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CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 22
September 10, 2013
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Municipal Operations Department
Mark Harmon, Municipal Operations Department Director
949 644 -3055, mharmon(d.newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED:
TITLE:
Operations Department Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Tree Removal- 300 Poppy Avenue
Municipal Operations Department staff recommends City Council consider the approval
from the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation (PB &R) Commission to remove a Eucalyptus
tree located at 300 Poppy Avenue. Staff also recommends City Council provide
direction to remove or retain the tree.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The cost to remove and replace the tree and to repair the sidewalk is approximately
$3,000. Funds are available in the FY2013 -14 Municipal Operations Department
budget.
DISCUSSION:
At their July 2nd meeting, the PB &R Commission voted to approve the removal of a City
Eucalyptus tree located at 300 Poppy Ave. The tree is listed as a "Special Tree" in
Council Policy G -1, which states, Special Trees shall be retained unless there are
overriding problems such as death, disease, or the creation of a hazardous situation
which requires their removal. The City received a request for removal of the tree from
the property owner, Ms. Mary McCarthy, due to the hazardous situation created by the
lifted sidewalk caused by the roots of the tree.
Special Tree Removal- 300 Poppy Avenue
September 10, 2013
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At the July g`h City Council meeting, Council Member Gardner called up the decision by
PB &R to remove the tree. Council Member Gardner directed staff to bring this item to a
future Council meeting for discussion and to provide a decision on the removal /retention
of the tree.
A copy of the PB &R staff report and minutes of the meeting are attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378)
of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Submitted
Mark Ha
Director
Attachments: I. July 2, 2013 PB &R Commission Report
II. July 2, 2013 PB &R Commission Minutes (Item B)
Attachment I
July 2, 2013 PB &R Commission Report
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Municipal Operations Department
PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No. 7B
July 2, 2013
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Director
SUBJECT: Special Tree Removal Request — 300 Poppy Avenue
Recommendation Juvo
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation (PB &R) Commission
consider removal of a Special City Tree, Neighborhood Tree at 300 Poppy Avenue.
Discussion
City Council Policy G -1, Retention or Removal of City Trees, Special City Trees,
Neighborhood Trees, requires that the PB &R Commission approve the removal of a
Special Tree (Attachment A).
Staff is requesting approval for the removal of a City Eucalyptus rudis (Desert Gum) tree
located adjacent to 300 Poppy Avenue. The tree is listed as a Special City Tree under
Neighborhood Trees.
On May 15, 2013, staff met the property owner, Ms. Mary McCarthy, on site to discuss
the replacement of an uplifted sidewalk adjacent to the tree. Ms. McCarthy is insisting
upon sidewalk repair and will not accept the ramped sidewalk as an alternative solution.
That portion of sidewalk had previously been removed and repaired with a section of
ramped concrete in the late 1980's. The Urban Forester, Field Maintenance
Superintendent, and Parks and Trees Superintendent determined the tree cannot be
safely root pruned without potential liability and possible tree failure. Consequently, the
tree must be removed if sidewalk repairs are to occur.
If the removal is approved, a replacement tree will be planted and the sidewalk will be
replaced.
Staff has attached the Tree Removal Report and photographs, and letter received from
Ms. McCarthy related to the request (Attachment B).
Ms. McCarthy, Council Member Nancy Gardner, and the Corona del Mar Residents
Association have received a copy of this report and a notice of the Commission
meeting. Additionally, notification letters related to this removal request were sent out to
the surrounding property owners (Attachment C).
Attachments
(A) G -1 Policy
(B) Tree Removal Report and photographs
(C) Map (highlighting the surrounding property owners)
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
GOAL OF POLICY
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To establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to
provide a stable and sustainable urban forest with an inventory that the City can
reasonably maintain in a healthy and non- hazardous condition. To require that in
approving any tree removal or reforeshtion request the PB &R Commission shall find
that the tree removal request will not adversely impact the overall inventory, diversity
and age of the City's Urban Forest.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal,
maintenance, reforestation, tree trimming standards, and supplemental trimming of
City trees. City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the entire City
and provide environmental benefits as well. Regular care, trimming, root pruning,
maintenance, and progranuned replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while
at the same time protecting views consistent with Council Policy G -3 and preventing
public and private property damage.
