Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS4 - Marine Ave Tree Maintenance - HandoutMARINE AVENUE VILLAGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2017- 2018 COMMITTEE TO ENGAGE IN THE rOLLOWING ACTIVITIES BEGIN DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY STAFF DETERMINE SCOPE OP PROJECT AN D REPORT BACK TO BIMI. RESEARCH POSSIBLE CONSULTANT GROUPS INFORM AND COORDINATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS 51M1 BIIA LITTLE ISLAND ASSOC RESIDENTS MARINE AVENUE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS MUSEUM DEVELOP INrORMATION RESOURCES rOR RESIDENTS OPEN HOUSE/WORKSHOPS STORY BOARDS FLYERS EMAILS BECOME THE "GO TO" SOURCE rOR INFORMATION RESEARCH OTHER PROJECTS GATHER LOCAL ATTITUDES, IDEAS AND EXAMPLES DEVELOP A PLAN, STYLE CONCEPT OR ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL SOURCES Of FUNDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBER JEff HERDMAN, DON WEBB, DAVE GIRLING, KAREN FRINZi, SHEILA NOYES, JACK CALAHAN, LEE PEARL, PENNY KNOX, DIANE HUSSEY, JOHN DE ERENZA, SHERI DREWY, CHUCK CENCIBAUGH AND JOHN NOYES Marine Avenue Village Capital Improvement Plan Meeting Feb. 1, 2017 Meeting Notes The Meeting was held at Wilma's Restaurant and was called to order by John Noyes at 8:35 a.m. John introduced each member of the committee. He then gave direction for the meeting in terms of purpose and outcome. Jeff Herdman gave a brief overview/status of the project. Below are the results of the brainstorming session that constituted the bulk of the meeting: John Noyes: - Suggested outside Italian -type street lighting (to cross Marine Ave.) - Design should emphasis the village feel and reflect a theme - Design should include a modernization of the infrastructure and meet ADA requirements - Historic theme should be preserved in the design - Work should include Associations, property owners, business owners (all stakeholders) - Communication will be key; possible periodic newsletter - Alternative parking during construction - Timing is critical in terms of when the project will be done (perhaps in phases?) - Storefront renovations (design criteria, funding) — maintain historic village ambiance and appearance - Matching funds from the city or some other government source for storefront renovations Don Webb: - Will play a consultant role Sherry Drewry: - Tree replacement a must - Effects on business must be taken into consideration (timing) Jack Callahan: - Marine Ave. getting dated; types of businesses operating need to be examined - Better quality businesses need to be attracted - Outside lighting design - New parking configuration? - Shuttle Service to deal with parking issues Lee Pearl: - Communication and involvement of all stakeholders critical Shirley Pepys: - Design needs to reflect preservation and promote the history of the Island - Hire a public relations firm? Dave Girling: - Be careful to preserve Island character - Identify business operators and property owners on Marine Ave. - Conduct a survey of business and property owners for input on design and to determine the extent to which they want to be invested in the design of Marine Ave. as well as possible storefront enhancements to coordinate with the theme of the project Jeff Herdman: - Will act as a liaison between the committee and the city - Consider using the renovation project as a fundraising opportunity for the merchants association (sidewalk tiles and/or plaques) - Storefront symbols to identify each business? Phil Smoot: - Important to identify what we want as an end result Sheila Noyes: - Goal should be to beautify for locals. New decorative benches, attractive trash containers, etc. John (Crockers): - Interaction with pedestrians and vehicles needs to be examined - Parking needs to be reexamined ( consider transporting Island visitors from other locations) - Tree replacement needs the recommendation of an arborist - Solicit more village -type businesses - Work in cooperation with the planning and building departments Chuck Ceicenbaugh: - Preservation should be an important ingredient in the design - Parking needs to be studied and improved Karen Frinzi: Maintain uniqueness in the design Find space where people can gather Annette Giermann: - Overhead utilities solution - Supports light strung across Marine Ave. - Signs on storefront should fall within future architectural standards Penny Knox: - Trees need to be replaced with more of a lacey canopy -type tree (more village like) - Gathering places need to be established along the street - Need to educate residents for the need as well as throughout the project Rick and Diane Hussy: - Need design guidelines - Need trolley service - Need design guidelines for storefronts (maybe 5 or so designs to select from) - Stores need to be open to capture night life/patronage - Reconfigure parking - People who want to do business here take on the financial responsibility for storefront modifications to fit in with the design criteria - Water Taxi service - Preservation and enhancement are key components through simple steps as paint, architectural details,; important to maintain authentic architecture. Work Load/ Next Steps: - Next meeting scheduled for Friday, March 3, 8:0 a.m. at Wilma's - Jeff will ask Mark Vakoyovich and Jim Campbell from the City to attend to give an overview/scope picture of the project. - Jeff will serve as recording secretary for the committee. - Chuck, John N., Jack and Lee will coordinate communication with residents, business owners and Marine Ave. property owners. - Dave Girling and Karen Frenzi will work on survey design for business owners - Diane and Rick will work on design guidelines and landscape ideas - Need a "Theme" committee - Design committee will be John (Crockers), Penny, Rick and Diane, Sherry and Sheila. It was asked that this committee meet before our March 3rd meeting. Marine Avenue Reconstruction Q & A — DRAFT 1 Why is the City of Newport Beach planning to reconstruct Marine Avenue? Marine Avenue has been the gateway to Balboa Island and an essential thoroughfare for residents and visitors for nearly a century. The center part of the street was built in 1920 and the street was rebuilt and widened in 1937. The sidewalks and street trees also date back to 1937. The City has made numerous repairs over the years, but the concrete street and sidewalks are simply at the end of their useful lifespans and it is best to completely rebuild them. Balboa Island residents have also expressed concerns over the street's aging infrastructure and aesthetics and have asked the City to rebuild the road and sidewalks. What will the project encompass? As currently proposed, the project involves rebuilding Marine Avenue from the North Bayfront alley to Park Avenue. The project includes rebuilding the sidewalks and adding new signage, streetlights, landscaping, trees, new and reused street furniture, and tree grates. The project's design will preserve or match the historical aspects of Marine Avenue while incorporating improvements desired by the local community. For example, residents have asked the City to look into adding additional seating along the sidewalks and to improving the landscaping. What is the project schedule? The design phase of the project begins in the spring of 2018 and includes a significant community outreach component. The City will work with Balboa Island residents and business owners to incorporate the community's preferences into the design. For example, one idea already raised by the community is to have decorative, diagonal lights that cross above the street. Electrical system upgrades would be added to the project to accommodate this change. Residents have also asked for decorative crosswalks. City staff will talk more with community members about what they envision as we fine-tune the design of the crosswalks. The construction phase is slated to begin in about 18-24 months. As of now, January 2020 is the tentative start date and construction will last approximately five to six months. The City knows that the construction cannot take place during the busy summer months and will push the entire project schedule out for another year - until January 2021 - if