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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV-1 - GS Activity Report• Agenda Item No. IV -1 October 3, 1995 General Services Department Parks and Tree Divisions September, 1995 Activities Report Park,Division Activities 1. General Department staff completed all projects listed on the Park Facility Inspection Report. 2. Staff has been coordinating construction, projects at Balboa Boulevard median, Bonita Creek Park, Rhine Wharf, Main Street, and Bolsa Park with the Public Works Department. 3. The weekend park maintenance of the Park system concluded in early September due to budgetary restraints and will not commence again until late May of next year. • 4. Staff completed the trimming of the right of way on Back Bay Road for pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular traffic. The project is sensitive and requires coordination with the California Department of Fish and Game since nesting birds and other wildlife inhabit this preserve. 5. Annual turfgrass renovation has begun on medians, Parks and facitilities. This effort is being completed in an effort to improve turfgrass and irrigation quality throughout the city. 6. All turfgrass was fertilized on all City athletic fields to promote a good playing surface for the soccer and football seasons. 1• I 7. Staff coordinated several special events this past month, including five running events. Some of these races include up to six staff members to complete the event safely. All work including pre -event set up is done as after hours overtime work and funding is provided by the race promoter through a special account so as not to impact any park maintenance functions. 8. Mr. Tom Bergen, 1600 West Ocean Front Avenue, has rescinded his offer of eight mature palm trees since the trees could not be removed without damaging the structure at his property. Several months ago the Commission approved the donation of the palms which included transplanting them along the boardwalk at Mr. Berean's expense and directed staff to coordinate the project with the donor.. • Upcoming Activities for October 1. Staff will aerify and topdress the fields at Lincoln Athletic Center to achieve improved turf grass with contract services. • 10 2. The completion of the irrigation renovation at Bonita Creek Park with contract services. 3. The annual renovation of all turf grass will continue at Parks and facilities. 4. The replacement planting of shrubs throughout the Park system will start soon to ensure the plants are established before next summer. Tree Division Activities During the month of September, 640 trees were trimmed, 17 trees were planted, 7 trees were root pruned, 6 trees were removed, 7 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and 216 tree maintenance requests were received by the Urban Forester. A significant amount of staff's time(beyond Mr. Conway's efforts) were expended on tree issues. 1. Staff worked with the General Services Department concrete crew on root pruning trees for sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement throughout the City. 2. Tree removals were performed at these various locations during the month: San Joaquin Park,1 tree due to sidewalk damage 1711 Skylark Drive, l tree due to decay Cliff Drive 'Park, 1 tree due to tree decay 1218 Pembroke Lane,1 tree due fire hydrant damage 1712 Highland Drive, l tree due to fire hydrant damage 19 Tiburon Bay, 1 tree due to property damage 3. The Urban Forester continues to evaluate the recent palm planting on Riverside Drive. The Public Works Department sent the attached correspondences to the Mariners Mile Merchants Association reminding them of their responsibility of watering the new trees. 4. The City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed scheduled work within the Jasmine Creek, Spyglass Hills, Buffalo Hills, Balboa Island, Peninsula and Fashion Island areas. • 5. The Commission and City Council approved the planting of five Taiwan 'Cherry trees at 2061 Ocean Boulevard and "M" Street(copy of the City Council, September 12, 1994 meeting,agenda Public Works Department report attached) at the request of Leonard and Mary Connolly. The trees were to be planted and maintained at the Connolly's expense per the agreement. Staff was to return to the Commission in one year to report how the trees were doing. To date the trees have not been planted. The planting is a responsibility of the Connolly's and staff will keep the Commission, informed of any progress. 