The City classifies public trees in one of three categories: Special Trees, Problem Trees,
and All Other Trees.
SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retail City trees categorized as Landmark, Dedicated, or
Neighborhood tees, which have historical significance, and /or contribute to and give
character to a location or to an entire neighborhood. Landmark, Dedicated, and
Neighborhood trees are identified by species by Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be
referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these categories shall be identified, mapped,
recorded and administered by staff for the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
( "Commission "). The Commission shall review the Special Tree list on an as needed
basis and forward recommendations for additions or deletions to the City Council for
approval.
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Landmark Trees are identified as those individual Special Trees that possess historical
significance by virtue of their size, age, location, or species.
Dedicated Trees are Special Trees donated for or in the memory of specific individuals
or organizations.
Neighborhood Trees are Special Trees that by their unusual size, number; species, or
location lend a special character to a residential, commercial, or business area.
Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are overriding problems, such as death,
disease, or the creation of a hazardous situation, which require their removal. Prior to
consideration for any removal of a Special Tree(s), the General Services Director, or
designee, shall prepare a report identifying and implementing specific treatment to
retain the tree(s). if specific treatment is unsuccessful or impractical in retanning a
tree(s) then a full staff report shall be made to the Commission before any further action
considering removal is taken. Prior to any removal of Special Tree(s), the City must
comply with the noticing provisions of the Removal of City `frees section set forth in
this Policy, unless a Special Tree is considered hazardous that necessitates an
emergency removal. Any such removal must be recommended by tine General Services
Director and the Risk Manager and approved by the City Manager.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, all
steps shall be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association
with sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be
planned to er><sure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a
Special Tree's roots are to be premed, one side should be pruned G months to a year in
advance of the other side depending upon the species and other related factors. If root
pruning methods are not practical and /or critical to the health of the tree, then alternate
or special hardscape improvements should be considered by the City in order to retain
the tree providing that costs are reasonable. All proposed root pruning or other tree
treatment shall be assessed and approved by the Urban Forester.
Special Trees may be considered for removal in conjunction with a City Council
approved beautification project utilizing die Removal of City Trees procedures noted in
a subsequent section of the Policy.
PROBLEM TREES
A Problem Tree is defined as a tree that by virtue of its species causes excessive
hardscape or utility damage due to its excessive root system. The following trees are
defined as Problem Trees:
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Ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Fig)
• Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig)
• Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
• Erythrina caffra (Kaffirboom Coral Tree)
• Fraxinus uhdei (Shamel Ash)
Y Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood)
• Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweet Gum)
Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper)
Problem Trees shall not be designated as parkway trees on the Designated Street Tree
List.
Problem Trees that are not designated Special Trees may be removed for the following
reasons:
A. The City tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers,
water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences; underground utilities, or
foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority.
Water or sewer stoppage that results from tree roots any causes significant
documented private property damage (greater than $500) shall be sufficient
criterion for tree removal.
B. The City tree has had repeated history of significant interference with street or
sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated
damage.
C. The City tree has created, in the opinion of the Urban Forester, a view
impediment that cannot be resolved by normal nor alternative tree trimming
procedures.
Problem Trees may be proposed for removal by either staff or private Property owners.
The authority to remove Problem Trees nests with the City Manager. No more than 250
Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff under these criteria without special
approval of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. In removals under
Sections A & B above, no more than one of three parkway tn•ees in a continuous row
may be removed nn a three year period without a hearing before the Commission.
Replacement trees of a 24 -iaich box size nnay be planted if funding permits. Staff is
responsible for notifying the adjacent property owner, the legally established
homeowners association, and the Councilperson of the district where the removal is
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proposed, if applicable, of the intent to remove a Problem Tree. The decision by the
City Manager to remove a problem tree is final unless called up by at least one
Ccnuncilperson. The Urban Forester shall report the removal of Problem Trees on a
monthly basis to the Commission. The cost to remove and replace Problem Trees will
be the sole responsibility of the City based on availability of funding, with the exception
of Category C (view), which is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
ALL OTHER CITY TREES
A City tree which is not designated as a Special or Problem Tree is designated as an All
Other Tree. It is the City's policy to retain All Other Trees rmless removal is necessary
for one of the following reasons:
A. The City tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers,
water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities, or
foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority.