there are any delays. How the work is accomplished will be determined after discussions with the community. The City has a number of phasing options in mind that would help mitigate the impacts on traffic, businesses, and more. However, we need the community to review and comment on those options before we finalize any element of the work schedule. Why do the Eucalyptus trees need to be replaced? The health of the trees has been declining and three were removed last year alone. Our arborists are keeping an eye on several others that are showing signs of disease. Generally, street trees — those planted in busy urban environments — have shorter lifespans than trees in the natural environment. Urban trees are usually subject to stresses that can significantly reduce their lifespans. Some examples of stressors include small planting sites, too much or too little water, suffocation from synthetic turf, over -pruning to accommodate pedestrians and cars, excessive root loss due to concrete/hardscape conflicts, and improper species selection when they were planted. Most, if not all of these stresses apply to the Eucalyptus on Marine Avenue that range in age from 50-80 years old. They are near or at the end of their useful lifespans and the recommended course of action is to start over with a more appropriate species of tree and planting sites. It is also important to note that excavation work around the tree roots (which in most cases along Marine Avenue extend 15 feet or more from the trunks) can cause the trees to become unstable. This would also necessitate the removal of the mature trees. Why do all of the sidewalks need to be replaced? They need to be improved and it is best to do that while the street is improved. We want these elements to fit well structurally as well as aesthetically. tik>� Collaborative March 3, 2017 Marine Avenue Design Guidelines 1) Marine Avenue Enhancement a. Lighting — Street Lighting, Overhead Lighting, Storefront lighting, Signage lighting b. Offsite Parking — Trolley, golf cart, antique car c. Expand sidewalk into parking to create pedestrian nodes for sitting and/or artwork 2) Trees a. Tall canopy trees — Palms? Tustin Market Place, Irvine company properties —Canariensis Palm b. Does not block signage, litter ground, drought resistant. 3) Architecture — Enhance existing storefronts a. Paint — Select suggested colors b. Add Architectural elements and detailing c. Building lighting — Authentic to the Architectural style d. Storefront landscaping — Box planters, pots, display — bicycle at TOSS store, no clothing except for sidewalk sale 4) Signage a. Building signage b. Blade signage c. Awning signage d. Banners — colorful and festive e. Seasonal signage 5) Nightlife a. Music — street performers: classical guitar b. Blue lights on trees — Des Moines, Iowa c. Street Pots — Illuminated at night — fresh flowers during day (Seasonal) d. Wash building elements with light Read Message Previous Next Moye.To) select one From: John De Frenza <john@defrenza.com> [ add to contacts To: pennyknox@sbcglobal.net, a2dianehussey@gmail.com, jccallahan@gmail.com, dave@girlingreig.com, don2swebb@earthlink.net, john@jnoyes.com, epsmoot@hotmall.com, krfril@gmail.com, balboalover@gma►I.com, sheila@lslandhomeonline.com, sheridrewry@yahoo.com, jherdmanl@roadrunner.com, smartpearll@hotmail.com, shirleypepys@aol.com, chuckbi@icloud.com Cc: Date: Thursday, March 02, 2017 02:32 pm Subject: Street Design Sub -Committee Meeting Notes Hello team, Last week Lee, Don, Penny, Sheila & myself met to outline, define, profile & frame the main topics that impact Marine Avenue; its image, access by pedestrians and vehicles, utility upgrades & other requirements. (Thank you Wilma's for the meeting space). Our goal was to establish a master outline from which all future design inspirations can be referred back to for continuity to the original concept. So far the first meeting was very successful to recognize the "big picture". The following main topics were defined: 1. Transportation - both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 2. Parking for both on island and off island options. Some specific ideas for parking were discussed and will be reviewed over time. 3. Lighting options that enhance the romantic "yesterday -year" quality of Marine Avenue. 4. Street furniture, signage, walkway textures, trash receptacles, tree grates & other elements that will further enhance the "yester-year" qualities. 5. Enhancing access to multiple modes of private & public transportation through better signage, pick up points, public awareness through publicity of the options. 6. Tree selection(s) that will respect the existing canopy and transition to a new canopy which incorporates safer tree types. 7. Creation of landscape areas at parking & street crossings which increase pedestrian scaled seating, slow traffic down, erradicate illegal U-turns & possibly increase public seating areas, bicycle parking, etc. 8. "Safe" pedestrian crossing signaling. Other topics were also discussed, unfortunately they remain in my notes far from where I am this week. Please feel free to add your thoughts to this email. This master list is expected to grow and mature like a child into an adult. Tomorrow's meeting with city officials will most likely bring more thoughts. My hope is, in my absence, this list acts as a start point for discussion. As I have mentioned, I cannot attend tomorrow. See you next week. John De Frenza Marine Ave. Capital Plan Meeting 2 Notes March, 2017 Wilma's Restaurant In attendance: Don Webb Shirley Pepys Jeff Herdman Dave Girling Lee Pearl Colleen Smoot John Noyes Diane Hussey Penn Knox Chuck Iverson Mark Vakoyavich Annette Giermann Chuck Ceincebaugh Sheila Noyes Lee reported on the sub -committee meeting: 1. Off-site parking may effect the design 2. Keep historic feel 3. Solution needed for delivery trucks 4. Tree selection — possibly a transition plan rather than all at the same time 5. Yesteryear lighting 6. Lighted crosswalks 7. Question about construction effect on business 8. Question about construction effect on traffic flow Mark Vakoyavich (city engineer): - Removing of saving some trees will drive the cost of design. There may be a middle ground, however, trees are reaching the end of their life span - Community understanding and support for replacement of trees is important - Work will be done at the slowest time of the year - Encourage business/building owners to complete any remodeling plans at the same time - Project may be completed in phases (Mark has prior experience with this in three different cities) - Need a rendering - Question about whether or not the 100 block of Marine Ave. will be included in plans for new street and sidewalks - "RFP will be put together to select design consultant by mid- April, then 20-0 days to respond to the RFP Don Webb suggested that a representative group of committee members visit other areas of the city to view rehabilitation projects that have been completed. Diane Hussey presented design ideas that incorporate trees and public art Meeting was adjourned at 945 a.m. Next meeting will be held after a design consultant is hired and has a product to show us. Balboa Island Street Renovation Committee Meeting Village Inn 12/15/2017 Attendees (Sign in sheet from City of Newport Beach) Peter Tauscher Don Webb Ed Selich Mark - handout / tree options. Beth — amenities Dan Serena Trees Peter Tauscher Beth Landscape Architect Mike LA Call To Order 8:39am John Noyes made introductions. Amenia Discussion Mark provided a handout with amenity and tree variations to speak from Beth made a presentation of Conceptual Items such as BI Themed pole toppers. She presented styles of decoration - similar to the poles on the bridge. A menu of decorative poles will be presented next meeting. Beth will create a model of the street to use in evaluations. Other suggestions made were banner bearing metal poles for the tivoli lights. Balboa Island ID and directional signs were suggested, as well as sail shape banners. Such banners could be used by both associations for advertising community events, much as Corona del Mar BID does. — A new announcement board at entry of island was also