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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1996
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
ORDER AND ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of May 7, 1996
III . PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non agenda items.
Speakers are.limited to three minutes.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent. Calendar (1 -5) are considered'by
the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion
1101 in the form listed below. The Commission members have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval.
There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time
the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the
Commission, staff or the public request specific items to be
discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar
item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the
Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar Item Number, and
complete the sign -in card provided at the podium. Speakers are limited
to five minutes on agenda items.
Communication (Letter Attached)
• Letter from Edward Benson regarding Castaways View Park.
2. Park and Tree Division (Report Attached)
Report of Park and Tree Division activities during May and
upcoming projects in June.
3. Recreation and Senior Services (Reports Attached)
Report of activities during May for these two divisions.
• 4. Preservation of Special Trees List (Report Attached)
Delete "`Surrounding -Old Reservoir- Eucalyptus varieties" listing
since the trees,are no longer City property.
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• 5. Balboa Island Benches (Report Attached)
Accept sixteen 6' teak bench donations from the Balboa Island
Improvement Association to be installed on street ends at Balboa
and Little Balboa Islands.
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V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. Irvine Terrace Community Association Tree Removal Request
(Report Attached)
Review removal of 27 Eucalyptus sideroxylon trees located on
Bayside Drive due to safety.
Tree Removal and Exception to Street Tree Designation Request
(Report Attached)
Review removal of two Ficus nitida trees at 2711 Pebble Drive and
make exception to the Street Tree Designation List.
8. Replacement of Park and Street Benches (Proposed Revised Policy G -5
Attached)
Review, draft of proposed revised G -5 Policy regarding replacement of
park and street benches.
9. Newport Ridge Park (Map Attached)
Discuss recommendation to request City Council to direct staff to
dialog with Newport Harbor Ridge Homeowners Association.
10. Recreation and Open Space Element (Verbal Report)
Status report on the development of the Technical Supplement.
11. City Tot Lots Surface Material for City Playgrounds (Report to be
Provided)
Discuss the surface material used under the playground equipment
in City parks.
VI. FUTURE-AGENDA ITEMS
Matters which Commissioners may wish to put on a future agenda or raise for
discussion.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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Staff present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director
David E. Niederhaus, General Services
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Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance
Superintendent
Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
Dave, McConnell, Recreation Manager
Dottie Flohr, Secretary
I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order
at 7:00 P.M.
Roll call was taken. Commissioners Beek, Bonner, Compton,
Demmer, Glasgow, Schonlau and Vandervort were present.
ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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meeting be approved as presented. Unanimous.
III. TREE CITY USA AWARD AND TREE GROWTH AWARD
Director Niederhaus reported the City has received the sixth annual
Tree City USA Award from the State of California. 'He then
introduced Linda Romero, Urban Forester of the State of California,
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Ms. Romero spoke of
the problems associated with older Ficus microcarpa trees which
have outgrown their planting locations, however, some citizens love
their beauty. The State of California and the National Urban Forestry
are proposing a program called sustainable urban forestry, which is a
long range strategic plan for planting trees. She also recognized
staff contributions in the development of educational and technical
material.
Ms. Romero presented the Chair of the Commission and the City
with the 1995 Tree City USA and Growth Award. She also presented
the two entrance signs the City will receive that announce Newport
Beach as a Tree, City USA.
Director Niederhaus commended Marcy Lomeli, Park and Tree
Superintendent, and John Conway, Urban Forester, for achieving the
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awards for the City.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Yant, President of Balboa Peninsula Point Association,
addressed the ,Commission. Mr. Yant reported a ficus tree was
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removed at 1314 E. Balboa which has not been replaced. He also
reported that the grass, has deteriorated at "M" Street Park.
Chair Vandervort informed Mr. Yant that his comments have been
noted by staff and he would be contacted later.
Chair Vandervort commended Mike Najar and Denelle Reid,
Recreation Leaders for the Community Services Department, who
presented an outstanding skit for the Arbor Day program.
Chair Vandervort requested the Commission read the letter from the
California Park and Recreation Society regarding the State Park
Bond Act which will be on the November 1996 ballot.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Compton moved that the following item be approved
except for those removed from the Consent Calendar. Unanimous.
Item #1 - Removed from Consent Calendar
Item #2 - Recreation and Senior Services
Approve report of activities during April for these two divisions.
Item #3 - Removed from Consent Calendar
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #1 - Park and Tree Division
Marcy Lomeli presented pictures of the palm tree donation at
Peninsula Park and stated a thank you letter was received from the
Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Association.
Mr. Lomeli also presented pictures of the new beach rake and
explained its increased performance over the old equipment. The
rake cost $8,400 and is replacing two other types of beach cleaners
that cost $49,000 each.
Mr. Lomeli clarified the details of the El Paseo storm drain project
which is being coordinated with the Public Works Department.
During this project, traffic will be diverted on El Paseo Drive and
there will be some impact on users of Irvine Terrace Park. Staff will
keep the Commission, apprised of the project.
Commissioner Compton commented on the nice effect of multiple
palm plantings and Mr. Lomeli advised these are used whenever
possible, such as the Irvine Avenue,entrance to the City.
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report as submitted. Unanimous.
Item #3 - Balboa Island Benches
Director Niederhaus reported that three of the twelve donated teak
benches will be installed on Little Balboa Island and nine will be
placed around Balboa Island. The teak benches have been
impregnated with a strong resin which has been tested to withstand
defacing or vandalism. The benches have been approved by the
respective Associations and, staff recommends the donations be
accepted.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public hearing.
Pat Buderwitz, 221 Sapphire Avenue, addressed the Commission
and stated that the authorized benches were a result of a pilot
program launched two years ago which has been very satisfactory.
She pointed out that the kiln dried teak benches do not crack and
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should withstand many years of use.
Marianne McDaniel, President of Little Balboa Island Association,
addressed the Commission and stated the residents are very
pleased with the bench donation program.
There being no further public testimony, Chair Vandervort closed the
meeting to public hearing.
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donations from the Balboa Island Improvement Association and Little
Balboa Island Association. Unanimous.
Item #4 - Extension of Ground Lease for the Newport Aquatic Center
Director Kienitz reported the Newport Aquatic Center staff have
requested a 15 year extension of their ground lease since they are
preparing to complete the facility as previously approved. The
extension is necessary to ensure the donors of the long term benefits
of their gifts and the trust they have placed with the organization.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public hearing.
Joan Kitchens, 437 Tustin Avenue, addressed the Commission: Ms.
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Kitchens stated she felt the Center is a commendable use of public
land, however, she is concerned that the area to the north should be
protected since it is a sensitive ecological, site.
Bruce Ibbetson, Board Member of the Newport Aquatic Center,
addressed the Commission. Mr. Ibbetson thanked the Commission
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for their assistance over the years and' pointed out the Center was
designed and approved by all the regulatory agencies. The full build
out has been approved and will not impact the riparian zone to the
north. A basin was also created for the dock which results in
additional habitat and serves as a buffer between the building and
the riparian zone. Mr. Ibbetson explained the membership has
outgrown the current facility and future parking requirements will be
met. Ten of their members will be participating in the Summer
Olympics in Atlanta.
There being no further public testimony, Chair Vandervort closed the
meeting to public hearing.
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years for the Newport Aquatic Center. Unanimous.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item #5 - Castaways View Park
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Emmet Berkery, Project Consultant for the Public Works
'Department, presented the proposed plan for the Castaways View
Park. He explained the parking lot, access points, pathway system,
irrigation and hydroseeding. He pointed out the wetlands will not be
disturbed and that the major task is to prevent further erosion on the
bluffs. Completion is anticipated.for late fall.