Water or sewer stoppage that results from tree roots and causes significant
public or private property damage (greater than $500) shall be sufficient criterion
for tree removal.
B. The City tree has had a repeated history - of significant interference with street or
sidewalk drainage.
C. The City tree is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous, and presents a liability to
the City. A dead tree is one that has been assessed by the Urban Forester and
found to have deceased. Diseased trees are defined as those trees that cannot be
awed by current arboricultu•al.methods, are in an advanced state of decline, and
have no prospect of recovery. Dying tees are those that have no prospect of
recovery. Hazardous tees are defined as those that are defective, have a
potential to fail, and would cause damage to persons and property upon failure.
The Urban Forester will perform a hazard assessment whenever a tree is
identified as hazardous. The assessment will identify: structural defects of the
tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where imminent personal injury
or property damage may result with tree failure, and procedures or actions
necessary to abate the hazard. After assessment, the Urban Forester will
expeditiously convey his written findings and recommendations to the Risk
Manager for evaluation. If the Risk Manager agrees with die Urban Forester
findings to remove afire, the hazardous tree will be removed without further
delay. In the case of imminent tree failure, the Parks and Trees Maintenance
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Superintendent or the Urban Forester shall have the authority to direct the
removal of a hazardous tree.
D. The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City
COLrnCil- approved City, commercial, neighborhood, or community association
beautification program.
E. The City Manager, upon the advice of the General Services Director, City
Attorney, Risk Manager or die Traffic Engineer, shall have the authority to
remove individual Problem or All Other Trees to resolve claims or safety issues.
REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove (Special or All Other) City tree(s) may be made by the staff of
the General Services, and /or Public Works Departments, a legally established
community association, or a private property owner by making application to the
General Services Director, utilizing the City tree removal form. The provisions and
procedures of this Section of the Policy do not apply to the Problem Tree nor
Reforestation tree removal processes, which are described in other sections of this
Policy. Special Trees may be considered for removal under the provisions of this
Section provided a special report by the General Services Director is provided to the
Commission detailing the necessity of removal and any specific previous treatment of
the tree.
After receipt of the application, a Tree Inspection Report shall be prepared by the City's
Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria outlined in
the above All Other City Trees section for consideration for removal. Simultaneously,
the Urban Forester shall provide a notice of the proposed tree removal to the adjacent
property owner (if not the applic-,unt), the private properly owners immediately
adjacent to tine applicant's property, and the appropriate community association if
applicable, (not applicable to the emergency removal of hazardous trees under item C
nor to trees that meet the criteria of Item E in the preceding All Other City Trees
section). The Urban Forester shall determine whether in his /her judgment additional
specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree provided the costs are reasonable. If
a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be posted at least 30 days prior to the removal
with a sign notifying the public that they have the right of appeal. The sign shall also
note a staff contact. Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and the
Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent to the General Services Director and the
General Services Director or designee Concurs, then the applicant, the adjoining owners,
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private property owners on either side of the street within 500' in each direction of the
tree location and a legally established commuunity association, if applicable, shall be
notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree within 30 days of the proposed
removal. A legally established community association is responsible for notification of
all association members pursuant to their established procedure. The General Services
Director, or a designee, shall prepare a staff report for a regularly scheduled PB &R
Commission meeting of all trees recommended for removal, except for those trees
categorized in Paragraph C. (Mead, diseased, or dying trees) or Paragraph E (claims and
safety issues) in the preceding section on All Other City Trees. Only an applicant, an
adjoining property owner, or a legally established community association, the City
Manager, a PB &R Commissioner, or a Councilmember may appeal the decision of the
General Services Director not to remove a tree to the Commission. The Commission, in
considering any appeal, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined
in this Policy, as well as any unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal or
retention of tree(s). The decision of the Commission will be considered final unless
called up by at least one Council member or the City Manager.
The General Services Department will delay any tree removal(s) for at least 14 calendar
days following the date of the Commission decision in order to allow time for a
Councilmember or the City Manager to call the item.
