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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/1/1997 - Agenda Packet1 : ; 1 COMMISSION Meeting July 1, 1997 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH' ^� PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1997 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. 'I. ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of June 3, 1997 III. SEATING OF NEW COMMISSIONERS IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 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 -i All matters listed under Consent Calendar (1 -5) 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'ih6 Chair, state their name and Consent Calendar Item Number, and complete the sign -in card provided at the podium. Speakers are limited to five minutes on agenda items. Communication (Letter Attached) • Letter from ,Nancy Skinner thanking the Commissiorf for the 1997 Community Service Award. 2. Park and Tree Division (Report Attached) Report of Park and Tree Division activities during June and upcoming projects in July. 3. Recreation and Senior Services (Reports-,'Attached); Report of activities during -June for these two'division5 VII VIII. IX. 0 2 4. Bench Donation (Report Attached) Accept one concrete bench donation from Lois Jacobs to be installed at the lower observation area of Inspiration Point. 5. Change of Designated Street Tree (Report Attached) Approve a change of designated street tree from Jacaranda to Red -Cap Gum for the east side of Dover Drive between Westcliff Drive and 16'h Street. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Recreation Division Slide Show Visual presentation on programs provided by the City's Recreation Division. Tree Removal Appeal (Report Attached) Review three Eucalyptus trees -at 2218 Holiday Road. 8. Tree Removal Appeal (Report Attached) Review four Eucalyptus trees at 2228 Holiday Road. 9. Park and Open Space Committee (Verbal Report) Status reports on Recreation and Open Space Element and Park Developments. 10. Subcommittees Appointment of committee members. Verbal report on the Bob Henry Park Dedication Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Matters which Commissioners may wish to put on a future agenda or raise for discussion. ADJOURNMENT • Item II CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting June 3,1997 - 7:00 P.M. Staff present: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director Marcelino Lomeli, Park and Tree Maintenance Superintendent Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Evelyn Simpson, Executive 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, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau were present. Commissioners Beek, Compton and Dunn were absent. • Il. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Glasgow moved that the minutes of the May 6,1997 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Demmer moved that the following items be approved except for those removed from.the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #1- Correspondence Accept report from Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to the City Council recommending the name Sunset View Park for the Hoag Linear Park site. Item #2 -Park and Tree Division Report - Removed from Consent Calendar 3 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 2 • Item #3 - Recreation and Senior Services Report - Removed from Consent Calendar Item #4 - Bench Donation for Inspiration Point - Removed from Consent Calendar Item #5 - Trash Receptacle Donation Accept 25 concrete trash receptacles from the Balboa Business Association for installation on Marine Avenue on Balboa Island. Item #6 - Tree Donation Accept one Majesty Palm Tree and plaque from Susan Perdue that will be planted at Peninsula Park. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Item #2 - Park and Tree Division Re o�rt Marcy Lomeli presented photographs to the Commission of the recent Arbor Day event at Buffalo Hills Park. Additionally, photographs of the petanque court at San Joaquin Hills Park were shown. • Item #3 - Recreation and Senior Services Re o�rt n LJ 1 Steve Hunt informed the Commission of the Corona del Mar 5K race scheduled for June 7 and the appointment this month of Marilyn Fisher, Recreation Manager, to start June 16, 1997. Commissioner Glasgow asked the current status of Bob Henry Park. Director Niederhaus indicated that the park has not been turned over to the City due to turf establishment problems and soil conditions. General Services Department staff is working with the Public Works Department to ensure the problems are corrected before the park is accepted by the City. Item #4 - Bench Donation for Inspiration Point Director Niederhaus stated that the Arts Commission had sent a letter dated May,23,1997 from Catherine Michaels, Chair of the Arts Commission, noting concerns regarding the approval process of a previous bench donation at the upper observation area of Inspiration Point. Director Niederhaus said one concrete bench is in place, one bench is on order, and one bench donation is before the Commission tonight. Additionally, that one concrete /recycled plastic bench has been installed at the lower observation area of Inspiration Point. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 3 • Commissioner Demmer said that the Arts Commission and Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission together worked on an official bench policy and that the particular style of bench that is being donated is on this list. Commissioner Glasgow suggested that a letter should be sent from the Commission to the Arts Commission that states that the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission is fulfilling the obligation of the Bench Policy. Commissioner Glasgow moved to approve Items 2,3 and 4 as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau V. Item #8 - City Council Policy G -1 Director Niederhaus gave an overview of proposed G-1 Policy. Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. Eighteen people requested to speak. • Debra Allen, 1021 Shite Sails Way, addressed the Commission. She felt there were reforestation and tree trimming problems, but feels that the proposed G -1 Policy will meet initial concerns. • a Yvonne Houssels,1307 Outrigger Dr., President of Harbor View Hills South Association, addressed the Commission and recommends the policy be approved and states the policy will preserve the City trees. Valerie Hart, 1733 Candlestick Lane, addressed the Commission. She-feels that each property owner should be treated individually. She has 2 trees impacting her driveway causing cracked sidewalk and water drainage. Ms. Hart stated that the trees in Baycrest should be removed from the Preservation of Neighborhood Trees list. Gwen Johnson, 2707 Island Drive, addressed the Commission. She noted problems with tree roots in sewer pipes. Parkway trees should be reforested and trimmed as necessary. Tess Leer, 4709 Dorchester, addressed the Commission. The City is no longer trimming their City trees on a frequent basis and views are impacted. She stated that the requirement to have 60% of property owners concur with reforestation may not be reasonable relative to the reforestation program. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 4 • Dr. Donald Turner, 3839 Ocean Birch Drive, President, Spyglass Association, addressed the Commission. Dr. Turner wanted City help in getting private homeowners to trim their large trees due to obstruction of views. The view matter should be addressed with other associations as well. Elaine Linhoff,1760 E. Ocean Blvd., addressed the Commission. Would like to have voting on G -1 Policy postponed until there is a better tree policy as some of the policy is vague to her. There should be more than a 10 day, notice for tree removal in the G -1 policy. She stated that supplementary tree trimming represents a good alternative to reforestation. Jan Vandersloot, MD, 2221 E. 16th Street, addressed the Commission. He agrees that allowing homeowners to trim trees is good idea. What goals does Newport Beach have for tree trimming and removal? City has none in his opinion. He prefers trimming trees over tree removal with no topping of trees. Jeanne H. Wanlass,1700 Candlestick Lane, addressed the Commission. Her parkway trees were promised to be trimmed every other year, but that hasn't happened. Ms. Wanlass submitted a petition to the Commission to preserve the Eucalyptus trees in her neighborhood and retain the trees on the list of Special Trees.. • Virginia Herberts, 2290 Channel Rd., addressed the Commission. Approves of the G1 Policy. There should be more required tree trimming. One change would be to give a 30 day notice instead of 10 days. She feels 60% of residents in an area should approve removal of trees before approval is given. Director Niederhaus replied there was no staff objection to 30 days instead of 10 days notice for tree removal. Ed Benson, 1028 Westwind Way, President of Dover Shores Community Association, addressed the Commission. He would like more time to review the G -1 Policy. He is concerned over trees blocking their view and has not been able to get their viewpoint across to the City. Mr. Benson submitted a letter to the Commission on behalf of their Association. Val Skoro,1601 Bayadere Terrace, President, Irvine Terrace Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission. He would like 60% approval of homeowners in the G -1 Policy and clarification of supplemental tree trimming program relative to specific cost. Jill Watkins, 2507 Lighthouse Lane, member of the Broadmoor Association Landscape Committee, addressed the Commission. She stated the problem is with City street trees, and associated berry droppings. There is a year round problem with berry droppings causing a • mess and roots going into plumbing and sidewalk repair. The'Broadmoor Homeowners Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 • Association spends $60,000 a year on landscaping and should be allowed to remove City trees that drop fruit. Phil Arst, 2601 Lighthouse Lane, President, Broad'moor Community Association and Chair of the Community Association Alliance, addressed the Commission. There is a contradiction with the G -1 Policy and their Association's CC &R's, but the general concept of policy is good. Tom Williams, 1708 Starlight Circle, addressed the Commission. He would like to adopt�or add that if one tree is taken out that another one should replace it. Also that Baycrest Eucalyptus trees should be on Preservation of Trees list. Iryne Black, 1646 Irvine Avenue, addressed the Commission and states that the Commission should approve the proposed G -1 Policy. Pete Drummond, 1706 Antigua Way, addressed the Commission. He stated the City should continue to trim trees so they can keep their vew to be in keeping with their Associations CC&Ws. Mr. Drummond also submitted a letter for the Commission's consideration. George Parker, 3407 Seabreeze Lane, addressed the Commission. He stated that City trees • should be trimmed more often than every 2 years as they grow back and continue to block their view or have them removed and replaced with a type of tree that can be maintained and still keep their view. There being no further public testimony, Chair Schonlau closed the meeting to public hearing. During discussion, Director Niederhaus said further changes could be considered before submission to the City Council. He also explained the staff cannot remove Special Trees without Commission approval. The�property owners would still have the option to request tree removal or the right of appeal to keep the tree. Commissioner Demmer explained that the City should make sure the community's outreach is thorough. She was told by the City Attorney that CC &R's cannot and should not be enforced by the City. Also she noted that trees are not a priority in the City budget. Commissioner Glasgow moved to accept G -1 Policy with the following changes: to change from 10 day notice to 30 days notification for removal of trees and to delete the phrase "unless supplemental trimming is completed in advance of reforestation and the trees hinder views ". Additionally, that the Baycrest trees in the Neighborhood Trees of the • Preservation of Special Trees list be removed. 7 •, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 6 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips and Schonlau Item #9 - Tree Removal Appeal at 618 Avocado Avenue Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. Ms. Judith O: Olson, 45 Canyon Island Drive, addressed the Commission. Ms. Olson, owner of 618 Avocado Avenue, states that damage occurs from the City Eucalyptus tree which drips black sap and is slippery, especially when it rains. She is afraid of ,potential personal injury due to the dark slippery sap. Additionally, roots are breaking the curb and sidewalk and sap has damaged the surface stucco of the house and wall around the patio. She stated that the sap damages cars parked under the tree. Director Niederhaus suggested trimming the tree back from the wall and residence to decrease the sap damage and liability. Commissioner Glasgow is concerned regarding the damage and a possible City liability. Commissioner Glasgow moved to trim the Eucalyptus tree and reevaluate the tree in 90 days to see if it corrects the situation and if not the tree will be removed by staff. The motion carried with the following vote: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau. Item #10 - Tree Removals Appeal at 7011/2 Marguerite Avenue _ Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. Ms. Ann A. Lindquist, 7011/2 Marguerite Avenue, addressed the Commission. She is requesting removal of two City Eucalyptus street trees due to nuisance and potential slip and fall liability. She provided photographs and samples of debris to the Commission. Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, addressed the Commission and stated that the value of the two trees is $14,000 and a valuable asset to the City. He stated that trees should be retained. Commissioner Demmer moved to retain the two Eucalyptus trees. . Motion carried with the following votes: q 9 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 7 Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #11- Tree Removals Appeal at 1426 Outrigger Drive Chairperson Schonlau open the meeting to public hearing. Mr. Bruce Heylap,1426 Outrigger Drive, stated that he is requesting the two City trees be removed and replaced with two, Little Gem Magnolias. He stated that one tree is blocking their view. Director Niederhaus said that applicant could pay for the trimming of the one tree that is blocking his view. Mr. Heylap agreed to this as an alternative if trees would not be removed. Dr. Jan Vandersloot, 2221 E. 16th Street, stated that trees should be retained. Commissioner Glasgow moved to retain the'two trees and allow the property owner to pay for trimming of one tree. Motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #12 Tree Removal at 1951 -1961 Vista del Oro Chair Schonlau opened the meeting to public hearing. John H. Eversmeyer,1961 Vista del Oro, addressed the Commission and stated that the trees should be retained. Jan Vandersloot, M.D., 2221 E. 16th Street ,stated that the trees should be retained and sidewalk built around them and root barriers should be used. Director Niederhaus explained that the curb and gutter was to be removed and the'trees could fall due to severe root loss. Commissioner Glasgow asked that staff work with the Homeowners Association to designate a different street tree other than the Brazilian Pepper tree. Commissioner Glasgow moved to remove the trees and replant with a different designated • street tree. r Packs, Beaches and Recreation Commission June 3,1997 Page 8 Motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Demmer, Glasgow, Phillips, and Schonlau Item #13 - Park and Open Space Committee Verbal report was given by Commissioner Demmer and Director Kienitz on the status of the Recreation and Open Space Element and Park Developments. Item #14 - Subcommittee Reports Directors Kienitz and Niederhaus informed the Commission that a budget review with the City Manager will occur on June 6,1997. Director Niederhaus informed the Commission that soil problems exist at Bob Henry Park but should be mitigated within the next month. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A future agenda item will be information for the Newport News. 0 VII. ADTOURNMENT • lb There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 11:00 P.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted May 28,1997 at 3:00 P.M. on the City Hall Bulletin Board outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. Item No. 1 R F I .._ • Nancy T. Skinner JUN 161997 1724 Highland Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (714) 646 -8635 COMMUNITY SERVICES June 11, 1997 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 -3884 Attention: Bill Schonlau, Chair Dear Bill and Members of the Commission: Jack and I want to thank you for giving us your 1997 Community Service Award. We feel very honored to have been included with such special people as Art Gronsky and Bette Moses and will place your beautifully etched plaque in a special place in our home. • With appreciation, V `,-e - Nanc uk N /'� inner 0 Agenda Item No.? July 1, 1997 General Services Department Park and Tree Divisions June 1997 Activities Report Park Division Activities 1. Staff continued coordinating construction projects regarding MacArthur Boulevard, Bob Henry Park, 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. 2. Staff provided for race setup and traffic control of the Corona del Mar 5 -K Race event. This major community event required the staffing of eight park employees. Informationally, staff is responsible for staffing 16 special events annually that are held Citywide. • 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. Staff coordinated with the Community Services Department the play equipment replacement of one play area at Buffalo Hills Park. 7. A weekend Citywide parks trash pickup program for Sundays was initiated in June. The program will continue through the July 4 weekend only, since funding is not available for the new fiscal year due to budget constraints. 8. The Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club submitted the attached letter (Attachment A) to staff thanking the City for the assistance to renovate the two bowling greens. Additionally, the Club invites the Commission to attend the upcoming United States Lawn Bowling Championships that will be held in the City in October. Staff will have photos of the Bowling Greens at the meeting for the Commission's review. • Upcoming Activities for July 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue City- wide. 2. 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. 3. The walkway replacement for Eastbluff and Kings Road Parks will continue by private contract. 4. Aerification, fertilization and top dressing will occur at Lincoln Athletic Center and Bonita Creek Park in anticipation of the upcoming football and soccer seasons. Tree Division Activities During the month of June, 14 trees were trimmed, no trees were planted, 5 trees were root pruned, 5 trees were removed, 3 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees and 29 tree maintenance requests were received by the Urban Forester. Tree trimming has been completed for the fiscal year due to lack of funds, tree trimming will resume July 7 with the City tree contractor. 