0 • k, sp ctfully, i arce ino G. Lomeli Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Attachments n rr . SEW PO • u �: s C'9<7 FO RN�P • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 Mariners Mile Association c/o Steve Sutherland, President 2101 15th Street, #4 Newport Beach, CA 92663 July 21, 1995 Subject: Tustin Avenue Storm Drain; and Riverside Avenue and Cliff Drive Street Reconstruction between Irvine Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway (Contract No. 2782) Dear Steve, 72Z'TO✓�f King Palm street trees have been installed in tree wells along the business district portion of Riverside Avenue. The City's contractor will be responsible for maintaining the trees until contract work has been completed, which will occur on August 1, 1995, approximately. At that time, maintenance of the trees will become the responsibility of the adjoining property owners. Accordingly, please advise the affected Association members so that they may commence a watering schedule on August lst. Thank you for being so patient with us while the street was torn up. As a result of your cooperation, the work was completed much sooner than expected! . If you have questions concerning the trees or the ,project in general, please contact me for the answers. Very truly yours, Lloyd Dalton ez Design Engineer 644 -3328 xc: Real Estate Marketing /Management, Attn: Sharon K. Algeo, CPM China Palace Restaurant, Attn: Jack Mao �. First Interstate Bank, Attn: Julie Epringham 1.2, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach .f L CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915 September 1, 1995 Mariners Mile Association c/o Steve Sutherland, President 2101 15th Street, #4 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Subject: Tustin Avenue Storm Drain, and Riverside Avenue and Cliff Drive Street Reconstruction between Irvine Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway (Contract No. 2782) Dear Steve, The King Palm street trees that have been installed in the business district portion of Riverside Avenue are suffering from lack of water, and will surely die if they are not properly cared for until their roots are well - established. • As stated in my July 21st letter to you, the, City's contractor was responsible for maintaining the trees until contract work was completed, which occurred on August 1, 1995. At that time, watering the trees became the responsibility of the adjoining property owners whereas, consistent with long -term City policy, we will provide for the pruning. Accordingly, please remind your Association members that they must water -the trees as necessary if they wish for them to survive. 'If you have questions concerning the trees or the project in general„ please contact me for the answers. Very Lloyd Dalton Design Engineer 644 - 3328' xa: Real Estate Marketing /Management, Attn: Sharon K. Algeo, CPM China Palace Restaurant, Attn: Jack'Mao First Interstate Bank, Attn: Julie Epringham 3 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach .1 1. r �i 0 I .t S��i. �tJ ••'� 1�.�i!•�}i ,Li lit] A.�.. .. .L ;,-„September 12;-1994 ' CITY: COUNL AGENDA '... :: ITEM, CI NO. -- 24 - -- .. TO: MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: -ENCROACHMENT • . AGREEMENT FOR . CONSTRUCTION. AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE OCEAN BOULEVARD AND "M" STREET PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY ADJACENT TO 2061 OCEAN BOULEVARD, IN THE PENINSULA POINT AREA. OWNER: Leonard and Mary Connolly RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. DISCUSSION: Approve the application subject to: a. Execution of an Encroachment Agreement for non- standard improvements. (1) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement; (2) Authorize and direct the City Clerk to-have the agreement recorded with the Orange 'County Recorder. b. Issuance • of an Encroachment Permit from Public Works Department. The owners of the property located at 2061 Ocean Boulevard in Peninsula Point have requested that they be permitted to plant,Taiwan Cherry trees within the Ocean Boulevard and "M" Street rights -of -way adjacent to 2061 Ocean Boulevard (see attached letter). The City's Urban Forester and Park, Beaches & Recreation -Commission'have approved the planting of two (2) Taiwan Cherry trees along the Ocean Boulevard frontage and three (3) Taiwan Cherry trees along the "M" Street frontage subject to City Council approval and the execution of an Encroachment Agreement. ..:''`..:;Council Policy L -6, "Private Encroachment in the Public Right -of- „'Way ",.- requires• the prior approval of City -Council for private .structural' improvements -such as-retaining walls, raised planters, stairs, etc., in public easements or rights -of -way. r 0 OCEAN BOULEVARD 9 _ 9 EIDEWAL Not to Scale I — TAIWAN CHERRY TREE in 3' I 2061 OCEAN i 3 flow.. _1 LEY X T TREE WELL, Typ. �f W H j 5 EXHIBIT "A"