The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with the All Other City Trees
removal criteria on a one for one basis. Replacement trees will be a minimum of a 36"
boxed size. If 36" boxed trees are not available, or funding, or space constraints prevent
planting of a large tree, then a minimum of a 24" boxed tree will be planted. The full
costs of removal and replacement of Special or All Other Tree(s) will be the sole
responsibility of the City, unless an applicant voluntarily pays for a new tree(s).
REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
The concept of systematically replacing Problem or All Other Trees which are creating
hardscape and /or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified
to alleviate the problenn(s) they create, or those which have reached their full life, and
are declining in health, or are simply the wrong species of tees for the planted location
is referred to as reforestation. The Urban Forester shall make a finding for the latter
category of inappropriate tree species for a specific location. His determination may be
appealed to the General Services Director whose decision will be final.
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It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years ago and in
some cases were planted with specific species that when fully mature cause damage to
curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. Within the geographical boundaries of
certain view neighborhoods, City street trees may encroach into Blue water views from
public and private property depending on the length of tune since the trees were last
trimmed, or the age and height of the trees. In other cases, the wrong species of tree
was planted originally and simply does not conform to the current treescape or
represents a safety hazard.
Arborists continue to develop lists of tree species which will grow in restricted parkway
areas without causing significant damage to curb, gutter, sidewalk, utilities or loss of
views. The City Street Tree Designation List, which specifies a species for each City
street reflects an effort by the City to prescribe appropriate tree species that will not
cause future problems.
As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty they bring to a
community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest through
reforestation. In areas where City tees have been removed through City initiation, the
City will endeavor to replace the trees with the appropriate designated City tree.
Individual private property owners, as well as legally established community
associations, may apply for single or multiple tree reforestations irh their respective area
by submitting a request to the General Services Director for consideration by the
Commission that meets the following requirements:
A. The proposed area must have clearly defined contiguous geographical
boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed for removal and replacement, street
address(es), block nunhber(s), or other geographical information. This section
applies to individual and group requests.
B. Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who apply
for reforestation must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 50% of the
property owners within the area defined for reforestation. The petition content
must be approved and dated by City staff prior to distribution by the petitioner.
The staff- approved petition must be distributed by the petitioner to a maximum
of 30 private property owners (up to "15 contiguous private property owners on
both sides of the street up to 500' in either direction from the location of tie
proposed reforestation). Signatures by non- property owners are not acceptable
for petition purposes. All petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for
property owner status of the person(s) signing the petition. As an alternative to
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the above requirements, areas represented by a legally established conuruunity
association, may submit a resolution of the Board of Directors formally
requesting a reforestation with a statement that all members of the community
association having their residential views affected, have been officially notified
and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the
request. individual private property owners living within a legally established
community association area with mandatory association membership must
petition for reforestation through their respective association.
C. Individual private property owners not residing within a legally established
conununity association area may submit individual requests for single or
multiple tree reforestations. The applicant must submit a petition signed by a
minimum of 60% of a maximum of 30 private property owners (up to 15
contiguous private properties on both sides of the street up to 500' in either
direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable. The
petition content must be approved and dated by staff prior to distribution. All
petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for private property owner
status of tine person(s) signing the petition.
D. A written agreement must be submitted to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
Commission by the petitioning sponsor (individual private property owner(s) or
group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public
tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting
will be coordinated by the General Services Departnent. The total costs shall
include only the contractor's removal and replacement costs and be paid in
advance of any removal actions.
E. The replacement tree(s) for reforestation shall be the Designated Street Tree(s) as
prescribed by City Council Policy G -6, or the organization must request and
obtain approval from the Commission of the designation of a different tree
species prior to submitting any reforestation request for a tree species other than
the designated street tree. This section applies to individual or group requests.
P. There shall be a minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in
reforestation projects. Replacement tees shall be a minimum size of 36" boxed
trees, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 36" boxed tree or a tree
carmot be planted clue to planting restrictions contained in Council Policy G -6. if
there is not room for the replacement tree(s) at a specific site as prescribed by
City Council Policy G -6, then the replacement tree(s) shall be planted in a public
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area in the sane neighborhood at the option of the petitioner. This section
applies to individual or group requests.
