HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A - Special Tree Removal - Groves Bike Trail by City StaffTO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: Municipal Operations Director
PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No. ) f}
December 4, 2012
SUBJECT: Special Tree Removal Request —Groves Bike Trail
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation (PB &R) Commission
consider the removal of 54 Special City Tree, Landmark Trees along the Groves
Bike Trail.
Discussion
City Council Policy G -1, Retention or Removal of City Trees, Special City Trees,
Landmark Trees, requires that the PB &R Commission approve the removal of a
Special Tree (Attachment A).
Staff is requesting approval for the removal of 54 City Eucalyptus globules (Blue
Gum) trees along the Groves Bike Trail. The trees are listed as Special City Tree
under Landmark Trees.
On October 15, 2012, staff met on site to identify and discuss the apparent evidence
of severe root decay and potential liability. The Urban Forester and the Parks and
Trees Superintendent determined 54 trees were potential liabilities and possible tree
failures. Consequently, the trees must be removed to insure public safety and
prevent property damage due to tree failure.
If the removals are approved, the replacement trees will be a combination of Canary
Island Pine and London Plane Trees. Additionally, the removals will occur in four
phases to allow tree planting to occur before moving to the next phase of removals.
Staff has attached the Tree Removal Report, photographs, and related information
to explain the request and potential liability (Attachment B).
Council Member Rush Hill and the affected community associations have been
notified and received a notice of the Commission meeting.
Attachments
(A) G -1 Policy
(B) Tree Removal Report and photographs
(C) Map (highlighting the surrounding property owners)
(D) PowerPoint Presentation — Groves Bike Trail
RETENTION OR REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
GOAL OF POLICY
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To establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to
provide a stable and sustainable urban forest with an inventory that the City can
reasonably maintain in a healthy and non - hazardous condition. To require that in
approving any tree removal or reforestation request the PB &R Commission shall find
that the tree removal request will not adversely impact the overall inventory, diversity
and age of the City's Urban Forest.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish definitive standards for the retention, removal,
maintenance, reforestation, tree trimming standards, and supplemental trimming of
City trees. City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the entire City
and provide environmental benefits as well. Regular care, trimming, root pruning,
maintenance, and programmed replacement are necessary to preserve this charm while
at the same time protecting views consistent with Council Policy G -3 and preventing
public and private property damage.
The City classifies public trees in one of three categories: Special Trees, Problem Trees,
and All Other Trees.
SPECIAL CITY TREES
It is the City's policy to retain City trees categorized as Landmark, Dedicated, or
Neighborhood trees, which have historical significance, and /or contribute to and give
character to a location or to an entire neighborhood. Landmark, Dedicated, and
Neighborhood trees are identified by species by Attachment 1, and shall hereinafter be
referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these categories shall be identified, mapped,
recorded and administered by staff for the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
( "Commission "). The Commission shall review the Special Tree list on an as needed
basis and forward recommendations for additions or deletions to the City Council for
approval.
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Landmark Trees are identified as those individual Special Trees that possess historical
significance by virtue of their size, age, location, or species.
Dedicated Trees are Special Trees donated for or in the memory of specific individuals
or organizations.
Neighborhood Trees are Special Trees that by their unusual size, number, species, or
location lend a special character to a residential, commercial, or business area.
Special Trees shall be retained, unless there are overriding problems, such as death,
disease, or the creation of a hazardous situation, which require their removal. Prior to
consideration for any removal of a Special Tree(s), 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 or impractical in retaining a
tree(s) then a full staff report shall be made to the Commission before any further action
considering removal is taken. Prior to any removal of Special Tree(s), the City must
comply with the noticing provisions of the Removal of City Trees section set forth in
this Policy, unless a Special Tree is considered hazardous that necessitates an
emergency removal. Any such removal must be recommended by the General Services
Director and the Risk Manager and approved by the City Manager.
