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COMMISSION
Meeting
May 6, 1997
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of April 1, 1997
TREE CITY USA AWARD
Presentation of Tree City USA Award and the Tree Growth Award from
Linda J. Romero, Urban Forester of the State of California, Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection.
IV. YOUTH BASKETBALL AWARDS
Presentation of youth basketball awards to Harbor View School boys
basketball team which won the OCMAA and represented the City and
County in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Basketball
Tournament.
• V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to comment on non agenda items.
Speakers are limited to three minutes.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
'NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -8) 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.
• 1. 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.
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• 3. Preliminary Budget - 1997 -98 Capital Improvement Projects
(Report Attached)
Status report on the capital improvement projects transmitted
in the preliminary budget.
4. Bench Donation (Report Attached)
Accept one concrete bench donation from Cheryl Pasquarosa to
be installed on the upper observation area at Inspiration Point.
5. Bench Donation (Report Attached)
Accept one concrete bench donation from Mayor Jan Debay to be
installed at Ocean Boulevard and Iris Avenue along the bluffs
in Corona del Mar.
6. Bench Donations (Report Attached)
Accept two 6' bench donations from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hally to be
installed on the lower observation area at Lookout Point.
Street Tree Redesignation, Tree Donation and Tree Removal
(Report Attached)
Approve change of designated street tree species from Carrot Wood
to Queen Palm on Bayside Drive. Remove five Carrot Wood trees
and replace with Queen Palm trees.
• 8. Beach Volleyball Court Application (Report Attached)
Approve installation of one beach volleyball court at 1508 Ocean Front.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Gateway Parks (Verbal Report)
Status report on the development of the Gateway Parks.
10. Annexation of Newport Coast (Verbal Report)
Status report on the proposed annexation of Newport Coast.
11. Tree Removal and Replacement at Via Genoa and Via Lido Soud
(Report Attached)
Review removal request of one Eucalyptus tree and replacement by the
Lido Isle Community Association.
12. City Council Policy G -1 (Report Attached)
Review proposed draft of Policy G -1, Retentiom or, Removal of City Trees
13. Proposed Names for the Hoag Linear Park Site (Report Attached)
Review proposed names for the park site.
14. Park and Open Space Committee (Verbal Report)
• Status reports on Recreation and Open Space Element, Park
Developments and Potential Development Sites.
15. Subcommittee Reports
Reports from Budget, Tree Policy, Opening of Bob Henry Park and
Community Service Awards Policy Committees.
Item II
• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
April 1, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
Staff present: David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director
Steve Hunt, Senior 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 Demmer, Dunn, Glasgow and Schonlau were
present. Commissioner Beek arrived at 7:35 P.M. Commissioner Compton was
absent.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Demmer moved the minutes of the March 4, 1997 meeting be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Demmer, Dunn, Glasgow and Schonlau
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Glasgow moved that the following items be approved except for
those removed from the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Demmer, Dunn, Glasgow and Schonlau
Item # 1 -Park and Tree Division
Approve report of Park and Tree Division activities during March and upcoming
projects in April.
• Item #2 - Removed from Consent Calendar
Parks, Beaches and-Recreation Commission
April 1, 1997
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• Item #3 - Bench Donations
Accept two 6' teak bench donations from the Balboa Island Improvement
Association to be installed at Balboa Island Park.
Item #4 - Removed from Consent Calendar
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #2 - Recreation and Senior Services,
In response to a question from Commissioner Demmer regarding the Bonita Creek
L.A. Cellular Update, Director Niederhaus and Steve Hunt explained that the
"Most Favored Nation" clause means that if a contractor provides a better rate fee
for a service to another city, we get the benefit of the higher rate fee as well.
Item #4 - Planter Donations
Director Niederhaus reported the Balboa Island Improvement Association
requested that their donation be increased to 80 pots which will be installed at 40
• locations on Balboa Island. Staff has no objection and will work closely with the
Association's Beautification Committee in regards to proper locations and plant
material.
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Upon Commissioner Dunn's recommendation, Director Niederhaus agreed that
staff will have final approval of installation of the pots and plant material which
will be selected from a pre- approved list to be provided by City staff.
Commissioner Glasgow moved to accept Item #2 and approve Item #4 as
corrected. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Demmer, Dunn, Glasgow and Schonlau
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item #5 - Newport Beach Arches Interchange
Lloyd Dalton, Capital Projects Engineer for the City's Public Works Department,
addressed the Commission and introduced Gail Pickart, consultant for the project.
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• Mr. Dalton presented exhibits for the interchange improvements which include
constructing a wider bridge and wider sidewalks with the use of dedicated lanes to
turn on and off Newport Boulevard. Mr. Dalton also explained the proposed
retaining wall, medians, bicycle path, landscaping, traffic movement, handrail,
stairway and parking lot.
Commissioner Glasgow pointed out it is important to have the proper soil and
amenities at this location and recommended attractive flood lights be utilized.
Director Niederhaus explained that the project provides for irrigation and
landscaping materials. Caltrans determines the plant material which will be
maintained by the City.
Gail Pickart, consultant for the project, addressed the Commission and reported the
Public Works Department will introduce the formation of assessment districts to
implement underground utilities at the City Council's April 14 meeting.
Construction is expected to start after Labor Day and be completed after 21
months. Landscaping of this project will be coordinated with landscaping of the
Gateway Parks.
• Item #6 - Proposed Names for the Hoag Linear Park Site
Chair Schonlau reported that Commissioner Compton requested this item be
postponed to the May meeting when he will be present.
Commissioner Demmer moved to postpone the naming of the park site to the
Commission's May 6 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Beek, Demmer, Dunn, Glasgow and Schonlau
Item #7 - Park and Open Space Committee
Steve Hunt reported the committee met with the consultant and will meet again
later this month. A status report will be presented to the Commission at their May
meeting.
Item #8 - Subcommittee Reports
• Steve Hunt reported the Community Services Department had their preliminary
budget meeting with the City Manager today. Director Niederhaus reported the
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General Services Department preliminary budget meeting will be held later this
week.
Director Niederhaus reported he received the final draft of the G -1 Policy from the
City Manager which will be reviewed by the City Council's Harbors, Beaches and
Parks Committee on April 15 before being presented to the Commission.
Following review by the Commission, the policy will be transmitted to the City
Council.
At Chair Schonlau's request, Director Niederhaus will obtain the City Manager's
approval to send draft copies of the policy to the Tree Policy Subcommittee.
Steve Hunt reported the irrigation coverage test at Bob Henry Park is scheduled for
April 2. Following approval, the area will be hydroseeded. The tentative opening
of the park is Saturday, July 26. The committee's next meeting is Friday, April 18,
at 4:00 P.M.
Commissioner Demmer. recommended the Community:Service Awards Committee
consider honoring Dr. Jan Vandersloot for his efforts at Cliff Drive Park, Betty
Moses for coordinating the dolphin project in the Corona del Mar medians, and
Peggy Marotta, Bench Coordinator for the Balboa Island Improvement
Association.
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The status of the annexation of Newport Coast will be addressed at the
Commission's May 6 meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
The agenda for this meeting was posted March 25, 1997 at 4:00 P.M. on the City
Hall Bulletin Board outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration
Building.
• Agenda Item No. 1
May 6, 1997
General Services Department
Park and Tree Divisions
April, 1997 Activities Report
Park Division Activities
1. Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding MacArthur
Boulevard, Bob. Henry Park, El Paseo Storm Drain, Castaways Park, Balboa
Boulevard medians between 14th and 16th Streets, the Pacific Coast
Highway and Newport Boulevard Bridge/Interchange Project, and Hoag
Linear Park with the Public Works Department. The Seashore Drive street
end improvements from 51st Street to 55th Street have been completed.
2. The annual turfgrass renovation program continued throughout the Parks
system. Turf de- thatching continued at several sites by staff.
• 3. Irrigation renovation and plant replacements were completed by staff at
various sites in the Parks system.
4. Staff continued coordinating the annual control of rodents by contract
services at various sites throughout the Parks system.
5. Irrigation renovation and plant replacements were performed by contract
in several of the median and roadside areas.
6. A City vendor, the Toro Irrigation Company, donated sprinkler heads
valued at $2,500 and installed them at Begonia and Westcliff Parks. These
Parks are being used as test sites and will be monitored by Toro for product
efficiency. The sprinklers are a substantial improvement over the former
irrigation system. We can anticipate that the new products will result in lower
water consumption and healthier turfgrass.
7. The Lawn Bowling Club has completed the turfgrass renovation of the
second bowling green. The club anticipates to play on the newly renovated
green by the end of this summer.
. 8. A donated replacement bench was installed at Inspiration Point.
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9. A California Coast Live Oak tree, donated by Stop Polluting Our Newport
(SPON) was planted at Cliff Drive Park. This was the first tree planting to be
part of an ongoing program that will result in yearly tree plantings by SPON.
Upcoming Activities for Mav
1. The turfgrass renovation program will continue throughout the City
including de- thatching and fertilizing by staff.
2. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue City-
wide.
3. Staff will continue to coordinate the installation of recycled wood chips by
City landscape maintenance contractors in all City medians and roadsides for
weed control and water conservation.
4. The Kings Road Park stairway removal and replacement project will be
completed.
Tree Division Activities
During the month of April, 530 trees were trimmed, 6 trees were planted, 23
trees were root pruned, 23 trees were removed, 4 emergency calls were
responded to regarding trees and 188 tree maintenance requests were
received by the Urban Forester. Tree trimming has been reduced to two
weeks per month due to lack of 'funds.
1. Tree removals were performed at these various locations during the
month:
2842 Irvine Avenue - Two trees removed due to property damage.
Replacement trees to be planted once construction is completed.
1951 Vista Del Oro - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two
replacement trees planted.
1953 Vista Del Oro - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two
replacement trees planted.
601 through 735 Bayside Drive - Ten trees removed due to hardscape
damage. No replacement trees will be planted until after a Homeowners
Association proposal to change the designated street tree on Bayside Drive
• between Harbor Island Drive and Jamboree Road is reviewed by the
Commission.
40 216 East Bay Avenue - Two trees removed due to property damage. Two
replacement trees planted.