G. Reforestation requests must be completed and submitted in a timely manner by
the petitioner. Petitions that are dated more than 90 days in arrears from date
stamped by staff before distribution will not be forwarded to the PB &R
Commission for consideration.
The decision of the Commission on reforestation requests will be considered final uudess
called up by at least one Councilmember or the City Manager.
TREE MAINTENANCE
The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees by the
reforestation petitioner to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in
City Council Policy G -6. Furthermore, no person shall tamper with City trees in
violation of Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code. Further, the City will endeavor to
fund the care of the Urban Forest to the highest level possible through the efficient use
of regular tree trimming, root pruning, root barrier and pesticide programs.
ENCROACHMENT AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
All encroachment permits (permits for private property development which are
proposed to encroach upon the City right of way) or demolition permits that involve
the removal or replacement of City tree(s) must be specifically noticed by the property
owner to City stuff prior to the building and /or demolition permit process whenever
possible. The proposed construction plans must indicate preservation of existing City
trees wherever possible (exempt: dead, dying, or in an advanced state of decline). If the
proposed development, as deemed by the General Services Director, requires the
removal of City trees, the property owner must submit a tree removal request to the
General Services Director, shall pay all related tree removal and replacement costs (one
for one replacement) and meet all provisions of Council Policies L -2 and L -6 and City
Ordnances 13.08 and 13.09. Approval or disapproval of all tree removal /replacement
requests associated with encroachment and demolition permits will be the
responsibility of the General Services Director or a designee.
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TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS
The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and
species. Tree trimming cycles and trimming standards shall represent the maximum
feasible frequency given current fiscal conditions. Except as provided in the
Supplemental Trinnmiirng Section below, trimming shall be in accordance with the
standards of the international Society of Arboriculture (1SA). in those communities
with a legally established community association, periodical tree trimming with an
emphasis on height reduction will be considered by the City Urban Forester upon
written request by the association.
SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TRIMMING
The City will consider, and as a general rule approve, requests to trim certain trees
rnore frequently or to trim trees consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption
of ISA standards (to enhance public and private views, preserve required
sight /distance standards, or other public purposes) which are submitted by affected
private property owners or the board of a legally established community association
and the request is accompanied by a completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form"
and full payment for the requested tree trimming. However, since these practices often
require 'topping' or possible disfiguring of a tree(s) and are often aesthetically
displeasing and injurious to a tree, reforestation shall only be considered when
supplemental tree trimming is impractical or unfeasible as determined by tine Urbana
Forester.
The General Services Director shall establish procedures to irnplement the supplemental
trimming provisions of this Policy. An approval must be obtained from a legally
established association by die requestor of supplemental tree hamming in areas with an
active homeowners' association if the requested trimming is to be undertaken within
the association area.
[Attachment 1- Special Trees]
[Attachment? - Tree Inspection Report]
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Adopted - May 9,1966
Amended - April 11, 1994
Amended - August 14, 1967
Amended - February 26, 1996
Amended - November 9,1976
Amended - July 14,1997
Amended - November 12,1985
Amended (Administratively) -
Amended - November 28,1988
November 24, 1997
Amended - March 14,1994
Amended - August 10, 1998
Amended - February 22, 2000
Amended - April 27, 2004
Amended - October 11, 2011
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ATTACHMENTI
SPECIAL TREES
LANDMARK
TREES Balboa Library
Eucalyptus globulus (3)
Balboa Library
Phoenix canariensis (2)
West Jetty View Park
Phoenix canariensis (2)
(near Historical Marker)
Pinus halepensis
Dover Drive at Westcliff
Liquidambar styraciflua (4)
Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar
Phoneix canariensis (5)
Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Bike Trail
Eucalyptus globulus (134)
Maul Street
Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' (1)
City Hall
Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' (2)
Balboa Boulevard Median
Araucaria heterophylla (1)
Ensign View Park
Erythrina caffra (1)
Lido Isle Medians
Pinus pinea (4)
Bob Henry Park
Ficus rubiginosa (1)
Castaways Park
Phoenix canariensis (1)
Wedge Area
Myopormn laetum (6)
Dover Drive east of Irvine Avenue.
