
80/75
1.5
Lupines bicolor
blue and white lupine
98/80
4.0
Lapinus hirsurissimus
hairy lupine
TBD
2.0
Lupinus nanus
white baby lupine
TBD
2.0
Nemophila menziesii
baby blue eyes
98/85
2.0
Oenorhera cheiranthifolia
beach evening primrose
TBD
2.0
Phac•elia campanularia
desert bluebells
TBD
I.0
Phacelia ramosissima
branching phacelia
95/85
1.0
Sisvrinchium bellum
blue -eyed grass
95/75
2.0
Total Pounds per Acre
34.5
Minimum germination may be adjusted after germination tests on special local collection.
=Bulk seed rate may be adjusted deR!nding on results of tests for germination.
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Castaways Park
Revegetation Project
STATUS REPORT
City Council Study Session
March 25, 2003
PROJECT
AREA
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Project Description
The Castaways Park Revegetation Plan
■ Recreate a remnant of the historical upland habitat by revegetating the 1 Tacre Castaway
Park with native plant communities.
■ Install interpretive signs and displays.
■ Install a demonstration area to explain the species present and the wildlife supported by each
plant community.
■ Improve interior trails with borders and signs to keep park visitors from disturbing the native
plant communities.
■ Utilize a qualified restoration ecologist to monitor and maintain the establishment of the
revegetation for three years upon completion of plant installation.
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Land Use History
■ The area was developed and used as a port from the 1870's to 1889.
■ The property was leased to the Orange County Country Club from 1912 to 1950. An 18-
hole golf course and a Clubhouse was developed at the site.
■ In 1997, the Irvine Co. developed the Castaways residential area on the bluff and transferred
the Park area to the City as part of a CIOSA Agreement. In June 1998, the City dedicated the
park as a natural park.
■ In January 1999, the riparian habitat in the northwest corner of the Park was expanded
through a grant obtained from the Tree Society of Orange County. The work was completed
by volunteers in October 1999.
■ In April 1999, the Castaways Park Advisory Committee was established to advise the City on
preservation and restoration of the Park as a natural Park.
Advisory Committee
■ The Castaways Park Advisory Committee is comprised of 12 members including:
Representatives from the California Native Plant Society
Representatives from the Environmental Nature Center
Representatives from local native plant nurseries
Representatives from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
City staff
Private Individuals
■ Committee Objectives:
To preserve the area as a natural park
To restore the Park to a self- sustaining ecological site.
To provide City staff with information to make informed decisions regarding the
revitalization of the Park
To obtain sufficient grants to pay for restoration
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Coastal Conservancy Grant
■ In the Spring of 2000, the Committee developed the Castaways Park Revegetation Plan
and proposed that the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission (PB &R) consider
submitting a grant to the California Coastal Conservancy to revegetate and revitalize the
Park. Implementation of the proposed Revegetation Plan was estimated at $230,000.
■ In June 2000, the PB &R Commission unanimously agreed to proceed with the Grant
application.
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Coastal Conservancy Grant
■ In May 2002 the CCC approved the Castaways Revegetation Plan and authorized
$99,600 for the revitalization and revegetation of Castaways Park.
■ In June 2002, the City Council approved a resolution directing staff to proceed with the
project and authorizing staff to execute an agreement with the CCC.
■ $75,000 was appropriated in the current capital improvement budget to initiate the
project.
Grant Requirements
■ The project must be completed by March 31, 2004.
■ The City shall carry out the project in accordance with its agreement with the CCC and the
Revegetation Plan approved by the Executive Officer of the CCC. A CCC staff member has
been assigned to monitor the project.
■ A qualified restoration ecologist or plant contractor will monitor and maintain the
establishment of the revegetation for three years after plan installation is completed.
■ Grant funds will be released as soon as the City secures the balance of the project
funding
■ The City is responsible for the maintenance of the native plant communities during and
following completion of the grant program.
Project Funding
■ The Committee has secured the following funding sources to implement the Revegetation
Plan:
California Coastal Conservancy .............$99,600
City of Newport Beach .....................$75,000
The Nature Conservancy .....................$55,400
Total $230,000
Existing Conditions
Phase I
Fuel Modification Area Large Grassland Meadow Area
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■ The Plan will be implemented in 2 phases:
Phase I will address the fuel modification and large meadow areas. The
remainder of the Park will be addressed in Phase 11.
■ The Plan includes the following:
Removal of existing non - native plant species
Installation of a temporary irrigation system
Acquisition of native plant material and seed
Installation of interpretive signage
Continued maintenance and site monitoring
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■ The Public Works Department is in the process of completing bid documents. It
is anticipated that a contract award recommendation will be be submitted for
City Council approval in May.
■ The project will be bid in two phases as depicted in the project area map.
■ Phase I is expected to commence June 2003.
■ Phase II is expected to commence Fall 2003
■ The project is expected to be completed by March 2004
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