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Home My WebLink AboutIS048_INSPIRATION POINT PARK IMPRV ISO48 1 Ai r h ' � vs _ 92V9 to ,.mow r � ' 1 t, (S- zty of l(ewpory c 7afarico associates PO F r ° CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APR 111988' u Z P.O.BOX 1768,NEWPORT BEACH,CA 92658 8915 GA,R,Y/L.. GRANVILLE, County Clerk c�c�oaN�r BYXd� DEPUTY NEGATIVE DECLARATION FROM: Planning Department TO: office of Planning and Research City of Newport Beach Q 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 P.O. Box 1768 Sacramento, CA 95814 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 County Clerk of the County ' xx of Orange P.O. Box 838 Santa Ana, CA 92702 NAME OF PROJECT: Inspiration Park Improvements ' PROJECT LOCATION: Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Landscaping and public access improvements to existing view park. FINDING: Pursuant to the provisions of City Council Policy K-3 pertaining to procedures and guidelines to implement the California Environmental Quality Act, the Environmental Affairs Committee has evaluated the proposed project and determined that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. MITIGATION MEASURES: See attached Initial Study. ' INITIAL STUDY PREPARED BY: City of Newport Beach INITIAL STUDY AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT: 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA ' DATE RECEIVED FOR FILING: 2• �( t� atr c a emp e Environmental Coordinator DATE: April 1, 1988 ' APR 1 11988 B ��k 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach FILE ® APR 111988 GARY L. GRANVILLE, County Clerk By g DEPUTY INITIAL STUDY ' INSPIRATION POINT LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA M 1 PREPARED FOR: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 (714) 644-3311 CONTACT: MR. LLOYD DALTON, DESIGN ENGINEER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PREPARED BY: ' SANCHEZ TALARICO ASSOCIATES, INC. 550C NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92666 (714) 640-1700 CONTACT: MS. DEBRA MUSCO, PROJECT MANAGER EP (DaTE APRIL 1988 AR 14198$- GARY L. GRANVILLE, County Clerk 8y PUTY TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ' General Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lead Agency/Project Sponsor, Property Owner, and Consultant. . . . . . . 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ' Project Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Project Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Permits Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Environmental Checklist. . 14. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ' Mitigation Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 24 PREPARERS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ii 1 LIST OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 1 REGIONAL LOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EXHIBIT 2 VICINITY MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 EXHIBIT 3 USGS MAP - NEWPORT QUAD. • . • . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EXHIBIT 4 SITE PLAN. . 7 EXHIBIT 5 SITE PHOTO INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 EXHIBIT6a SITE PHOTOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 EXHIBIT6b SITE PHOTOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 iii ' INTRODUCTION GENERAL PURPOSE This Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA (Guidelines) and City procedures related to CEQA and the Guidelines. The purpose of this analysis is to determine whether or not the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environ- ment, either on an individual basis or cumulatively, and to identify feas- ible mitigation measures. If, based upon the information presented in this study, it is determined that the project will not have any significant impacts or that such impacts can be mitigated, a Negative Declaration may be issued. If it is deter- mined that the proposed project may have a significant environmental impact which cannot be adequately mitigated, the City will require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. The project sponsor and Lead Agency for the preparation of the Initial Study is the City of Newport Beach. Preparers of this report and other report contributors are listed on page 26. LEAD AGENCY/PROJECT SPONSOR, PROPERTY OWNER, AND CONSULTANT ' ' LEAD AGENCY/PROJECT SPONSOR City of Newport Beach 1 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 1 Contact: Mr. Lloyd Dalton, Design Engineer Department of Public Works (714) 644-3311 ' and Ms. Patricia Temple, Environmental Coordinator Planing Department (714) 644-3225 ' 1 PROPERTY OWNER State Lands Commission 1807 13th Street Sacramento, California 95811 ' Contact: Debbie Townsend (916) 322-4105 ' Department of Parks and Recreation P. 0. Box 2390 Sacramento, California 95811 ' Contact: Robert Ueltven (916) 324-6415 CONSULTANT Sanchez Talarico Associates, Inc. 550C Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92660 Contact: Ms. Debra Musco (714) 640-1700 1 ' 2 ' PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT LOCATION The proposed project is located in the community of Corona del Mar within the City of Newport Beach. Newport Beach is located in Orange County. The City is generally east of Costa Mesa and west of Irvine. The regional location of the project is shown on Exhibit 1. Specifically, the project site is located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, south of Ocean Boulevard, between Narcissus and Orchid Avenues. The pro- ject is shown in relation to the local vicinity on Exhibit 2. A U.S.G.S. Quad indicating the project site is provided as Exhibit 3. The site encom- passes approximately .8 acres. Vehicle access to. the site perimeter is provided from Ocean Boulevard. ' Parking is allowed on both sides of the street. Pedestrian access is pro- vided via a paved access trail. The public access trail connects into a driveway which has access from Ocean Boulevard. ' PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS PROPOSED PROJECT The proposed site plan is as shown on Exhibit 4. Site redevelopment includes improvements to the public access trail and the lower viewing area, as well as relandscaping. ' Access trail improvements include reconstruction of the ±10 foot pathway. The existing asphalt-paved surface pathway will be removed. The area will be repaved with sand-colored concrete. The trail will be lowered in grade ' elevation by approximately two feet. This will require the removal of approximately 700 cubic yards of material. If this material is of a desired quality, a portion of it may be used in the soil cement fill for ' the sea cave. The exact amount of fill required for the sea cave has not been determined. Any material not utilized for the soil cement fill will be hauled away. The lower viewing area will be widened. Construction will include a per- imeter wall, placement of eight boulders, and construction of seven benches. Four of the boulders will have flatter surfaces for seating. 1 Four of the seven benches will have backrests. Proposed plans include stabilizing erosion of the sea cave by filling a portion of it. A soil cement mixture will be used for fill. The top six ' tnches of the sea cave will be filled with top soil or some other material that will sustain growth. This top portion will be hydroseeded. 