During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, all
steps shall be taken to retain Special Trees. If tree roots are to be pruned in association
with sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements, sufficient timing in advance must be
planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a
Special Tree's roots are to be pruned, one side should be pruned 6 months to a year in
advance of the other side depending upon the species and other related factors. If root
pruning methods are not practical and /or critical to the health of the tree, then alternate
or special hardscape improvements should be considered by the City in order to retain
the tree providing that costs are reasonable. All proposed root pruning or other tree
treatment shall be assessed and approved by the Urban Forester.
Special Trees may be considered for removal in conjunction with a City Council
approved beautification project utilizing the Removal of City Trees procedures noted in
a subsequent section of the Policy.
PROBLEM TREES
A Problem Tree is defined as a tree that by virtue of its species causes excessive
hardscape or utility damage due to its excessive root system. The following trees are
defined as Problem Trees:
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• Ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Fig)
• Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig)
• Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
• Erythrina caffra (Kaffirboom Coral Tree)
• Fraxinus uhdei (Shamel Ash)
• Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood)
• Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweet Gum)
• Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper)
Problem Trees shall not be designated as parkway trees on the Designated Street Tree
List.
Problem Trees that are not designated Special Trees may be removed for the following
reasons:
A. The City tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers,
water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities, or
foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority.
Water or sewer stoppage that results from tree roots and causes significant
documented private property damage (greater than $500) shall be sufficient
criterion for tree removal.
B. The City tree has had repeated history of significant interference with street or
sidewalk drainage, despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated
damage.
C. The City tree has created, in the opinion of the Urban Forester, a view
impediment that cannot be resolved by normal nor alternative tree trimming
procedures.
Problem Trees may be proposed for removal by either staff or private property owners.
The authority to remove Problem Trees rests with the City Manager. No more than 250
Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff under these criteria without special
approval of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission. In removals under
Sections A & B above, no more than one of three parkway trees in a continuous row
may be removed in a three year period without a hearing before the Commission.
Replacement trees of a 24 -inch box size may be planted if funding permits. Staff is
responsible for notifying the adjacent property owner, the legally established
homeowners association, and the Councilperson of the district where the removal is
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proposed, if applicable, of the intent to remove a Problem Tree. The decision by the
City Manager to remove a problem tree is final unless called up by at least one
Councilperson. The Urban Forester shall report the removal of Problem Trees on a
monthly basis to the Commission. The cost to remove and replace Problem Trees will
be the sole responsibility of the City based on availability of funding, with the exception
of Category C (view), which is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
ALL OTHER CITY TREES
A City tree which is not designated as a Special or Problem Tree is designated as an All
Other Tree. It is the City's policy to retain All Other Trees unless removal is necessary
for one of the following reasons:
A. The City tree has had a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers,
water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities, or
foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority.
Water or sewer stoppage that results from tree roots and causes significant
public or private property damage (greater than $500) shall be sufficient criterion
for tree removal.
B. The City tree has had a repeated history - of significant interference with street or
sidewalk drainage.
C. The City tree is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous, and presents a liability to
the City. A dead tree is one that has been assessed by the Urban Forester and
found to have deceased. Diseased trees are defined as those trees that cannot be
cured by current arboricultural methods, are in an advanced state of decline, and
have no prospect of recovery. Dying trees are those that have no prospect of
recovery. Hazardous trees are defined as those that are defective, have a
potential to fail, and would cause damage to persons and property upon failure.
The Urban Forester will perform a hazard assessment whenever a tree is
identified as hazardous. The assessment will identify: structural defects of the
tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where imminent personal injury
or property damage may result with tree failure, and procedures or actions
necessary to abate the hazard. After assessment, the Urban Forester will
expeditiously convey his written findings and recommendations to the Risk
Manager for evaluation. If the Risk Manager agrees with the Urban Forester
findings to remove a tree, the hazardous tree will be removed without further
delay. In the case of imminent tree failure, the Parks and Trees Maintenance
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Superintendent or the Urban Forester shall have the authority to direct the
removal of a hazardous tree.