Westcliff and Dover Avenues Roadside - Five trees were removed to
accommodate a street widening project on the east side of Dover Avenue.
Five replacement trees will be planted when the street project is completed.
2. The City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, completed
scheduled work within the Westcliff areas. Additionally, ficus trees on East
Pacific Coast Highway were trimmed in the business district.
3. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement
Program with the General Services Department Concrete Supervisor and the
Public Works Department. This involved the Urban Forester inspecting City
street trees as it related to sidewalk repairs.
4. The Leeward Lane sidewalk replacement project was completed on April
11, 1997 and was coordinated between the General Services Department
Concrete Crew and the Urban Forester. The Leeward Lane citizens
committee had been notified of the work schedule which included trimming
of the trees, removing of the hardscape, root pruning, tree stability test,
• evaluation of potential tree failure, installation of root barrier, and hardscape.
All the trees where work was completed passed the stability test and were not
removed.
5. Staff is coordinating the annual Arbor Day Program with the Community
Services Department. This year the program will be held at Buffalo Hills
Park on May 6. Commissioners are respectfully invited to the event. Further
details well be provided by separate correspondence.
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Agenda Item No. 2
• COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 29, 1997
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Division - Monthly Commission Report
Adult Sports - Summer softball registration has resulted in over 160 coed, men's or women's
teams. Twenty-one leagues will start play on May 12 and continue through the middle of August.
A total of nine different fields will be used as game sites. During the summer, staff is able to
schedule twilight leagues (game times 4:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.) on non - lighted fields such as
Eastbluff School, San Miguel Park and Corona del Mar High School fields.
The summer basketball registration deadline is May 23. League play is set to start the week of June
16 and will include anew game site, the Eastbluff Girls and Boys Club gymnasium.
The outdoor volleyball tournament season will start in May. Corona del Mar State Beach will host
a men's and women's doubles tournament on May 24 and 25. On May 26, Memorial Day, a four
• person grass tournament will held at Mariners Park.
Buffalo Hills Park, Phase II Playground Replacement - The Community Services Department is
very pleased that the Newport Hills Community Association has elected to provide a $12,000
donation for the enhancement of Buffalo Hills Park. The funds will supplement a Department
project and will be used exclusively for the enhancement of the playground and replacement of
the tot lot equipment located in Buffalo Hills Park, Phase II. This project will enlarge the sand
tot lot, add to and improve the surrounding wall, remove and replace the existing play equipment
and allow for the required installation of wheelchair access surfacing. The approximate date for
the completion of this project is May 30, 1997.
Facility Rentals - According to the 1996/97 revenue projections for facility rentals, receipts are
right on track. Records indicate that a total of $14,363.54 in revenue was collected in the third
quarter of the 1996/97 fiscal year. This amount represents revenue from two divisions,
Recreation Services and Senior Services. Of the $14,363.54 collected, $12,152.54 is from
Recreation; $2,211 from Senior Services. A total of 109 reservation permits have been issued
and 137 receipts have been, processed in this three month period. Many ongoing reservations
result in multiple payments. Internal and co- sponsored groups, such as City departmental and
scout groups, are not charged. See attached chart.
Arbor Day Celebration - A reminder that the 1997 Arbor Day Celebration will take place on
• Wednesday, May 7, at Buffalo Hills Park. The program, which will include third and fourth grade
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participants from students of Andersen Elementary School, begins at 10:30 a.m. Mayor Jan Debay
• will participate in the ceremonies.
Newport Beach has been named as a Tree City USA for the seventh consecutive year, and a forester
from the State of California will be on hand to present the City with a Tree City USA flag, which
will be flown above a City facility for the year.
Contract Classes - It is definitely Spring and participants are getting back into the swing of
things! Leisure classes have higher than normal attendance records with participants enjoying
such activities as golf, tennis and sailing. April activities include golf -55, ceramics -16, "Goal for
It" Kid's Soccer -21, West Coast Swing -41, and volleyball -51.
The Summer 1997 Newport Navigator will be mailed to residents the week of May 5.
City Youth Council - The Newport Beach Youth Council, consisting of Corona del Mar,and
Newport Harbor High School students, requested and received a Community Tree Planting Grant
from the Tree Society of Orange County. The grant covered the cost of planting three Crepe
Myrtle trees at each of the two high school campuses. Planting took place at Corona del Mar
High School on Thursday, April 17, and Newport Harbor High School on Friday, April 18.
Thanks is also due to Marcy Lomeli and John Conway from the General Services Department for
their effort on this project.
• Forty -eight student applications have been received for City Government Day, Tuesday, May 20.
The event is 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. It is open to any resident high school student and includes a two hour internship, a mock
council meeting and lunch. During the mock council meeting, students will be discussing three
agenda items concerning BPPAC, special event permits and teen curfews.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE:
April 29, 1997
TO:
Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager
SUBJECT:
Senior Services Division - Monthly Commission Report
On Tuesday afternoon, April 15, tax counselors were still preparing tax forms for clients at OASIS, as
part of the free tax -aide program. The program was very successful this year with 503 people served by
five volunteers, who worked a total of 407 hours. Staff found that the volunteers were very well trained
and provided a needed service to the OASIS customers.
Jan Koriath began this month in her new position as Recreation Coordinator, filling a three month
vacancy. Jan, who came to the City from Westminster, will coordinate the recreational and educational
activities of the Center. The current staff has done an excellent job in filling in while the position was
vacant, but are very relieved to be back at their regular responsibilities.
The Friends of OASIS Planning Committee are working on a potential remodel of the main kitchen in
the multi - purpose room at the Center. The kitchen has outdated equipment and lacks adequate storage
space. As part of the design and planning process, the committee is evaluating needs of the various
•users of the facility. They are anticipating that the Board of Directors of the Friends of OASIS will
approve expenditures for this project from gift funds received by the Friends.
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The annual OASIS Health Fair was held on Saturday, April 19. A variety of health screenings, a blood
chemistry profile, a prostate screening test, bone density scan, and many informational booths were
available. Hoag Hospital provided many of the exhibits and screening stations. One hundred twenty
five volunteers assisted staff on the day of the event. The Fair was open to the community for those 18
years or older and the entrance was free. Four hundred thirty people participated.
May is Older Americans Month and staff is planning a Western Hoe -Down to celebrate. The event will
be held on May 19 and will include a live band for line dancing, a chicken BBQ lunch, and many outside
activities. The cost of the event is $10.
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OASIS SENIOR CENTER
• SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES - MARCH 1997
28
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING
28
Red Line
CLASSES OR GROUP SESSIONS
- 3780 CUSTOMERS
9
PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED
2116 SERVICES
Includes:
Another Passage 7
Information/Referral
1186
Blood Pressure 111
Legal Assistance
12
Braille 66
Life On Your Own
17
Counseling 75
Senior Assessment (hrs)
30
Employment 25
Telephone Reassurance
534
HICAP 25
Visual Screening
5
Housing 20
SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 894 CUSTOMERS
Care -A -Van 518
Shuttle 376
CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER - 1,366 CUSTOMERS
• VOLUNTEER HOURS OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER - 2557 HOURS
Includes: (Equivalent of 15.98 full time employees)
Front Office Kitchen
Gift Shop Pancake Breakfast
Home Delivered Meals Special Events
Instructors Travel Office
Office
PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS - 170 CUSTOMERS
Overnight Trips
Las Vegas 41
Day Trips
Ride the Toll Roads
28
Huntington Library
28
Red Line
35
IMAX
9
Santa Anita
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ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS
Board of Directors 15
• Steering Committee 8
Newsletter Collating 42
General Membership 115
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Agenda Item No. 3
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 29, 1997
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian
David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director
SUBECT: Preliminary Budget - 1997/98 Capital Improvement Projects
The attached review of requested and funded Capital Improvement Projects for
1997/98 has been released by the City Manager. Those projects which have been
funded will appear in the preliminary budget at the funding levels indicated.
Numerous worthy proposals were delayed or combined with other projects in order
to produce a balanced budget. Those projects which relate to the Recreation and
Senior Services Divisions (Community Services Department), the Parks and
Parkways and Street Tree Divisions (General Services Department) are highlighted
for your information.
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To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Bench Donation
Recommendation
Agenda Item No. 4
May 6,1997
To accept one concrete bench donation from Ms. Cheryl Pasquarosa that will be
installed on the upper observation area at Inspiration Point. Additionally, that
the verbiage and size of the donor plaque conforms to City Council Policy.
Discussion
Staff received an inquiry from 'Ms. Cheryl Pasquarosa regarding a proposed
bench donation for Inspiration Point.
Subsequently, the donor submitted the attached letter requesting the approval of
one bench donation. The existing wooden benches at the site are in poor
condition due to the extreme seacoast exposure and are in need of replacement.
Ms. Pasquarosa and her mother, Mary Elaine Andrews, have received a copy of
this report and a notice of the May 6 Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
DEN /MGL /pw
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RECEIVED
• APR 03 1997
GS FARKS/TREES 20132 Redlands Drive
Santa Ana Heights, CA 92707
April 1, 1997
Mr. Marcelino Lomeli
Park and Tree Superintendent
General Services Department
Post Office Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92SW1768
Dear Mr. Lomeli:
I am requesting on behalf of my family to donate to the City of Newport Beach one
concrete bench (Huntington Beach style) for Inspiration Point, located in the upper
observation area in Corona del Mar. Per our telephone conversation, we would like to
.replace the old bench that is closest to the drinking, fountain.
As this bench is being donated in memory of our father who recently passed away, we
would like the bronze plaque to read: DONATED FOR PETER P. ANDREWS.
Please direct any further correspondence to me at my home in Boston:
Cheryl Pasquarosa
127 Windham Road
Boston, MA 02136
tel (617) 4784620
My mother, Mary Blaine Andrews, plans on attending your May 6th City Council
Chambers meeting in case there are any questions. If necessary, she can be reached at
the Redlands Drive address above or by phone at 546 -8539.
Many thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
• CheryIP squarosaa
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Agenda Item No. 5
May 6,1997
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Bench Donation
Recommendation
To accept one concrete bench donation from Mayor Jan Debay that will be
installed along the bluffs on Ocean Boulevard and Iris. Additionally, that the
verbiage and size of the donor plaque conforms to City Council Policy G -5.