Erythrina caffra (1)
l fgi.7Le . lrCI .,
TREES No. Mariners Park (Marcie Schrouder)
Pinus radiata
Mariners Park (Frank Tallman)
Pinus radiata
No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert)
Ficus benjamina
City Hall gromids (Walter Knott)
Pinus halepensis
City Hall grounds
(Calif. Bicentennial)
Pinus halepensis
Las Arenas Park (Ed I lealy)
Melaleuca linarifolia
Mariners Park (Isy Pease)
Pinus halepensis
City Hall grounds
(U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree)
Harpephyllum kaffrum
Buffalo Hills Park (Bahia
Community Earth Day Celebration)
Erythrina caffra
Peninsula Park
(Gray Linde Tree)
Chamaerops humilis
Cliff Drive Park
Quercus agrifolia
(Gary Lovell)
Im
DEDICATED
TREES (con td.) Begonia Park
Prunes cerasifera
(Cheryl Bailey Ringwald)
Castaways Park
Quercus agrifolia
(Jan Vandersloot)
(Jean Watt)
Penuisula Park
Ravenea rivularis
(Don Perdue)
GrantHowald Park
Metrosideros excelsus
(Pete Munro)
(Mark Munro)
Bob Henry Park
Picus rubiginosa
(Bob Henry)
Cliff Drive Park
Quercus agrifolia
(D.r. Vandersloot)
Vetermis Park
Lagenstroemia
(Rosernaiy Rae Hill Hansen)
indica faueri
Mariners Park
Stenocarpus
(N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club)
sinuatus
(Christopher & lvlarisha Thompoon)
Pinus eldarica
(Meghan & Camielle Thompson)
Pinus eldarica
West Newport Park
Spathodea campanulata
(Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2072)
Buffalo Hills Park
Stenocarpus sinuatus
(N. Beach SwLrise Rotary Club)
Castaways Park
Quercus agrifolia
(Nancy & Jack Skinner)
(Bob & Susan Caustul)
Bayside Park
Pyrus calleryana
(Newport -hvine Rotary Club)
Castaways Park
Quercus agrifolia
(Eva Victoria Najera)
Begonia Park
Bauhinia Ulakeana
(Dr. Leo V. Turgeon)
L Sheet Park
Cassia leptophylla
(Tim Van Ostenbridge)
Castaways Park
Platanus racemosa
(John D. Woodruff)
Grant Howald Park
Cassia leptophylla
(Jean & Coalson Morris)
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TREES (contd.) Old School Park
Cassia leptophylla
(Jean & Coalson Morris)
Mariners Park
Bauhinia variegate
(Sierra Beth)
Cliff Drive Park
Cassia leptophylla
(Francis P. Hemenway)
Grant Howald Park
Hymenosporum flavum
(Skipper Mark Howes)
Castaways Park
(Michael F. Gustin)
Platanus racemosa
(Yen Chu Kuo)
Quercus agrifolia
(Grover Stephens, PH.D.)