Steve Lang and Steve Rose, architects from Purkiss•Rose RSI,
presented slides of the site showing handicap access, parking lot,
pathways, grading, drainage, trails, slopes and pads for the homes.
The grassland will be kept intact and trees will only be removed if a
safety issue is involved. Examples of different types of fencing were
also provided. These will be used adjacent to the trail.
Chair Vandervort opened the meeting to public hearing.
Ed Benson, 1028 Westwind Way, addressed the Commission and
reported two cases where children have fallen and the need for
safety features. He also recommended, landscaping be given strong
consideration along the bluffs.
Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th. Street, addressed the
Commission on behalf of SPON's subcommittee on the Castaways
View Park. He reported they met with the Park and Open Space
Committee and want to continue their dialogue regarding details of
the plan. Dr. Vandersloot reviewed their support of keeping
vegetation native; that all living and dead trees remain on the site;
that there be appropriate native plantings near the homes; that there
be provision for maintenance; that the trail be paved going to the
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bluffs; that compressed dirt be used on the walkway at the top of the
bluffs; that the historical ruins of the restaurant remain; and that
natural wood rails be used for fencing if they are needed.
Dr. Vandersloot presented SPON's preliminary plan for the area,
which includes a long term plan for re- vegetation with native plants.
He stated they are disappointed the swale area was graded without
their knowledge since the top soil is now gone. He requested the soil
be tested so it is capable of vegetation. In addition, funds will be
needed to restore the wetlands mitigation plan.
In response to a question from Ed Benson, Emmet Berkery
explained that the final landscape plan will be reviewed by the
Commission at their July meeting.
There being no further public testimony, Chair Vandervort closed the
meeting to public hearing.
Commissioner Beek pointed out there are a wide variety of thoughts
on the proposed plan and it is important to remember the
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improvements and development which have made Newport Beach a
prime location to live and work. It is also important to keep in mind
that this is a City park for the entire community to enjoy.
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Castaways View Park as presented. Unanimous.
Item #6 - Benefits of'Parks and' Recreation
A video entitled "Benefits of Parks and Recreation" produced by the
National Recreation and Park Association was presented which
showed the many needs met by individuals and the community
through parks and recreation. It showed how recreation activities
and opportunities are important in other aspects of life; how
productivity is increased and crime reduced; and how the quality of
mental and physical health is enhanced by parks and recreation.
Item #7 - Reforestation of Parkways
Commissioner Schonlau reported Commissioners Beek, Demmer
and he met twice to review .input and draft an addition 'to the G -1
Policy addressing the 'issue of reforestation requests for a specific
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community area. Commissioner Schonlau presented the five
conditions that would be necessary to fulfill the requirements for
reforestation in a draft policy.
Chair Vandesvort opened the meeting to public hearing.
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Yvonne Houssels, President of Harbor View Hills South Homeowners
Association, addressed the Commission. Ms. Houssels spoke
regarding her concerns in relation, to their Association's governing
documents since City parkway trees are within the boundaries of
their Association. She recommended the following sentence be
included in the addendum to Policy G -1: "Where there are
community associations, the City will cooperate with the
association's elected governing boards in order to reasonably
support their governing documents regarding trimming and tree
removal." She further recommended that the sentence, "Trees will
not be removed solely due to view obstructions" be deleted from the
G -1 Policy.
Commissioner Beek pointed out the Commission has spent a
considerable amount of time on this matter and that Ms. Houssels is
trying to write a policy that will work for her Association. The
Commission is attempting to establish a policy that gives the
Association latitude to do whatever is necessary as long as the five
requirements are met for reforestation.
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Tess Lier, 4709 Dorchester, addressed the Commission and'stated it
is hard for her to understand why the City will not accept the
Association's CC &R policy which each homeowner agrees to when
they purchase a home.
Chair Vandervort pointed out that an Association's CC &R's govern
private trees, not public trees. Trees will not be removed for view
purposes, however, they can be trimmed for maximum view.,
Director Niederhaus -noted that years ago the City topped trees for
view purposes, however, that method caused tree damage and is no
longer done.
James Ensign, Cameo Shores, addressed the Commission and
stated the proposed amendment has exposed larger issues. He
reported Council Member O'Neil will be speaking at the Cameo
Shores Highlands Homeowners Association meeting in May and this
will�give them an opportunity to discuss the matter with him.
Bill Ginter, 2807 Ebbtide Road, addressed the Commission and
stated he feels the five requirements in the addendum conflict with
the statement that trees cannot be trimmed solely for view
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Commissioner Schonlau explained that the sentence referring to
view obstruction refers to single trees and that the proposed
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addendum deals with mass removals and replacement projects. In
summary, if a community wants to completely replace their trees, it
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would require that the local •community agree as well as the larger
surrounding homeowner /business association (if applicable).
There being no further public testimony, Chair Vandervort closed the
meeting to public hearing.
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Policy G -1 on reforestation of parkways as submitted and directed
staff to forward it to the City Council for approval. Unanimous.
Item #8 - Replacement of Park and Street Benches
Chair Vandervort gave a review of the draft policy formulated by the
Bench Committee. A list of suggestions for designated benches is
also being drafted by the committee. Following approval of the policy
by the Council and the development of a master list of benches, the
project will be implemented.
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concept which will be rewritten for Commission review in June.
Unanimous.
Item #9 - Community Service Awards
Commissioners Beek and Glasgow will serve on the Commission's
nominating committee.
Item #10 - Recreation and Open Space Element
Director Kienitz reported that an intern from UCI was hired last fall
and has been working under the direction of the Planning
Department to revise the Technical Supplement. Director Kienitz
recommended a committee be formed to review the development of
the Recreation and Open Space Element.
The Commission determined that the Park and Open Space
Committee be reformed to address this issue. The committee will
consist of Commissioners Compton, Beek and Demmer.
Item #11 - Amendment to City Council Policy A -5
Director Kienitz reported that there appeared to be a need to identify
what non - profit groups can do and the proposed insertion to Policy
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A -5 would clarify this matter.
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Policy A -5 as submitted. Unanimous.
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VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Preservation of Special Trees List and Land Use Under
Reservoir will be addressed at a future Commission meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission adjourned at 10:34 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted April 30, 1996 at 9:50 A.M.
on the City Hall Bulletin Board, located outside of the City of Newport
Beach Administration, Building.
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Parks, Beach and Recreation Commission
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, California 92658
Dear Members of the'Commission...
Item No. 1
MAY 13 1996
A S S O C I A T I O N COMMUNITY SERVICES
May 9, 1996
At the recent Parke, Reach and Recreation Commission
meeting, which I attended as a Representative of our Dover Shores Community, it was
amazing and disturbing that Mr. Jan Vandersloot and his minority group are determined
that they should have the exclusive right to dictate the style and nature of the
Castaways Park development, to the exclusion of the ideas and wishes of the entire
Newport Beach Community.
To be an effective and beneficial Park area for all the varied interests of the people
of Newport Beach, it should not be developed and designed under the control of just
one minority group.
To obtain maximum Park enjoyment for the People, Park Officials should look at other
areas for Park ideas. Laguna Beach has some excellent examples of Parke designed along
these lines, such as Hessler and Vista Park. When' it comes to Park designing, Newport
Beach should not be working, strictly to the dictates and preference of ore small group
of Citizens.
From a sensible and practical standpoint we see no..•benefits and°.enjoyment:.from-.eemme
dryad grass areas and diseased and dead trees with the yearly maintenance and fire
hazards that would be involved.
With the terrific view that exists from the Castaways area, we feel a more attractive
and comprehensive use design could be developed for the Park area.
Sincerely...