3 i los angeles county ' i—••—•• •—••� san Bernardino county / Anaheim O I Orange a« ate. riverside erside county ' Am O lit �Irvine� \— $•n tY11anN `% a.� ' Huntington Costa llsach AMaa ' "8eaoph rt • �\ �v Pro Ct sit pacific ocean la�gacuno San Juan Capistrano San Clemente san diego county ' Source: Sanchez Talarico sanchez tcdarico REGIONAL LOCATION associates, inc INSPIRATION POINT INITIAL STUDY n e City of Newport Beach Exhibit 1 p 9 MAi i y1 �4r gApO NST BAKER ST a\yyP 2� �E00 FwY -,arm OOJ <y�Ory P 79 �Oa OQ JO♦I /r ' 6 OQ♦ / O _ / ' P VICTORIA ST / yP r /r 'P y'9R VARD PVE H ' ♦ `'aya T 'VIP' UNIVERSITY O S / UPPER NEB^ORT I 19TH 3T r i UNIVEIRVINa,EOCAE.% RNIA r�T ' ys J �• 81SON eoNVi 4Q�OQP /'TyS P� O 4OgNYD yJQ T 20 NOR S FORO Ro O ' O l �C'/p/C O Q�4. y y fn a GQ• OAST HWY P�00 9'9q ASHION N 9P a�G �\OJ�y O� N. a Sg a t EB POR OUIN HILLS gALgO � G`4 r A gLVp NEWPORT BAY' y �l ' y9 O PACIFIC OCEAN Pro t'SaQ 9 Z m • Source: Sanchez Talarico sanchez takaico LOCAL VICINITY associates, inc. INSPIRATION POINT INITIAL STUDY rn City of Newport Beach le Exhibit 2 7' Isom 1po 1256 iRe 'm In 9 zv- CP r"l • IRVIN .1,U28 Canym Nh,� N Til I �Pd RM, 073 $ .4 LIP Tm, LWAY; tj H"i, EIAL� 7/ 0 7� 1Z B 0 PIS Fro"ect Corona Z del Al 79 m 0 V Light Light ig t Arch Roe N 0 ID, 60 Pelican Point'\'__' 6 Ary* Newport/Laguna Quads Source: Sanchez Talarico associate tcaarico USGS TOPO MAP associates, inc. INSPIRATION POINT INITIAL STUDY City of Newport Beach 24,000 Exhibit 3 J_ll �/ — FF�'7 P�Trt liihc'f7:U�i \ \ ��\�_. '_ ` , e'• 1 �-\` n^v t �PJ FiV N FIP!•+P•P FOP• \ - t :. �— '__` •� .se: E�`r--� .'..VLTv�J- ��A+.t•F�-✓ /� \ �� /�° �,�: . `moo _�t�� /.!�•-!-' i t 1 1 -So : C nningham Design smidi1 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN - ass=c z s inc. co associates, iris INSPIRATION POINT INITIAL STUDY no. scale City of Newport Beach 1 Exhibit 4 Landscaping plans call for existing vegetation to remain, where feasible. Development landscaping includes enhancement of existing vegetation with re-establishment of native plant populations and re-establishment of rare and endangered species. Plant species included as part of the re- vegetation program will be drought-resistant. It is intended that the ultimate landscape program will require little or no maintenance. All irrigation for the project will utilize a drip system. This will prevent over-watering of plants and erosion resulting from irrigation practices. EXISTING CONDITIONS ' Inspiration Point is an existing view park. The proposed project site fronts ±250 feet of Ocean Boulevard. It extends ±200 feet southwesterly to ' the shoreline. Elevations onsite range form zero to ±90 feet. Inspiration Point has a total vertical relief of 90 feet. This seacliff becomes less steep as it approaches the cliff edge. An actively eroding sea cave-tunnel is located near the southerly corner of the site. The tunnel is the breached rear of the sea cave. It leads inland to a steep-walled, rapidly eroding ravine. This area is shown on Exhibit 5b in site photos 6 and 7. Heavy surf has been responsible for recent erosion at the base of the sea- cliff. The erosion has also destroyed the lowest portion of the pathway. ' A temporary sand ramp can be seen and has under-cut the lower portion of the iceplant-covered slope to the right of the ramp. Existing development on the site consists of a paved public access trail ' (±10 feet wide) . The trail descends to the southwesterly end of Big Corona Beach. There are two viewing areas along the trail. The upper viewing area contains three benches. It is located upon the marine terrace sur- face, at the elevation of Ocean Boulevard. The lower viewing area has four benches. It is graded into the seacliff. Several unpaved footpaths tran- sect the site. Several of the footpaths extend to the beach. As can be seen in the site photos (especially photo 8) , portions of the paved trail ' have been heavily eroded and present safety concerns for the public utiliz- ing it. The general plan designation for the site is Recreation/Environmental Open Space. The project site is zoned R-1 (single-family residential) . Inspi- ration Point is identified in the Recreation and Open Space Element as a view park (VP) . View parks are traditionally smaller parks designed to ' take advantage of a significant view. Many view parks are located on coastal bluffs and focus upon ocean or bay views. Most view parks are between 1/2 to 3 acres in size and serve the entire City. View parks are ' generally improved with parking, landscaping, walkways, and benches. Ocean Boulevard provides vehicle access to the project site. It is noted in the Recreation and Open Space Element as a scenic drive, a jogging trail, and a ' pedestrian trail. 8 - `�--_ - .�� l� \ 1 ��1 _:. •ice. -=� :�;�: /. �• 'Y1M OF.h3n•�Ci K. �� • �' �� — A.Vy.A. :.n+ u��.��t�w: tom. ,'✓ ` ��.___J iC// -.`3gr.�.�ur✓ofva.?N;1r �%� 2 w f" .� / \\ t /`/ 1 ' ' scmchez tclozico SITE PHOTO INDEX associcibas, ina INSPIRATION POINT INITIAL rIAL STUDY le City of Newport Beach Exhibit 5 1 y y / s. ��1..• sue- �#"�:;s,t -`.,, _ ;�— r� ,_� : ,Ab - '• ' -C 1 a _ 4 4 3 T 4�. � — ! a \'1-[• I k �•l -3M� yyw. n.Ifyyy +` ..1� �yy�'M •'yF x Y -1 �J � t __ l--r =`iF� -.+—� -£�'y t. w"Sf w Y �ilf'P1.,` '-3 -wx•� `-~Y'e.l I �-i J"_—iti:.� _ ___-�'- - _ _ r_ Y V. 1 , N View of lower path from beach. Note steep-walled deep a , 1 ravine to right of the head of which is in Photo 6. Also-note steep, wave cut toe of slope and sand embankment placed to access eroded toe of slope. Gullies above slope 1 conduct debris to path below. ' ; , ' t �' 4• �^ ••gip1;; �:. �, • `'. �!„y. 1 ail " N"t Head of gull m Photo 6 immediate) north , -r y Y $ � Lower overview. Note asphalt patch along of lower overview. Note active headward - ,- sewer alignment. 1 erosion. v Same location as Photo 7. Note debris 1 cones to left of walker from upper gullies described in Photo 6.J Gullies and small debris aq flows along lower path. 1 Source: GEOFIRM 1 SITE PHOTOS F ez t�� associates, inc 1 INSPIRATION POINT INITIAL STUDY City of Newport Beach . Exhibit 6b 1 � ' Existing onsite landscaping consists of turf on a majority of the upper viewing area. Iceplant (Carpobrotus edulis) is located on the upper seacliff or central portion of site, on the lower seacliff or northerly portion of site, and the embankment along the private drive. The lower portion of the seacliff is sparsely covered with scattered native and exotic plants. PERMITS REQUIRED The proposed project will require the following discretionary approvals from the City of Newport Beach and State, and Federal Agencies. 1. Approval of Initial Study. The project requires acceptance of the ' environmental document as having been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , the State CEQA Guidelines, and certification that the data was considered in final decisions for the project. t2. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit. A 404 Permit will be required if the project produces: 1) work or structures in or affecting the "navi- gable waters of the United States"; 2) discharge of dredged or fill material into the "waters of the United States"; 3) the transportation of dredged or fill material for purpose of dumping it into ocean waters; or 4) any combination of the above. ' 3. Coastal Development Permits. Proposed development involves areas within the coastal zone. A coastal development permit will be required from the Coastal Commission. 4. Plans and Specifications. Prior to any grading or construction, all project plans and specifications will require final approval by the City of Newport Beach. The City of Newport Beach is the applicant for this project. The City does not require a grading permit for public works projects. ' 12 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION INTRODUCTION The following section evaluates the potential impacts of the proposed pro- ject. The environmental checklist, provided by the City of Newport Beach and consistent with CEQA Guidelines, was used to focus this study of physi- cal, social, and economic factors that may be further impacted by the pro- posed project. The factors that require further analysis are denoted on the checklist with an asterisk. A brief narrative of each section is pro- vided following the checklist. Mitigation measures are listed following the discussion section. 13 ENV IRONNENTAL CHECPLIST FORM =- Environmental Checklist Form (To Be Completed By Lead Agency) I. Background 1. Name of Proponent City of Newport Beach 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent (714) 644-3311 _ 3300 Newport Boulevard • — Newport Beach CA 92660 3. Date of Checklist Submission April 1. 1988 4. Agency Requiring Checklist City of Newport Beach S.. Nsms of Proposal, if applicable Inspiration Point Access Improvement ' II. Environmental Impacts - (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in ' changes in geologic substructures? X b. Disruptions, displacements, cam- paction or overcovering of the soil? X c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X _ ' d. The destruction. covering or modi- •fication of any unique geologic or physical features? % _ e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils. either on or off the site? % _ ' f. Changes in deposition or erosion of -^W beach sands, or changes in siltation, 1 deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? % • 14 ' YES MAYBE NO ig. Exposure of people or property to geological hazards such as earth— quakes, landslides„mudslides, ground — failure, or similar hazards? X 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: ' a. Substantial air emissions or deteri— oration of ambient air quality? X ' b. the creation of objectionable odors? X c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in — climate, 'either locally or regionally? X ' -3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or ' direction of water movements, in either X marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates,, drainage ' patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? X ' c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? X d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? X e. Discharge into surface waters or in 1 any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or X ' turbidity? I. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? X S. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct addi— tions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts ' or excavations? X - - w h. Substantial reduction in the amount of-water otherwise availatle for public water supplies? X i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? X 15 I ' YES NAYRE ND 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? X b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? X c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? X d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, or insects)? X b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? X c. Introduction of new species of ani— mals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement ' of animals? X d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? X 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: ' a. Increases in existing noise levels? X _ b. Exposure of people to severe noise ' levels? X _-7. Light and Clare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? X R. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or ' planned land use of an area? X_ 1 16' ' YF.S NAYRE + 9. Natural Resources. Wild the proposal result in: -- S. Increase in the rate of use of any — natural resources? X b. Substantial depletion of any non- renewable natural resource? X .10. _Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? X 11. _Population. Will the proposal alter the ' location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? X ' 12. Noosing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? X � 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? X b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? X c. Substantial impact upon existing ' transportation systems? X d. Alterations to present patterns of ' circulation or movement of people and/or goods? X e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or ' air traffic? X f. Increase in traffic hazardous to ' motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X Public Services. Will the proposal have an eff=ct upon, or result in a need for new or altered Rovernmental services in any of the following areas: X 17•. YES MAYBE NO ' a. Fire protection? X b. . Police protection? X c: School6? X d. Parks or other recreational facilities? Y_ e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X f. other governmental servicest X Y3. Energy Will the proposal result in: a. use of substantial amounts of fuel or X ' energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon ' existing sources of energy. or -require the development of new sources of X. energy? ' 16. utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? X ' d. Sewer or septic tanks? X e. Storm water drainage? % ' f. Solid waste and disposal? X 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: ' ' a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding ' mental health)? -�— b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? _-X- ' 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open ' to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically X -offensive site open. to public view? 18 YES PAYEE NO 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? g 20r--Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in as alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? g _. 