mentioned. Crosswalks — the committee agreed install decorative crosswalks if the design were reserved. It was agreed to look at lithocrete as brick causes tire noise. Tree grates — the committee agreed to use tree grates, as long as they matched tree specs. Tivoli Lights — The committee agreed to install Tivoli lighting across Marine Avenue. A separate pole to carry the lights with no d6cor was suggested. There needs to be a 15'.5" fire department clearance. Don't put streetlights above Tivoli lights Flower Baskets off streetlights. The committee decided to not put up decorative baskets on the light poles as they may compete with merchant's signs. However, all streetlight poles should carry electricity. Bollards — The committee declined to install bollards. Landscaping enhancements — The committee considered trading benches for landscape raised planters. Social areas are needed - Lee suggested balancing some raised planters with social areas on street corners. Move memorial plaques from benches to planters and sidewalks. Staff will present conceptual intersection layouts at the next meeting. i Other topics for discussion were raised for consideration: Would it be worth losing parking spaces for increased social areas? Keep the types of colors in mind - for streetlights, racks, street furniture. Noyes suggested pavers for sidewalk treatment. Mark recommended looking at the Lido Marina sidewalk. Everyone suggested if you see a treatment you like take a picture and return with it to committee. Trees Various concepts for trees at planting and at maturity were presented. The first suggestion was to eliminate messy trees. Trees discussed were: African Tulips. Slip hazard, messy flower drop. Crepe Myrtle. very hardy Ginkgo- hardy. Slow growing. Deciduous NZ Christmas Tree - grows all year - messy flower drop Peppermint Tree — attractive but takes two years delivery as they are contract grown. King Pahn - slower growing Date Palm — reaches height quickly, available at mature size and height Should we match trees on Park Ave? It was noted that trees are like pets. Not one is perfect. Multiple styles were suggested, but it was noted that uniformity creates simplicity — Ed Selich recommended date palms, with 60 trees vs 40 existing. Don Abrams called out maintenance problems with palms. The committee decided to eliminate flowering trees, deciduous trees, and palm trees from consideration. Staff will draw up accent tree concepts. The forester said to not consider insect issues in choosing a tree. Staff will prepare the Peppermint tree for study for next meeting. Beth's model will reflect various species, enabling the committee to switch trees for evaluation. Logistics Timeline - if work started on Sept or Oct: would impact the holiday season. Therefore, a Jan - May work window would be more appropriate. Start year could be Jan 2019 - more likely Jan 2020. Should the project be done on one shot or over a 5 -year window? Delivery and fire trucks need input into the tuning. Perhaps the center of section of Marine should be one phase, next phases on each block. The Village Inn is looking to coordinate its growth with the project: the entire island infrastructure needs to be rebuilt over 25 years. Abrams asked for a project length and to consider the least impact to businesses. Under grounding of utilities would not be a part of this project as it requires its own Special District for financing. Preliminary finding may be presented at a March town hall — the committee anticipates looking at heavy feedback. Mr. Crocker brought up that the committee should be prepared with answers to the option of doing nothing. Sheri asked about offsite parking and shuttle during construction. It was mentioned that temporary parking may be available on Bayside Drive. Adiou� t The meeting adjourned at 9:59 AM. Balboa Island Street Renovation Committee Meeting Village Inn 2/23/2018 Executive Summary -The project should be presented as options rather than as completed plan -Take advantage of new technology in presenting concepts -A Marine Avenue survey should be done to get public input without public conflict. It should be in the Bridge, the BIMI newsletter, the attachment on constant comment. -NBC will work on the theme and vision statement -Committee members need to talk to at least 50 people each on a personal level -Put together talking points sheet. -A series of articles about debunking rumors and stating reasons for the project should be placed in the Bridge. After that, a series of options should be presented Attendees (Sign in sheet attached) Call to Order 9:03 AM Presentation of Project Structure John Noyes asked the committee for opinions on how to set the direction of presentation - how to orchestrate town hall meeting. Lee reported attending the fire station meeting last Saturday and presented preliminary ideas. He got a lot of rumors about the project, which begged the question of when and how to make a presentation. Be prepared to address the subject of whether it will be worth disruption. Should residents be presented choices or presented a complete vision? Merchants should be the main focus. The concepts should be communicated to businesses through a BIMI newsletter to get their input and opinion first. Sheri brought up the process of building the fire station and the subsequent challenges to public input. We must have visuals for the presentation. The Fire Station was presented as only one choice, revised to current iteration. It was recommended to present as options rather than as completed plan. We shouldn't be concerned with City getting ahead with the process. The committee can direct the city. Committee members need to talk to at least 50 people each on a personal level. There should be a project blurb every month in the Bridge. The committee should take advantage of new technology in presenting concepts. A series of articles about debunking rumors and stating reasons for the project should be placed in the Bridge. After that, a series of options should be presented. Jack mentioned that residents think the committee or the city control the type of businesses and licenses that are allowed in the area. Property owners should be contacted, but how and when to contact them. Find respected people to represent the program to residents. City Council has yet to see actual costs. The committee needs to advocate for funding. Mark will be generating the cost estimate, probably in the $4-6 mm range. The following should be used for the presentation: documentation :projected impact and timeline. Expose people to the committee minutes as a deep communication tool. Lee suggested doing a Marine Avenue survey as a way to get public input without public conflict. Such a survey would show an end game strategy to allay naysayers. John mentioned the biggest issue is building public support and diverting negative opinions. Jack stated we need more community involvement and new ways to get it. The committee should write down forecasted objections and rebuttals. These should result in talking points and more structure. Put together merchant survey Put together resident survey Put together talking points sheet. NBC suggested lists for people - top ten facts list - these become talking points. After the points, perhaps get into objections, but identify problems that need to be solved. Give a constructive format for feedback. Provide transparency with regular communication and a traceable progress / input timeline. Do the survey first? Facts to be header on the survey sheet. Do it in the Bridge, the BIMI newsletter, the attachment on constant comment. There is a true art to surveying. Lee would want to review first draft of survey. Timing and budgeting: needs to be addressed in the 2019 CIP. The committee needs to get real answers about project timeline. Mark has a list of several ways of doing things: we need him to present the project for CIP for next year. Traffic control during the project should be part of plan. The suggested point list: 1 Trees are 90 years old — they pose a danger to drivers and property. 2 Explain the Physical Limits of project 3 Street and sidewalk repair. Repair exceeds the cost of replacement. 