E.P. Benson
Board of Directors Member
I' Edward P. Benson
1028 Weslwind Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660 — 6fJlr'�99T
association manager, villageway management, Inc., post office box 4708, Irvine, california 92716 (714) 553 -1876
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June 4,1996
General Services Department
Parks and Tree Divisions
May, 1996 Activities Report
Park Division Activities
1. Staff is coordinating with the Fire Department's contractor for the seasonal
weed and fire abatement at various locations within the Park system.
2. Staff continues coordinating construction projects regarding Mac Arthur
Boulevard, Bob Henry Park, El Paseo Storm Drain Line, Castaways Park, and
Manning Tract Park with the Public Works Department.
3. Staff continues coordinating with representatives of the P. B. & R. Commission
and the Arts Commissions regarding bench types to be used in various public
areas.
4. The annual turfgrass renovation program continued throughout the Parks
system.
5. Staff continued installing recycled mulch in planter areas Citywide to reduce
water consumption and control weeds.
6. A donated bench was installed at Cliff Drive Park. This bench was previously
approved by the Commission prior to the current City -wide bench study. Also
four donated teak benches were also installed on Balboa Island.
7. The replacement of shrubs and ground covers was completed at various sites.
8. A post and rail type fence has been installed by contract at Galaxy Park to
deter vandals from driving into the park and damaging the turf. Attempts by
the Police Department to catch the vandals was unsuccessful and when local
residential landscapes also were vandalized the community requested action. The
City Manager directed staff to install a fence, with the design to be approved by
the Homeowners Association and adjacent residents.. The cost of the fencing was
$2,720.00.
9. The Park Division has a new storage
constructed by the General Department' s
Support staff. The building will be used to
protecting them from the elements.
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building at the City Yard that was
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store vehicles and equipment, while
• 10. The renovation of the former Nautical Museum on the Peninsula required
the installation of a new walkway which resulted in a specimen palm tree
needing to be relocated. The eight foot tree was transplanted to Mariners Park as
a backdrop to the Park sign on the corner of Mariners Avenue and Dover Drive.
The General Services Concrete Crew installed a mow strip surrounding the sign
area and staff will complete the project by planting a flowering groundcover.
11. Staff is utilizing Day Laborers from the Costa Mesa Job Center ,for time
consuming weed abatement work at several parks. This enables staff more time
to perform specialized tasks throughout the City.
12. The repainting of all irrigation controller enclosures and electrical pedestals to
reduce corrosion and extend the life span has been completed by contract at all
parks and facilities.
13. Staff continues coordinating the annual control of rodents 'by contract
services at various sites throughout the Park system.
Upcoming Activities for June
1. The turfgrass renovation program will continue throughout the City including
fertilization of all parks.
• 2. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue City-
wide.
3. Staff will continue installing mulch in all planter areas as needed.
4. Rodent eradication at various sites will continue by contract.
Tree Division Activities
During the month of May, 768 trees were trimmed, 8 trees were planted, 18 trees
were root pruned, 11 trees were removed, 3 emergency calls were responded to
regarding trees and 303 tree maintenance requests were received by the Urban
Forester.
1. Tree removals were performed at these various locations during the month:
1521 Mariners Drive -2 trees removed due to property damage. No replacement
trees planted due to locations.
1800 Commodore Road -1 tree removed due to property damage. Four
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• 2401 Buckeye Street -1 tree removed' due to property damage. No replacement
tree planted.
815 Bellis Street -1 tree removed due to property damage. No replacement tree
planted.
600 Iris Avenue -1 tree removed due to disease. One replacement tree planted.
1307 Oxford Lane -1 tree removed due to property damage. One replacement
tree planted.
3415 Seabreeze Lane -1 tree removed due to sewer damage. One replacement
tree planted.
735 Bayside Drive -1 tree removed due to property damage. No replacement
tree planted.
900 Park Avenue -1 dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted.
508 Oceanfront -1 tree due to property damage. No replacement tree planted.
2. The City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed scheduled
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: May 28, 1996
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FROM: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: Monthly Commission Report
Youth Sports Commission
Staff has scheduled a Youth Sports Commission meeting for June 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. The main purpose of this meeting will be to discuss and schedule field usage in
the Summer and Fall months of 1996. Other items on the agenda include field maintenance, the
Mudline, Lincoln field lights, evaluation of Spring usage, and updates on park developments.
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioners are encouraged to attend. There will be
representation from General Services Parks Division, Newport-Mesa Unified School District and
each youth organization currently utilizing City facilities.
YOUTH COUNCIL EVENTS
• The Youth Council hosted Beach Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 18. A group of 44 volunteers
collected trash and debris from the Balboa Pier to the Wedge and were treated to a free lunch from
Ruby's,Restaurant.
The Youth Council also hosted City Government Day on Tuesday, May 21 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:30
P.M. at City Hall. The event was designed to increase student understanding of municipal
government and to increase the awareness of the City Council and City staff regarding high school
student opinions and concerns. Fifty five students participated in a two hour internship with, a-City
department of their choice, a 90 minute mock council meeting and lunch, catered by Gina's Pizza.
1996 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Orange County Municipal Athletic Association Championships were held on May 4 at
Trabuco Hills High School. Over 60 of the athletes who competed qualified to represent Orange
County at the Southern California Municipal Athletic Association Championships, which will be
held on Saturday, May 25, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach.
The Newport Balboa Rotary Club recognized 20 of these outstanding athletes at their May general
membership meeting. These individuals were chosen out of the 267 who competed in the City
Championships on April 13.
41H OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND PICNI
• Plans are in place for this year's 4th of July Celebration at Mariners Park. Dana Black, Committee
Chairperson, has announced that this really is her last year - "really, I am not kidding this time 1! !"
Dana is responsible for planning and organizing 90% of the event and, without someone to step in
and carry the torch next year, the event is in jeopardy of dying.
• SUMMER DROP -IN PROGRAM
Staff, are in place for this summer's Drop -in Program. The three sites which will be open this
summer are the Community Youth Center (10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.), Mariners Park and Newport
Elementary School (both 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.). All programs operate Monday through Friday.
Staff will be attending a California Park and Recreation Society Recreation Leader Training
Institute in Cerritos on,June 1, and a departmental in- service training session during the second
week of June.
Contract Classes
Summer registrations are coming in fast and furious!. This is the first time that the Newport
Navigator has been available to residents in early May. From May 7 until May 25 we have had
over 1,200 people register for classes. Some of the more popular classes are "My Little Pony," a
class on horsemanship, which sold out within a 2 week period. The children learn everything from
how to ride a horse to grooming a horse. The Sailing and Tennis Camp is the most popular of the
camps. It is a combination camp where the children participate in both tennis and sailing at the 16th
street sailing base and Las Arenas tennis courts. The three Volleyball classes (one at Lincoln and 2
at Corona del Mar State Beach), once again, are in high demand. The three classes combined have
over 50,people participating in them. The popularity, of the .phone in automated registration system
continues to be evident with 35 % -40% of all the registrations using this method. We are averaging
25 registrations a day.
• Aquatics
Lifeguard interviews were held the week of May 14th. Staff interviewed 10 candidates for four
openings, two of which are Senior Guard positions. Interviews consist of an oral panel followed
by a written test. Decisions will be made by the early June and in- service will be conducted June
20 and 21. The swim lesson program will start June 24 and conclude August 30.
The spring session for CdM Jr. Polo program at Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center is in full swing.
This is the biggest turnout we have had with 60 boys and girls registered for the three day a week
practice and game schedule.