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. ' a. Does the• project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a ' fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below serf—sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangired plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? g . ' b. Does the project have the potential to. achieve short—term, to the disadvantage of long—term, environmental goals? (A short—term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief definitive period of time while long— term impacts will endure well into the % ' future.) c. Does the project have impacts which , are -individually limited, but cumu— latively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each ' resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) g ' d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial ' adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? _X III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation See attached IV. netermination (To be completed by the Lead Agency) 19 ' On the basis of this initial evaluation: 0 I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect ' '=an the environments and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ® I find that although the proposed project could .have a significant ' affect -on the environment, there will not be a significant-effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have .been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ' I find the proposed project HAY have a significant -effect' on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date gn For _PAr91c.tA EN�t�IY�'}r=1�5T�tL CC,2�tZDtt�Y4'RYZ �w 20 ' DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION l.a-g. Earth The proposed project is intended to correct unstable earth condi- tions and erosion hazards. It will not result in unstable earth conditions, geologic substructures, or changes in siltation depo- sition or erosion which may modify the ocean. Construction activi- ties may temporarily increase erosion of soils and may expose people or property to geologic hazards. These possible impacts will be short-term occurring during construction. ' A paved walkway is proposed that will not result in additional compaction or overcovering of the soil. This walkway will replace the existing asphalt path. The walkway will be placed approxi- mately two feet below the grade of the present walkway. It will result in a change of ground surface relief features. Implementa- tion of the proposed project includes filling the eroded sea cave/tunnel. This will result in modification to a physical fea- ture. These modifications are not considered significant environ- mental impacts. The change in elevation of the present walkway by grading activities will involve 700 cubic yards of material. The filling of the eroded sea cave-tunnel will eliminate a physical feature unique to the site, but not to the coast line. Vegetation incorporated into the landscape plan will be drought- resistant. Drought-resistant plant species preclude the need for excessive watering, thus reducing the possibility of erosion. 2.a-c. Air Ouality Implementation of the proposed project will result in enhancement of an existing passive park. It will not deteriorate the air ' quality, create objectionable odors, nor cause the alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature which may result in a change of climate. ' 3.a-i. Water Activities involved in the implementation and construction of the ' proposed project will not result in alterations to the course or flow of flood waters, changes in the amount of surface water in any body of water, discharge into surface waters, or any alter- ation of surface water quality, alterations of ground water char- acteristics, changes in quantity or quality of groundwaters, or create a reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies. The proposed project is not in a flood area. Development will not change this condition or produce a change in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff. ' 21 ' 4.a-d. Plant Life Existing vegetation, to the extent feasible, is not planned for ' removal as part of implementation of the proposed project. All vegetation to be planted as part of the proposed project is for enhancement of existing vegetation. The landscape plan calls for ' the reintroduction of the same or compatible species. No agricul- tural acreage is involved. None will be affected by the proposed project. ' 5.a-d. Animal Life The implementation and construction of the proposed project will ' not result in a change in the diversity of species, number of any species of animals, nor reduce or deteriorate any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals nor form a barrier to the migration or movement of animals. The intended use of the park is the same ' as the existing use. Onsite animal species will not be adversely affected by project implementation. ' 6.a-b. Noise During the construction phase of the proposed project there may be an increase in existing noise levels and exposure of people to ' higher than normal noise levels. This is considered a short-term impact. Construction will take approximately 10 weeks. Grading activities will take approximately 4 weeks. The impact is not ' considered significant. The construction noise will be similar to existing development in the Corona del Mar area. 7. Light and Glare The proposed project site does not have illumination. Illumina- tion for the site is not planned. ' S. Land Use The proposed project is redevelopment and remedial actions related to an existing passive park. It will not result in an alteration of the present or planned land use of the site. 9. Natural Resources Development of the proposed project will not increase the rate of natural resources nor deplete a renewable natural resource due to ' the magnitude of work involved. ' 22 sill ' 10. Risk of Upset ' There is no risk of upset in the event of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances. The proposed project does not involve explosives and hazardous chemicals. 11. Population ' The proposed project will not alter the location, distribution, ' density, or growth rate of the human population of the area. 12. Housina ' The proposed project will not affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing. ' 13.a-f. Transportation/Circulation Vehicle access is provided to the perimeter of the project site. This is existing access. The proposed project will not create ' additional traffic or hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians as traffic to the site should not increase due to pro- ject implementation. A limited amount of construction-related traffic will be generated by the project. This is not considered ' significant. It will be non-peak hour in nature. The project does not involve alterations to water borne, rail, or air traffic. ' 14.a-f. Public Services The proposed project involves enhancement of an existing park. It ' doesn't require a need for new or altered governmental services in the following areas: fire protection, police protection, schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Upon project completion, the site will require periodic maintenance of public facilities such ' as landscaping and trash pick-up. These are existing maintenance features required by the park. The proposed project is not expected to increase maintenance activities. 15.a-b. Ener¢v Implementation and construction of the proposed project will `not ' require the use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy. It will not require a substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy or require the development of new sources of energy. ' The magnitude of the work involved is minor in nature. ' 23 ' 16.a-f. Utilities ' The proposed project will not result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: power, natu- ral gas, communication systems, water, sewer or septic tanks, storm water drainage, and solid waste and disposal. The magnitude of the work involved is minor in nature. 