Platanus racemosa
(Logan David Burley)
Quercus agrifolia
(Sawyer Dean Burley)
Quercus agrifolia
(Virginia Najern)
Quercus agrifolia
(Joe Clarkson)
Quercus agrifolia
(Sawyer Dean Burley)
Quercus agrifolia
Easthluff Park
(Lucy Huntsman)
Hymenosporum flavum
Irvine Terrace Park
(Dana Harmon)
Liquidambar styraciflua
(Sister City of Okazaki)
Pinus nigra
Bonita Canyon Sports Park
(Fern Pirkle)
ivlelaleuca linariifolia
Gateway Park
( Virgina Herberts)
Cassia leptophylla
West Coast Highway & Superior Ave
City Parking Lot
(Louise Greeley)
Cassia leptophylla
Bnyview Park
(Gene Atherton)
Cirmlamomum camphors
West Newport Park
(Russell Marc Beaumont)
Erythrina caffra
(Jeff Steven Reinker)
Erythrina caffra
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NEIGHBORHOOD
TREES Shorecliffs Entrance
?Marguerite Avenue
Goldenrod Avenue
Dover Drive (Mariners to (vine)
15th Street (Newport Heights)
Irvine Avenue Median
Holiday Road
(between Irvine Ave & Tustin Ave)
Along Avon Avenue
Via Lido Bridge
Marine Avenue (Balboa Island)
Seaview Avenue (Carona del Mar)
Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Candlestick Lane (Baycrest)
Commodore Road
Starlight Circle
Glenwood Lane
Sandalwood Lane
Newport Center Drive
Fourth Avenue
Clay Street
(hvine Ave to St. Andrews Road)
Leeward Lane
L Street Park
M Street Park
West Newport Park
Santa Ana Avenue
Eastbluff Park
Vista Del Oro Median
Rhine Wharf Park
Mariners Drive
Along Riverside Avenue
(adjacent to Cliff Drive Park)
Cliff Drive Park
(Scout House)
Buena Vista and Lindo Avenue
128 Kings Road
128 Kings Road
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Erythrina caffra (51)
Phoenix canariensis (109)
Washingtonia robusta (144)
Eucalyptus globulus (3)
Eucalyptus cladocalyx (29)
Eucalyptus globulus (130)
Eucalyptus globulus (18)
Eucalyptus globulus (8)
Eucalyptus globulus (14)
Eucalyptus (Various Species) (34)
Pinus radiata (19)
Eucalyptus rudis (73)
Plnus radiata (18)
Eucalyptus citriodora (21)
Eucalyptus citriodora (2)
Eucalyptus citriodora (11)
Eucalyptus citriodora (7)
Eucalyptus citriodora (7)
Washingtonia robusta (363)
Eucalyptus globulus (48)
Ficus microcarpa'Nitida' (21)
Fraxinus ulidei "Tomlinson' (43)
Quercus suber (39)
Pious pines (1)
Metrosideros excelsus(55)
Eucalyptus robusta (33)
Ficus macrophylla (1)
Erythrina caffra (6)
Archontophoenix culu1inghamiana (12)
Jacaranda nuimosifolia (52)
Schinus terebinthefolius (12)
Ficus benjamina (1)
Erythrina caffra (1)
Roystonea regia (1)
Pseudobombax ellipticum (1)
NEIGHBORHOOD
TREES (contd.) Cliff Drive
(north side, west of Dover Drive)
725 St. James Road
601 Dover Drive
Margaret Drive Median
Corona Del Mar Sh to Beach
Adopted - May 9,1966
Amended - November 9,1976
Amended - November 28,1988
Amended - October, 1993
Amended - July 14,1997
Amended - January 25,1999
Amended - February 22, 2002
Amended - April, 23, 2002
Amended - April 27, 2004
Amended - May 10, 2005
Agathus robusta (4)
Eucalyptus ficifolia (1)
Eucalyptus ficifolia (1)
Erythrina caffra (1)
Washingtonia robusta (74)
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October 10, 2012
TO: Deputy Municipal Operations Director
Xumarc `ftwuiuces
FROM: Parks /Trees Superintendent
SUBJECT: Tree Removal Review - Special Trees REcewed by C Mt
PROPERTY OWNERIS) / REQUESTER INFORMATION:
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Name: City Urban Forester
Tree Location(s): 300 Poppy Avenue
The Urban Forester is requesting removal of a City Desert Gum tree creating a
potential liability.
REPLACEMENT TREE(S): V YES
DESIGNATED TREE(S):
NO
DEPUTY MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
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CITY MANAGER - COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Municipal Operations Department
Tree Locations:
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Parks and Trees Division
300 Poppy Avenue
Request: The City's Urban Forester is requesting removal of a City
Desert Gum tree that is creating a potential liability. In
addition, the property owner has brought to staff's attention
that the tree has lifted the sidewalk (see attached letter).
Botanical /Common Names: Eucalyptus rudis /Desert Gum
Designated Street Tree: To be determined
Estimated Trees Value: $4,920
Damage: Sidewalk uplift.
Parkway: (X) Concrete
Comments: In order to accommodate
must be removed due to
be required.
Brick Turf (X) Other
any concrete repairs, the City tree
extensive root pruning that would
The tree is listed as Special Trees, Neighborhood Trees.