D. The tree(s) have been requested to be removed in conjunction with a City
Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood, or community association
beautification program.
E. The City Manager, upon the advice of the General Services Director, City
Attorney, Risk Manager or the Traffic Engineer, shall have the authority to
remove individual Problem or All Other Trees to resolve claims or safety issues.
REMOVAL OF CITY TREES
The initiation to remove (Special or All Other) City tree(s) may be made by the staff of
the General Services, and /or Public Works Departments, a legally established
community association, or a private property owner by making application to the
General Services Director, utilizing the City tree removal form. The provisions and
procedures of this Section of the Policy do not apply to the Problem Tree nor
Reforestation tree removal processes, which are described in other sections of this
Policy. Special Trees may be considered for removal under the provisions of this
Section provided a special report by the General Services Director is provided to the
Commission detailing the necessity of removal and any specific previous treatment of
the tree.
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 in
the above All Other City Trees section for consideration for removal. Simultaneously,
the Urban Forester shall provide a notice of the proposed tree removal to the adjacent
property owner (if not the applicant), the private property owners immediately
adjacent to the applicant's property, and the appropriate community association if
applicable, (not applicable to the emergency removal of hazardous trees under Item C
nor to trees that meet the criteria of Item E in the preceding All Other City Trees
section). The Urban Forester shall determine whether in his /her judgment additional
specific treatment can be initiated to retain the tree provided the costs are reasonable. If
a tree(s) is to be removed, the tree(s) will be posted at least 30 days prior to the removal
with a sign notifying the public that they have the right of appeal. The sign shall also
note a staff contact. Once a recommendation is made by the Urban Forester and the
Parks and Trees Maintenance Superintendent to the General Services Director and the
General Services Director or designee concurs, then the applicant, the adjoining owners,
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private property owners on either side of the street within 500' in each direction of the
tree location and a legally established community association, if applicable, shall be
notified of the decision to remove or retain the tree within 30 days of the proposed
removal. A legally established community association is responsible for notification of
all association members pursuant to their established procedure. The General Services
Director, or a designee, shall prepare a staff report for a regularly scheduled PB &R
Commission meeting of all trees recommended for removal, except for those trees
categorized in Paragraph C. (dead, diseased, or dying trees) or Paragraph E (claims and
safety issues) in the preceding section on All Other City Trees. Only an applicant, an
adjoining property owner, or a legally established community association, the City
Manager, a PB &R Commissioner, or a Councilmember may appeal the decision of the
General Services Director not to remove a tree to the Commission. The Commission, in
considering any appeal, shall determine whether the removal meets the criteria outlined
in this Policy, as well as any unique factors which may be pertinent to the removal or
retention of tree(s). The decision of the Commission will be considered final unless
called up by at least one Councilmember or the City Manager.
The General Services Department will delay any tree removal(s) for at least 14 calendar
days following the date of the Commission decision in order to allow time for a
Councilmember or the City Manager to call the item.
The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with the All Other City Trees
removal criteria on a one for one basis. Replacement trees will be a minimum of a 36"
boxed size. If 36" boxed trees are not available, or funding, or space constraints prevent
planting of a large tree, then a minimum of a 24" boxed tree will be planted. The full
costs of removal and replacement of Special or All Other Tree(s) will be the sole
responsibility of the City, unless an applicant voluntarily pays for a new tree(s).
REFORESTATION OF CITY TREES
The concept of systematically replacing Problem or All Other Trees which are creating
hardscape and/or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified
to alleviate the problem(s) they create, or those which have reached their full life, and
are declining in health, or are simply the wrong species of trees for the planted location
is referred to as reforestation. The Urban Forester shall make a finding for the latter
category of inappropriate tree species for a specific location. His determination may be
appealed to the General Services Director whose decision will be final.
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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 cause damage to
curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities. Within the geographical boundaries of
certain view neighborhoods, City street trees may encroach into blue water views from
public and private property depending on the length of time since the trees were last
trimmed, or the age and height of the trees. In other cases, the wrong species of tree
was planted originally and simply does not conform to the current treescape or
represents a safety hazard.
