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PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No. C'
January 2, 2001
SUBJECT: Parks and Trees Divisions Activities Report
Park Division Activities
1. Staff continued coordinating the construction of the Bonita Canyon Sports Park with the
Public Works Department. The construction of the Park is proceeding on schedule.
2. The construction of Arroyo Park by the Irvine Company continues on schedule.
3. The Park Division followed up the recent painting project at City Hall with relandscaping
as needed of those areas impacted. The old plants were removed and replaced with a
more tropical look, which is the goal for all of City Hall as time and funds permit.
4. A donated bench was placed on the Newport Pier.
5. Aerification, seeding, fertilization and top dressing were performed at Lincoln Athletic
Center, Bonita Creek Park football field and Peninsula Park. Additionally, the chain link
fence at Peninsula Park field was replaced with a stronger fence material.
6. Park Staff assisted in the placement of a 20' Christmas tree in front of the Balboa Island
Fire Station.
7. In preparation for the Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk and the Holiday Season,
the annual placement of a boxed topiary Santa Claus on the PCH median west of
Marguerite was completed. Additionally, the color beds were changed out on the medians
to Iceland poppies. The plantings are funded by the Corona del Mar Business
Improvement District.
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Upcoming Activities for January
• 1. The planting of replacement shrubs and ground covers will continue Citywide.
2. Staff will continue to monitor the Fletcher Jones and Arches Mitigation Sites in the Big
Canyon area.
3. Staff will continue coordinating the annual control of rodents with contract services.
Tree Division Activities
During the month of December, 503 trees were trimmed, 2 emergency tree removals were
performed, and 1 tree was removed as directed by the Commission, 8 trees were planted and
5 emergency calls were responded to regarding trees. The Urban Forester received 55 tree
maintenance requests.
1. The City tree- trimming contractor, West Coast Arborists, has begun work in the Eastbluff
area and is scheduled for completion late this winter. The Urban Forester has met with
Eastbluff community representatives to address any concerns they may have in regards to
the street tree trimming.
• 2. The Urban Forester coordinated the Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program with the
Concrete Maintenance Supervisor and the Public Works Inspector. This work involved
the Urban Forester inspecting City street trees as related to sidewalk repairs.
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3. The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes work that was performed during the past
several months.
Wres ectfully,
G. Lomeli
Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent
Attachments: Tree Activity Report 2000
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