4 Lighting to improve safety 5 Safety as a traffic / pedestrian interface 6 Flood Control Drainage is now nonexistent — needed to be updated 7 Next 100 Years — a design to keep old character / charm 8 Parking — there will be no meters and no loss of spaces. We should have a mission statement about incorporating past into the future; and how the project will do so. We should also emphasize minimization of disruption. The committee should send a letter to City thanking for effort and setting aside funds. It was noted, especially with the new bridge project, that perceived damage to businesses has never been as bad as thought. NBC will work on the theme and vision statement. Who do we assign to getting things done? Let's discuss next meeting.. The Bridge will come out in April for the survey. March 23: next meeting at 9am at City Hall. Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 10:16 am C 10iE Poo Gi��� Balboa Island Street Renovation Committee Meeting Crystal Cove Meeting Room, City Hall 3/23/2018 Executive Summary - Additional comments were made about trees. - A "Parking" subject needs to be added to presentation - Should two parking spaces be eliminated for public space? - Mark recommended a community meeting- a 10 minute introduction followed by breakout sessions - Breakout sessions should be: Deliveries, retaining charm, parking, trees, construction scheduling, "why, "how" - Above all, it should be stressed the committee is creating a future legacy for the street - It was estimated that the install of new concrete sidewalk would be 3 days per storefront. There would be a week of impact at each merchants' front door Attendees (Sign in sheet attached) Call to Order 8:30 AM The objective of the meeting was to provide the City with guidance for public outreach Power Point Presentation A "Parking" subject needs to be added to presentation. Should the street furniture be acorn versus teardrop light? The committee recommended the dual light pole with acorn. The discussion of teardrop vs acorn could be a public input mechanism. Lee opined that acorns are better for historical feeling. Lights staggered based on existing placement. Additional comments were made about trees. Certain members recommended eucalypts for historical reference. Concerns were raised about Peppermint trees conflicting with signage. Requests were made for a less invasive type of eucalyptus. Street surface is concrete: the drainage system is also being studied. Installation of a pump station may be recommended. Should two parking spaces be eliminated for public space? Parking will be developed in the future, while public area is more important than two spaces. Rethink permit parking offsite on Bayside Drive. A discussion of delivery trucks versus bump outs: vans vs box trucks. The City will look at side streets and end outs as delivery spaces. A sandbag test for mockup of delivery was suggested. Merchants need to develop plan for deliveries. Tom Houston sides for delivery and traffic priority over pedestrian space. Eucalypts are not high demand but are historically part of the island. Palm trees would not flower or fruit. Any choice will be trimmed by the city. The ADA blind advising rubber bump mats at intersections present tripping hazard over time. MARINE AVENUE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN JANUARY 2020 COMPLETE RENOVATION OF STREET, SIDEWALKS, LIGHT POLES, TREES AND STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. WHILE NO CHANGE TO EXISTING PARKING OR PARKING METERS ARE PLANNED, MANY OTHER CHANGES WILL HAVE TO BE CONTEMPLATED BY PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS. A LINE OF COMMUNICATION WITH CITY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN THE FORM OF A COMMITTEE OF PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ALONG WITH CITY STAFF AND PROJECT DESIGN CONSULTANTS. IN ORDER TO GET YOUR INPUT AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS WE WILL HAVE AN OPEN HOUSE AT THE FIRE STATION THAT WILL ALLOW INTERESTED PARTIES TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. INPUT WOULD ALSO BE HELPFUL IN DEVELOPING A SURVEY FOR ALL ISLAND RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS. PLEASE ATTEND. OPEN HOUSE BALBOA ISLAND FIRE STATION WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH 6:00 TO 8:30 PM WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE CAN ACHIEVE THE VERY BEST OUTCOME. SOME FACTS: NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. TREES ARE 50-80 YEARS OLD. DRAINAGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARE OBSOLETE. COST TO REPAIR STREET AND SIDEWALKS EXCEEDS COST OF REPLACEMENT. COME SEE THE TWO NEW BUSINESSES IN THE VILLAGE. SUR LA MER CHARLESTON SHOE CO. MARIN4\VENUEARIN VILLAGE NEWSLETTER MARINE AVENUE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN JANUARY 2020 COMPLETE RENOVATION OF STREET, SIDEWALKS, LIGHT POLES, TREES AND STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. WHILE NO CHANGE TO EXISTING PARKING OR PARKING METERS ARE PLANNED, MANY OTHER CHANGES WILL HAVE TO BE CONTEMPLATED BY PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS. A LINE OF COMMUNICATION WITH CITY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN THE FORM OF A COMMITTEE OF PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ALONG WITH CITY STAFF AND PROJECT DESIGN CONSULTANTS. IN ORDER TO GET YOUR INPUT AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS WE WILL HAVE AN OPEN HOUSE AT THE FIRE STATION THAT WILL ALLOW INTERESTED PARTIES TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. INPUT WOULD ALSO BE HELPFUL IN DEVELOPING A SURVEY FOR ALL ISLAND RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS. PLEASE ATTEND. OPEN HOUSE BALBOA ISLAND FIRE STATION WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH 6:00 TO 8:30 PM WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE CAN ACHIEVE THE VERY BEST OUTCOME. SOME FACTS: NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. TREES ARE 50-80 YEARS OLD. DRAINAGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARE OBSOLETE. COST TO REPAIR STREET AND SIDEWALKS EXCEEDS COST OF REPLACEMENT. COME SEE THE TWO NEW BUSINESSES IN THE VILLAGE. SUR LA MER CHARLESTON SHOE CO. Summary of Public Feedback Marine Avenue Open House May 9, 2018 ❖ 71 Attendees (List Attached) ❖ 42 Comment Cards Received Residents = 37 (88.1%) Business = 3 (7.1%) Both = 2 (4.8%) ❖ in favor of project? Yes = 33 (78.6%) No= 4 (9.5%) Maybe = 5 (11.9%) •'• Top Concerns o Business Disruption o Loss of Parking o Removal of Eucalyptus Trees o Use of Palm Trees o Maintain "Quaint Village" Feel See attached comment cards for further comments/suggestions i i Marine Avenue improvements Public Open House Comment Card Summary May 9, 2018 No. Name to Favor Resident Biggest Concern Comments Or Business 1 Jim Moloney � Yes+ R Wants Mature Trees Concerned that pop -outs will cause parking/traffic issues- harder for large cars/delivery trucks to navigate. 2 Peter Bergman Yes R Sad to see trees go Well thought out. Thank you. 3 Noah Caplan Yes R/B Improving pedestrian Likes the variety of foliage. Scent factor safety will be good for business 4 Patty Vitarelli Yes R Traffic Flow. Parking • Lose crosswalk in front of Candy Shop • Add stop signs on Sidewalks • Solar Power Trash compactor Cans • Change parking time on Park Ave to 2 hours 5 Melisa Pence Yes R • Provide curb cuts to provide compliant handicapped parking • Pull back light at crosswalks to increase visibility 6 Terry Janssen Yes R 7 Ralph Sims Yes R Construction, Parking Loved the choice of trees 8 Jerry/Nancy Keccelen Yes R Hopeful for lights in trees Thank you and good luck! 9 Cindy Houston Yes R No palm trees! 10 Mary Olsen Yes R . Wants Lights- Use acorn/tear drop lights rather undergrounding than over hanging lights Likes the use of bench areas 11 Sue Siebel Yes R That we end up with a Shady trees are a plus beautiful Island Street 12 Barbara Devine Yes R . Wants undergrounding Cafe lights are a problem for people with • How it will be paid for low vision. Likes acorn lights better. What happens to width of street with I "bump -outs"? 