Corona del Mar Scenic 5k
Plans for the June 1" 5K event are right in line. The Sponsorship Recognition Party was held on
Monday, May 20, at Five Crowns Restaurant. As in the past 5 years, Five Crowns has graciously
donated food and wine for this wonderful event. Sponsors were presented with a plaque of
appreciation along with a commemorative poster. Thus far there are 200 walkers registered and
over 400 runners. Walk in /packet pick up will begin at the Community Services Department on
Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 am and continue until Friday, May 31, 7:30 pm.
Adult Sports
The busy season continues in adult sports. Spring basketball is concluding in early June and the
Summer deadline is Friday, May 24. Volleyball tournaments are scheduled for May 25 and 26'at
• CdM State Beach, May 27 at Mariners, June 8 at Eastbluff. The huge Summersoftball program is
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underway. For those 170 teams in 24 leagues, staff has utilized 16 different umpires to cover 450
assignments.
• Playgrounds
Final inspections of newly installed playground equipment have been completed at two sites,
Newport Island Park and Spyglass Hill Reservoir Park. They both look great and the respective
resident groups that were involved with the design process-are very happy with the results.
Outdoor Court Repairs
Numerous outdoor courts are being repaired and resurfaced during late May and early June. The
basketball courts at Bayview, Grant Howald and 38th Street are being resurfaced. The Grant
Howald project included the installation of a retaining wall on the north side to help divert runoff
on the court. Tennis courts at Mariners (including the hand ball courts), Grant Howald and San
Joaquin will be worked on during our break in class schedules. The entire project will be
completed by June 20.
Former Nautical Museum
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has vacated the building at 1714 West Balboa. Boulevard.
This former Recreation Department Headquarters is set to become a very valuable community
resource. Starting June 24 the refurbished:recreation center will host a variety of activities,
primarily fitness and dance programs. For convenience, the building is being referred to as the
Balboa Community Center.
The 1996 -97 Budget Process
• The public hearing for the 1996 -97 budget is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Monday,
June 10. Dates will be announced soon for public presentations on the KPMG Peat Marwick study,
providing data on the fully loaded costs of recreation and senior services programs. Commissions
will be interested in understanding the full costs of these valuable services and any potential
recommendation on changes in fees. We will keep Commissions apprised of the dates of these
meetings.
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DATE: May 24, 1996
TO Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Celeste Jardine -Haug
SUBJECT: Senior Services Division - Monthly Commission Report
May was filled with many activities celebrating Older Americans Month.
The month began with a spectacular performance by a high school Jazz Band visiting from
Bellvue, Washington. This band is froman experimental school and.they were also
playing at Universal Studios, Disneyland, UCLA and Olivera Street. The crowd gave them
a standing ovation.
An English Tea and Fashion Show was also a popular event with a sell out crowd of two
hundred in attendance. Grandmothers were highlighted modeling with their grandchildren.
Many volunteers contributed time and energy into making this an exceptional affair.
is Other events included lectures on legal matters and physical rehabilitation issues.
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The new computer lab was set up this month. Five new computers were purchased and
securely placed in the lab. Beginning this summer, classes and lab time will be.offered in
this room.
The new pool room has been open for one month and it has been a huge success. The
amount of players have doubled in size.
The Social Service programs have continued to be in demand. Transportation needs are
growing daily which forces us to be creative in our scheduling. More and more families
are using our Case Management and Counseling services in assisting their family members.
The Newport Beach community has a large percentage of people who have retired here. As
the years move on so does the aging of these people. Therefore, this community is
experiencing a larger number of homebound people which explains the need for the social
service programs.
• OASIS SENIOR CENTER
April 1996
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES/UTILIZATION REPORT
CLASSES /GROUP 3155 LONG TRIPS
Las Vegas "Golden
Nugget" 91
SERVICES
DAY TRIPS
Palm Springs Follies
27
Another Passage
7
Lawrence Welk
28
Blood Pressure
89
Nixon Library
28
Braille
55
Desert Shopping
13•
Caregiver Support Group
7
Carlsbad Flowers
27
Case Management
53
Getty Museum
28
Chair Exercise
36
Palm Springs Follies
28
Counseling
110
Eldercare
3
Employment
36
MEETINGS
Information/Rental
1220
• Legal Assistance
12
Board of Directors
8
Life On Your Own
28
Executive Committee
7
Medicare Assistance
1 '
Long Range Planning
5
Shared Housing
48
Newsletter Collating
20
Telephone Reassurance
460
General Membership
75
Visual Screening
0
VOLUNTEER HOURS
3111
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VAN TRANSPORTATION
Care -A -Van 573
Shuttle 355
NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES 1564
SPECIAL EVENT
Sunday Movies 240
Pancake Breakfast 220
Health Fair Expo 520
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Agenda Item No. 4
June 4,1996
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Preservation of Special Trees List
Recommendation
To delete the " Surrounding Old Reservoir - Eucalyptus varieties " listing under
the Preservation of Special Trees section of the attached G -1 Policy since the trees
,are no longer City property.
Discussion
Staff was directed by the Commission at the April 2, 1996 meeting to review the
landmark tree locations listed in Council Policy G -1. The Urban Forester
conducted a inventory in the field and determined that the Preservation of
Special Trees list is accurate with the exception of the Old Reservoir listing since
the site is no longer a City facility. The Park and Tree Superintendent confirmed
this with Pete Antista, Utilities Superintendent of the Public Works Department.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
DEN /mgl
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G -1
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY-TREES
It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to
develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community (Attachment 1)
which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. _This list will contain
landmark trees; §pecial trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to an
entire' neighborhood, dedicated trees, etc. These trees will be identified, mapped and
recorded. Subsequent to this they will be given special treatment to retain them, as
deemed appropriate by the General Services Director. If said special treatment is not
determined to be adequate to retain the identified tree, a full report shall be made to
the Commission before any other action is taken.
Whenever it is necessary to prune tree roots in parkways or other public areas in order
to correct or prevent damage being caused by the subject tree, every reasonable effort
shall be made to save the tree. It will still be necessary to meet the City's standards
relative to grades and alignments, with the exception of those special trees discussed in
Paragraph 1 of this policy statement. Trees will not be removed solely due to view
obstructions.
If it is necessary for a tree other than that included in Paragraph 1 to be given special
treatment, each tree shall be considered individually on its own merits to determine
whether the tree should be retained or replaced. All parkway trees included in this
category must be subjected to and meet the following criteria:
1. Have a tree inspection report prepared by the City Urban Forester
(Attachment 2).
2. Have sufficient life expectancy to merit special consideration.
3. Have contiguous property owners be desirous of retaining the tree if
special treatment of other than the sidewalk repair is necessary to "retain
it.
4. Be of a- desirable species on the official street tree list by the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission.
5. Not have had a consistent history of damaging public or privately owned
property such as sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls,
fences, foundations,, etc., as indicated per City records, or by competent
authority such as a structural engineer, general contractor, or qualified
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6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair
-are utilized. ' _' .
Application of the criteria on parkway trees will be conducted by the General Services
Department in coordination with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. In
- applying the criteria, other departments of the City will be consulted as necessary. If
there is any conflict between the application of the criteria and established standards of
the City
.which cannot be resolved at staff and'Commission level, final resolution will
be determined by the City Council.
'Objectives, of the 'Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will be:
1. To inform the public and further the philosophy of the value of trees in a
community.
2. To pursue procedures whereby larger replacement trees can be used
when trees are removed.
3. To assure that no community has a mass removal effect as projects occur.
• 4. Annually review landmark tree locations for inclusion in Council Policy
G -1. 0
5. Whenever possible, ensure that community associations are notified of
pending tree removals.
When a tree is removed from the parkway for the sole benefit of the adjacent property
owner, the property owner will be responsible for the cost of removal. Removal must
still be done in accordance with City procedures.