Arborists continue to develop lists of tree species which will grow in restricted parkway
areas without causing significant damage to curb, gutter, sidewalk, utilities or loss of
views. The City Street Tree Designation List, which specifies a species for each City
street reflects an effort by the City to prescribe appropriate tree species that will not
cause future problems.
As a City which understands the importance of trees and the beauty they bring 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 will endeavor to replace the trees with the appropriate designated City tree.
Individual private property owners, as well as legally established community
associations, may apply for single or multiple tree reforestations in their respective area
by submitting 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 contiguous geographical
boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed for removal and replacement, street
address(es), block number(s), or other geographical information. This section
applies to individual and group requests.
B. Residential communities, neighborhoods, or business organizations who apply
for reforestation must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of the
property owners within the area defined for reforestation. The petition content
must be approved and dated by City staff prior to distribution by the petitioner.
The staff- approved petition must be distributed by the petitioner to a maximum
of 30 private property owners (up to 15 contiguous private property owners on
both sides of the street up to 500' in either direction from the location of the
proposed reforestation). Signatures by non - property owners are not acceptable
for petition purposes. All petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for
property owner status of the person(s) signing the petition. As an alternative to
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the above requirements, areas represented by a legally established community
association, may submit a resolution of the Board of Directors formally
requesting a reforestation with a statement that all members of the community
association having their residential views affected, have been officially notified
and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the
request. Individual private property owners living within a legally established
community association area with mandatory association membership must
petition for reforestation through their respective association.
C. Individual private property owners not residing within a legally established
community association area may submit individual requests for single or
multiple tree reforestations. The applicant must submit a petition signed by a
minimum of 60% of a maximum of 30 private property owners (up to 15
contiguous private properties on both sides of the street up to 500' in either
direction from the location of the proposed reforestation site) as well as the
endorsement of the appropriate homeowners' association, if applicable. The
petition content must be approved and dated by staff prior to distribution. All
petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for private property owner
status of the person(s) signing the petition.
D. A written agreement must be submitted to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
Commission by the petitioning sponsor (individual private property owner(s) or
group) to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public
tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replanting
will be coordinated by the General Services Department. The total costs shall
include only the contractors removal and replacement costs and be paid in
advance of any removal actions.
E. The replacement tree(s) for reforestation shall be the Designated Street Tree(s) as
prescribed by City Council Policy G -6, or the organization must request and
obtain approval from the Commission of the designation of a different tree
species prior to submitting any reforestation request for a tree species other than
the designated street tree. This section applies to individual or group requests.
F. There shall be a minimum of a one - for -one replacement of all trees removed in
reforestation projects. Replacement trees shall be a minimum size of 36" boxed
trees, unless the parkway space will not accommodate a 36" boxed tree or a tree
cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in Council Policy G -6. If
there is not room for the replacement tree(s) at a specific site as prescribed by
City Council Policy G -6, then the replacement tree(s) shall be planted in a public
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area in the same neighborhood at the option of the petitioner. This section
applies to individual or group requests.
G. Reforestation requests must be completed and submitted in a timely manner by
the petitioner. Petitions that are dated more than 90 days in arrears from date
stamped by staff before distribution will not be forwarded to the PB &R
Commission for consideration.
The decision of the Commission on reforestation requests will be considered final unless
called up by at least one Councilmember or the City Manager.
TREE MAINTENANCE
The City shall require the proper care and watering of replacement trees by the
reforestation petitioner to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in
City Council Policy G -6. Furthermore, no person shall tamper with City trees in
violation of Section 13.08.040 of the Municipal Code. Further, the City will endeavor to
fund the care of the Urban Forest to the highest level possible through the efficient use
of regular tree trimming, root pruning, root barrier and pesticide programs.