13 Sue Hoffman Yes R Palm trees- overused. Thanks! Wants the landscaping to be more unique 14 Diane Hussy Yes B • Planters too close to • More overhead lighting please i businesses • Graphic concrete/checker board • Sidewalk too narrow pattern Ij for dog strollers/ • Taller canopy trees wheelchairs 15 Sur La Mer Coastal Yes B Timing — Business Disruption (needs to be Jan -Mar only) 16 Shawn Mastos Yes R Parking — Need meters 17 Audrey & Lee Fellinge Yes R Traffic — design should Plans look great! Marine needs work upgrading 18 Yes R Loosing Parking Any talk about getting rid of sidewalk? Get rid of crosswalk in candy store/Chinese restaurant Nco -� r"4a,rse in favor Resident ', Biggest Concern Comments o,. Business 19 Ed SiebelYes R U turns @crosswalks — turning space is hard when delivery trucks are stopper 20 Beth Cooper Yes R 21 Yes R Like the gray concrete. Question- tree ichoices? 22 Lee Pearl Yes R 23 Ellis Morcos Yes R Why stop improvements at Park? Why not the whole street? 24 Ted Cooper Yes R No Concerns Great opportunity to refresh the charm and add value to the businesses/houses, while retaining the historic charm. 25 Tom O'Brien Yes R i Good choice of trees, street, sidewalk and crosswalks 26 Lynne O'Brien Yes R Tree selection — intersperse palm tress i with fruitless olive trees — or leave eucalyptus. 27 Susan Pearl Yes R Mature Trees please. No I The project looks great. palm trees- shade trees if possible 28 Becky Yount Yes R • Sad to see trees go Renderings are beautiful. Well thought l. Traffic- length of out! project 29 Steven Bromberg Yes R The trees Trees are iconic. Hopefull new trees will be BIG. The best will fail into place. 30 Tom Frinzi Yes R Keep the new tree height HIGH. 31 Erin Walsh -Moloney ` Yes R Heartfelt message- Thank you for your hard work. As you Removal of eucalyptus know, parking is an issue- a little will be unfortunate as concerned about removing spots. many memories were formed 32 Matthew Poor Yes B Time frame- is hopeful it will be a speedy process so summer is not missed. 33 Dr. Sue S. No R • Need more resident Wants to be on committee. Wants to involvement. replace sidewalks and street but wants II 1 • Loss of tress to keep trees. 34 Jacki Birdsing No R j Rather save the Can we replace the eucalyptus trees i eucalyptus trees. Likes with new eucalyptus trees? the old classic town better than "new Disneyland" look 35 Gail i No R { We don't need this i project Just pave the street 36 D. Adams No R Cafe lights causing vision . Gathering areas are good if they issues. Also are a little replace outside dining tables. if not, "Disneyland" looking. the walkway would be too crowded. Light poles are preferred . Evergreen Trees would be preferred 37 Kaki Allen Maybe R Losing parking causes Lights should go across the street residential parking eat/west — not north/south problems 38 Don Abrams Maybe R/B Concerned about impact Likes the general idea. of businesses & loss of sales 39 Michele Lavendusk Maybe R • Doesn't want to loose • No cafe lights — look cheap quaint village look for . Colored concrete needs to be coated modern beach chic. to protect cleanliness • Bump -outs will create • No palm trees. We have plenty. traffic night -mares • Acorn lamps preserve charming lighting BIG YES • Peppermint trees are most visually pleasing 40 Pat Materes Maybe R Concerns over doing it The tree size, congestion during project, right wont keep classy old town feel. 41 S. Peterson Maybe R Reduced width of sidewalks and streets 42 Sue Olsen Yes R Nothing It has to be done. Looks great. Make it beautiful and all will love. Balboa Island Street Renovation Open House Balboa Island Firehouse, Balboa Island 5/9/2018 Executive Summary - Tree replacement and drainage needed to be done whether or not the project was implemented. - The project is optional but infrastructure improvement is not. - Should two parking spaces be eliminated for public space? - Comment Cards were circulated and collected at the end of the meeting to be summarized. Attendees (Sign in sheet attached) Call to Order Mark Vukojevic, assistant director of Public Works with the City of Newport Beach, made an overall presentation on the structure of the meeting at 6:00pm. The open house was informally structured. Attendees could circulate to special interest stations where people associated with the project could explain the various concepts and proposals. Comment cards were handed out to the attendees and were collected at the end of the meeting. These cards were to be read and summarized. Mark noted that while the project itself was optional, various features such as tree replacement and drainage needed to be done whether the project went through or not. It was noted that Jeff Herdman would have to recuse himself as he has interests in property close to the project. The remainder of the evening was spent in small groups discussing the various projects. Marine Avenue Mark Vukojevic <mvukojevic@newportbeachca.gov> 5:38 PM Q To john Copy Peter Tauscher Hi Jon, Here is a brief update for you and the Marine Avenue Committee. Long story short: The Marine Avenue Project will be on -hold for the next two months while the City secures the consultant contract. In the meantime, the Marine Avenue drainage design has started which is the underlying infrastructure for Marine Avenue. After the contract is resolved, the design will continue and the community will have to weigh in on the design and timing. Background: A recent court ruling has stated that consultants who work on preliminary designs may be precluded from working on the final design. We were planning to hire the same consultant that worked on the preliminary design with the Marine Avenue Committee. For now, that consultant is on -hold and the City is preparing a request to the State for a determination if we can use them. If not, the City will have to hire another consultant. From a timing standpoint, this puts the design start at the end of this year and early 2019. Construction in January of 2020 is a still an option and the committee and community will have to decide that if this too quick or if January 2021 is preferred. On another note, I will be transitioning off of the project... The City Manager has asked promoted me the new Utilities Director for the City and I will be handing over the keys for my City Engineer role in the „ear future. Fran the sidelines, I will still be available to help with the project and I certainly have a passion and liking for the Island and the community! Peter Tauscher who started with the project on day one will remain as the Marine Avenue project manager. Thank you for understanding and feel free to let me know if you have any questions or suggestions in the meantime. This is going to be a great project! Mark V Mark Vukojevic City of Newport Beach Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer (949)644-3319 vuk jevic@newpodbeachcM"vv mailto:mvukojevic(Pnewportbgachca.aD-y). To: Dave Webb Director Public Utilities RE: Historical Marine Ave Dave: I will not be able to attend the joint meeting with SCE and the City of Newport Beach as we are taking the family to Maui for a family vacation and will be leaving on Sunday August I V. I thought it would be good to write before the meeting and express my concern regarding Marine Ave. At the conclusion of the last meeting with SCE you asked a group of us what we thought about establishing a Marine Ave. Historic District. Looking back I remember that all of us expressed that it is not something needed. I'm certain the issue will be raised after the SCE meeting so here are some of my thoughts: • Several years ago in conjunction with the City two Marine Ave. Committees were established. A large committee which included a senior member of the City Staff (Mark V) and long term property owners and business owners and a smaller group of long term property owners and prominent diirectors and officers of the three Associations. • A great deal of work and City investment went into these Committee meetings. • Many options were provided to the members of the committee and finally an agreement of several options were presented and the Island(s) were given an opportunity to provide input (which they did and the City has the information). • At this point as I recall nothing was decided but this was a starting point for the Island Committee and the City to get serious and begin the design process. • Along comes a short term Island property owner and part time resident wanting to create a new district. This individual has as she says 700 people that responded to her survey. Interesting, the 700 are from all over Orange County and as a contrast the information the City has collected is from the Island(s). I don't think we much care about Orange County's opinion. It is only Island resident's opinion that counts. Dave, when the Staff discuss' and evaluates the request for a formal new committee I would urge the Staff to consider the input and opinion of the long term residents, dedicated directors and past and present Presidents of the established three Island Associations and an additional committee does noting to improve and enhance our Island(s) The current President and Vice President and past President share my concern. Thanks you for all you do for our Island(s) Sincerely, Terry Janssen President, retired Balboa Island Improvement Association. �) 7, ii <1 . ;�.).