Discussion
Staff received an inquiry from Mayor Jan Debay regarding a proposed bench
. donation for Inspiration Point.
Subsequently, the Mayor submitted the attached letter requesting the approval
of one bench donation. The proposed bench will replace a very old fiberglass
bench at this scenic location.
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Mayor Debay has received a copy of this report and a notice of the May 6
Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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Mr. Maicelino Lomeli
Park and Tree Superintendent
General Services Department
Post Office Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768
Dear Mr. Lomeli,
1 am requesting to donatelo.the City of Newport Beach one concrete bench to be
located on the bluffs of Ocean Boulevard at Iris Avenue. The cost of a concrete
bench is $737.
The cost will include a two (2 ") by six (6 ") inch bronze plaque with conforming
verbiage per the City Council policy.
Sincerel ,
Agenda Item No. 6
May 6,1997
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From.: General Services Director
Subject: Bench Donations
Recommendation
To accept two six foot bench donations from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hally that will
be installed on the lower observation area at Lookout Point. Additionally, that
the verbiage and size of the donor plaque conforms to City Council Policy G -1.
Discussion
Staff received an inquiry from Mrs. Jill Hally regarding a request for two bench
donations for Lookout Point.
• Subsequently, she submitted the attached letter requesting the approval of two
bench donations. The existing wood benches at the site are in poor condition
due to the extreme seacoast exposure and are in need of replacement.
The bench that is being proposed is on the Official Bench List and is made of
concrete and recycled fiberglass.
Mr. and Mrs. Hally have received a copy of this report and a notice of the May 6
Commission meeting.
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David E. Niederhaus
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Fine Art Advisor
Corporate Art Planning and Development
Acquisitions • Curatorial Services
Site Determined Sculpture Commissions
JILL R. HALLY
April 16, 1-997
Mr. Marcelino Lomeli
Park and Trees Superintendent
General Services Department
Post Office Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92659 -1768
Dear Mr. Lomeli,
RECEIVED
APR 2 41997
GS PARKSfrREES
We are requesting to donate to the City of Newport Beach two concrete benches
located at the lower observation area of Lookout Point. The benches will
each be six foor Quick Crete product named Santa Monica that is constructed
• of concrete ends and recycled materials.
We will also provide two, two (2 ") by six (6 ") inch bronze plaques with
conforming verbiage per the City Council policy,
Please let us know how to proceed and to whom to send the-money and text.
Thank you.
yly,
d Gordon Ha- y
I D 2733 Shell - Street
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(714) 673 -7722 FAX (714) 673 -8133
Member, Association of Professional ArtAdwsors, N.Y.
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Agenda Item No.?
May 6,1997
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Street Tree Redesignation, Tree Donation, and Tree Removal
Recommendation
To change the designated street tree species from Cupaniopsis anacardioides
(Carrot Wood) to Arecastrum romanzoffianum (Queen Palm) on Bayside Drive
between Harbor Island Drive and Jamboree Road.
To authorize the removal of the 5 remaining Carrot Wood trees.
Discussion
The General Services Department Field Maintenance Division, in conjunction
with the Street Tree Division, have been replacing hardscape along Bayside
• Drive. The roots of the existing Carrot Wood trees have significantly damaged
the sidewalks. The trees at many of these locations were removed because of
root removal on all four sides of the tree and potential tree failure. The Carrot
Wood tree is not a species recommended for parkway installation.
Staff received an inquiry from Mr. Colin Berger of 601 Bayside Drive regarding a
request to replant replacement trees if -the tree species was changed.
Subsequently, the Promontory Bay Community Association sent 'the attached
letter requesting that the designated street tree be changed from the Carrot
Wood to the Queen Palm. Additionally, the residents are willing to pay up to
$350 for each of the replacement trees.
The 5 remaining Carrot Wood trees would be removed and replaced by Queen
Palms to avoid future sidewalk damage and promote a uniform treescape.
The Promontory Bay Community Association and Mr. Berger have received a.
copy of this report and a notice of the May 6 Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
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PROMONTORY BAY
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
April 13, 1997
David E. Niederhaus
General Services Dept.
3300 Newport Blvd
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Dear Mr. Niederhaus,
I have been requested by the Board Of Directors of the Promontory
Bay Community Association to contact you.
Recently the city removed carrotwood trees located along Bayside
Drive, due to the damage being caused to the sidewalks and
streets.
We hereby request the city to change the approved trees from
Carrotwood to Queen Palms. We also request the city to remove
the remaining 5 trees and replace all the trees with Queen Palms.
It is our understanding that the cost is to be born by the
owners. Of the 18 homes along Bayside Drive 17 (one is out of the
Country) have responded that they are willing to pay $250 - $350
per tree to have to have Queen Palms installed.
Please notify me of the way you wish this to be handled and we
will proceed. Your cooperation is appreciated. Should you have
any further question please feel free to contact me at (714) 253-
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Sincerely,
vJanice Eddington
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
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Association Manager, Villageway Management, Inc., P.O. Box 4708, Irvine, CA 92716, (714) 553 -1876
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Agenda Item No. 8
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 28, 1997
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Scott Williamson, Recreation Coordinator
SUBECT: Beach Volleyball Court Application
Attached is a request from Jim Hooper to add a beach volleyball court at 1508
Ocean Front.
Mr. Hooper has complied with the proper notification process and has received
approval from the residents who live within 200' of the proposed court.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed court location which has also been
approved by the General Services Director and the Deputy Chief of Marine
Management.
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The aforementioned person has applied to have a volleyball court
placed in the location listed above. The City requests your input
on this issue. Once the city has received all of the necessary
documentation, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will
determine whether or not to approve the request. If you have any
questions, please phone the Community Services Department at 644-
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TO: APPLICANTS FOR THE ADDITION OF BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS
FROM: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SUBJ: PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR THE ADDITION OF VOLLEYBALL COURTS
The Community Services Department is required to enforce
regulations controlling the addition of volleyball playing areas on
city beaches. The regulations include the following procedures:
1. Formal notification of all property owners within 200' of the
proposed location. Notification must be documented by
completion of the attached form, with postal service receipts
verifying notification and response of absentee property owners.
Responses are not needed from renters.
2. A detailed description of the proposed location including the
nearest street end, residential address or lifeguard tower.
• The proposed location shall'not be within 50' of a private
property line, sidewalk, lifeguard tower or other permanent
structure. Tandem volleyball courts shall have a minimum of
12 feet of space between adjoining posts.
The applicant must agree that the City is not responsible for
damage to personal volleyball equipment from beach cleaning crews,
vandalism, etc.
Participants must comply with all local ordinances and regulations:
1) Volleyball nets and lines must be removed daily at sunset.
2) Alcohol is prohibited.
3) Loud noise and profanity are prohibited.
4) An open court challenge system is always in effect, regardless
of who owns the net and lines.
Completed applications will be reviewed by the General Services
Department and the Marine Department for their recommendations. The
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will then make a ruling on
the issue at a regularly scheduled, monthly meeting. Citizens are
encouraged to attend these meetings and provide input to the
commission. Applicants will be notified of the date that the
commission will be making a ruling.
It is a commission policy to attempt to locate all new volleyball
courts at street ends.
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Agenda Item No. >>
May 6,1997
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject: Tree Removal and Replacement at Via Genoa and Via Lido Soud
Recommendation
To approve the removal of one Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Red Gum) tree located
on Lido Isle at the intersection of Via Genoa and Via Lido Soud. Additionally,
that the Lido Isle Community Association, per their proposal, fund the removal
using the City tree contractor and that the replacement palm trees be a
minimum of 36" boxed trees.
Discussion
The Association presented a proposal for a landscape renovation project located
at the intersection of Via Genoa and Via Lido Soud to the City Council on
,• October 28,1996. (Attachment A, Agenda) Additionally, there is a subterranean
sewer pump station at this location. The project called for the retention of four
eucalyptus trees and the renovation of the entire area, including new
landscaping. The Association proposed to maintain all of the new landscaping,
however the trimming of the eucalyptus trees would continue to be a City
responsibility.
During a recent renovation of the sewer pump station at this location, by the
City's Utility Division of the Public Works Department, staff from the Park and
Trees Division removed three eucalyptus 'trees. The trees were removed
because the construction required major invasion of their roots which could
result in tree failure.
Ms. Helen Japenga, Director of the Lido Isle Community Association contacted
staff inquiring if the remaining tree could be removed. She believed that the tree
was in dan ger of falling due to the damage to its trunk that occurred as a result
of the sewer renovation. Additionally, she said that the area was scheduled for
relandscaping by the Association and that replacement trees would be
incorporated into the final landscaping plans.
The Urban Forester completed the attached Tree Inspection Report (Attachment
B) and identified the tree as having only minimal trunk damage and that it was
not a current liability to the City, and therefore should not be removed. The Park
and Trees Maintenance Superintendent concurred with the report.
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Subsequently, Ms. Japenga sent the attached letter (Attachment C) requesting
that one eucalyptus tree be removed due to the proposed landscape project by
the Association. The letter also states that the Association will fund all of the tree
replacements and assume the ongoing tree trimming and maintenance
requirements.
The cost of the tree removal by the City tree trimming contractor is $468. The
replacement palm trees should be a minimum of a 36" box to compensate for the
loss of the mature eucalyptus trees. Staff also concurs that the offer by the
Association will ultimately result in a more pleasing landscape area for the
benefit of the Community.
Ms. Japenga and the Lido Isle Community Association have received a copy of
this report and a notice of the Park, Beaches and Recreation Commission
meeting on May 6.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
Attachments:
A. City Council Agenda Item No. 18
B. Tree Inspection Report
is C. Letter from Ms. Helen Japenga, Lido Isle Community Association
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October 28, 1996
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO. 18
TO: MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: LIDO ISLE IMPROVEMENTS AT VIA GENOA
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the concept of constructing a raised landscaped area on Lido Isle at Via Lido
Soud and Via Genoa, with construction cost to be shared between the City and the Lido
Isle Community Association.