ENCROACHMENT AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
All encroachment permits (permits for private property development which are
proposed to encroach upon the City right of way) or demolition permits that involve
the removal or replacement of City tree(s) must be specifically noticed by the property
owner to City staff prior to the building and /or demolition permit process whenever
possible. The proposed construction plans must indicate preservation of existing City
trees wherever possible (exempt: dead, dying, or in an advanced state of decline). If the
proposed development, as deemed by the General Services Director, requires the
removal of City trees, the property owner must submit a tree removal request to the
General Services Director, shall pay all related tree removal and replacement costs (one
for one replacement) and meet all provisions of Council Policies L -2 and L -6 and City
Ordnances 13.08 and 13.09. Approval or disapproval of all tree removal/ replacement
requests associated with encroachment and demolition permits will be the
responsibility of the General Services Director or a designee.
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TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS
The City Council has adopted tree trimming cycles for trees of different ages and
species. Tree trimming cycles and trimming standards shall represent the maximum
feasible frequency given current fiscal conditions. Except as provided in the
Supplemental Trimming Section below, trimming shall be in accordance with the
standards of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). In those communities
with a legally established community association, periodical tree trimming with an
emphasis on height reduction will be considered by the City Urban Forester upon
written request by the association.
SUPPLEMENTAL TREE TRIMMING
The City will consider, and as a general rule approve, requests to trim certain trees
more frequently or to trim trees consistent with practices applied prior to the adoption
of ISA standards (to enhance public and private views, preserve required
sight /distance standards, or other public purposes) which are submitted by affected
private property owners or the board of a legally established community association
and the request is accompanied by a. completed "Supplemental Tree Trimming Form"
and full payment for the requested tree trimming. However, since these practices often
require 'topping' or possible disfiguring of a tree(s) and are often aesthetically
displeasing and injurious to a tree, reforestation shall only be considered when
supplemental tree trimming is impractical or infeasible as determined by the Urban
Forester.
The General Services Director shall establish procedures to implement the supplemental
trimming provisions of this Policy. An approval must be obtained from a legally
established association by the requestor of supplemental tree trimming in areas with an
active homeowners' association if the requested trimming is to be undertaken within
the association area.
[Attachment 1- Special Trees]
[Attachment 2- Tree Inspection Report]
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Adopted - May 9,1966
Amended - August 14,1967
Amended - November 9,1976
Amended - November 12,1985
Amended -November 28,1988
Amended - March 14,1994
Formerly I -9
Amended - April 11, 1994
Amended - February 26,1996
Amended - July 14,1997
Amended (Administratively) -
November 24,1997
Amended - August 10, 1998
Amended - February 22, 2000
Amended - April 27, 2004
Amended - October 11, 2011
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ATTACHMENT
SPECIAL TREES
LANDMARK
TREES Balboa Library
Eucalyptus globulus (3)
Balboa Library
Phoenix canariensis (2)
West Jetty View Park
Phoenix canariensis (2)
(near Historical Marker)
Pinus halepensis
Dover Drive at Westcliff