%,u 1"1i)ff)h,iii';%(i91�)II(j :rr.�jrl11v.ry clo�.-inlri,,d f�; 1.7)l��, From Stunews - we need to attend?? Scott Palmer <scott@bidsysinc.com> To John Noyes Council looks at what could be in store for Marine Ave. 8/9/2019 8:55 PM Gj Next Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m., the City Council will look at changes/enhancements to a potential revitalization plan for Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. The changes are described as a "traditional" or "classical" look. Here are some of the findings and initial observations going into the discussion. There is a "well established appearance and streetscape choreography existing; the aging trees are in decline; there are drainage issues; and construction phasing presents challenges." A committee for the potential project has been gathering input for the last several years and here's what they've come up with: "trees must be replaced; repave walkways completely; desire upgraded lighting including cafe lights across Marine Ave.; canopy trees are preferred with some palms mixed in to add height; use of tree grates in walkways; maintain street geometry but consider'bump -outs' at intersections and two mid -block locations; implement enhanced crosswalks; and reduce clutter." There's a lot to it. The community is invited to attend and offer further input. Design plans and drawings will be available for observation. B -t -w, there is some major opposition being formulated by the Balboa Island Preservation Association (BIPA). They've heard about the possibility of the trees being replaced and are not happy. Supposedly, they've hired an independent arborist who has confirmed that the eucalyptus trees in that area are in "general good health." The city's findings disagree. They probably are influenced by the eucalyptus tree that fell a few years back near Irvine Ave. and 17th St./Westcliff that killed a young woman. In any case, expect this opposition group to express their concerns when the issue is opened for public comments ..Scott Palmer 949.929.7995 B.I.D. Systems Inc. Dennis Bress RE: Jeff Herdman / Marine Avenue Trees: Your email August 7, 2019 at 9:48 AM Jeff Herdman Jeff, here is what BIPA is asking for. Can you help us? Summary of Recommendations to the City Execute the prepared Resolution of the City of Newport Beach, Reaffirming Policy G-1. An immediate moratorium of any tree removal until further testing (soil, roots, decay, etc.) is conducted by two independent arborist. A detailed report identifying and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s) as required by policy G-1 and presented to the Commission. Formation of Marine Ave Preservation Committee (MAPC). The Committee should be made up of members of the BIPA, BIIA, Museum, Catholic Church and Merchants. Due to the conflict of interest and loss of public trust, no individual on the previously `self-appointed' Redevelopment committee should be assigned to the MAPC. The Mayor, and Councilmen Muldoon who brought forth the initiative to Council, should approve the committee members. First order of MAPC business will be to conduct appropriate testing and a migration plan of retention and replacement for the Marine Ave trees. Best Regards, Dennis Bress Jr. Mobile: 714-878-1276 From: Dennis Bress <dennis@ieei.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:44 AM To:'Jeff Herdman' <hardmanl @roadrunner.com> Subject: RE: Jeff Herdman / Marine Avenue Trees : Your email Jeff, what is your number. I will call you, or call me on my cell 714-878-1276 From: Jeff Herdman <jherdmanl LOf QaMLI —0RQLQ-Q—m> Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:37 AM 'r.. rinr.r.in Dr^-- iy--- STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1102 Q Street • Suite 3000 • Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 322-566o • Fax (916) 322-0886 Michael Torres . Assistant City Attorney City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Re: Your Request for Advice Our File No. A-17-135 Dear Mr. Torres: August 3, 2017 MY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECEIVED BY /tV_ AUG 7 2017 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY This letter responds to your request for advice regarding the conflict of interest provisions of the Political Reform Act (the "Act").' Please note that we are only providing advice under the conflict of interest provisions of the Act and not under other general conflict of interest prohibitions such as common law conflict of interest or Section 1090. QUESTION Does City Council Member Herdman have a conflict of interest in participating in decisions before the Newport Beach City Council involving improvements to Marine Avenue when he owns real property within 500 feet of the improvements and owns a second property that is accessed by Marine Avenue, CONCLUSION Yes, City Council Member Herdman has a conflict of interest in participating in the decisions related to the improvements of Marine Avenue because there will be a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect upon his financial interests. FACTS You are the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Newport Beach ("City") and are seeking advice on behalf of City Council Member Jeff Herdman. Council Member Herdman was elected to the City Council at the November 8, 2016 General Election. For the past 62 years Council Member ' The Political Reform Act is contained in Government Code Sections 81000 through 91014. All statutory references are to the Government Code, unless otherwise indicated. The regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission are contained in Sections 18110 through 18997 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. All regulatory references are to Title 2, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, unless otherwise indicated. ��iv File No. A-17-135 Page No. 2 Herdman has been a resident of the City living on Balboa Island. Balboa Island consists of three picturesque islands: Balboa Island, Little Balboa Island, and Collins Isle. According to the 2010 census, Balboa Island has approximately 2,111 homes and 2,756 residents, but Balboa Island is used and enjoyed by all City residents and visitors from throughout the world. Council Member Herdman has an ownership interest in two homes on Balboa Island. One home is located on Balboa Island and the other home is located on Little Balboa Island. Marine Avenue is Balboa Island's main thoroughfare and shopping district. It is also Balboa Island's primary point of ingress and egress. Given the high volume of foot and vehicle traffic, Marine Avenue is approaching or exceeding its useful life expectancy. The City is in the beginning stages of developing options to rehabilitate and improve Marine Avenue. Based on our preliminary analysis, the City anticipates rehabilitation will include repair and/or replacement of Marine Avenue's existing_ streets, sidewalks, curbs, and storm __qt cilrt�es-The_Citalso__ anticipates rehabilitation may involve modifications and the installation of new improvements to Marine Avenue's aesthetic features Contemplated