Note: (See Attachment 1 - Preservation of Special Trees)
(See Attachment 2 - Tree Inspection Report)
Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended - March 14,1994
Amended - Augusff4,1967 Amended - April 11, 1994
Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - February 26,1996
Amended - November 12,1985
Amended -November 28,1988
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Attachment 1 G -1
LANDMARK
TREES
DEDICATED
TREES
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES
Location
Balboa Library
Balboa Library `
West Jetty (near Historical Marker)
Dover Drive at Westcliff
400 block'PoinseWa '
Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar
Westcliff & Dover (Groves)
In Arches Overpass
No. Mariners Park
(Marcie Schrouder)
Mariners Park
(Frank Tallman)
No. City Hall grounds
(Billy Covert)
City Hall grounds
(Walter Knott)
City Hall grounds
(Calif. Bicentennial)
Las Arenas Park
(Ed Healy)
Mariners ,Park
(Isy Pease)
City Hall grounds
(U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree)
NEIGHBORHOOD
TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs
Marguerite Avenue
Goldenrod Avenue
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Dover Dr. (Mariners to Irvine)
15th Street (Newport Heights)
Irvine Avenue traffic island
Holiday between Irvine & Tustin
Surrounding Old Reservoir
Along Avon Avenue
Species
,Eucalyptus globulus
'- Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix canariensis
Liquidambar styraciflua
Eucalyptus' corynocalyx
Phoneix canariensis
•',Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus lehmannii
1.
Pinus,radiata
Pinus radiata
Ficus benjamina
Pinus halepensis
Pinus halepensis
Melaleuca linarifolia
Pinus halepensis
Harpephyllum caffrum
Erythrina caffra
Phoenix canariensis
Washington robusta
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus varieties
Eucalyptus globulus
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Via Lido bridge
Marine Avenue- (Balboa Island)
Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar)
T Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) "
Commodore j.
Starlight
';Glenwood
Candlestick
Sandalwood
Adopted -May 9,1966
Amended - ,November .9,1976
Amended - November 28,1988
Amended - October/1993
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Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus rudis
Pinus radiata
Eucalyptus rudi's
Pinus radiata .
.Eucalyptus citriodora
;Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
;:Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name -
Address
Phone Number
Botanical Name
Common Name
Designated Street Tree
Estimated Tree Value _
Damage
Parkway:
Comments
Concrete Brick Turf Other,
Inspected by Date
Recommendation
Reviewed by
Date
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Agenda Item No. 5
June 4, 1996
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Balboa Island Benches
Recommendation
To accept sixteen, six foot teak bench donations from the Balboa Island
Improvement Association that will be installed on the street ends at Balboa and
Little Balboa Island's.. The Associations will assume all future maintenance and
replacement requirements. Additionally, that the verbiage and size of the donor
plaque conforms to City Council Policy(copy attached).
• Discussion
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Staff received the attached letter from Ms. Peggy Marotta, Bench Coordinator
for the Balboa Island Improvement Association and Little Balboa Island
Association requesting the approval of sixteen bench donations at street ends on
the Islands. The proposed bench locations are listed in the letter from Ms.
Marotta and represent fourteen benches for the Big Island and two for the Little
Island. Staff will be coordinating the installation and placement at these locations
with the Association.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
DEN /mgl
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BALBOA ISLAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 64
Balboa Island, California 9x562
Mr. Marcelino Lomeli}
Park and Tree Superintendent,
City of Newport Beach,
P.O. Box 17681
Newport Boach,
California 92658 -8915
By letter and facsimile Date: I5�' alq, � 1 °.3�)G
H 714 -650 -0747
Dear Marcelina,
He: Balboa Island Teak Benclies
• Please find enclosed herewith the bench donation requests to the City of Newport'Beach
for inclusion in the next Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting Agenda.
•
The Balboa Island Improvement Association will assume all general maintenance arising
out of the installation of these benches. We also confirm that all donor plaques will
conform to City council policy.
Many thanks for all your assistance,
With Kind Regards,
fJ1, 0 XMarotta,
B.11A Bench Coordinator
BALBOA ISLAND
BENCH
DONATION REQUESTS
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NUMBER OF
LOCATION OF BENCHES
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PARK IMPROVEMENT DONATIONS
The City Council recognizes the need to provide residents with the opportunity
to donate trees, benches, drinking fountains or related park items. This policy
establishes criteria for donations to assure attractiveness, usefulness and- the
capability to be maintained.
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Tree Donations
The tree -lined walkway at Oasis' Passive Park beginning at 5th Avenue and
Marguerite in Corona del Mar shall be'identified as one area where a tree with a
bronze plaque can be installed. Other trees with plaques can be donated and
installed at locations recommended by the General Services Director and
approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Park Amenities
Items such as benches, drinking fountains, tables, etc., can be donated to be
included in the public park system. Recognition on the donated item shall be a
2" x 6" plaque and limited to Donated by (Name) or Donated for (Name) as a
means of identifying the donation.
Donors of major park improvement gifts may elect to provide a dedicatory
plaque not exceeding 5 "x7" with name, date and appropriate text not exceeding
25 words.
All donations must be approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission. The cost of a donated item, including identification plaque, shall
be borne totally by private funds. The City will assume ownership and
maintenance if accepted and placed in a public park The City will not assume
responsibility for replacement due to vandalism or theft.
Adopted - 7/22/1992
Amended - 1/24/1994
Amended - 6/27/1994
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Agenda Item No. 6,
June 4, 1996
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Irvine Terrace Community Association Tree Removal Request
Recommendation
To approve the removal of twenty -seven Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark)
trees located on Bayside Drive between Jamboree Road and Carnation Avenue
due to safety.
Discussion
Staff received a request (copy attached) from Mr. Val Skoro, President of the
Irvine Terrace Community Association requesting the removal of twenty, -three
Eucalyptus trees located in the parkway on the north side of Bayside Drive. Mr.
• Skoro's letter states that the trees are an inappropriate due to problems with
vehicular traffic and represent a potential fire hazard because of utility power
lines.
Staff contacted the Fire and Marine Department and received the attached
memorandum from Fire Captain Steve Bunting recommending removal due to
a potential fire hazard.
The Urban Forester reviewed the request and recommends per the attached
report that the twenty- three, plus an additional four Eucalyptus trees be
removed and that no replacements be planted due to the location and that no
irrigation is available to water any replacement plantings. The Park and Tree
Superintendent concurs with the Urban Forester's recommendation.
Additionally, staff would defer the tree removals until funding is available after
July 1, 1996
Mr. Skoro has received a copy of this report and a notice of the June 4
Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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• May 14,1996
To: Park & Tree Superintendent
From: Urban Forester
Subject: Removal Request by Irvine Terrace Community Association of
Eucalyptus Trees on Bayside Drive
I have reviewed the request from Mr. Val Skoro, President of the Irvine Terrace
Community Association to remove the 23 Eucalyptus trees located in the City
parkway on Bayside Drive between Jamboree Road and El Paseo Drive. Mr.
Skoro has complained that the mature trees are unsightly due to continuous
trimming by the Edison Comppany for high voltage line clearance and by the City
for traffic clearance (see attached,photos).
The Eucalyptus trees are the wrong species for this location and I recommend
removal. Additionally, due to lack of irrigation and a very limited planting area I
do not recommend replanting trees.
• I further recommend removing the additional 4 Eucalyptus trees from El Paseo
Drive to Carnation Avenue due to the same problems. This represents a total of
27 Eucalyptus trees at an estimated removal cost of $4050 ($150 per tree).
Please contact me regarding any questions.