DISCUSSION:
In April, 1996, the Lido Isle Community Association (LICA) wrote a letter to City Council
requesting that funding be set aside for the construction of a landscaped area at Via
Lido Soud and Via Genoa. Subsequently, staff has met several times with
representatives of LICA to discuss this request. In late September the attached
concept plan was discussed. The total cost of the improvements is approximately
$40,000, as shown in Exhibit "A ".
Staff and LICA have tentatively discussed a shared cost for the improvements, with the
City providing funding for hardscape improvements, including removal of existing
Improvements, and LICA providing funding for landscape and irrigation improvements,
which will be installed in phases. The ,City would prepare construction plans for the
hardscape improvements and contract for their construction, with LICA handling design
and installation of the landscape and irrigation.
On November 14, 1994, a cooperative agreement was approved by City Council
allowing LICA to assist the City in financing a sidewalk replacement program on Lido
Isle, through a $53,200 loan and a 6 year prepayment of the beach and street and park
lease ($46,800). Under the agreement, the City agreed to repay LICA in two $26,600
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
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SUBJECT: LIDO ISLE IMPROVEMENTS AT VIA GENOA
October28,1996
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payments, due on 10/1/95 and 10/1/96. The sidewalk replacement project was
accepted as complete on August 12, 1996.
LICA has proposed to defer the City's 1996 payment for one year to provide funding for
the hardscape construction this fiscal year. The funds are budgeted in Account No.
7013- C5100267 and would need to be reappropriated in FY 1997 -98.
The landscaping proposed by LICA includes turf with low mounds, small shrubs, and
seasonal color plantings. The four large trees in the area are proposed to remain, with
the City continuing the maintenance and trimming of the trees, and LICA maintaining all
other landscaping and irrigation.
Public Works Utilities staff is currently completing sewer system improvements in the
area of Via Lido Soud and Via Genoa. Improvements include replacement of the inflow
line to an existing sewer pump station, installation of a new Southern California Edison
vault serving the pump station, and replacement of portions of an existing sewer force
• main in the general area. Removal of existing improvements as necessary for' the
proposed hardscape would be performed by City staff as a part of this work. It is
anticipated that this work will be complete in December, 1996, with construction of
hardscape to take place in early 1997.
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Marla Matlove
Senior Civil Engineer
Attachments: Concept Plan
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GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Lido Isle Community Association (701 Via Lido Soud)
Address: Via Genoa & Via Lido Soud
Phone Number: (714) 675 -6170
Request: Remove large Eucalyptus to accomodate landscape installation
and damaged by equipment.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus camaldulensis M -1
Common Name: Red gum
Designated Street Tree: None
. Estimated Tree Value:36" DBH -2 trees . 60% species value $10.553.58
Damage: N/A
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf X Other
Comments: A field inspection determined specimen had minimal trunk
damage from nearby eouipment, however, damage not significant to cause tree
failure or damage, otherwise, specimen is healthy, and not obstructing ongoing
and pending construction at site.
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Recommendat n:1 Retain tree G
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TO: Mr. David E. Niederhaus
General Services Department
FROM: Helen Japenga, Director
Lido Isle Community Association
RE: Genoa /Via Lido Landscape Project
Lido Isle
DATE: April 12, 1997
This is to confirm our understanding of the tree work in progress at
the site of the newly installed sewer system at Genoa and Via Lido,
on Lido Isle.
During our conversation a week or so ago, I noted that you informed
me the City would replace, in kind, the large eucalyptus trees that
had to be cut down in order to install the new sewer system.
Apparently the roots of these old trees were decomposing and had
completely ensnarled the old sewer system. One of the three,
according to Ed Burt, was so rotten it was at risk of falling,
presenting a serious danger to people and property.
I understood you to say the replacement trees would be in 24" boxes,
valued at approximately $250 each.
. OK so far• although the loss of the three eucs means a budgetary
hardship for us since they were to be the cornerstone of our
landscape project. We are now left with one, lone eucalyptus that
the City is so far reluctant to remove. The LICA board and
virtually all the residents to whom I have spoken, agree that this
tree is now terribly out of place and inappropriate. Therefore, WE
REQUEST THE CITY TO REMOVE THE LONE EUCALYPTUS FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
1. All the trees removed will be replaced with new trees. Plans
have been drawn by a professional landscape architect and developed
with the landscape*con.tractor.
2. The site will be more beautiful if it can carry out the theme of
the new plantings without the existing tree which does not match the
new plans, nor fit in.
3. The City would be relieved of the cost and nuisance of
maintaining that single tree since LICA would assume responsibility
for maintenance of the entire landscape project.
4. The tree has already reached two - thirds of its maturity. Is it
not likely that the roots of this tree would eventually strangle
some of the newly installed underground equipment just as did the
. older trees?
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5. There is risk of the eucalyptus tree limbs falling on and
destroying the new plantings.
6. Current landscape plan is to replace the eucs with several
varieties of palms indigenous to this area and in keeping with the
theme of Lido Isle, as well as Newport Beach.
In view of the above, the Lido Isle Community Association requests
the City to remove the one eucalyptus tree, which will replaced.
Thank you for all the cooperation you have shown to Lido Isle
throughout the years.
CC: Mr. Kevin Murphy
City Manager
Mr. Jeff Pence, President
Lido Isle Community Association
• Mr. M. Lomeli,
General Services
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• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Office of the City Manager
April 16, 1997
TO: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
FROM: Kevin J. Murphy, City Manager ?A
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL 'POLICY G4
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
BACKGROUND
The City has had a City Council Policy regarding the retention or removal of City
parkway trees since 1966 and it has been amended seven times since its
adoption. The current policy is attached as Attachment 1 and has been the
subject of recent discussions among a subcommittee of City Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commissioners, members of the community interested in
revising its provisions to expand or limit the removal of City parkway trees, and
City staff. In the course of these discussions it has become apparent that the
current policy could be improved from a basic rewriting to make the provisions
more clear and understandable and provide for an improved public notification
process once a request for a removal has been received by City staff.
Discussions with the subcommittee of PB &R Commissioners identified issues
associated with the current Policy which could improve their involvement with
the Policy. For example, Commissioners identified' that the current Policy
provides broad latitude to the Commission and depending upon how vocal a
resident or neighborhood might be could determine the outcome of a hearing
on the removal or retention of a parkway tree. After reviewing the current Policy,
it is apparent that the City Council through this policy or other City policies has
never clearly articulated a position on the retention or removal of trees. To this
end, the proposed draft of the policy attempts to clear up this ambiguity. This
could improve the review process by the Commission and provide guidance to
the community on the City's policy regarding City parkway trees.
In addition, over the last two years there has been a steady series of requests
from areas of the City which would like to remove their current parkway tree and
replace it with a tree species which could reduce ongoing damage to the
hardscape and reduce impacts to views from adjoining homes and private
property. One reason this discussion has become more frequent is based on
the City's fiscal situation, wherein we are unable to trim trees strictly for view
preservation as often as was done in more affluent times. Another reason is
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future health of the tree, but which have an obvious impact on views.
Since the City began discussions of a new Policy and the Commission
approved the removal of several City parkway trees in areas where the issue
was greatly disputed, there have been several groups and individuals which
have expressed to City staff a concern over the development of a new policy
which might permit greater removal of City parkway trees. City staff has
committed to these groups that they will have an opportunity to participate in the
process of revising the policy as it is considered by the various Commissions,
Committees and finally the City Council.
One thing is certain from the discussions with the different groups... the issue of
trees and their removal or retention is a passionate one for various groups. It is
unlikely that a policy can be adopted that will please all of the groups.
DISCUSSION
Attachment 2 is the proposed new Policy for the Retention or Removal of City
Trees. Due to the extensive revisions, it has been completely rewritten and
underlining or strikeout to show changes would not be helpful in the review
because of the substantial number of changes. Prior to reading the policy a few
of the issues should be highlighted:
1. The policy opens with a policy statement regarding trees and their
importance.
2. Trees are divided into two categories: Special City Trees and All Other
Trees. The former are to be retained unless there are exceptional
problems which require their removal. The 'latter are to be retained
unless removal is necessary for one of four reasons: repeated history of
damaging public or private property; it is diseased, dead or dying; it has a
repeated history of interfering with street or sidewalk drainage; or it is part
of a reforestation program.
3. The initiation of the removal process may be made by a member of the
public, the Public Works Department or the General Services Department
by completing an application. Notification is provided to the affected
owner and adjoining property owners.
4. The, review of the request is undertaken by the City's Urban Forester and
utilizing the attached Tree Inspection Report. A subsequent review is
. performed by the Parks and Tree Superintendent. The recommendation
to retain or remove is made to the General Services Director or his
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designee and the decision is provided to the applicant and the adjoining
property owners. Any appeal of the decision is reviewed by the PB &R
Commission, and if necessary, by the City Council.
5. In reviewing the appeal, the Commission and City Council shall base its
decision solely on whether the criteria in the policy is met or not for
removal.
6. Reforestation is the process of carefully replacing, the urban forest as it
ages. The policy provides for reforestation bythe City upon its removal of
street trees in conformance with the policy or by private property owners
if the reforestation request is initiated by the public. Guidelines are
provided for the reforestation process and it can only occur upon the
affirmative action of the Commission, or if necessary, by appeal to the
City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
The PB &R Commission receive public input including suggestions, additions
and deletions; make appropriate changes; and recommend an amended and
rewritten City Council Policy G -1 to the City Council.
• ATTACHMENT 1
CURRENT G -1 POLICY
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. Thi's list will, contain
landmark trees, special 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
. City official.
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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-
o 1.
