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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV-2 - GS Activity Report (6)• .�1 • �-1 General Services Department Park and Tree Divisions August, 1996 Activities Report Park Division Activities Agenda Item No. 2 September 3,1996 1. Staff continued coordinating with the Fire and Marine Department's weed abatement contractor for the seasonal weed and fire abatement at various locations within the Park system. 2. Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding Mac Arthur Boulevard, Bob Henry Park, El Paseo Storm Drain, Castaways Park, Seashore Drive street end improvements from 51st Street to 55th Street, Manning Tract Park, the Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Boulevard Bridge /Interchange Project, and Hoag Linear Park with the Public Works Department. 3. The annual turf grass renovation program continued throughout the Parks system. 4. Field renovations were completed at City athletic fields in preparation for the upcoming soccer and football seasons. Additionally, goals and bleachers were set out, lines were-installed, all fields were fertilized, and contract aerification and top dressing at Lincoln Athletic Center was completed. 5. Staff coordinated the planting of a seasonal flowers at the Palm Street Parking Lot with the Balboa Peninsula Business and Owners Association and Peninsula residents The project was completed by volunteers who will continue to maintain three planters at the parking lot on an ongoing basis. The funding for this project and ongoing expenses will be undertaken by the Merchants Association. Additionally, staff presently coordinates with other volunteers on Balboa Island for similar planting and maintenance, as well as the Oasis Garden Club for the topiary trimming of the dolphins on the medians located at Pacific Coast Highway and Marguerite Avenue. 6. The replacement of shrubs and ground covers was completed at various sites in the Park system. 7. Staff continued coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract services at various sites throughout the Park system. The rodent control is necessary for public safety at City facilities. • 8. Staff continued coordinating between the City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists and the City median and roadside contractor, California Landscape Maintenance for the installation of recycled wood chips in planter areas located in median and roadside locations. • • 9. Irrigation and planting improvements were performed by contract in several of the median and roadside areas. Upcoming Activities for September 1. The turf grass renovation program will continue throughout the City.. 2. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue City- wide. This will include the northern parking lot at City Hall. 3. Staff and contractors will continue installing recycled wood chips in all planter areas as needed in City medians and roadsides. 4. Rodent eradication at various sites will continue by contract services. 5. The American Society of Civil Engineers State Historical plaque will be placed at Lookout Point Park along with the installation of a bench pad and additional sidewalk for improved access at this scenic location. Tree Division Activities During the month of August, 536 trees were trimmed, 50 trees were planted, 75 trees were root pruned, 70 trees were removed, 6 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and 281 tree maintenance requests were received by the Urban Forester.' 1. Tree removals were performed at these various locations during the month: 3430 Seabreeze Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 833 Dover Drive - Three trees removed due to property damage. No replacement trees planted due to location. 801 Dover Drive - Two trees removed due to property damage. No replacement trees planted due to location. 1501 Westcliff Drive - Two trees removed due to property damage. No replacement trees planted due to location. • 801 Dover Drive on 16th Street - Eight trees removed due to property damage. Four replacement trees planted. 2131 Westcliff Drive on Irvine Avenue - One tree removed due to property damage. No replacement tree planted due to location. 1,507 Sylvia Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 2101 Dove Street - One tree removed due to property damage. No replacement trees planted. 1601 Kent Lane - Three trees removed due to property damage. Three replacement trees planted. 1500 Cumberland Lane - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two replacement tree planted. 1130 Pescador Drive - Three trees removed due to property damage. Three replacement trees planted. 1362 Galaxy Drive - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. • 2845 Catalpa Street - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 0 11 1601 Harrow Place - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two replacement trees planted. 1501 Eton Place - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 1117 Pembroke Lane - 'One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 1142 Pembroke Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 1221 Pembroke Lane - Two trees removed due to property damage. Three replacement trees planted. 1106 Pembroke Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 1827 Mariners Drive - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. • 1301 Sussex Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. No replacement tree planted due to location. 1206 Dover Drive - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 1500 Highland Drive - One tree removed due to property damage. No replacement tree planted due location. 1508 Highland Drive - One tree removed due to property damage. No replacement tree planted due to location. 1612 Highland Drive - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two replacement trees planted. 1621 Highland Drive - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two replacement trees planted. 2421 Francisco Drive - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two replacement trees planted. 2100 Leeward Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. • 2106 Leeward Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 2112 Leeward Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 2121 Leeward Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 1924 Tradewinds Lane - One tree removed due to property damage. One replacement tree planted. 206 East Bay - One dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted. 301 Alvarado Place - Six dead trees removed. Two replacement trees planted. 7 Cambria Drive - One dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted. 408 Heliotrope Avenue - One dead tree removed. Two replacement trees planted. 704 Marigold Avenue - Two dead trees removed. Two replacement trees planted. • 620 Marigold Avenue - One dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted. FAIJ • 509 Marigold Avenue - One dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted. 420 Marigold Avenue - One dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted. 1721 Marlin Way - One dead tree removed. One replacement tree planted. 1224 West Balboa Boulevard - Two electrical storm damaged palm trees removed. Replacement undetermined pending cost analysis. 2. The City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed scheduled work within the Corona del Mar and Westcliff areas. Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent MGL /ml • Attachments • ° -I