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Newport Beach Fire and Marine Department
Fire Prevention Division
Date: May 3,1996
To: Marcy Lomeli, Park & Tree Superintendent
From: Steve Bunting, Fire Captain
Subject: Eucalyptus Trees on Bayside Drive
As per your request, I have examined the eucalyptus trees growing along
Bayside Drive. I agree with those homeowners who feel that the trees growing
into the power lines are a fire hazard.
Eucalyptus trees in particular have a very light and, dry bark as well as light dry
leaves, both of which greatly facilitate the spread of fire.
The Fire Department supports the removal of these trees and their replacement
with a less combustible variety.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915
Mr. Val Skoro, President
Irvine Terrace Community Association
1.601 Bayadere Terrace
Corona del Mar, California 92625
Dear Mr. Skoro,
April 23,1996
This correspondence is in response to your letter to Mr. John Wolter dated
April 2, 1996 (copy attached) regarding the removal of several City Eucalyptus
parkway street trees located along Bayside Drive.
I have reviewed your Association's request and have given it to John Conway,
• the City Urban Forester for an assessment and recommendations. I will be
contacting you within the next week to discuss the recommendations of the Urban
Forester.
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The Association's request will then be placed on the agenda of the Parks,
Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting of ,June 4,1996. Please contact me at
644 -3162 if you have any questions.
Park and Tree Superintendent
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3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
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April 2, 1996
John"N/olter '
.;Cooperative Projects Engineer .'
PutilictWorks Department
;Y.of Newp rt Beach
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;•Dear Mr. Wolter:
Th'-re�'Qe been safety concerns expressed about the Eucalyptus trees growing on the slope side of
Bayside Drive between Jamboree and EI Paseo.
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There are,;approwmately twenty three (23) Eucalyptus trees growing directiy`Under power lines which`"
presents' a safety problem. 'Each time the trees are trimmed they are cut directly under or around the
power lines which in essence leaves an unattractive stump type tree configuration.
• Obviously, these trees are the wrong type of tree for the location. Accordingly, it is requested the City take
action to eliminate this dangerous condition by removing the Eucalyptus trees with something more
suitable for the existing conditions such as possibly Oleanders. Such action will not only eliminate a safety
problem but enhance the beauty of the area as well as being cost efficient by eliminating the need for
frequent hazardous tree trimming.
Please contact the undersigned for any questions at:
Mr. Val Skoro
1601 Bayadere Terrace
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(714) 673 -3456
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
IRVINE TERRACE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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Val Skoro
President
cc: MftMlino -G: Lomeli
'Park.& Tree�.Maintenance Superintendent
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P.O. Box 19530 • Irvine, Califomia 92713 , (714) 752.2225
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Agenda Item No. 7
June 4,1996
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein, 2711 Pebble Drive, Tree Removal and
Exception to Street Tree Designation Request
Recommendation
To approve the removal of two Ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Fig) trees at 2711
Pebble Drive and make an exception to the Street Tree Designation List to
substitute Bronze Loquat for Little Gem Magnolia as the replacement tree at this
address. Additionally, that all work be completed per City specifications and at
the Bein's expense.
Discussion
• Staff received a request (copy attached) from Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein, who
reside at 2711 Pebble Drive, in the Harbor View Hills Community Association
area requesting that two Ficus trees be removed and two replacement and four
additional trees be planted at.their expense(a total of six trees). Additionally, that
the replacement tree be a Little Gem Magnolia instead of a Bronze Loquat.
Mr. James F. Wharton, President of the Harbor View Hills Community
Association, concurred with the request ,per the attached letter and requested
that Mr. Bein pursue the request with the City.
The Urban Forester reviewed the request and recommends per the attached
report that the tree removals and tree replacements be approved. The Ficus
nitida is considered an undesirable parkway tree due to excessive root growth.
The Park and Tree Superintendent concurs with the Urban Forester's
recommendation.
Mr. and Mrs. Bein and Mr. Wharton have received a copy of this report and a
notice of the June 4 Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768; NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
April 30, 1996
Mr. John Andrew
Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates
14725 Alton Parkway
Post Office Box 57057
Irvine, California 92619 -7057
Re; 2711 Pebble Drive
Corona del Mar, California
Dear Mr. Andrew,
This correspondence is in response to your attached letter dated, April 18,
1996 regarding your request on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein.
Specifically, the request to remove two existing City Ficus parkway trees and
replace them with six new street trees. Additionally, you are requesting that
these six new trees be Little Gem Magnolia trees that would require that an
exception be made since the designated tree specie is Bronze Loquat.
There are issues that will require more investigation by staff including a
meeting on site with you. The proposed planting sites appear to be in conflict
with Section B. of City Council Policy G -6 which I have included for your
review.
Please contact Mr. Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Superintendent at 644-
3162 regarding any questions and to schedule a meeting on site.
Sincerely,
David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
cc: Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bein
Mr.John F. Whareton, President
Harbor View Hill Community Association
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, PLANNERS & SURVEYORS
April 18,1996
-David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
- City of Newport Beach
each. CA 92658 -8915
-'Subject: Request for Exception to the City's Street Tree Designation Policy
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- On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bein, I am requesting an exception to the City's policy regarding
the planting of street trees in front of their residence located at 2711 Pebble Drive in Corona Del
Mar.' We of a proposing to remove two existing Ficus trees and replace them with six new street
,trees. However, we are requesting the replacement trees to be "Little Gem" Magnolia instead of
. the Bronze Loguat as specified in the City's Street Tree plan. We have requested and received
approval of this change from the Harborview Hills Community Association (see attached letter).
The removal of existing trees and installation of new trees will be completed by a licensed landscape
contractor and will meet all of the City's setback requirements and street tree standards. All
expenses for removals, procurement of trees and installation will be the responsibility of the Beins.
We believe that our request for exception will compliment the character of the neighborhood and
will prevent future, curb and sidewalk damage that the ficus trees will inevitably cause.
We hope this request meets with your approval. Please advise us of your decision, as we are anxious
to plant this spring. Thank you for your consideration.
Call me at (714) 855 -3636 if you have any questions.
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cc: Mr. & Mrs Robert W. Bein, 2711 Pebble Drive, Corona Del Mar
John F. Whareton, President, Harborview Hills Community Association
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Mr & Mrs Robert W Bein
2711 Pebble Drive
Corona del Mar, CA 92625 .
Re: PARKWAY TREES
BOX 54
DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA. 92625
March 25, 1996
Dear Mr & Mrs Bein:
Thank you for your generous offer to remove the two remaining parkway ficus trees in front
of your home and to replace them with "Little Gem" Magnolias.
I am pleased to inform you that your request was approved by the Association's Board of
Directors at its regular meeting on March 6, 1996. Although the Bronze Loquat has been
designated, by the City as the primary parkway tree on Pebble Drive, the Board has no
objection to your using the Little Gem Magnolia. This tree is also the primary parkway tree
designated by the City for both Ebbtide Road and Crown Drive within our Association.
Your request noted that you intended to plant a total of 'four dwarf Magnolia trees in the
parkway planters in front of your home. You may need to reduce this number-since City
policy requires that trees be kept at least ten feet from driveways, meters and sewers.
It is also very important that you coordinate the removals and plantings with the City.
Thanks again for supporting our efforts to remove the very troublesome ficus trees from the
parkways of the Harbor View Hills Community Association. If I can be of any further
assistance, please call me at 640 -6946.
Sincerely,
William G Ginter --
Chair, Parkway Reforestation
and Immediate Past President
cc: Mr David E Niederhaus, 'Gene ral Services Director, City of Newport Beach
Mr Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park & Tree Maintenance Superintendent, City of Newport Beach
Mr James F Wharton, President, Harbor View Hills Community Association
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• May 16,1996
To: Park & Tree Superintendent
From: Urban Forester
Subject: 2711 Pebble Drive Tree Removal and Replacement Request
I have reviewed Mr. Robert Bein's request per the attached letter to remove two
City parkway Ficus street trees located at his residence at 2711 Pebble Drive and
replace them with six Little Gem Magnolia, per the attached diagram.