17.a-b. Human Health ' Development of the proposed project does not involve known human health hazards. It will not create or expose persons to such hazards; on the contrary, reconstruction of the lower end of the ' trail and installation of rip-rap will remove existing hazards to persons utilizing the site. Moreover, filling the sea cave will stop erosion of the lower trail that now exists. ' 18. Aesthetics The proposed project is intended to enhance an existing view park. ' It will not obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the public. It will enhance the area by providing an aesthetically pleasing view park with permanent benches for the lower viewing area and replenishment of existing vegetation. Filling of the sea cave ' will also eliminate areas of erosion now visible to the public. 19. Recreation ' The proposed project will not have an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities. The project is not generating new users. It is not taking space for recreational ' opportunities. 20. Archaeological/Historical ' There are no known existing archaeological or historical sites present onsite. If a site is discovered during pregrade activi- ties, a determination will be made for excavation or preservation of the site. MITIGATION MEASURES ' The following mitigation measures are offered by the project sponsor. These mitigation measures are intended to lessen possible impacts incurred ' during project implementation. A majority of the mitigation measures (where noted) are taken from the project plans. These measures have been incorporated into the project design and are referenced below. The project plans are attached for reference. ' 24 ' CONSTRUCTION-RELATED 1. General Notes 1-19 listed on page 1 of 3 (Plan Notes) shall be imple- mented as mitigation measures for this project. 2. Grading Notes 1-30 listed on page 1 of 3 (Plan Notes) shall be imple- mented as mitigation measures for this project. 3. Trenching and Backfill Notes 1-4 listed on page 1 of 3 (Plan Notes) shall be implemented as mitigation measures for this project. ' 4. Sewer Line Notes 1-9 listed on page 1 of 3 (Plan Notes) shall be imple- mented as mitigation measures for this project. ' 5. Storm Drain Notes 1-5 listed on page 1 of 3 (Plan Notes) shall be implemented as mitigation measures for this project. ' LANDSCAPING 6. Only those plant and groundcovering species listed on page 5 of 6 (Re- vegetation Program) shall be utilized for landscaping of the project site. Any additions or deletions to this list must be approved by the City Engineer. ' 7. Irrigation Notes 1-10 listed on page 4 of 6 (Bench Layout and Irriga- tion Plan) shall be implemented as mitigation measures for this pro- ject. ARCHAEOLOGY 8. A qualified archaeologist shall be present during pregrade meetings to assess the site and make a determination of archaeological/historical significance. The archaeologist shall inform the City and grading con- tractor of the results of this study. 9. In the event that significant archaeological remains are uncovered dur- ing excavation and/or grading, all work shall stop in that area until an appropriate data recovery program can be developed and implemented. ' The cost of such a program shall be the responsibility of the landowner and/or developer. 25 I PREPARERS.OF AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REPORT ' PREPARERS SANCHEZ TALARICO ASSOCIATES, INC. Fred Talarico Larry Lazar Debra Musco Virginia Lasher Karen Mikkelsen ' CONTRIBUTORS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Lloyd Dalton Patricia Temple GEOFIRM ' CUNNINGHAM DESIGN, INC. Bob Cunningham FLOWERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 26 R DATE" O MAYOR 0 FIRE TO: ED COUNCIL 0 GENERALSERV. O MANAGER 0 LIBRARY ED ASST. TO MGR. ED MARINE O EXEC. ASST. O PARKS & REC. O ATTORNEY O PERSONNEL 0 BUILDING pill PLANNING ED CITY CLERK 0 POLICE O DATA PROCESS. ED PUBLIC WORKS O DUPLICATING M PURCHASING ED FINANCE C--1 TRAFFIC Cl BUSINESS LIC. O UTILITIES FOR: ❑ ACTION & DISPOSITION' M FILE it INFORMATION O REVIEW&COMMENT ❑ RETURN REMARKS: FROM;_ O��EWPp�i' � � n CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH U Z PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT °q<iFORN�P P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH,CA 92658-8915 (714)644-3311 March 9, 1989 RECEtVEn 0 AV';-plann .IA j MaRio�sag �- - �^ Walsh & Associates c�taf. 928 Occidental Drive Claremont, CA 91711 ry Attention: . Ray Walsh Subject: Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement (C-2411) Dear Mr. Walsh: The City is completing the reconstruction of the beach trail to Corona del Mar State Beach as shown on the attached prints, P-3113, Sheets 4 and 5. A drip irrigation system has been installed and capped, and the site has been hydromulched with Zorro fescue as a temporary erosion control measure. We wish to retain an experienced firm to implement the revegetation program shown on Sheet 5. The items of work which must be performed by the revegetation firm are as follows: 1. Collect seeds and cuttings to provide the plant material listed on the attached "Plant List for Revegetation of Inspiration Point". All plant material shall be collected on site or from Little Corona State Beach in Corona del Mar. Any substitutions for plant materials specified on the list must be approved in advance by the State' s Department of Parks and Recreation. Cuttings shall be taken from as many plants as possible in order to maintain genetic diversity within the population. 2. Install plant material during November 1989-February 1990, and arrange drip irrigation emitters (provided by the City) so that the plants are watered properly. 3. Monitor the progress of rooting and water plant materials for one ear after planting out. Consult with the landscape architect (Cunningham Design, Inc. ) and the State' s Department of Parks and Recreation (Jim Dice - (619) 237-7577) in this regard. 4. Replace cliff spurge (Euphorbia misera) as necessary to ensure the survival of 50 or more individuals (1 gallon size or larger) for one year after planting out on site. The intent of this revegetation effort is to restore the Inspiration Point plant material to a near-natural condition. To do so, the revegetation firm must work with representatives from the above-mentioned landscape architect and the Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as the City's Parks Superintendent (Jack Brooks (714) 644-3162). 