Liquidambar styraciflua (4)
Ocean Blvd. Corona del Mar
Phoneix canariensis (5)
Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Bike Trail
Eucalyptus globulus (134)
Main Street
Ficus microcarpa'Nitida (1)
City Hall
Ficus microcarpa'Nitida' (2)
Balboa Boulevard Median
Araucaria heterophylla (1)
Ensign View Park
Erythrina caffra (1)
Lido Isle Medians
Pinus pinea (4)
Bob Henry Park
Ficus rubiginosa (1)
Castaways Park
Phoenix canariensis (1)
Wedge Area
Myoporum laetum (6)
Dover Drive east of Irvine Avenue
Erythrina caffra (1)
DEDICATED
TREES No. Mariners Park (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 kaffrum
Buffalo HiIIs Park (Bahia
Community Earth Day Celebration)
Erythrina caffra
Peninsula Park
(Gray Lunde Tree)
Chamaerops humilis
Cliff Drive Park
Quercus agrifolia
(Gary Lovell)
DEDICATED
TREES (contd.) Begonia Park Prunus cerasifera
(Cheryl Bailey Ringwald)
Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia
(Jan Vandersloot)
(Jean Watt)
Peninsula Park Ravenea rivularis
(Don Perdue)
Grant Howald Park
Metrosideros excelsus
(Pete Munro)
(Mark Munro)
Bob Henry Park
Ficus rubiginosa
(Bob Henry)
Cliff Drive Park
Quercus agrifolia
(Dr. Vandersloot)
Veterans Park
Lagenstroemia
(Rosemary Rae Hill Hansen)
indica faueri
Mariners Park
Stenocarpus
(N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club)
sinuatus
(Christopher & Marisha Thomposn)
Pinus eldarica
(Meghan & Camielle Thompson)
Pinus eldarica
West Newport Park
Spathodea campanulata
(Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2072)
Buffalo Hills Park
Stenocarpus sinuatus
(N. Beach Sunrise Rotary Club)
Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia
(Nancy & Jack Skinner)
(Bob & Susan Caustin)
Bayside Park Pyrus calleryana
(Newport - Irvine Rotary Club)
Castaways Park Quercus agrifolia
(Eva Victoria Najera)
Begonia Park
(Dr. Leo V. Turgeon)
L Street Park
(Tim Van Ostenbridge)
Castaways Park
(John D. Woodruff)
Grant Howald Park
(Jean & Coalson Morris)
Bauhinia blakeana
Cassia leptophylla
Platanus racemosa
Cassia leptophylla
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DEDICATED
TREES (contd.) Old School Park
Cassia leptophylla
(Jean & Coalson Morris)
Mariners Park
Bauhinia variegata
(Sierra Beth)
Cliff Drive Park
Cassia leptophylla
(Francis P. Hemenway)
Grant Howald Park
Hymenosporum flavum
(Skipper Mark Howes)
Castaways Park
(Michael F. Gustin)
Platanus racemosa
(Yen Chu Kuo)
Quercus agrifolia
(Grover Stephens, PH.D.)
Platanus racemosa
(Logan David Burley)
Quercus agrifolia
(Sawyer Dean Burley)
Quercus agrifolia
(Virginia Najera)
Quercus agrifolia
(Joe Clarkson)
Quercus agrifolia
(Sawyer Dean Burley)
Quercus agrifolia
Eastbluff Park
(Lucy Huntsman)
Hymenosporum flavum
Irvine Terrace Park
(Dana Harmon)
Liquidambar styraciflua
(Sister City of Okazaki)
Pinus nigra
Bonita Canyon Sports Park
(Fern PirkIe)
Melaleuca linariifolia
Gateway Park
(Virgins Herberts)
Cassia leptophylla
West Coast Highway & Superior Ave
City Parking Lot
(Louise Greeley)
Cassia leptophylla
Bayview Park
(Gene Atherton)
Cinnamomum camphora
West Newport Park
(Russell Marc Beaumont)
Erythrina caffra
(Jeff Steven Reinker)
Erythrina caffra
NEIGHBORHOOD
TREES Shorecliffs Entrance
Marguerite Avenue
Goldenrod Avenue
Dover Drive (Mariners to Irvine)
15th Street (Newport Heights)
Irvine Avenue Median
Holiday Road
(between Irvine Ave & Tustin Ave)
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)
Candlestick Lane (Baycrest)
Commodore Road
Starlight Circle
Glenwood Lane
Sandalwood Lane
Newport Center Drive
Fourth Avenue
Clay Street
(Irvine Ave to St. Andrews Road)
Leeward Lane
L Street Park
M Street Park
West Newport Park
Santa Ana Avenue
Eastbluff Park
Vista Del Oro Median
Rhine Wharf Park
Mariners Drive
Along Riverside Avenue
(adjacent to Cliff Drive Park)
Cliff Drive Park
(Scout House)
Buena Vista and Lindo Avenue
128 Kings Road