1. Tree removals were performed at these various locations during the month: • Vista del Oro and Vista Caudal - Four trees removed due to property damage. Replacement trees to be planted once a newly selected designated tree is submitted by the Bluffs Homeowners Association for consideration 'by the Park, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. 2812 Cliff Drive - One dead tree removed at Cliff Drive Park. No replacement tree planted due to location. 2. The City tree trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, will resume scheduled work within the Westcliff and Newport Heights areas July 7. 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. VJ6 rjspe�tfully, Mai eelirio G.-Lomeli Park and Trees Superintendent MGUpw • Attachment: A - Letter from the Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club 13 •COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Agenda Item No. 3 DATE: June 2, 1997 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Recreation Division - Monthly Commission Report New Recreation Manager - The new Recreation Manager, Marilyn Fisher, will attend the July meeting to be introduced to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. Marilyn started June 16 and has acclimated herself very quickly. She will have the general responsibilities of managing the aquatics program, youth programs, youth special events and special event permits. Staff is happy to have her aboard. CdM 5K Results- On June 7, the 16th Annual Corona del Mar Scenic Sk Race and 2 Mile Fun Walk was held. The event was a major success with a total of 2,700 participants. There were 2,001 runners, 612 walkers and 84 kids. The 1K KidsTun Run was an outstanding addition to • the event. The famous "restaurant row' was as big as ever with 15 restaurants giving away free food to each participant. A combination of sponsor donations and participant registrations grossed in excess of $70,000 in revenue. It is anticipated when all the invoices are in that the net profit will be approximately $37,500-to be divided between the two organizations. Congratulations to Recreation Manager Sue Stein, the Department's Race Co- Chair! The Department is honoring the major race sponsors and' Bob iHogue and Jim Wood, Co- Chairmen, at the City Council meeting, June 23. 4th of July - The 24th Annual Mariners 4th of July Parade and Picnic will be held Friday, July 4. The Grand Marshals this year will be Scott and Liddy Paulsen and Debbie Clark. It is estimated that 1500 participants will be on hand to enjoy the festivities which include a biking and walking parade down Mariners Drive followed by a fun and games show with Barnaby the Clown. In addition, there will again be a Department sponsored amateur volleyball tournament held that morning on the south side of the athletic field. It should be another great event! Playground Equipment - There has recently been some extra attention on the condition and safety of playground equipment on City parks. This responsibility falls under the jurisdiction of: 1) the Recreation Division of Community Services in the areas of evaluating tot lot conditions, staff safety inspections, planning for replacement, ordering and installing equipment in compliance with State and Federal Mandates (including ADA requirements), and liaison between Park Maintenance, residents and the respective playground equipment representatives. 2) the Parks Division of • General Services in the areas of informal weekly and formal monthly safety inspections, immediate response to damaged or faulty equipment, minor equipment repairs and replacements, installation 1`1 • meetings and park construction coordination. Staff from both divisions are responsive to resident calls reporting a necessary repair or concern. In addition, Recreation Division staff have made it a priority to gain local resident involvement when designing and installing new equipment. In the last year alone this method has been very productive and has created goodwill in replacement projects at Newport Island Park, Spyglass Hill Reservoir Park and Buffalo Hills Park. An updated playground inventory is attached and shows that there are twenty-eight designated tot lots, including Bob Henry Park, on twenty-four parks. An ongoing replacement project to update safety standards and meet ADA requirements is its third of an approximate eight year process. There are currently eleven tot lots that meet ADA compliance and staff projects that three more sites will be renovated in 1997 -98. The preliminary allotment of CIP funds slated for 1997 -98 is $70,000. Staff from the two responsible Divisions are keeping up to date, are knowledgeable of current requirements, and are working from a very comprehensive long and short term plan for both replacement and repair of the City parks playground equipment. Lincoln Lease - The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has on the June 24 agenda the approval of the Lease with the City for the long term use of the Lincoln Athletic Center, including the gymnasium. It is recommended for approval. The lease payment for FY 1997/98 is $16,200. Adult Basketball - The summer basketball season began June 16 with 68 teams. Games will be • played at West Newport, Ensign Middle School and, for the first time on a regular basis, the Boys and Girls Club at Eastbluff Park. Total revenue for this season is $35,000. • Contract Classes- Spring quarter is winding down at the same time that the summer quarter is beginning. Summer registrations are coming in at a furious pace with classes set to start the week of June 23. Some of the more popular classes that have already filled are My Little Pony classes, Tennis and Sailing Camps and Children's Golf Camp. Skyhawks sports camps featuring baseball, basketball, soccer, and rollerhockey are also close to capacity. Attached are proposed new classes for the fall quarter. Some classes have not been finalized with the date, time or places: 1� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARK PLAYGROUND INVENTORY - 96197 VENDOR NOTES COLORS ADA ALBOA ISLAND PARK (BEEK) PD 1991 kompan yellow, orange & wood BAYSIDE PARK cc 1980 REPLACE IN 97/98 wood BAYVIEW PARK OR 1996 green & tan ada BEGONIA PARK PD 1989 replaced deck in 97 blue, orange & tan BOB HENRY OR 1997 green, tan & yellow ada BOLSA PARK OR 1995 blue, red & tan ada BONITA CREEK PARK CC 1988 white & red BUFFALO HILLS PARK (South 1) OR 1997 Home owners donated $12,000 red, green & tan ada BUFFALO HILLS PARK (North 2) PD 1987 blue, orange & tan CHANNEL PLACE PARK PD re1995 orig. 87, detached metal swings blue, tan & red CLIFF DRIVE PARK PD 1987 re slides in 95 blue, orange & tan EASTBLUFF PARK PD 1989 REPLACE IN 97/98 blue, yellow, & tan GRANT HOWALD PARK PD 1988 re slides in 94 spring animals