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach K Walsch & Associates March 9, 1989 Page 2 Your firm is invited to submit a proposal to provide the items of work listed above, and any other services which you feel may be necessary in order to achieve our goal. Please list same on your proposal , indicate your fees for the various items of work, and show a "Total not to exceed" for the entire project. Assume a 1-year plant maintenance period, commencing with the date of planting out on site. Also, be sure to forward your firm's resume or brochure with your proposal . If you have any questions concerning this project, do not hesitate to call , or to arrange to meet with me on site. Very truly yours, 4 Lloyd Dalton Design Engineer LD:eu cc: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department State Department of Parks & Recreation Cunningham Design, Inc. Planning Department SEW Pp�T — @� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT cq<�FoaP`P P.O. BOX 1768,NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 (714)644-3311 March 9, 1989 ra nn c �w �101989 �" ff Land Restoration Associates �n�i QE,A'tbiw, /�17 1278 University Avenue, Suite 400 2n�gF• `� San Diego, CA 92103 % f r Attention: Wayne Tyson Subject: Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement (C-2411) Dear Mr. Walsh: The City is completing the reconstruction of the beach trail to Corona del Mar State Beach as shown on the attached prints, P-3113, Sheets 4 and 5. A drip irrigation system has been installed and capped, and the site has been hydromulched with Zorro fescue as a temporary erosion control measure. We wish to retain an experienced firm to implement the revegetation program shown on Sheet 5. The items of work which must be performed by the revegetation firm are as follows: 1. Collect seeds and cuttings to provide the plant material listed on the attached "Plant List for Revegetation of Inspiration Point". All plant material shall be collected on site or from Little Corona State Beach in Corona del Mar. Any substitutions for plant materials specified on the list must be approved in advance by the State' s Department of Parks and Recreation. Cuttings shall be taken from as many plants as possible in order to maintain genetic diversity within the population. 2. Install plant material during November 1989-February 1990, and arrange drip irrigation emitters (provided by the City) so that the plants are watered properly. 3. Monitor the progress of rooting and water plant materials for one ear after planting out. Consult with the landscape architect (Cunningham Design, Inc.) and the State's Department of Parks and Recreation (Jim Dice - (619) 237-7577) in this regard. 4. Replace cliff spurge (Euphorbia misera) as necessary to ensure the survival of 50 or more individuals (1. gallon size or larger) for one year after planting out on site. The intent of this revegetation effort is to restore the Inspiration Point plant material to a near-natural condition. To do so, the revegetation firm must work with representatives from the above-mentioned landscape architect and the Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as the City's Parks Superintendent (Jack 'Brooks (714) 644-3162) . 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach Land Restoration Associates March 9, 1989 Page 2 Your firm is invited to submit a proposal to provide the items of work listed above, and any other services which you feel may be necessary in order to achieve our goal . Please list same on your proposal, indicate your fees for the various items of work, and show a "Total not to exceed" for the entire project., Assume a 1-year plant maintenance period, commencing with the date of planting out on site. Also, be sure to forward your firm's resume or brochure with your proposal . If you have any questions concerning this project, do not hesitate to call , or to arrange to meet with me on site. Very truly yours, Lloyd Dalton Design Engineer LD:eu cc: Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department State Department of Parks & Recreation Cunningham Design, Inc. Planning Department t . ' DATE ? � ❑ MAYOR ❑ FIRE TO: ❑ COUNCIL ❑ GENERALSERV. ❑ MANAGER ❑ LIBRARY ❑ ASST. TO MGR. ❑ MARINE ❑ EXEC. ASST. ❑ PARKS & REC. ❑ ATTORNEY ❑ PERSONNEL ❑ BUILDING W PLANNING ❑ CITY CLERK ❑ POLICE ❑ DATA PROCESS. ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ DUPLICATING ❑ PURCHASING ❑ FINANCE ❑ TRAFFIC ❑ BUSINESS LIC. ❑ UTILITIES FOR: ❑ ACTION & DISPOSITION ❑ FILE 4''INFORMATION ]'REVIEW& COMMENT O RETURN REMARKS•, i r FROM r SEW PORT _ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH U '' r PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Cq</FO RN�P P.O. BOX 1768,NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 (714) 644-3311 March 2, 1989 Planniry pa�?ilgrrrtnl = MARO S 1989 ip CRYA 1 Mr. David E. Bramlet i- �EWPpR,1 Consulting BiologisttL7g. 1691 Mesa Drive, #A-2 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Subject: Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement (C-2411) Dear Mr. Bramlet: The City is completing, the reconstruction of the beach trail to Corona del Mar State Beach as shown on the attached prints, P-3113, Sheets 4 and 5. A drip irrigation system has ,been installed and capped, and the site has been hydromulched with Zorro fescue as a temporary erosion control measure. We wish to retain an experienced firm to implement the revegetation program shown on Sheet 5. The items of work which must be performed by the revegetation firm are as follows: 1. Collect seeds and cuttings to provide the plant material listed on the ' attached "Plant List for Revegetation of Inspiration Point". All plant material shall be collected on site or from Little Corona State Beach in Corona del Mar. Any substitutions for plant materials specified on the list must be approved in advance by the State's Department of Parks and Recreation. Cuttings shall be taken from as many plants as possible in order to maintain genetic diversity within the population. 2. Install plant material during November 1989-February 1990, and arrange drip irrigation emitters (provided by the City) so that the plants are watered properly. 3. Monitor the progress of rooting and water plant materials for one year after planting out. Consult with the landscape architect (Cunningham Design, Inc.) and the State's Department of Parks and Recreation (Jim Dice - (619) 237-7577) in this regard. 4. Replace cliff spurge (Euphorbia misera) as necessary to ensure the survival of 50 or more Tn ivi ua s gallon size or larger) for one year after planting out on site. The intent of this revegetation effort is to restore the Inspiration Point plant material to a near-natural condition. To do so, the revegetation firm must work with representatives from the above-mentioned landscape architect and the Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as the City's Parks Superintendent (Jack ,Brooks (714) 644-3162) . 