Prior to tree removal, Policy G -1 (page 2, paragraph 3)
requires recommendation of the Municipal Operations
Director and Risk Manager; approval of the City Manager;
followed by Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
review and approval.
Inspected by: Z^ b Date: 6-0-0
Joh Conway, Urban Forester
Recommendation: Forward reforestation request to the Parks, Beaches and
reation Commission for review and approval. z
Reviewed by: i Date: V /` / (J I /
Dan P. Sereno, Parks and Trees Superintendent
ArborAcecssOnline - newportbeach.wcainc.com
Shcw /tilde Flap Print Report
Inventory Detail
Dist
12
Address:
300 POPPY AV
Fictitious:
No
Location:
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On Address:
300 POPPY AV
Species:
Eucalyptus rudis, DESERT GUM
DBH /Height:
25 -30 / 45 -60
Parkway Size:
2
Unity Overhead:
No
Sidewalk Damage:
Yes
Recommended Maintenance:
Grid Trim
Estimated Value
$4,920
WCA Work History
Date
Work Type
Amount
lobs
7/1012011
Service Request Pruning
$39.00
19265
9/16/2010
Grid Pruning
$39.00
16789
12/7/2009
Service Request Pruning
$39.00
14397
9/15/2008
Service Request Pruning
$39.00
12668
8/13/2007
Grid Pruning
$39.00
11060
11114/2005
Service Request Pruning
539.00
8474
7/20/2004
Grid Pruning
$39.00
7334
8/25/2003
Service Request
$39.00
6076
10/7/2002
Service Request
$39.00
5154
9/2/2002
Service Request
$39.00
5154
12/20/2001
Service Request
$39.00
4184
1/10/2001
Grid Trimming
$39.00
3581
8/19/1999
Grid Trimming
539.00
2866
Other Work
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Date
Work Type
Crew
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May 15, 2013
John F. Conway, Fr.
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA
92658 -8915
Dear Mr. Conway
The tree at 300 Poppy has become a dangerous nuisance, as I am sure
you will agree.
Every skateboarder in the area -- not to mention out -of -area friends
who visit or go to the beach — loves to skate it. Often skateboarders
arrive after dark with big cameras and special lights to video one
another being challenged by the sidewalk! I have had teenagers and I
know how much they enjoy something like this, but the problem of the
splitting cement and ragged edges, etc., has become:, so much worse that
I am afraid that this is an accident waiting to happen.
People taking walks and listening to their Ipods are taken unaware by
the abrupt change in the sidewalk; I have recently had a knee
replacement and have to go out in the street to get around the base of
the tree.
Last but not least, the roots have come into my yard and are causing
problems with my water lines!
My neighbors, the Dodds, feel exactly the same; this tree must be
removed.
Please help before the beach season starts; you have no idea how many
families with little children walk down to the beach on this sidewalk.
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Attachment II
July 2, 2013 PB &R Commission Minutes (Item B)
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
J1dy 2, 2013 — 6pn1
B. Special Tree Removal
Recommendation: Consider removal of a Special City Tree — Neighborhood tree at 300
Poppy Avenue
Director Harmon presented details of the report noting that the tree has caused the sidewalk
to rise. He stated that staff and the City Arborist evaluated the tree and recommend removal.
He noted there are other areas with raised sidewalks that will be addressed in the future.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of this matter setting a precedent, the need to
set appropriate policies, prior support for retention of the trees by residents of Corona del
Mar, and having staff examine the entire area and provide a report with respect to the City's
liability and the dangers posed by the existing trees.
Chair Anderson opened the public discussion
Jim Mosher stated he was not sure who the originator of this request was and that the
Commission should focus on creating appropriate policies.
Chair Anderson closed the public discussion
Director Harmon reported that the matter was originated by a resident. He referenced
photos of the tree and noted that this matter relates to one specific tree.
Chair Anderson stated that he is usually hesitant to remove trees but felt that this tree poses
a liability issue but a study on the area in general is merited.
i by Commissioner Englebrecht; seconded by Chair Anderson to approve the
Tree Removal at 300 Poppy Avenue. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Anderson, Cole, Englebrecht, Hamilton, Marston, Tingley
Nay: Howald