128 Kings Road
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Erythrina caffra (51)
Phoenix canariensis (109)
Washingtonia robusta (144)
Eucalyptus globulus (3)
Eucalyptus cladocalyx (29)
Eucalyptus globulus (130)
Eucalyptus globulus (18)
Eucalyptus globulus (8)
Eucalyptus globulus (14)
Eucalyptus (Various Species) (34)
Pinus radiata (19)
Eucalyptus rudis (73)
Pinus radiata (18)
Eucalyptus citriodora (21)
Eucalyptus citriodora (2)
Eucalyptus citriodora (11)
Eucalyptus citriodora (7)
Eucalyptus citriodora (7)
Washingtonia robusta (363)
Eucalyptus globulus (48)
Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' (21)
Fraxinus uhdei "Tomlinson' (43)
Quercus suber (39)
Pinus pinea (1)
Metrosideros excelsus(55)
Eucalyptus robusta (33)
Ficus macrophylla (1)
Erythrina caffra (6)
Archontophoenix curminghamiana (12)
Jacaranda mimosifolia (52)
Schinus terebinthefolius (12)
Ficus benjamina (1)
Erythrina caffra (1)
Roystonea regia (1)
Pseudobombax ellipticum (1)
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NEIGHBORHOOD
TREES (contd.) Cliff Drive Agathus robusta (4)
(north side, west of Dover Drive)
725 St. James Road Eucalyptus ficifolia (1)
601 Dover Drive Eucalyptus ficifolia (1)
Margaret Drive Median Erythrina caffra (1)
Corona Del Mar State Beach Washingtonia robusta (74)
Adopted - May 9,1966
Amended - November 9,1976
Amended - November 28,1988
Amended - October, 1993
Amended - July 14,1997
Amended - January 25,1999
Amended - February 22, 2002
Amended - April, 23, 2002
Amended - April 27, 2004
Amended - May 10, 2005
ATTACHMENT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name
Address
Phone Number
Request
Botanical Name
Common Name
Designated Street Tree
Estimated Tree Value
Damage
Parkway: Concrete Brick _Turf _Other
Comments
Inspected by Date
Recommendation
Reviewed by Date
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TO: Deputy Municipal Operations Director
FROM: Parks /Trees Superintendent
SUBJECT: Tree Removal Review - Special Trees
PROPERTY OWNER(S) / REQUESTER INFORMATION:
Name: City Urban Forester
Tree Location(s): Groves Bike Trail
October 29, 2012
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RECEIVEd hv: _M%.
Parks /Trees Superintendent and Urban Forester are requesting the removal of
5O' Blue Gum trees based on the criteria of the City Council Policy G -1, Removal
of City Special Trees, due to decay and potential liability. The removals are
scheduled to be discussed at the December 4, 2012 PB&R Commission
meeting.
REPLACEMENT TREE(S): IL-YES
DESIGNATED TREE(S):
Tristania laurina - Water Gum
NO
DEPUTY MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR p- COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Signature: 1 Date:
MANAGER -COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
Signature:
CITY MANAGER - COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS:
Signature:
Date: III I A J)
Date: 1)/7111-L
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Parks and Trees Division
Tree Locations: Groves Bike Trail
Request: The Urban Forester is requesting the removal of SO 4 City
Blue Gum trees based on the criteria of the City Council
Policy G -1, Removal of Special City Trees.
Botanical /Common Names: Eucalyptus globulus - Blue Gum
Designated Street Tree:
Estimated Trees Value:
Damage: N/A
Tristania laurina - Water Gum
$13, 170
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf (X) Other
Comments: A field inspection confirmed W'Blue Gum City trees with
severe decay and potential liability.
Inspected by: ("w Date: October 15, 2012
*hn Conway, U ban Forester
Recommendation: Forward the Special Tree Removal request to the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission for review and
^ approval.
Reviewed by: / Pc#—� Date: October 15, 2012
n P. Sereno, Parks and Trees Superintendent
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