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach Mr. David E. Bramlet March 2, 1989 Page 2 Yqur firm is invited to submit a proposal to provide the items of work listed above�,' and. any other services which you feel may be necessary in order to ,achieve our goal . , Please list same on your proposal, indicate your fees for the various items of work, and show a "Total not to exceed" for the entire project. Assume a 1-year plant maintenance period, commencing with the date of planting out on site. Also, be sure to forward your firm's resume or brochure with your proposal . If you have any questions concerning this project, do not hesitate to call, or to arrange to meet with me on site. Very truly yours, —W Lloyd Balton Design Engineer LD:dw cc: Ken Delino Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department State Department of Parks & Recreation Cunningham Design, Inc. Planning Department PO - @� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH V N� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT cq</FORN�P P.O. BOX 1768,NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 (714) 644-3311 March 2, 1989 Mr. Karlin Marsh Biological Consultant 30262 Acorn Lane Silverado, CA 92676 Subject: Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement (C-2411) Dear Mr. Marsh: The City is completing the reconstruction of the beach trail to Corona del Mar State Beach as shown on the attached prints, P-3113, Sheets 4 and 5. A drip irrigation system has been installed and capped, and the site has been hydromulched with Zorro fescue as a temporary erosion control measure. We wish to retain an experienced firm to implement the revegetation program shown on Sheet 5. The items of work which must be performed by the revegetation firm are as follows: 1. Collect seeds and cuttings to provide the plant material listed on the attached "Plant List for Revegetation of Inspiration Point". All plant material shall be collected on site or from Little Corona State Beach in Corona del Mar. 'Any substitutions for, plant materials specified on the list must be approved in advance by the State's Department of Parks and Recreation. Cuttings shall be taken from as many.plants as possible in order to maintain genetic diversity within the population. 2. Install plant material during November 1989-February 1990, and arrange drip irrigation emitters (provided by the City) so that the plants are watered properly. 3. Monitor the progress of rooting and water plant materials for one year after planting out. Consult with the landscape architect (Cunningham Design, Inc.) and the State's Department of Parks and Recreation (Jim Dice - (619) 237-7577) in this regard. 4. Replace cliff spurge (Euphorbia mN a) as necessary to ensure the survival of 50 or more individuals (1 gallon size or larger) for one year after planting out on site. The intent of this revegetation effort is to restore the Inspiration Point plant material to a near-natural condition. To do so, the revegetation firm must work with representatives from the above-mentioned landscape architect and the Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as the City's Parks Superintendent (Jack Brooks (714) 644-3162). 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach Mr. Karlin Marsh March 2, 1989 Page 2 Your firm is invited to submit a proposal to provide the items of work listed above, and any other services which you feel may be necessary in order to achieve our goal. Please list same on your proposal, indicate your fees for the various items of work, and show a "Total not to exceed" for the entire project. Assume a 1-year plant maintenance period, commencing with the date of planting out on site. Also, be sure to forward your firm's resume or brochure with your proposal. If you have any questions concerning this project, do not hesitate to call, or to arrange to meet with me on site. Very truly yours, -W Lloyd Dalton Design Engineer LD:dw ar cc: Ken Delino Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department State Department of Parks & Recreation Cunningham Design, Inc. Planning Department ° CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH U ) \ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ee< cq<�FoaN�P P.O. BOX 1768,NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 (714) 644-3311 March 2, 1989 Michael Brandman Associates 2530 Red Hill Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 Subject: Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement (C-2411) Gentlemen: The City is completing the reconstruction of the beach trail to Corona del Mar State Beach as shown on the attached prints, P-3113, Sheets 4 and 5. A drip irrigation system has been installed and capped, and the site has been hydromulched with Zorro fescue as a temporary erosion control measure. We wish to retain an experienced firm to implement the revegetation program shown on Sheet 5. The items of work which must be performed by the revegetation firm are as follows: 1. Collect seeds and cuttings to provide the plant material listed on the attached "Plant List for Re vegetation of Inspiration Point". All plant material shall be collected on site or from Little Corona State Beach in Corona del Mar. Any substitutions for plant materials specified on the list must be approved in advance by the State's Department of Parks and Recreation. Cuttings shall be taken from as many plants as possible in order to maintain genetic diversity within the population. 2. Install plant material during November 1989-February 1990, and arrange drip irrigation emitters (provided by the City) so that the plants are watered properly. 3. Monitor the progress of rooting and water plant materials for one year after planting out. Consult with the landscape architect (Cunningham Design, Inc.) and the State's Department of Parks and Recreation (Jim Dice - (619) 237-7577) in this regard. 4. Replace cliff spurge (Euphorbia misera) as necessary to ensure the survival of 50 or more individuals ( gallon size or larger) for one year after planting out on site. The intent of this revegetation effort is to restore the Inspiration Point plant material to a near-natural condition. To do so, the revegetation firm must work with representatives from the above-mentioned landscape architect and the Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as the City' s Parks Superintendent (Jack Brooks (714) 644-3162) . 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach Michael Brandman Associates March 2, 1989 Page 2 Your firm is invited to submit a proposal to provide the items of work listed above, and any other services which you feel may be necessary in order to achieve our goal. Please list same on your proposal, indicate your fees for the various items of work, and show a "Total not to exceed" for the entire project. Assume a 1-year plant maintenance period, commencing with the date of planting out on site. Also, be sure to forward your firm's resume or brochure with your proposal. If you have any questions concerning this project, do not hesitate to call, or to arrange to meet with me on site. Very truly yours, 4 Lloyd Dalton Design Engineer LD:dw cc: Ken Delino Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department State Department of Parks & Recreation Cunningham Design, Inc. Planning Department SEW PO�,r = CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, U � PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT cq<iaoa��r P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 (714)644-3314 March 2, 1989 Tree of Life Nursery P.O. Box 736 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 Subject: Inspiration Point Landscape Improvement (C-2411) Gentlemen: The City is completing the reconstruction of the beach trail to Corona del Mar State Beach as shown on the attached prints, P-3113, Sheets 4 and 5. A drip irrigation system has been installed and capped, and the site has been hydromulched with Zorro fescue as a temporary erosion control measure. We wish to retain an experienced firm to implement the revegetation program shown on Sheet 5. The items of work which must be performed by the revegetation firm are as follows: ,f 1. Collect seeds and cuttings to provide the plant material listed on the attached "Plant List for Revegetation of Inspiration Point". All plant material shall be collected on site or from Little Corona State Beach in Corona del Mar. Any substitutions for plant materials specified on the list must be approved in advance by the State' s Department of Parks and Recreation. Cuttings shall be taken from as many plants as possible in order to maintain genetic diversity within the population. 