blue, tan, grey & yellow IRVINE TERRACE PARK (north) MIR 1996 linstall picnic slab on north side in 97 swings & spring animals na VINE TERRACE PARK (south) MIR 1995 tan & green ada LAS ARENAS PARK 1/2 PD (L shape•wood) /1 /2MIRACLE 49921 + swings pulled wood struc in 96 MARINERS PARK PD 1987 replace swings with OR in 97 blue, red & yellow ada NEWPORT ISLAND PARK OR 1996 REPLACED IN 95/96 ada NEWPORT SHORES PARK CC 1992 track slide removed due to noise tan, blue & wood ada PENINSULA PARK MIR 1990 replaced swings and parts, painted 1996 tan, blue &steel on beach SAN MIGUEL PARK MIR 1992 green & tan ada SPYGLASS HILL PARK PD 19877 Evaluate in 97198 tan, blue & wood SPYGLASS RESERVOIR PARK OR 1996 added new sand, used most of the area red, blue & tan ada WEST NEWPORT PARK (west) CC 1988 plastic and wood tan, blue & yellow WEST NEWPORT PARK (orange) CC 1988 plastic and wood, slide facing west tan, blue & yellow WEST NEWPORT PARK (east) MIR 1994 blue & white ada WEST NEWPORT COMM CTR CC' 1989 wood chip instead of sand blue & steel slide 38TH STREET PARK CC 1985 replaced parts in 97 blue & metal 4 C - Columbia Cascade, PD - Pacific Design /Iron Mountain, MIR - Keith Vint/Miracle, CR - Coast Recreation /23/97'0:00 • Proposed new Recreation Division classes for Fall 1997: Passionately Speaking Giving a "good" speech is not enough. Go beyond mere capable public speaking, to an ability to move people by the charisma and force of your words. Learn to apply the performance techniques of professional actors•andperforming artists to any oral presentation. Instructor: Robert Berman is a professional actor /director and an Orange County trial attorney. Fee: $15 Min 5/Max 15 November 3 (one day workshop) Adults Mon 7:00- 9:OOpm Computer Training "To Go" Office 97 will take you to the next step by adding power and enhanced automatic editing features. All of the Office 97 products share common features and common menu choices. In this class, we will explore the new features of Word 97, Excel 97, Powerpoint 97, Access 97 and, Outlook 97. Fee: $90 Min 5/Max 8 Session 401: January 22 (Thursday) Session 402: February 13 (Friday) Session 403: February 7 (Saturday) • Adults 9:00- 4:OOpm Women's Self - Defense This class will focus on how to avoid being a victim. Developing physical and psychological techniques of self - defense. Participants will Develop,self- awareness and self confidence. Dates, fees and place TBA Hola Mexico Ever wonder how they make that zesty but not spicy salsa verde? How about that enchilada sauce? Is Tex/Mex refried beans and real Spanish Fiesta rice your favorite? Let your Personal Chef pamper you with a complete southwest banquet. Watch your Personal Chefsautd, bake and broil right in.front of you. Menu includes, Trio color corn chips with Fiesta salsa, Mexican cotta cheese Enchiladas, Beer Battered Fish tacos and more. Come hungry leave mucho mas happy. A material fee of $6 is payable to the instructor at the first class. Fee: $18 Min 51 Max 15 Time and Place TBA Veggie and Fresh Fruit Carving How did you do that? Have you ever been on a cruise and saw the garder manger work done by the chefs? Garde manger is a French term used io describe cold food decoration. Don't be scared its very easy to learn. By the• end of class you will have carved and made seahorses, birds, angel • fish, seals and even beautiful all natural table center piece's from veggies: Fee: $32 Min 4/Max 10 �1 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • DATE: June 23, 1997 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager SUBJECT: Senior Services Division - Monthly Commission Report Hawaiian Culture Concert The Napili Kai Foundation presented a free concert on Sunday, June 22, at OASIS. Over 300 people were in attendance. The Foundation, located in Maui, has worked for more than 25 years to preserve Hawaiian culture. The Foundation maintains a strict code of behavior for the participants, including prohibiting smoking, drinking and drugs, and has.a waiting list of children eager to join. The group also performed at Disneyland. The OASIS Ukulele Strummers joined them in an exchange of generations. This event was the hit of the month and enjoyed by all who attended. Great Decisions Discussion Group Great Decisions, a program of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the largest nonpartisan world affairs education program in the nation, presents monthly discussions at OASIS on major world policy issues. The purpose of FPA is to make citizens aware of the changes in the world and in our foreign policies. The topic of discussion for June was "Environmental Threats to Stability: The Role of Population Growth ". The program is very well attended. Osteoporosis Lecture •A special lecture was scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, on the prevention, detection and treatment strategies for osteoporosis. The lecture was followed by two full days of bone density screening on site. Both services were provided by Invictus, Inc., which utilizes a mobile testing lab with non - evasive scanning devices. Each participant received a printed report following the test. Computer Networking Groug The one year old computer networking group has generated serious interest from approximately 100 members. This exciting group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -4:30 p.m. This month's presentation was on Eudora software. A new feature was a separate presentation focusing on researching your family history with the help of a computer. This group focused on the use of scanners and photographs in family reports, finding lost family members, publishing your history, and researching abroad. Local sources such as Family History Centers and the Federal Archives were explored by presenter Vivian Boulos. Legal Service OASIS utilizes the talents of local attorneys who volunteer their time to provide free half hour consultations to seniors. This program provides seniors the opportunity to ask basic questions and get the direction they need for next steps. Robin Bentler, who specializes in Estate Planning, Federal Taxation, and Civil Litigation, volunteered this month. OASIS Art Gallery The Art Gallery, located in the OASIS lobby, currently is showing the work of the Advanced Chinese Brush Paining Class. All the pieces are professionally framed and very impressive. This show will remain on display until the end of July, when the Watercolor Class will then be hung. Senior Resource Fair • Staff are busy planning for the Senior Resource Fair which will be held July 19. I • • • OASIS SENIOR CENTER SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES - MAY 1997 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING - 3,400 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED Includes: Legal Assistance Another Passage 6 Blood Pressure 85 Braille 66 Counseling 50 Employment 30 HICAP 20 Housing 25 - 2,148 SERVICES Information/Referral 1350 Legal Assistance 12 Life On Your Own 14 Medicare Assistance 3 Senior Assessment (hrs) 40 Telephone Reassurance 442 Visual Screening 5 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - 992 CUSTOMERS Care -A -Van 587 Shuttle 405 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER - 1,451 CUSTOMERS VOLUNTEER HOURS OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER - 2431 HOURS (Equivalent of 15.19 full time employees) Includes: Front Office Gift Shop Home Delivered Meals Instructors Office PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS Overnight Trips Laughlin Mackinac Island Alaska Eastern Europe New York, New York Day Trips Kitchen Pancake Breakfast Special Events Travel Office Library OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS -170 CUSTOMERS 41 5 4 2 2 San Diego Harsbor Cruise 23 Grier Musser Museum/San Antonio Winery 15 Palm Springs Follies 5/15/97 28 Palm Springs Follies 5/21/97 28 Old Town - Orange 12 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS - 130 PERSONS Board of Directors 12 Steering Committee 12 Newsletter Collating 18 General Membership 78 Planning Committee 10 PARTICIPANTS AT SPECIAL EVENTS -309 PERSONS Pancake Breakfast 199 (� Hoe -Down BBQ & Dance 110 Agenda Item No. 4 • July 1, 1997 To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Bench Donation Recommendation To accept one concrete bench donation from Ms. Lois Jacobs that will be installed at the lower observation area of Inspiration Point. Additionally, that the verbiage and size of the donor plaque conforms to City Council Policy. Discussion Staff received an inquiry from Ms. Lois Jacobs regarding a proposed bench donation for Inspiration Point. Informationally, last month the Commission approved a bench donation from Ms. Jacobs for the upper observation area at this site. • 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. This will be the third bench donation for the lower observation area. • E Ms. Lois Jacobs has received a copy of this report and a notice of the July 1 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting. Very - respectfully, L David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL/pw Attachment LRNGE ENTERPRISES 5108281052 W� ZQO. -clt� l , ✓� �k.�es��c LID - It P.( Agenda Item No. 5 • July 1, 1997 TO: Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Commission FROM: General Services Director SUBJECT: Change of Designated Street Tree Recommendation: Approve a change of designated street tree from the Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) to Red -Cap Gum (Eucalyptus erythrocorys) for the east side of Dover Drive between Westcliff Drive and 16th Street. Background Council Policy G-6 provides for a listing of a designated street tree for each street in the City. Staff maintains the list and updates it annually. Currently, the Jacaranda tree is the designated street tree for Dover Drive • between Pacific Coast Highway and Mariners Drive, although there are a variety of trees along Dover including Ficus, Canary Island Pines, and Windmill Palms. The Public Works Department has initiated a request to change the designated street tree due to the litter caused by Jacaranda trees that present liability and maintenance problems in this heavily used area. Discussion A variety of street trees are available from the approved list of street .trees for locations with a 4 -foot parkway such as the new area that is being constructed. Staff has researched this list and favors an evergreen or conifer species that would complement adjacent trees and not create undue liability. The median adjacent to the area is landscaped with Canary Island Pine trees. However, that species of tree is not recommended for parkways less than eight feet in width. Ficus trees are planted in the parkway on the opposite side of Dover Drive. Windmill Palms are also located in the parkway. Staff recommends the use of the Red -Cap Gum (Eucalyptus erythrocorys) as • the designated street tree for the area west of Dover Drive and between J- _ • CJ Westcliff and 16th Street. The selection is based on characteristics of the Red- Cap Gum (see attachment), particularly the fact that the proposed tree tolerates a higher level of salinity. Boxed (24" or 36 ") specimens would be installed to speed the enhancement of the area. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus Ei MI/ l Attachment Eucalyptus ea•ytitrocorys you -kuh- LIP -tus ee -rith- roe- KOE -ris (Red -Cap Gum) Chart: C54 illlyrtaceae (Myrtle family) Origin: Australia (Western Australia) Species characteristics: Form - Evergreen. Moderate growth rate, strong small tree, to 25' and nearly as wide. Trunk - Thin tan bark which flakes from the white undersurface. The younger branches are not round, but have a unique ridge. Foliage - Thick, 4 - 7" long deep green, shiny and leathery lance- shaped ZD leaves. Mature leaves are opposite, which is rare in eucalypts. Flowers /fruit - Very attractive, large, 4 lobed, scarlet bud caps with 2" yellow flowers in showy clusters. Blooms almost year round with heavy bloom from •fall to spring. Large seed capsules, 2 - 3" wide and cone shaped, can stay on trees for several years. No significant pest problems. Site suitability: Sunset zones - 5, 6, and 3 - 24. Clearances _ Suitable for 2 - 3' parkways or 3 x 3' cutouts and under utility lines. Good for streetsides, medians, arks and lawns. Culture considerations: Prune to encourage branching and a single trunk. Can take lawn watering, and is drought tolerant but needs good drainage. Will tolerate moderate salinity. y Comments, notes: A t T4S mr it� f d i 1 r ti Qn i; r .r ,r\ ALai, ,r„ �' • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Agenda Item No-6 0 • 16 DATE: June 23, 1997 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Recreation Division Slide Show Staff has developed a slide show to display and showcase the attributes and accomplishments of the Recreation Division. In this day and age where accountability is required for existence of recreation program funding, this collection of pictures helps to inform or remind people of the wide scope of activities, programs, events and services that are generated by this, relatively small but energetic professional staff. • Agenda Item No.? July 1, 1997 To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: General Services Director Subject: Tree Removal Appeal 2218 Holiday Road Recommendation To retain'three eucalyptus trees at 2218 Holiday Road. Discussion Mrs. Patricia L. Lorenz submitted the attached letter (Attachment A) requesting the removal of the three eucalyptus trees adjacent to her residence. Subsequently, the Urban Forester completed the attached Tree Inspection Report (Attachment B) and identified the trees as healthy specimens that should be retained. Additionally, two of the three trees, Eucalyptus globulus are listed in the G-1 City Council Policy, Preservation of Special Trees Neighborhood Trees List (Attachment C), and must receive consideration to • remove by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. 