Additionally, I see no problem in allowing Mr. Bein to substitute the Magnolia
for the Bronze Loquat as the street tree in front of his residence.
I concluded that this proposal is acceptable and meets current City tree ,planting
standards. All expenses for tree removals and tree replanting including root
barriers will be at Mr. Bein's expense.
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, PLANNERS & SURVEYORS
April 18,1996
David E. Niederhaus
General Services Director
City of Newport Beach
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
Subject: Request for Exception to the City's Street Tree Designation Policy
DearMr. Niederhaus:
On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bein, I am requesting an exception to the City's policy regarding
the planting of street trees in front of their residence located at 2711 Pebble Drive in Corona Del
Mar. We are proposing to remove two existing Ficus trees and replace them with six new street
trees. However; we are requesting the replacement trees to be "Little Gem" Magnolia instead of
• the Bronze Loguat as specified in the City's Street Tree plan. We have requested and received
approval of this change from the Harborview Hills Community Association (see attached letter).
The removal of existing trees and installation of new trees will be completed by a licensed landscape
contractor and will meet all of the City's setback requirements and street tree standards. All
expenses for removals, procurement of trees and installation will be the responsibility of the Beins.
We believe that our request for exception will compliment the character of the neighborhood and
will prevent future curb and sidewalk damage that the ficus trees will inevitably cause.
We hope this request meets with your approval. Please advise us of your decision, as we are anxious
to plant this spring. Thank you for your consideration.
Call me at (714) 855 -3636 if you have any questions.
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cc: Mr. & Mrs Robert W. Bein, 2711 Pebble Drive, Corona Del Mar
John F. Whareton, President, Harborview Hills Community Association
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Item No. 8
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The City Council recognizes the need to provide residents with the
opportunity to donate trees, benches, drinking fountains or related park and
street improvement items. This policy establishes criteria for donations to
assure attractiveness, usefulness and the capability to be maintained.
Tree Donations
The tree -lined walkway at Oasis Passive Park beginning at Sth Avenue and
Marguerite in Corona del Mar shall be identified as one area where a tree
with a bronze plaque can be installed. Other trees with plaques can be
donated and installed at locations recommended by the General Services
Director and approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.
Bench Donations
It shall be the responsibility of the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission
agency,
design review assistance as required.
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b. Bench donations within a commercial district will require notification of,
and an endorsement from, the local business association.
• c. Bench donations for parks within a residential community will require
notification of residents within 300 feet of placement and an endorsement
from the homeowners association, when applicable.
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Park and Street Amenities
Items such as benches, drinking fountains, tables, etc., can be donated to be
included in the public park system. Recognition on the item shall be a 2" x 6"
plaque and limited to Donated by (Name) or Donated for (Name) as a means
of identifying the donation.
Donors of major park improvement gifts may elect to provide a dedicatory
plaque not exceeding 5" x 7" with name, date and appropriate text not
exceeding 25 words.
All donations must be approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Commission. The cost of a donated item, including identification plaque,
shall be bome totally by private funds. The City will assume ownership and
maintenance if accepted and placed in a public park or on sidewalk unless
other arrangements have been agreed upon. The City will not assume
responsibility for replacement due to vandalism or theft.
Adopted 7 -22 -1992
Amended 1 -24 -1994
Amended 6 -27 -1994
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• COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: 5/31/96
TO: Parks Beaches & Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: The Choice of a Surface Material for City Playgrounds
The Recreation Staff has conducted a thorough investigation in regards to the use of sand
in City playground tot lots versus an alternate material, such as Fibar or wood chips. The
result is a definite recommendation to continue the use of sand. The use of an alternate
material can and has been utilized in the right situation, but not in the normal playground
area. The recommended type of sand should be a beach or granular silica based sand with
a grade of approximately #20, and clay and silt content of less than 3 %.
A list of professionals that were contacted for this research included Bonnie Kehoe, City
of Downey Recreation Manager;'Kevin McCardle, City of Cerritos Recreation
Superintendent; Steve Rose and Steve Lang; Purkiss Rose -RSI; Dick Mayer, City of
• Anaheim Park Planner; Seymour Gold, Ph.D, Professor of Environmental Planning, U.C.
Davis; Tim Hodges, Owner of Coast Recreation; Ron Kramer, Representative of Keith
Vint and Associates; and Fibar Systems Informational Presentation by Pete Selak of
Moore Recreation.
The most compelling reason to continue the overall use of sand in play lots is the
important presence of the play experience. Sand provides an added feature to all the
other play elements in the park. Children can enjoy digging in it, constructing with it,
moving it, or even laying in it. Other positives of sand are aesthetics, excellent drainage,
durability, safety, cost and maintenance. This last factor, maintenance, is particularly
referring to a beach or granular silica sand (rather than a plaster sand) where compaction
is a non - factor.
The aforementioned positives of a proper sand.surface far outweigh such common
negatives -as the displacement or the loss of sand from the designated areas. Maintenance
requirements include sweeping or hand blowing the surrounding areas, regrading to cover
fall zones, screen cleaning, and replacement, when necessary.
The use of Fibar or a similar wood based product should be considered in the right
situations, such as West Newport Community Center, however, there still remains many
questions and concerns about the use of these products in City playgrounds.
Representatives from Cerritos and Downey and Dr. Gold discussed specific maintenance
and safety issues. The most important factor for such a surface is the need for excellent
• drainage. However with or without drainage„ these products are prone to float away,
rapidly decompose (deteriorating to dust and slivers), compact and retain moisture (which
in Southern California weather creates a fertile atmosphere for the growth of fungus.).
These conditions correlate to poor and unsafe play use, increased maintenance and
replacement costs. Slivers and dust can get in eyes or skin; fungus can be transferred
through body orifices, under nails or open sores (which are very common on young
children); displacement and compaction of material can create deep fall zones; foreign
items such as broken glass are very difficult to remove; and the fact that this material can
burn makes it venerable to vandalism.
On the maintenance and cost end, staff needs to consistently rake the entire lot to slow
down the compaction and decomposition of the material. Pete Selak recommended raking
at least once a week, ideally twice.
To thoroughly remove an unwanted foreign substance the material in that area must be
removed. Screening is not an option. The need to consistently replenish and eventually
remove and replace the broken down or missing material has a major impact on staff time
and costs.
Another significant issue is the initial costs of changing out existing sand lots..
Completely removing the existing sand, installing commercial drainage materials and
• refilling the play lot with wood product is required. However, this process still does not
insure proper drainage. Many park sites in Newport Beach are built on soil with a high
clay content, creating poor drainage. The presence of proper sand makes this a non - issue.
Dr. Gold states that Fibar has twice the initial cost and it will only last one forth the time
as sand. He added that Fibar is popular due to it's ADA compliance and it's resiliency.
Please feel free to ask staff for contact numbers for the professionals used as a reference
in this matter. The City of Cerritos has chosen not to use Fibar, due to the lack of play
value, the potential for burning, and kids throwing it. The City of Downey cites the
danger of decomposing to dust and slivers and the presence of fungus. The City of
Anaheim has, for 25 years, used a wood chip blend of their own that is viable for them
because of excellent drainage conditions in their park sites. It is obvious that Fibar is a
quality product and can serve properly as playground surface in the right situation.
However, staff feels very strongly that the need for a presence of a quality play value with
a reasonable maintenance requirement while also meeting all safety guidelines on our
City of Newport Beach's playgrounds is best preserved by the use of sand as a surface
material.
cc. LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1996
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of April 2, 1996
III. TREE CITY USA AWARD AND TREE GROWTH AWARD
Presentation of Tree City USA Award and Tree Growth Award from Linda J.