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 -
August 14,
1967
Amended - April 11, 1994
Amended -
November
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Amended - February 26, 1996
Amended
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120 1985
Amended -
November
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PRESERVATION OF 'SPECIAL TREES
Location
LANDMARK Balboa Library
TREES Balboa Library
West Jetty (near Historical Marker)
Dover Drive at Westcliff
400 block Poinsettia
Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar
Westcliff & Dover (Groves)
In Arches Overpass
DEDICATED No. Mariners Park
TREES (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
Dover Dr. (Mariners to Irvine)
15th Street (Newport Heights)
Irvine Avenue traffic island
Holiday between Irvine & Tustin
Surrounding Old Reservoir
Along Avon Avenue
Via Lido bridge
Marine Avenue (Balboa Island)
Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Eucalyptus globulus
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix canariensis
Liquidambar styraciflua
Eucalyptus corynocalyx
Phone ►x canariensis
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus lehmannii
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
Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus rudis
Pinus radiata
Eucalyptus rudis
Pinus radiata
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Commodore
Starlight
Glenwood
Candlestick
Sandalwood
Adopted - May 9, 1966
Amended - November 9, 1976
Amended - November 28, 1988
Amended - October /1993
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etc. (Baycrest)
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus citriodora
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GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Address
Phone'Number
Request
Botanical Name
Common Name
Designated Street Tree
Estimated Tree Value
Damage
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PROPOSED G -1 POLICY
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
City trees are an important part of the City's urban landscape environment and
enhance the City's natural coastal beauty. The regular care and maintenance
of the City's trees insures the protection of a significant element of the urban
forest.
SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain City trees categorized as landmark trees and
dedicated trees which contribute to and give character to an entire
neighborhood. Landmark trees and dedicated trees are identified on
Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Special Trees. Trees
within these .categories shall be established, mapped, recorded and maintained
by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( "Commission ").
Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are exceptional problems which
• require their removal. Prior to consideration for removal of Special Trees, the
General Services Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying and
implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific treatment is
unsuccessful in retaining a tree(s) then a full report shall be made to the
Commission before any further action considering removal' is ,taken. Prior to
any removal of Special Trees, the City must comply with the noticing provisions
of the Removal Process section set forth in this.policy.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning,
all, steps will be taken to retain Special Trees.
ALL OTHER CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain all other City trees unless removal is necessary for
one of the following reasons:
1. The City tree has had a history of damaging public or private
sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, or
foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable
authority despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate
repeated damage.
2. The City tree has had a repeated history. of interfering with street or
sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to
alleviate repeated damage.
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4. The tree(s) comply with the criteria for reforestation as contained in
the reforestation of City trees provision of this policy.
REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove any City tree may be made by the General Services
Department,, Public Works Department, or a private property owner by making
application with the General Services Director.
After receipt of the application a tree inspection report shall be prepared by the
City's Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets the criteria
outlined above for consideration for removal. Simultaneously, a notice shall be
provided to the affected property owner and the owners immediately adjacent to
the app'licant's property, if applicable. The Urban Forester shall determine
whether in his/her judgment additional specific treatment can be initiated to
retain the tree. Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and
Park and Tree Superintendent to the General Services Director, and the
General Services Director or designee concurs, then the applicant and the
adjoining owners shall be notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree.
An applicant or an adjoining property owner may appeal the decision of the
General Services Director to the Commission, and if the appeal cannot be
. resolved at the Commission level, then the final resolution will be determined at
the City Council level. The Commission and Council, in considering any
appeals, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined in this
policy.
REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years ago
and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully mature
create significant problems in curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. In
addition, in some neighborhoods where views are a significant factor in home
values, City trees were planted in the past which today create view obstructions.
Today, arborists have developed lists of tree species which are able to grow in
restricted parkway areas without causing significant future problems to curb,
gutter, sidewalk, utilities or views. The concept of systematically replacing
mature trees which are creating hardscape, view problems and cannot be
property trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problems they create, or
those which are reaching their full life and are declining in health,, is referred to
as reforestation.
As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty it brings to
a community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest through
reforestation. In areas where City trees have been removed through City
. initiation, the City should expeditiously replace them with the appropriate
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the process outlined below.
A community association, residential community, neighborhood or business
organization or any portion thereof, desiring to reforest City trees in their
respective area, may submit a request to the General Services Director for
consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements:
a. The proposed area must have clearly defined boundaries to
include street addresses, block numbers, or other
geographical information..
b. Residential communities, neighborhoods or business
organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum of
60% of the property owners within the area defined for
reforestation. A neighborhood is defined for the purposes of
this policy as ten or more homes in any given area of the City.
C. Areas represented by a community association must submit a
resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting
reforestation with a statement that all members of the
community association have been notified and that a general
meeting of the members was conducted before the Board
voted on the request.
d. A written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100%
of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public
trees in advance of any removal activity. (The actual removal
and replanting will be coordinated by the General Services
Department.)
e. The replacement tree must be the designated street tree as
prescribed by City Council Policy G -6 or the organization
must request and have approval from the Commission of the
designation of a different tree species.
In the event that the Parks, Beaches
approve the reforestation request, the
proposal to the City Council.
and Recreation Commission does not
applicant has the option to appeal the
• PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES
LANDMARK Balboa Library
Eucalyptus globulus
TREES Balboa Library
Phoenix canariensis
West Jetty (near Historical'Marker)
Phoenix canariensis
Dover Drive at Westcliff
Liquidambar styraciflua
400 Block Poinsettia
Eucalyptus corynocalyx
Ocean Blvd. (Corona del Mar)
Phoenix canariensis
Westcliff & Dover (Groves)
Eucalyptus globulus
Main Street (between East Bay
Ficus nitida
Ave. and Balboa Blvd)
Harpephyllum caff rum
Parkway in Shorecliffs
Erythrina caffra
Marguerite Avenue
Phoenix canariensis
Goldenrod Avenue
Washington robusta
Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine)
Eucalyptus globulus
15th Street (Newport Heights)
Eucalyptus cladocalyx
Irvine Avenue Median
Eucalyptus globulus
Holiday between Irvine & Tustin
Eucalyptus globulus
Along Avon Avenue
Eucalyptus globulus
Via Lido Bridge
Eucalyptus globulus
Marine Avenue (Balboa Island)
Eucalyptus rudis
Seaview Avenue (Corona del Marp
Pinus radiata
• Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Eucalyptus rudis
Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar)
Pinus radiata
DEDICATED No. Mariners Park (Marcie Schrouder) Pinus radiata
TREES Mariners Park (Frank Tallman)
Pinus radiata
No. City Hall Grounds (Billy'Covert)
Ficus benjamina
City Hall Grounds (Walter Knott)
Pinus halepensis
City Hall Grounds
(California Bicentennial)
Pinus halepensis
Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy)
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Mariners Park (Isy Pease)
Pinus halepensis
City Hall Grounds
(U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree)
Harpephyllum caff rum
Buffalo Hills Park (Bahia
Community Earth Day Celebration)
Erythrina caffra
Peninsula Park
(Gray Lunde Memorial Tree)
Chamaerops humilis
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GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
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TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Park and Open Space Committee
SUBJECT: Proposed Names for the Hoag Linear Park Site
The following names have been proposed:
*Villa Balboa Park
View Point Park
Sunset Point Park
Sunset View Park
*Sunset Ridge Park
*Overlook Park
Ocean View Park
• *Buena Vista Park
*Bluff View Park
Catalina Vista Park
*The Larry Parrish, Firefighter's Park
*Jack D. Brooks Park
*Tracy Ranae Hays Memorial Park
Westbluff View Park
Balboa Vista Park
Vista Balboa Park
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P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92656
Robert K. Methot
205 Columbia Street
Newport Beach, California
92663
January 24, 1997
Re: New park to be constructed east of Superior and north of PCH.
Suggested name: "SUNSET RIDGE"
During the late 1940's and early 1950's, while I was on the orange
County Sheriff's Office and up until the time Hoag Hospital was built,
the above name was used by our department. The area also included the
vacant (at that time) area west of Superior Avenue.
During one of our assocation meetings ( Newport Crest), I mentioned the
above name. Since that time we in Newport Crest have refered to that
area as "Sunset Ridge ".
hank you for the opportunity to suggest a park name.
FAX 714 548 -0446
Phone 548 -0446
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Robert K. Methot
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TO: City of Newport Beach
Community Services Dept.
FAX: 714 -644 -3155
FROM: ROBERT A. PINGLE
22571 AUBURN DALE
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
714- 830 -8502,
644 -3362
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To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to suggest a name for one of the upcoming parks as seen Jan. 23, 1997 Register. I am
currently employed by the City of Newport Beach as a Firefigher/Paramedic since, 1974.
The name I would like to suggest is "The Larry Parrish, Firefighter's Park." As you may or may not be
aware, Larry was also a firefighter employed by the City for over 20 years. He passed away a couple of
years ago from cancer attributed to his continued exposure to carcinogens as a result of performing his job.
Please consider this name or any derivation thereof as a reminder of Lary and what firefighter's silently
give in the line of duty.
Como ! VM.
Robert A. Pingle
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Harbor View Hills
2719 Setting Sun
759-0675
Corona del Mar 92625
AROWITZ
Comm,
JOE KANEDA
Harbor View Hills S
4 Civic Plaza
729-8002
Newport Beach 92660
GEORGE HOOPS
Harbor View Hills S
1201 Outrigger Drive ••
Corona del Mar 92625
6444425
JIM WHARTON
Harbor View Hills
1033 Goldenrod Avenue
644.0046
Corona del Mar 92625
BILL TALBOT
Harbor View Hills
3601 Sausalito Drive
644.8736
Corona del Mar 92625
BRIAN CORRIGAN
Harbor View Hills S
3607 Surfview
251.4110
Corona del Mar 92625
BILL GINTER
Harbor View Hills
2807 Ebb Tide Road
640-6946
Corona del Mar 92625
MARTHA JONES
Harbor View Hills
1220 Seacrest Drive
644 -1332
Corona del Mar 92625
GEORGE SPOONER
Harbor View Hills S
1327 Seacrest Drive
780 -9687
Corona del Mar 92625
PHIL ARST
Broadmoor Hills
2601 Lighthouse
Corona del Mar 92625
LLOYD KRAUSE
Harbor View Hills S
4015 Topside lane
Corona del Mar 92625
GUY CAZORT
Harbor View Hills S
3501 Seabreeze Lane
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YVONNE HOUSSELS
1307 Outrigger
Corona del Mar 92625
GEORGE PARKER
3407 Seabreeze Ln
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Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Newport Beach City hall
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, Calif.