11 The total value of the three trees is $14,963.75, per the attached tree appraisal report. Additionally, the trees are not causing any significant private nor public property damage. The Park and Trees Superintendent ,concurred with the report. Mrs. Lorenz has received a copy of this report and a notice of the July 1 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL/pw Attachments: Attachment A - Letter from Mrs. Patricia L. Lorenz Attachment B - Tree Inspection Report Attachment C - G -1 Policy 0 2 rt QJ 3, L • - t' Dim. m RECEIVED MAY 2 8 697 GS PARKSrMEES • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Name: Ms. Patricia L. Lorenz Address: 2218 Holiday Road Phone Number: N/A Request: Three tree removals per attached letter Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus ( #1 -& 3), Eucalyptus camaldulensis (#2) Common Name: Blue Gum ( #1 & #3), Red Gum ( #2 ) Designated Street Tree: Tristania conferta (Brisbane box) Estimated Tree Value: 3 trees, total value = $14,963.78 (see attached Tree Appraisal). • Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed March 1995 and previously August 1991. Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf X Other • � 1 Comments: Afield inspection determined that three Eucalyptus trees located on Holiday Road as healthy specimens with no public nor private property damage. Excessive bird droppings throughout street and curb indicated presence of crows which was confirmed by Animal Control as a protected species. Additionally, the Eucalyptus globulus trees, (trees #1 & #3) are listed in the G-1 City Council Policy, Preservation of Special Trees - Neighborhood Trees List and must receive consideration for removal by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. Inspected by: 7l cr�-7 Date: May 7,1997 Recommendation: Retain trees Reviewed by: 4WP'q/ Date: May 7,1997 Wh I,/ • G -1 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community (Attachment 1) which should be retained to the.exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, 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, waIIs, fences, foundations, etc., as indicated per City records, or by competent authority such as a structural engineer, general contractor, or qualified • City official. 3b • • E G -1 6. Not interfere with acceptable drainage if alternate methods of curb repair are utilized. Application of the criteria on parkway frees 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 $Zity Council. Objectives of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission will be: 1. To inform the public and further the philosophy of the value of trees in a community. 2. To pursue procedures whereby larger replacement trees can be used when trees are removed. 3. To assure that no community has a mass removal effect as projects occur. 4. Annually review landmark tree locations, for inclusion in Council Policy G -1. 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 - August 14,1967 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 12,1985 Amended - November 28,1988 Formerly I -9 3� Amended - March 14,1994 Amended - April 11,1994 Amended - February 26,1996 2 Attachment 2 Name Address Phone Number Request CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Botanical Name Common Name Designated Street Tree Estimated Tree Value • Damage C 3 v Parkway: Concrete Brick other Comments Inspected by Date Recommendation Reviewed by. Date G -1 Dlri=b7 5 .. : Attachment 1 G f � CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES Location Species 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 Phoneix canariensis Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Eucalyptus globulus In Arches Overpass Eucalyptus lehmannii DEDICATED No. Mariners Park TREES (Marcie Schrouder) Pinus radiata Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) Pinus radiata No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert) Ficus benjamina • City Hall grounds (Walter Knott) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (Calif. Bicentennial) Pinus halepensis Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Melaleuca linarifolia Mariners Park (Isy Pease) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Harpephyllum caf-rum NEIGHBORHOOD TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Goldenrod Avenue Washington robusta Dover Dr. (Mariners to Irvine) Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street (Newport Heights) Eucalyptus cladocalyx Irvine Avenue traffic island Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Surrounding Old' Reservoir 'Eucalyptus varieties • Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus MIN • Attachment 1 G -1 • 11 Via Lido bridge Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) 'Seaview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) Commodore "- Glexiwood- - Gandlestick ,Sandalwood- Adopted - May, 9,1966 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 28,1988 Amended - October/1993 Formerly I -9 �a Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora £ b s Giwgdora �uealyptus.citxiodora •Eucaiyptus,dtrfot%ra - Eucalypius•citriodora 0 • LL a O 2 O N N i. 