Romero, Urban Forester of the State of California, Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non agenda items.
Speakers are limited to three minutes.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
• NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -4) are considered by
the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion
in the form listed below. The Commission members have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending approval.
There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time
the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the
Commission, staff or the public request specific items to be
discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar
item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the
Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar Item Number, and
complete the sign -in card provided at the podium. Speakers are limited
to five minutes on agenda items.
Park and Tree Division (Report Attached)
Report of Park and Tree Division activities during April and
upcoming projects in May.
2. Recreation and Senior Services (Reports Attached)
• Report of activities during April for these two divisions.
3. Balboa Island Benches (Report Attached)
Accept twelve 6' teak bench donations from the Balboa, Island
Improvement Association to be installed at street ends on
Balboa Island.
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• 4. Extension of Ground Lease for the Newport Aquatic Center
(Report Attached)
Approve request of Newport Aquatic Center to extend the term of
the current lease by 15 years.
VI. DISCUSSIOWITEMS
5. Castaways View Park (Verbal Report)
Status report on Castaways View Park.
6. Benefits of Parks and Recreation
View informational video, 'Benefits of Parks and Recreation," by the
National Recreation and Park Society.
7. Reforestation of Parkways (Report Attached)
Review proposed addendum to G -1 'Policy regarding community
association reforestation projects.
8. Replacement of Park and Street Benches
Review draft policy regarding replacement of park and street benches.
9. Community Service Awards
Nominations for Commission Community Service Awards.
• 10. Recreation and Open Space Element (Verbal Report)
Status report on the development of the Technical Supplement to
the Recreation an&Open Space Element.
11. Amendmentto City-Council Policy A -5 (Report Attached)
Discussion regarding proposed amendment to Policy A -5.
VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Matters which Commissioners may wish to put on a future agenda or raise for
discussion.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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May 8, 1996
Marcelino G. Lomeli
Park S Tree Maintenance Superintendent
City of Newport Beach
P.G. Boa 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768
Dear Mr.' Lomeli,
I spoke to you prior to April 1st 1996 on behalf of my mother, Helen Kelso. She owns her lot and :home at 1231
Dolphin Terrace in the Irvine Terrace Development and has resided there since 1958.
We are addressing the 23 eucalyptus trees posing a fire hazard to all the cliff dweller homes above Bayside
Drive from Jamboree to E1 Paseo. We do not mind that the city sends us letters about cleaning or cutting the
weeds down for possible fire hazards and bills us for the clean up. We welcome the initiative and safety
concerns which protect all of our homes on the hill. It is amazing to us that the City of Newport Beach has
planted these eucalyptus trees directly under high power telephone lines at the base of our hillside property on
city land.
Obese trees present a HUGE fire hazard. If one of these trees goes down it will take the power lines with it as
most of these 23 trees have over grown the height of the power Iines,
Even though the city trims these trees, the lines run through the branches. If the trees are trimmed shorter
they will appear as tree stumps. They are unattractive trimmed as they are at present.
The worst possible Iiability you have is if one or more of these trees falls sparking the power fines or
breaking the lines causing sparks and fire that could ignite the hillside, burning homes to the ground.
By and large we have good weather, but we do have high winds occasionally. God forbid one of your city of
Newport Beach trees causes a power line fire. I believe it would trigger tremendous lawsuits. These trees make
everyone on the hilltop and across Bayside nervous with what could happen in a high wind. It looks like a
disaster waiting to happen. We would like to see these trees cut down if the power lines are 'not going
underground.
Mr. Val Skoro, President of the Irvine Terrace HOA wrote a letter on April 2, 1996 addressing this problem. I
have enclosed a copy of this letter to refresh your memory addressing this subject,
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Marge Trevisan�hter
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Helen S. Kelso, Owner
1231 Dolphin Terrace
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(714) 644 -9026
Jim Bridges
2307 Bayside Drive
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JUN 3 1996
Mr. Dave Niderhaus
General Services Director
P.O..Box 1768
Newport Beach, Calif. 92659 =1768
Mr. Niderhaus,
It has just come to our attention that the city is
planning to remove all 23 Eucalyptus trees on Bayside
Drive with no plans to replace the trees with new ones.
We are totally opposed to the removal of the trees.
The Eucalyptus trees add to the charm of the neighborhood
and the street would look much less attractive without
them. We certainly hope you will reconsider this very
poor idea and leave the trees alone.
Mr-and Mrs. Jim Bridges
2307 Bayside Drive
Corona del Mar
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• The following calls were received on June 3 and 4 opposing removal of the
Eucalyptus trees on Bayside Drive (Item #6):
Leann Westover, 2301 Pacific Drive
Kathy Schuler, 900 Kings Road
Barton Beek, 2616 Way Lane
Jim & Patty MacDonald, 320 Hazel (calling at request of Virginia Herberts)
Caller (no name or address) suggested trimming trees.
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May 28, 1996
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T0: California Park and Recreation Agencies
FI: Terry Jewell, CPRS Legislative Committee•Chair
Rj: Progress and Support for Proposed State & Local Park Bond Legislation
Op May 14th the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee' heard AS 2910
(Rortese) and a companion bill, AB 3014. At the May 14th hearing, AB 3014 became
tqe principal Assembly bill for the statewide park bond act, 'lt authorizes funds
f9r rehabilitation and development of state and total parks, -including trails.
Or) the Senate side, Senator Mike Thompson has introduced SB 1948 which contains
s milar language. We are working to ensure both the Senate and Assembly bills
a e alike.
Contact vour Senator / Assemblymember by June 4' 1996
Ir help is still needed: (1) write your legislator(s) and members of the
embly Appropriations Committee) and stress the local need for the park bond
For the Assembly refer to AS 3014; for the Senate refer to SB 1948. Be
cific about where you would apply the park funding (focus on safety,
abilitation, renovation, and improving access); (2) send or fax your letter
Tuesday, June 4th, in order to be received by the Appropriations Committee
ring on June 5th; (3) address your letter to: Honorable (name), State
itol, Sacramento, CA 95814; (4) send copies to Assemblymember Dominic Cortese,
to Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814 and CPRS, 7971 Freeport. Blvd. , Sacramento,
95832 «9701.
are also gathering support outside the state legislature, and on Friday, May
h, the State Chamber of Commerce supported a focused park bond: act. "Focused"
ers to the amount of funds in the bond act and how these funds can be spent.
nk you for your support. The more letters we get into legislator(s) offices,
stronger need and support we show. If you have any g4es;tions about this
uest please contact me at (916),' 725-0128.
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Ag liar, M. Archie.Hudson, S. Baldwin, T. Bordonaro, M. Brewer, J. Burton, S. Cannella, B. Friednktn, M.
Gallegos, G. youse, D. Martinez, J. Morrissey, B. Morrow, K. olberg, N. Takasugi, 8. Thompson, A. Villaragosa,
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• Edison tops annually for high voltage line clearance
and safety.
. This results in flush lateral growth encroaching
into roadway, blocking signs and becoming a
hazard. Complaints from Police Dept., public &
residents.
. City trims at a yearly cost of $1053, outside of the
3 year trim cycle
. Wrong tree for site since tree grows to 60 feet,
designated replacement tree is Carrot Wood.
. Cost to replace Eucalyptus with 15 gallon Carrot
Wood would be $2565 by WCA. Annual cost to water
by CLM water truck would be $2400.
• Parkway easement is 10 feet and in addition to
Eucalyptus trees some Oleander shrubs are in
parkway.
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