92663
Re: Proposed G -1 Policy relative to City trees
Dear Members of the Commission:
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Although the "Background" introduction to the revised tree
policy notes that an attempt has been made to reduce "vocal"
citizens' groups determining "the outcome of a hearing on the
removal or retention of trees," the policy does not include
communication with citizen groups as part of the determination
process.
• Since City trees are owned by city citizens, citizens should
be part of the decision - making process. Accordingly, SPON,
as such a group, would like to be included in that process.
This could be accomplished by their being notified of proposed
removals one to two months ahead of the time action would be
taken. Such notification would give them time to be informed
of the rationale for removal and the rationale for the choice
of tree replacement and give them time to cogently address the
P.B.R. commission.
We feel the revised tree policy does not adequately provide
for citizen participation and that it should include the above
proviso.
Sincerely,
• Betty Irere(sentative. b ch
SPON
JAN D. VANDERSLOOT, M.D.
2221 East 16th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
. (714) 548 -6326 FAX (714) 848 -6643
Chairman Bill Schonlau, and May 4, 1997
PBR Commission members
City of Newport Beach
PO Box 1768
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768
Re: Proposed G -1 Policy
PBR Commission meeting 5 -6 -97
Dear Chairman Schonlau and Commissioners,
As an individual and representative of the Tree Committee of SPON, I would like to make
the following suggestions for the proposed G -1 Policy change which you will be considering
on May 6, 1997. Members of the Tree Committee have met and have read the Proposed
G -1 Policy.
Our concerns have to do with proper notice given to the community when individual tree
removal and reforestation proposals are made, that an adequate appeals structure is
maintained, that Tree City USA guidelines are followed, that tree pruning is done far
enough in advance of hardscape improvements, and that current Special Neighborhood
• Trees remain on the list of protected trees. A basic principle is that the City's trees belong
to the City at large, thus all citizens should have the potential for input when a tree or trees
are slated for removal.
Our suggestions, with suggested wording, are:
1. Under second page of Proposed G -1 Policy, under Removal of City Trees add : "notice
shall be provided to the Community Association, if applicable, and interested citizens and
citizens groups, who have submitted a request to be notified to the General Services
Director"
2. Second page, same paragraph, Add: "Once a recommendation is made ... then the
applicant, adjoining owners, Community Association, citizens and citizen groups, shall be
notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree, within 30 days of the proposed
removal' (to allow for an appeal)
3. Second page, same paragraph, add: "If a tree or trees are decided to be removed, the
tree or trees will be marked at least' 30 days prior to the removal, in order to notify the
public at large."
4. Under same paragraph, add to sentence at end of paragraph: "The Commission and
Council, in considering any appeals, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria
outlined in this policy, as well as unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal or
40 retention of the tree or trees"
JAN D. VANDERSLOOT, M.D.
2221 East 16th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
• (714) 548 -6326 FAX (714) 848 -6643
5. Under Reforestation of City Trees, page three of Policy, after last paragraph, add
paragraph: Notice of the reforestation request shall be provided to interested citizens or
citizens group, if a letter requesting such notice is sent to the General Services Director."
6. Under first paragraph, first page, titled Retention or Removal of City Trees, add: "Insofar
as the City is a designated member of Tree City USA, the guidelines of Tree City USA shall
be followed to the maximum extent possible."
7. Under same paragraph, add: "If tree roots are to be .pruned in association with
hardscape improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be planned to ensure that
pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a tree's roots are to be pruned,
one side should be pruned a year in advance of the other side."
8. Under Preservation of Special Trees, the trees currently listed in the Current G -1 Policy,
should be included in the Proposed 6-1 Policy. In particular, the Neighborhood Trees
Eucalyptus citriodora on Candlestick Lane, Commodore, Starlight, Glenwood, Candlestick
and Sandalwood should be carried forward to the new policy's Landmark Trees
designation. In addition, the Eucalyptus lehmanii , currently Landmark Trees, In Arches
Overpass, should be retained and replaced when the Arches highway improvements
• occur.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely((,
Jan D. Vandersloot, M.D.
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• To: Parks, Beach and Recreation Commission
From: Rosemary T. Jones
445 M Street, Balboa, CA. 92661
Resident since 1958
Subject: City Trees
Because I am unable to attend'the May 61 1997 meeting, I am writing to express my
feelings on the subject of City Trees.
It is a real feather in the city's cap to be desighdted as a "Pee City USA" and, because
of that, it is essential to keep the city full, of trees and to retain a diversity of Well
maintained trees.
" Special Tree" is an excellent way to honor local citizehs and I am pleased to see that
"all steps will be taken to retain" these trees, It would be eveh better if the same policy
were to hold for ALL city trees, and I would hope that the city would consider making it
a policy to keep every tree whether it is "Special" or hot. All trees are worth the effort,. A
"Tree City USA" must work even harder to keep this designation and.to incorporate all
• `"Tree City USA" policies into its own tree program.
In the proposed G -1 policy, #c, under REFORESTATION 01: CITY TREES, it states that
all members of a community association must be notified before reforestation may
occur. I would propose that before REMOVAL of a,clty tree, all members of interested,
groups, community associations and SPON be notified at least .a month prior to
removal, and to tag the tree Itself for the same,perlod of'tim% thus giving fair Warning to
the general public.This would be in addition to the property owner and adjacent
residents.
In the City Council G -1 - RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES, paragraph 3
states that because-of the City's fiscal situatloh, theolty Is unable to trim trees strictly for
view preservation. If that is the. case,, Why are five Carrot Wood trees on, 13aySldeL briVe
being removed in order to be replaced by Queeh' Palms? If money Is a probi6m,, this
removal and replacement doesn't make good sehse, Has the Money for this work
been donated by citizens of the community or is this an arbitrary street tree designatioh
at the expense of the tax paying residents?
In the past, there was a Tree Committee made Up of interested people. Why is this hot
the case now ?. There are a good many local citizens Who care a great deal about the
city and its trees. Would it hot be a good idea to re -form such a committee? I would
appreciate an answer to this and my other questions and concerns.
Very sincerely,
T '
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
May 6, 1997
TO: Robert Burnham, City Attorney
FROM: Daniel K. Ohl, Deputy City Attorney
RE: Council Policy G1
As I understand from your memo, and the documents submitted by Ms. Allen, the
issue is whether the failure of the City of Newport Beach to trim City parkway trees in,
conformance with private covenant, conditions and restrictions, thereby impairing the
CC &Rs' created view right, constitutes a regulatory taking of property without just
• compensation.
As a general rule, landowners have no natural right to an unobstructed view and
the law is reluctant to imply such a right. Posey vs. Leavitt (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 1236,
280 Cal.Rptr. 568; Pacific Homeowners Association v, Wesley Palms Retirement
Community (1986) 178 Cal.App.3d 1147, 1152, 224 Cal.Rptr. 380. Such view rights may
be created by private parties through easements, adoption of CC &Rs, as in the case
among these homeowners, or by the legislature. The City has not adopted a view
ordinance, but the CC &Rs arguably create a view right between private parties, the
homeowners in the association who are bound by them. However, the City is not a party
to those CC &Rs and are not bound by them. Further, there is no case law which imposes
an obligation upon a public entity who is not a party to or bound by private CC &Rs to
adhere to their terms and conditions. Thus, to the extent that there are any view rights,
they are only enforceable as to the private parties who are members of the association.
The case attached by Ms. Allen fits into this category. In Southern California
Edison Company vs. Bourgerie (1973) 9 Cal.3d 169, 107 Cal.Rptr. 76, both pieces of
property were subject to the same building restriction. Thus, when Edison acquired the
property it assumed the restriction. As a result, the Court determined that a building
restriction is a property right and compensation must be paid when damage results from a
violation. In our situation, we did not acquire property subject to any restriction nor have
• we imposed one on the homeowners.
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• In the other case, 1?ierooint Inn Inc -V-11 State of California (1969) 70 Cal.2d 282,
74 Cal. Rptr. 521, the hotel's property was divided by a road. ,A portion of the property
had been donated to the State by a deed containing a condition that the land be used as
a State Park. Subsequent, a freeway was constructed over a portion of the donated
property. As a result, the hotel claimed it was proper for the jury to consider the loss of
view and unrestricted access to the beach in determining severance damages, i.e., when
the property taken constitutes only part of a larger parcel. This is not the situation at
hand.
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As indicated, the CC &Rs, drafted on September 15, 1971, by their terms are
limited to members of the association, NS the City is not a member. Further, the
restrictions affect lots, as set forth by the definitions, and specifically indicates that it does
not mean or include any common area nor "public streets and alleys." Since the City is
not a member of the association, and is not an owner of a lot, the City, by definition, is not
bound by the CC &Rs. Further, there is no indication that City Council reviewed and /or
adopted any provision which would cause it to be bound by such restrictions. There are
no documents which affirmatively establish that the CC &Rs are recorded against property
own by the City.
In addition, under the architectural control section, the restrictions for both
architectural and landscaping approval refer to lots, which as indicated above, does not
include public streets. Thus, any landscaping issues would not apply to City property
within the association by their owner definitions.
The other difficult problem is the concept of individual associations granting "rights"
to its members which then allegedly bind the City as well when the City is not a party to
the agreements. These grants would then obligate the City to differing rights throughout
the City on its own property, without these restrictions being recorded in the chain of title.
In theory, associations could conceivably grant themselves innumerable "rights" under the
guise of attempting to force the City to comply with its wishes. The absence of City
participation in the participation of CC &R and the lack of City Council approval to be
bound should be controlling in deciding the City is not obligated to adhere to such "rights."
The associations could essentially override the City Council and its determinations, which
is clearly impermissible.
As an aside, the referring letter indicates that this is not an issue of aesthetics.
However, under the landscaping approval of the restrictions, the architectural committee,
in reviewing landscaping plans,
" is to consider the preservation of the natural view and
aesthetic beauty which each lot is intended to enjoy." Obviously, aesthetics is indeed an
issue for the association and thus comes into play. Cities have significant discretion
when taking, its legitimate interest of aesthetics into account in making decisions.
Guinnane ya San Fr ^nr' o ity Ian ing Comoanv (1989) 209 Cal.Rptr.3d 732 -257,
Cal.Rptr. 742_
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recordation of the CC &Rs. There is nothing in any of the Tract Maps which create view
rights for property owners.