aesthetic_ modifications, and improvements include replacing existing benches, trees, news racks and bike racks, upgrading existing streetlights, adding string lights, and altering certain pieces of existing concrete to include color and/or texture. Since his election to the City Council, out of an abundance of caution, Council Member Herdman has recused himself from participating on any items related to Marine Avenue or its rehabilitation, because Marine Avenue is located within 500 feet from at least one of his homes. ANALYSIS Section 87100 prohibits any public official from making, participating in making, or using his or her position to influence a governmental decision in which the official has a financial interest. A conflict of interest may arise only when it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on the official or his or her immediate family that is distinguishable from its effect on the public generally. (Section 87103.) At issue here is City Council Member Herdman's financial interest in the residential real property that he owns within 500 feet of Marine Avenue and another property in the City that is also accessed by Marine Avenue. Reasonably Foreseeable: For a financial interest that is not explicitly involved in a decision (such as City Council Member Herdman's real property), Regulation 18701(b) states that a financial effect can be reasonably foreseeable where it is a realistic possibility under ordinary circumstances. Material Financial Effect. Regulation 18702.2(a) sets the materiality standard for real property interests and provides a list of circumstances to consider. As relevant to your facts, the financial effect will be material if the decisions: "(10) Would change the character of the parcel of real property by substantially altering traffic levels or intensity of use, including parking, of property surrounding the official's real property parcel, the view, privacy, noise levels, or air quality, including odors, or any other factors that would affect the market value of the real property parcel in which the official has a financial interest; ��v File No. A-17-135 Page No. 3 "(11) Would consider any decision affecting real property value located within 500 feet of the property line of the official's real property... Notwithstanding this prohibition, the Commission may provide written advice allowing an official to participate under these circumstances if the Commission determines that there are sufficient facts to indicate that there will be no reasonably foreseeable measurable impact on the official's property; or "(12) Would cause a reasonably prudent person, using due care and consideration under the circumstances, to believe that the governmental decision was of such a nature that its reasonably foreseeable effect would influence the market value of the official's property." As Iisted above, the contemplated improvements to Marine Avenue are extensive. It appears the City Council will be considering a widespread and intensive improvement pian to Marine Avenue that will result in the entire street becoming a more desirable place to visit. Council Member Herdman owns real property that is within 500 feet of these improvements. Due to the proximity of Council. Member Herdman's real property to Marine Avenue it is likely that such improvements will influence the market value of Council Member Herdman's real property. Therefore, there is a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect upon Council Member Herdman's financial interest and he is prohibited from participating in the decisions related to the Marine Avenue improvements absent an exception. Public Generalh• E.vccption: The Act prohibits an official from making, participating in making, or influencing a decision only if the decision's effect on the official's interest is distinguishable from the effect on the public generally. (Section 87103.) Commonly referred to as the "public generally exception," Regulation 18703(a) sets forth the general rule: "A governmental decision's financial effect on a public official's financial interest is indistinguishable from its effect on the public generally if the official establishes that a significant segment of the public is affected and the effect on his or her financial interest is not unique compared to the effect on the significant segment." Therefore, to invoke the exception, the official must establish that a significant segment of the public is affected and the effect on his or her interest is not unique compared to the effect on the significant segment. For purposes of the exception, a "significant segment of the public" consists of at least 25 percent of (1) the businesses or nonprofit entities; (2) the real property, commercial or residential; or (3) the individuals within the official's jurisdiction. (Regulation 18703(b).) With respect to the decision at issue, the "significant segment of the public" is 25 percent of the residences within the City Council district the Council Member represents. 3Jv �o File No. A-17-135 Page No. 4 It is unlikely that a significant segment of at least 25%percent of the real properties In the _city or the Council Member's district will be affected by the changes to Marine Avenue therefore the public generally exception would not apply in this case.') In sum, lie_conclude that the Act prohibits Council Member Herdman from participating in the decisions relating to the Marine Avenue improvements because those decisions will hwe a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect on his real property interest distinguishable from the effect on the public generally. If you have other questions on this matter, ploase contact me at (916) 322-5660. Sincerely, Hyla P. Wagner General Counsel By: Sukhi K. Brar Senior Counsel, Legal Division SKB:jgI -' We do not reach the unique effect prong of the public generally analysis because the significant segment prong is not met. However, because Council Member Herdman's real property is located within 500 feet of Marine Avenue the effect upon his real property is unique compared to the effect on others further away and it is likely that the second prong would not be met. You stated that there are approximately 2,1 1 1 homes on Balboa Island and approximately 2,756 residents but have not provided information indicating how many individuals and residences are in the district total. If you have facts that show that at least 251/o of those individuals or residences in the district will be affected in a way that is not unique to Council Member I-Ierdman's specific real property, please seek further assistance. From. Jeffrey M. Herdman <jherdman1@roadrunner.com> ��te _SaturdayMarch 16, 2019 5 5,T -PM _ ---- - T Webb, Dave (Public Works); Leung, Grace ScrbjCjOC Trees on Marine Ave. Dave, I don't know why I even look at Nextdoor.com, but I do because I have to keep myself updated on the tree issue. Aaron tells me that I am conflicted, so I can't be involved. But, there is a lengthy posting by an Ed Black today where he blasts the as well as you (not sure how I escaped). You might want to give Ed a call on MoNday and set him straight after you have read his posting. Please let me know if you do contact him. Jeff ME 0� 0>5 From: Jeff Herdman <jherdman 1@roadrunner.com> Sent: Wednesday March 1.3,_2019.7:28 PM To: Webb, Dave (Public Works) Cc: Leung, Grace Subject: Marine Avenue Dave, I'm hearing that there are renderings of what Marine Avenue might look like on the City website. I sure would like to have them pulled. People on the peninsula now are letting Island folks know about these renderings via Nextdoor with the Eucalyptus trees replaced by palm trees. The response is not good. Can we get those renderings taken down for now while this topic is so hot? Jeff Sent from my iPhone I�(,n ��n From: Herdman. Jeff To: Leung, Grace Ce: Webb. Dave (Public Works); Finnigan. Tara Subject: Re: Marine Avenue Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 9:49:27 PM Thank you Tara! ! ! Jeff Sent from my iphone On Mar 13, 2019, at 8:42 PM, Leung, Grace < leun new,portbeachca,gov> wrote: Big thanks to Tara for jumping on this right away! Sent from my iphone Begin forwarded message: From: "Finnigan, Tara" <TFinnigan o.newportbeachca.gov> Date: March 13, 2019 at 8:18:30 PM PDT To: "Leung, Grace" <g uug&a_.newportbeachca.gw> Subject: RE: Marine Avenue It's going to take a little bit of work to fix the page up so there's not two (obvious) blank spaces where the renderings were — we can add some photos or move things around. For tonight though, I just took the page offline. Not ideal, but it's the quickest thing I could think of that would help Jeff out for this evening. From: Leung, Grace Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 8:05 PM To: Finnigan, Tara <TFinnigan@newaortbeachca.goy> Subject: Fwd: Marine Avenue Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Jeff Herdman <jherdman l (aa roadillnner.com> Date: March 13, 2019 at 7:28:21 PM PDT To: <DAWebb newnortbeachca.gov> Cc: <gleulgaa newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Marine Avenue Dave, I'm hearing that there are renderings of what Marine Avenue might look like on the City website. I sure would like to have them pulled. People on the peninsula now are letting Island folks know about these renderings via Nextdoor with the Eucalyptus trees replaced by palm trees. The response is not good. Can we get those renderings taken down for now while this topic is so hot? Jeff Sent from my Whone From: Herdman. Jeff To: Tauscher, Peter Subject: Marine Ave. Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:18:17 PM Peter, Councilman Jeff Herdman here. I understand that you are the "point man" now as it relates to the Marine Avenue Rehab. Project. Excellent! Will look forward to meeting with you. Some of the Island people, who are serving on the committee that has been providing input thus far are on the committee in order to keep them informed, and to give them the opportunity to be involved. A few of them are potential problem folks, and if they were not involved, things could get difficult with their efforts to spread misinformation and get everyone all worked up. Suzanne Savary is one of these people. She is not yet on the committee, but I have invited her to get involved. so, would you please add her name and e- mail to the list of committee members so that when the committee meets next, she will be included. Suzanne Savary: drsue@aol.com Looking forward to meeting you, and thanks. Jeff From:e Sent: Monday, April 08, 2019 5:44 PM To: &s y p...tc_ . o.Lk Jet �?. Grace.:-.=_ Subject: 9 wd: Mark you calendar April Activities Dave and Grace, As he always does, Lee put out the attached communication to the BIIA Membership today. He did not check with Jack or myself before writing or sending it out. The fourth entry down about the Marine Avenue Project being on hold because of the Eucalyptus Trees is exactly the message we don't wan t out there: Jodi will read this and pron9unce herself as being successful in bringing the refurbishment of Marine Avenue to a halt I just sent Lee an e-mail after reading his communication and explained to him what took place at our meeting last Friday, and what our playas are moving forward (timeline, town hall meetings, etc.). I also told him that you are meeting with Jodi in the near future and that what he said in this communication is going to make the meeting difficult for the two of you. She will be coming in to the meeting thinking the project is on hold, and it isn't at all. He has created another layer of problems with this communication! Jeff Begin forwarded message: From: fee pearl <smartpearl1(cahotmail.com> Subject: Mark you calendar April Activities Date: April 8, 2019 at 5:13:28 PM PDT To: iherdmanl@roadrunner.com Reply -To: smartpearil @hotmail.com BIIA Activities 519 1 n)j Z Dear residents of Balboa Island and members of the BIIA: Here is an event to put on your calendar for tomorrow evening the Pacifica Woodwind Quintet on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7 p.m. details below (also listed on our web site). A new general aviation terminal is the most important issue that will impact our quality of life and the Orange County Supervisors will likely approve the new terminal/expansion this month with additional general aviation jet flights over our homes and a movement toward more international flights. They vote on their proposed plan on April 23rd. Meetings begin at 9:30 in the Hall of Administration at 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana. Express your opposition to Lisa.Bartlett@ocgov.comDoug.Chaffee@ocgov.com Michel le.Steel 0 ocgov.comDonald.Wagner@ocgov.comfirstdistrict@ocgov.com. Bayside Drive is progressing and we are .,anxiog; to:.see_how the City addresses the merging traffic problemc msryrPt o tie island from Jamboree. This was fi�a_dkdr ssed during this It is my impression that the Marine Avenue renovation project is on hold as a result of the extensive discussion of the Eucalyptus Trees. I will follow up and have a report at the next General Meeting at the Fire Station. We also post information on Nextdoor Balboa Island, a free local neighborhood forum. This is a good way to meet your neighbors and discuss important local matters. On Next Door you can get a daily digest and pick and choose the topics of interest without getting too many emails BIIA website -�°- http://www.balboalsiandnb.org/ Concert in the Church Balboa Island Classical Concerts The 2019 Balboa Island Classical Series will present the Pacifica Woodwind Quintet on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The Quintet is a professional group of concert musicians who have come together to feature the unique sounds of woodwind instruments. Their repertoire will include music from Mozart to Beethoven. Concert will be held at St. John Vianney's Chapel, 314 Marine Avenue on Balboa Island. Tickets are available at Island Home, 313 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, $10/pp. Doors open at 6:30pm; concert begins at 7:00pm to B:OOpm without intermission. Time to renew your membership. Your voluntary membership of the BRA supports our efforts! Please use the form below to continue your membership for 2019. You can also mail a check to BIIA P.O. Box 64 Balboa Island CA 92662 Thanks! Lee Pearl Vice President BIIA From: Herdman. Jeff To: Judis. Seimone --.-- N13 Community Develop. Director Cc: Leung. Grace; Shawn, Mike Subject: Marine Avenue ®ate: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:52:39 AM Morning Seimone, The purpose of this e-mail is to share some thoughts/ideas with you, not to create more work for you (or Mike); just some things I have been thinking about as it relates to the following issues here on Balboa Island: 1. condition of our residential streets 2. condition of retail properties on Marine Ave. 3. the Marine Avenue Rehabilitation project .....to name a few. I have the possible idea of forming an Island HOA strictly for the purpose of addressing infrastructure needs (street and sidewalk replacement, undergrounding utilities, replacing and maintaining street lighting, landscaping, beautification projects). I have concerns about the condition of properties on Marine Ave. and the ability that property owners have to rebuild on their properties.... variances need to be looked at as an incentive to get property owners to reinvest in their properties. There is a need to begin to replace properties on Marine Ave. because of the overall condition of the property. The Marine Ave. rehab project....... when work begins, I have concerns about the damage that may occur to properties along Marine Ave. as a result ofjackhammering, and construction work. Some of the buildings on Marine Ave. are basically being held up by termites! Physical property damage will undoubtedly occur as was the case with properties adjacent to the Park Avenue Bridge. Are we prepared for this? Might it be a good idea to host a meeting with the property owners and explain what will be taking place, and should damage to their property occur, explain the process for how to get the damage repaired. These are just some thoughts that I wanted to pass on to you for consideration related to Balboa Island projects. I will do some research on how to form an HOA and be prepared to/ discuss with you, if even appropriate or possible. Thanks, Jeff