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Subsequently, the Urban Forester completed the attached Tree Inspection Report (Attachment B) and identified the trees as healthy specimens that should be retained. Additionally, one of the four trees, Eucalyptus globulus tree is listed on the City Council G-1 Policy, Preservation of Special Trees • Neighborhood Trees List (Attachment C), and must receive consideration to remove by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. The total value of the trees is $14,349.29 per the attached tree appraisal report. Additionally, the trees are not causing any significant private nor public property damage. The Park and Trees Superintendent concurred with the report. Ms. Balgie has received a copy of this report and a notice of the July 1 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting. Very respectfully, David E. Niederhaus DEN/MGL/pw Attachments: Attachment A - Letter from Ms. Karyn Balgie Attachment B - Tree Inspection Report Attachment C - G-1 Policy -0 • David E Niederhaus, We would like to appeal the decision to retain the eucalyptus trees on the property at 2228 Holiday Road. For reasons listed below. RECEIVED 1- Roots interfere with sewer and water pipes on a regular basis. JUN 0 3 1997 2- Incidents with damage to gardeners equipment (i.e. acorns are hard on Mowers edgers etc.) GS PARKS/TREES 3- Crows a. Crow droppings area daily unsanitary mess, unable residents and Guest to park in front of house b. Chirping in the early a.m. hours wakens all of us. c. My water bill is high because of constantly cleaning the driveway. 4- Potential property damage during high winds (heavy branches have Fallen in the past. 5- daily and constant mess from leaves and pollen in both front and back yard (oils from trees damage our personal, properties) Other considerations: The seldom maintenance done to the trees by the city are simply not . Enough to solve these problems. We have lived in our home almost Five years and in that time have improved the property considerably. We take great pride in our home and in our neighborhood. And to maintain these trees are a constant battle for us. We would also like to put in sidewalks in front of our house And a fence but these trees are in the way. • Please strongly review our plea for removal. Thank you for your time, %a),- X70 • CITY OF-NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT • • Name: Ms. Karyn Balgie Address: 2228 Holiday Road 'Phone Number: 722- 8970 Request: Four tree removals per attached letter Botanical Name: Eucalyptus rudis ( #1), Eucalyptus camaldulensis ( #2 & #3),. Eucalyptus globulus ( #4) Common Name: Desert Gum ( #1), Red Gum ( #2 & #3), Blue Gum ( #4). Designated Street Tree: Tristania conferta (Brisbane box) Estimated Tree Value: 4 trees total value = $14,349.29 (see attached Tree Appraisal). Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed April 1995 and previously in August 1991. Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf X Other Comments: A field inspection determined that four eucalyptus trees located on Holiday Road are healthy specimens with no public nor private property damage. Excessive bird droppings throughout street and curb indicated presence of crows which was confirmed by Animal Control as a protected species. Additionally, the one Eucalyptus _ globulus tree is listed on the City Council G-1 Policy, Preservation of Special Trees Neighborhood Trees List and must receive approval to remove by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. Inspected by: Cfr-o— CT� Date: May 7, 1997 Recommendati n: Retain trees Reviewed -b . Date: "vv ' 3q May 7, 1997 0 G -1 RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF PARK AND PARKWAY TREES It shall be the responsibility of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission.Eo develop and maintain a rather restricted list of trees in the community (Attachment 1) which should be retained to the exclusion of all normal problems. This list will contain landmark trees, 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 appropriatelby. 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 cbnsidered 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. • • • G -1 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 F-ity 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 community. 2. • To pursue procedures whereby larger replacement trees can be used when trees are removed. 3. To assure that no community has a mass removal effect as projects occur. 4. Annually review landmark tree locations for inclusion in Council Policy G -1. 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 - August 14,1967 Amended - November 9,1976 Amended - November 12,1985 Amended -November 28,1988 Formerly I -9 LI 1 Amended - March 14,1994 Amended - April 11,1994 Amended - February 26, 19j6 2 � l• • L, Attachment 2 L'- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TREE INSPECTION REPORT Address Phone Number Request Botanical Name Common Name Designated Street Tree Estimated Tree Value _ Damage Parkway: Concrete Brick Other, Comments Inspected by Recommendati Reviewed by Date Date G -1 06 -95 5 •G1 Attachment 1 � CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PRESERVATION OF SPECIAL TREES Location Species 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 Phoneix.canariensis Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Eucalyptus globulus In Arches Overpass Eucalyptus lehmannii DEDICATED No. Mariners Park TREES (Marcie Schrouder) Pinus radiata Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) Pinus radiata No. City Hall grounds (Billy Covert) Ficus benjamina • City Hall grounds (Walter-Knott) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (Calif. Bicentennial) Pinus halepensis Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Melaleuca linarifolia Mariners Park (Isy Pease) Pinus halepensis City Hall grounds (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Harpephyllum caffi-um NEIGHBORHOOD TREES Parkway in Shorecliffs Erythrina caffra Marguerite Avenue Phoenix canariensis Gol'd'enrod Avenue Washington robusta Dover Dr. (Mariners to Irvine) Eucalyptus globulus 15th Street (Newport Heights) Eucalyptus cladocalyx Irvine Avenue traffic island Eucalyptus globulus Holiday between Irvine & Tustin Eucalyptus globulus Surrounding Old Reservoir Eucalyptus varieties • Along Avon Avenue Eucalyptus globulus 3 •Attachment 1 G -1 L U • Via Lido bridge Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Sedview Avenue (Corona del Mar) Poppy Avenue (Corona del Mar) Heliotrope Avenue (Corona del Mar) Candlestick Lane, etc. (Baycrest) Commodore - Glenwoodl- - Gandlestick- .Sandakwood- Adopted - May 9,1966 Amended -November 9,1976 Amended - November 28,1988 Amended - October/1993 Formerly I -9 �,A Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus rudis Pinus radiata Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora zuc-aly pUts-ei#ied'ora -Euealyptus.citFiodora - Eucaiyptus, -_ cra - Eucalyptus-citriodora 4 • T a 0 00 N N Q F- W v� mIL uw AR W v zW LL OU) Ui U W Z W • a w m CL M w W H M M W CD J 4 06 Q m LO M m > 69. 4% V) Z 0 Ci o a °' ODM 0) 0) �g M OD co T Z G M I� CO O N O) O Co O Co C9 h V co 0 nj It N. 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