As I understand our tree trimming policy, we -are currently on a three (3) year trim
cycle, due to reduction in manpower and available funds. It is not done per any policy,
but only as a matter of economics. ithout question, we trim in accordance with sound
and acceptable standards, and thus would not be liable for negligence. In addition, we do
not go after any homeowner for trimming City trees, unless, the homeowner completely
removes the tree without permission or trims it in a substantial fashion, (i.e. cuts it to a
stump). Our tree trimming policy is separate and independent from any effort by the
association to enforce its own CC &Rs, since they are clearly separate and distinct.
Further, any association member, whether we have a tree trimming policy or not, must
comply with the City's zoning regulations in addition to any, applicable •CC &Rs.
In addition, although not raised, an individual.in the association could arguably
press a nuisance claim under the Civil Code. However, case law has clearly indicated
that buildings or structures cannot be complained of as a nuisance merely because they
obstruct views. Venuto vs. Owens - Corning Fiberglass Corporation (1979) 22 Cal.App.3d
116, 126 -127 99 Cal.Rptr. 350. Further, our actions in trimming or failing to trim our trees
would not be a nuisance since we are specifically authorized by law to do so. Actions
specifically authorized by law are not a nuisance. See Civil Code Section 3482; Friends
of H Street v. City of Sacramento (1993) 20 Cal.AppAth 152, 160 -161, 24 Cal.Rptr.2d
607.
Under inverse condemnation principles, the City can be liable if the City damages
private property either by physically invading property in any tangible manner or by
causing physical damage without physically invading it. San Diego Gas & Electric
Company vs. Superior Court (1996) 13 Cal.4th 893 - 940,55 Cal.Rptr.2d 724. Neither
scenario is applicable here. In addition, 'liability under these principles may also result
where the City's conduct results in an intangible intrusion onto the property but does not
physically damage it if the intrusion resulted in a burden on the property that is direct,
substantial and peculiar to the property itself. San Diego, supra, 13 Cal.4th at 940.
Clearly there has been no intrusion only private property in this instance. (smoke, fumes,
odors, noise, loss of air and light, TV and radio waives, electric and magnetic fields). It
thus appears that no action for inverse condemnation would not be successful.
While association members may seek to press a claim for damages against the
City, a negligence or nuisance theory would be virtually impossible to win given the
requirements of proof and the defenses available. Further, under inverse condemnation
principals, members could not meet the evidentiary requirements as set forth in the San
Dieao case.
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�hgis not enacted an ordinance granting that right to the association or its members,
,{tie only enforceable view rights would be among and between the association members
themselves as private parties, separate and distinct from the City. Liability would be
extremely difficult to establish.
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Harbor View Hills
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Corona del Mar 92625
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JOE KANEDA
Harbor View Hills S
4 Civic Plaza
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Newport Beach 92660
GEORGE HOOPS
Harbor View Hills S
1201 Outrigger Drive
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Corona del Mar 92625
JIM WHARTON
Harbor View Hills
1033 Goldenrod Avenue
644-0045
Corona del Mar 92625
BILL TALBOT
Harbor View Hills
3601 Sausalito Drive
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Corona del Mar 92625
BRIAN CORRIGAN
Harbor View Hills S
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BILL GINTER
Harbor View Hills
2807 Ebb Tide Road
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Corona del Mar 92625
MARTHA JONES
Harbor View Hills
1220 Seacrest•Drive
644 -1332
Corona del Mar 92625
GEORGE SPOONER
Harbor View Hills S
1327Seacrest Drive
760.9687
Corona del Mar 92625
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Broadmoor Hills
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LLOYD 0. KRAUSE
4015 Topside Lane
Corona del Mar, CA 92625 -1631
714- 644 -0538
• May 6, 1997
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Dept
3300 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach , CA 92658 -8915
Re: Sandune Lane Pkwy Trees
Australian Brisbane Box
(Tristania Conferta)
Inlet Isle Pkwy Trees
Brazilian Pepper
Ref:Attachment 2, of Proposed City Policy 0-1
Park,Beaches and Recreation
Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, '97
-Agenda Item VII -12
Prior ref: My letter to John F. Conway, Jr., May 30 1996
(with 5 attachments and 4 photoes)
My lettr to John F. Conway, Jr, June 3, 1996
( with one color photo)
John Conway's reply letter June 19, 1996
"Obstruction of Views by Trees ", 9/14/87 Policy
• Dear Commissioners,
A study of G -1 Attachment 2, RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES, makes quite
clear your proposed policy of REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES. In the preamble to the
policy appear the words "The regular care and maintenance of the City's trees
insures - - - - ". In the REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES, 2nd paragraph, appear the words
"The concept of systematically replacing mature trees which are creating
hardscape, view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned, or modified to
alleviate the problems they create,--- - - - - -, is referrred to as reforestation."
I found no connection made between "maintenance ", and "trimming" or "pruning ".
It seems to me that there should be a connection. That is, timely
and proper pruning should delay the onset of maturity and concomitant view
problems. While views are being preserved, reforestation may be delayed or even
be unneeded. Could not maintenance include height control?
For example, from my home the City trees on Sandune Ln have become a continuing
problem only after no trimming was done for about 5 years. Now they can no longer be
properly trimmed, and even reforestation now is not considered a solution because the
trees are still healthy and attractive. So there appears no solution to the
view ^fir .ato_rattion of the current homeowner. Is this a fair outcome?
To illustrate the problem in my case, I have made available 3 photographs:
(1) 4/1/97 FROM 4015 TOPSIDE LN SHOWING CITY PARKWAY TREES ON SANDUNE LN.
(Most leftward is Graham's Magnolia). Taken at 100 mm telephoto
setting. lok #6a,b
(2) 2/26/96 CATALINA ISLAND FROM 4015 TOPSIDE LN SHOWING CITY PARKWAY
TREES ON SANDUNE LN; AFTER CITY PRUNING OF 2/13/96. lok #21
• (3) FEB 1972 FROM 4015 TOPSIDE LN LOOKING DOWN SANDUNE LN. THE PKWY TREES
ARE JUST ESTABLISHING A PRESCENCE. lok
In photograph(2), almost 6 ft had been removed from some of the trees, yet
the view was cleared only to the bottom of Catalina. The partial view restoration
was, and is, much appreciated.
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In photograph (1), a little over one year after #(2), the growth has recovered
a major share of the prior trimming and the view is disappearing further.
The foreground trees are mostly Pepper Trees on Inlet Isle Drive. About 6 ft had
been topped from them. Presumably they can continue to be topped.
Photograph (3), compared with #(1), reveals that the tallest present trees are
about 7 ft above lampost, or rooftop height. Hence the trees could be much lower,
restore the view, yet soften the housetops.
Please understand that I appreciate trees; some are indeed beautiful. In some
cases they can enhance a view, or be a part of it. When they become height dominant
Y or so dense as to obstruct the view they are to enhance, then they are no longer
Y to be appreciated. The preferred solution would be to keep the trees low
enough to avoid view impediment, yet shaped such as to be a desirable street tree.
My hope is that the new policy G -1 can be implemented, after some changes,
without unwarranted penalizing of view oriented residents. At present the
proposed policy G-1 bears no legacy from the policy adopted Sept 14, '87,
regarding "OBSTRUCTION OF VIEWS BY TREES "'.
Sin er ly,�sCt�
Z`loyd Krause
Encl:Letter of John Conway to me of June 19, '96
My letters of May 30 and June 3, 1996 to John Conway (without photoes)
with: My ltr of July 12, '76 Att: Jack Brooks
Jerry Morrison (HVH') ltr of Aug 20, '76,
Jack Brooks ltr to Jerry Morrison of Aug
My ltr of Oct. 23, '76 to Jack Brooks
My ltr of Mar. 14, '77 to Jack Brooks
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1. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner - Water quality in Harbor
2. Art Gronsky - Newport Harbor nautical Museum
3. Dr. Jan Vandersloot - Cliff Drive park
4. B Moses - Dolphin project om CDM 35'L119 �-6 l5-'
5. Peggy Marotta - Bench Coordinator - Balboa Island
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-�" In the new City Tree Policy now being reviewed and proposed it appears that in the
5 Objectives of the Parks, Beach and Recreation Commission and its General Services
operations there no mention or criteria covering removal of objectionable trees
regardless of valid reasons$ such as overgrowth considering its locations Community
Association C.C. &Rs requirements . view enhancements benefits and down right common
Bence.
This new policy flys completely in the face of the policy established by the City
on September 14, 1987 under the title tt OBSTRUCTION OF VIEWS BY TREES tt
( see copy )
In the proposed new Pol icy there seems to be an evasion of the intent'as spelled
out in the above more realistic, comprehensive policy where view consideration
is given some consideration and emphasis.
The new proposed G-1 policy altt�ost eliminates any consideration of view. It
certainly reduces view nsideration to a very low priority which is inconsistant
and not appropriate when considering the Yiews offered in our Newport Beach City.
Nay 7s 1997
ATTENTION
E. P: Benson
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Edward T. Benson
1028 Westwind Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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P.U. BOX 1768. NEWPORT BEACH. CA 92658 -8915
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TO: ALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
The City Council recently adopted a new policy that addresses
the problem of obstruction of view by trees and other
.vegetation. A copy of this policy is included for your
Association to review and discuss with homeowners that you
represent.
ura a ou to review ano enrorce our uc�tc•s as
to t is new _ o is . If there are any questions
ng this matter, please feel free to call.
Cordially,
Ronald A. Whitley
Director
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
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OBSTRUCTION OF VIEWS BY TREES
The City Council has expectations that individuals, public agencies and
homeowner associations will comply with procedures to diminish view
obstructions caused by 'trees and vegetation on their property.
The purpose of this policy is to identify the'importance of views lost due
to tree growth by another private or public property owner. The objectives
of this policy are to:
1. Preserve and promote the aesthetic benefits provided by trees and the
Vlfreservation of views of the surrounding locale.
2. Preserve, maintain and enhance property values within the City.
3. Encourage the proper maintenance of trees, shrubs, hedges or other
vegetation that unduly diminish desirable views.
✓4. Encourage homeowner associations and individuals to vigorously enforce
their CC &R`s as-they pertain to trimming shrubbery in order to
,maintain views and property values.
S. By example, City will endeavor to maintain all Ci
property in a manner to maximize public and priva
Definitions to clarify this policy are:
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1. Unreasonable Obstruction of View
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vk'tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation should not be maintained on
public or private property in the City in such a manner as to
unreasonably obstruct the view from other property.
2. Views
"View" means a range of sight including pleasing vistas or prospects
or scenes. Views include, but are not limited to, the sight of
geologic features, bays, oceans, skylines and bridges.
/:o;:ted - Sc�ninbcr 14, 1987
PROPOSED G -1 POLICY
With Community Associations Alliance, Recommendations
(Underlined)
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
City trees are an important part of the City's urban landscape environment
and enhance the City's natural coastal beauty. The regular care and
maintenance of the City's trees insures the protection of a significant element
of the urban forest.
SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain City trees categorized as landmark trees and
dedicated trees which contribute to and give character to an entire
neighborhood. Landmark trees and dedicated trees are identified on
Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Special Trees. Trees
within these categories shall be established, mapped, recorded and
maintained by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( "Commission ").
Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are exceptional problems which
require their removal. Prior to consideration for removal of Special Trees,
the General Services Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying
and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific
treatment is unsuccessful in retaining a tree(s) then a full report shall be
made to the Commission before any further action considering removal is
taken. Prior to any removal of Special Trees, the City must comply with the
noticing provisions of the Removal Process section set forth in thispolicy.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root
pruning, all steps will be taken to retain Special Trees.
ALL OTHER CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain all other City trees unless removal is necessary
for one of the following reasons:
1. The City tree has had a history of damaging public or private
sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences,
or foundations based on City records or other competent and
reliable authority despite specific treatment by the City to
alleviate repeated damage.
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• 2. The City tree has had a repeated history of interfering with
street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the
City to alleviate repeated damage.
3. The City tree is dead, diseased or dying.
4. The tree(s) comply with the criteria for reforestation as
contained in the reforestation of City trees provision of this
policy.
REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove any City tree may be made by the General Services
Department, Public Works Department, community associations or a private
property ,owner by making application with the General Services Director.
After receipt of the application a tree inspection report shall be prepared by
the City's Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets
the criteria outlined above for consideration for removal. Simultaneously, a
notice shall be provided to the affected property owner and the owners
immediately impacted by the applicant's property, if applicable. The Urban
Forester shall determine whether in his/her judgment additional specific
treatment can be initiated to retain the tree. Once a recommendation is
made by the Urban Forester and Park and Tree Superintendent to the
General Services Director, and the General Services Director or designee
concurs, then the applicant and the adjoining owners shall be notified of the
decision to remove or retain the tree. An applicant or an adjoining property
owner may appeal the decision of the General Services Director to the
Commission, and if the appeal cannot be resolved at the Commission level,
then the final resolution will be determined at the City Council level. The
Commission and Council, in considering any appeals, shall determine
whether the removal meets the criteria outlined in this policy.
REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years
ago and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully
mature create significant problems in curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground
utilities. In addition, in some neighborhoods where views are a significant
factor in home values, City trees were planted in the past which today create
view obstructions.
Today, arborists have developed lists of tree species which are able to grow in
restricted parkway areas without causing significant future problems to curb,
gutter, sidewalk, utilities or views. The concept of systematically replacing
• mature trees which are creating hardscape or view problems and cannot be
property trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problems they create,
or those which are reaching their full life and are declining in health, is
referred to as reforestation.
As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty it brings
to a community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest
through reforestation. In areas where City trees have been removed through
City initiation, the City should expeditiously replace them with the
appropriate designated City tree. Reforestation may also be initiated by
residents utilizing the process outlined below.
A community association, residential community, neighborhood or business
organization or any portion thereof, desiring to reforest City trees in their
respective area, may submit a request to the General Services Director for
consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements:
Any one of the three classes of property owners listed below may initiate a
reforestation request to the General Services Director for consideration by
the Commission for one or more selected trees on their property:
a. Individual property owners who do not belong to. either of the
owners on each side of their property agree. (Please note that
the original a. is still included and moved below.)
b. Residential communities, neighborhoods or business
organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum
of 60% of the property owners within the area defined for
reforestation. A neighborhood is defined for the purposes of
this policy as ten or more homes in any given area of the
City.
C. Areas represented by a community association must submit
a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting
reforestation with a statement that all members of the
community association have been notified and that a
geneEal ..,,.,.,ing of the . ,..Lees was eandueted before the
Board voted on the request. After notification, individual
homeowners who are opposed to the proposed changes can
be heard individually by the Architectural Committee
and/or Board of Directors of the Community Association.
• (Please note that d. and e. have been moved below as b. and c.)
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a. The proposed area must have clearly defined' boundaries to
include street addresses, block numbers, or other
geographical information.
b. d A written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay
100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the
public trees in advance of any removal activity. (The actual
removal and replanting will be coordinated by the General
Services Department.)
c. e. The replacement tree must be the designated street tree as
prescribed by City Council Policy G -6 or the organization
must request and have approval from the Commission of
the designation of a different tree species.
In the event that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission does not
approve the reforestation request, the applicant has the option to appeal the
proposal to the City Council.
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PROPOSED G -1 POLICY
• With Dr. Vandersloot's Recommendations (Underlined)
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
City trees are an important part of the City's urban landscape environment
and enhance the City s natural coastal beauty. The regular care and
maintenance of the City's trees insures- the protection of a significant element
of the urban forest. Insofar as the City is a designated member of Tree City
extent possible.
SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City s policy to retain City trees categorized as landmark trees and
dedicated trees which contribute to and give character to an entire
neighborhood. Landmark trees and dedicated trees are identified on
Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be referred to as Special Trees. Trees
within these categories shall be established, mapped, recorded and
maintained by the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission ( "Commission ").
Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are exceptional problems which
require their removal. Prior to consideration for removal of Special Trees,
:the General Services Director, or designee, shall prepare a report identifying
and implementing specific treatment to retain the tree(s). If specific
treatment is unsuccessful in retaining a tree(s) then a full report shall be
made to the Commission before any further action considering removal is
taken. Prior to any removal of Special Trees, the City must comply with the
noticing provisions of the Removal Process section set forth in this policy.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root
pruning, all steps will be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be
pruned in association with hadscape improvements, sufficient timing in
advance must be planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill
the tree. If both sides of a tree's root are to be pruned, one side should be
pruned a year in advance of the other side.
ALL OTHER CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain all other City trees unless removal is necessary
for one of the following reasons:
• 1. The City tree has had a history of damaging public or private
sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences,
. or foundations based on City records or other competent and
reliable authority despite specific treatment by the City to
alleviate repeated damage.
2. The City tree has had a repeated history of interfering with
street or sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the
City to alleviate repeated damage.
3. The City tree is dead, diseased or dying.
4. The tree(s) comply with the criteria for reforestation as
contained in the reforestation of City trees provision of this
policy.
REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove any City tree may be made by the General Services
Department, Public Works Department, a community association, or a
private property owner by making application with the General Services
Director.
After receipt of the application a tree inspection report shall be prepared by
the City's Urban Forester (Attachment 2) to determine if the tree(s) meets
the criteria outlined above for consideration for removal. Simultaneously, a
notice shall be provided to the affected property owner and the owners
immediately adjacent to the applicant's property, if applicable. Notice shall
notified to the General Services Department. 'The Urban Forester shall
determine whether in his/her judgment additional specific treatment can be
initiated to retain the tree. If a tree(s) are to be removed. the tree(s) will be
large. Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and Park and
Tree Superintendent to the General Services Director, and the General
Services Director or designee concurs, then the applicant, adjoining owners
community association if applicable, citizens groups, shall be notified of the
discussion to remove or retain the tree. within 30 days of the proposed
removal. An
applicant or an adjoining property owner may appeal the decision of the
General Services Director to the Commission, and if the appeal cannot be
resolved at the Commission level, then the final resolution will be determined'
at the City Council level. The Commission and Council, in considering any
appeals, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined in
• this policy, as well as unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal
or retention of the tree(s).
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REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
It is recognized and acknowledged that City trees were planted many years
ago and in some cases were planted with specific species that when fully
mature create significant problems in curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground
utilities. In addition, in some neighborhood's where views are a significant
factor in home values, City trees were planted in the past which today create
view obstructions.
'Today, arborists have developed lists of tree species which are able to grow in
restricted parkway areas without causing significant future problems to curb,
gutter, sidewalk, utilities or views. The concept of systematically replacing
mature trees which are creating hardscape, view problems and cannot be
property trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problems they create,
or those which are reaching their full life and are declining in health, is
referred to as reforestation.
As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty it brings
to a community, the City desires to continually improve the urban forest
through reforestation. In areas where City trees have been removed through
City initiation, the City should expeditiously replace them with the
appropriate designated City tree. Reforestation may also be initiated by
residents utilizing the process outlined below.
A community association, residential community, neighborhood or business
organization or any portion thereof, desiring to reforest City trees in their
respective area, may submit a request to the General Services Director for
consideration by the Commission that meets the following requirements:
a. The proposed area must have clearly defined boundaries to
include street addresses, block numbers, or other
geographical information.
b. Residential communities, neighborhoods or business
organizations must submit a petition signed by a minimum
of 60% of the property owners within the area defined for
reforestation. A neighborhood is defined for the purposes of
this policy as ten or more homes in any given area of the
City.
C. Areas represented by a community association must submit
a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting
• reforestation with a statement that all members of the
community association have been notified and that a
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. general meeting of the members was conducted before the
Board voted on the request.
d. A written agreement by' the petitioning sponsor to pay
100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the
public trees in advance of any removal activity. (The actual
removal and replanting will be coordinated by the General
Services Department.)
e. The replacement tree must be the designated street tree as
prescribed by City Council Policy G -6 or the organization
must request and have approval from the Commission of
the designation of a different tree species.
In the event that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission does not
approve the reforestation request, the applicant has the option to appeal the
proposal to the City Council.
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