2. Instal'l plant material during November 1989-February 1990, and arrange drip irrigation emitters (provided by the City) so that the plants are watered properly. 3. Monitor the progress of rooting and water plant materials for one year after planting out.. Consult with the landscape architect (Cunningham Design, Inc.) and the State' s Department of Parks and Recreation (Jim Dice - (619) 237-7577) in this regard. 4. Replace cliff spurge (Euphorbj mjsera) as necessary to ensure the survival of 50 or more individuals (1 gallon size or larger) for one year after planting out on site. The intent of this revegetation effort is to restore the Inspiration Point plant material to a near-natural condition. To do so, the revegetation firm must work with representatives from the above-mentioned landscape architect and the Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as the City' s Parks Superintendent (Jack Brooks (714) 644-3162) . 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach E . .h Tree of Life Nursery March 2, 1989 Page 2 Your firm is invited to submit a proposal to provide the items of work listed above, and any other services which you feel may be necessary in order to achieve our goal. Please list same on your proposal, indicate your fees for the various items of work, and show a "Total not to exceed" for the entire project. Assume a 1-year plant maintenance period, commencing with the date of planting out on site. Also, be sure to forward your firm's resume or brochure with your proposal . If you have any questions concerning this project, do not hesitate to call, or to arrange to meet with me on site. Very truly yours, Lloyd Dalton Design Engineer LD:dw cc: Ken Delino Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department State Department of Parks & Recreation Cunningham Design, Inc. Planning Department R O U T E S L I P Date o •o •r G N -P N 4J -P y rt5 c r6 �— c E 3 a� r• c rtf p i N E U i r •r O •r E U O N .{.� •N 4- > O a) r• .r G1 U •, U C N •r O < Director Current Plan. Administrator ' Advance Plan . Administrator Code Enforce. Officer Director' s Secretary COMMENTS : p From, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES �� ACG y�A C+o� sj'A s9y 37G y� �� ` qp `6 y� E`p May 9, 1988 ROLL CALL INDEX Jack Brennan, contractor for the Harbor Perm cantilevered deck, addressed the Council Apli#0115- nd stated that three building permits 1014 ere issued for the following work at t e subject location: 1) Remodeling ad ition; 2) 8 ft. front wall; 3) Re b ild 6 ft. wall on side of property and ear wall. Mr. Br nnan stated that after the above permits were issued, an inspection was made of he completed work, and engineers g was in existence for the cantilever d deck at that time. He stated he p oceeded ahead with the deck, and it was t en that they were "red-tagged" or not having a permit for the cantilever d deck. Motion x Council Member T rner noted that the plans shown him b Mr. Jeannette, architect for the roject, did reflect a cantilevered deck, nd therefore, motion was made to approve he subject permit. Council Member Maurer poke against the motion, stating he felt such approval would set a precedent. Ayes x x The motion on the floor wa voted on and Noes x x x x x FAILED. Motion x In view of the foregoing, mot in was Ayes x x x x x x made to deny the subject permit Noes x J. CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. Request from Norbert Bojarski to add ass Bus Lie/ the Council concerning alleged lack o Door-to- enforcement of the City's Ordinance Door Slctn restricting door-to-door solicitation, (27) was presented. Due to the lateness of the hour, Mr. Bojarski was not in attendance to address the Council, and therefore no action was taken. 2. Report from Executive Assistant to the PB&R/ City Manager regarding INSPIRATION POINTe, Inspiration IMPROVBMENTP, was presented. Pt Impvms (62) Motion x Motion was made to accept and approve All Ayes Negative Declaration and findings; conceptually approve design; and direct staff to obtain necessary permits and return to Council for approval of the final-pTans,- specif_ications and estimates prior to advertising for bids. Volume 42 - Page 195 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES �\� \I;� G,ROLL CAL May 9, 1988 INDEX Mt rned at 12:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 1 agenda or this meeting was ted on Th sday, May 5, 1988, 8:15 a.m., q the City Hall Bulletin Board la aced outside of the City of Hewpor Beach Administration Build g. Volume 42 — Page 196 City Council Meeting Agenda Item No. J-2 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER May 9, 1988 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: INSPIRATION POINT IMPROVEMENTS ACTION: If desired, accept and approve negative declaration and findings; approve design; approve budget amendment to appropriate $100, 000 from reserve account; and, direct staff to obtain necessary permits and return to Council for approval of the final plans, specifications, and estimates prior to advertising for bids. • ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: In accordance with California Environ- mental Quality Act (CEQA) , the State CEQA guidelines and the City Council Policy K-31 an Initial Study has been prepared for the Inspiration Point improvements. Based on the information contained in the initial study, the Environmental Affairs Committee has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration has, therefore, been prepared for the project. The City Council finds: 1. That an initial study and negative declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmen- tal Quality Act and the State CEQA guidelines, and that their contents have been considered in the decisions on this project. 2. That based on the information contained in the negative declaration, the project incorporates sufficient mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant environmental effects, and that the project will not result in significant environmental impacts. • BACKGROUND: Inspiration Point is a view park, a pedestrian beach access, and an emergency vehicle access on Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar. Subject to serious erosion, the cliffs and I MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -2- May 9, 1988 • pedestrian walk require renovation and maintenance for which the City Council has already appropriated funds in this year's PBR budget. Additionally, the Arts Commission with the concurrence of the City Council and the PBR Commission identified the site for an Art in Public Places project. In early 1987, the Arts Commission conducted a design competition among landscape architects and artists. Six models were displayed in the City Hall Gallery and the winning design "Vanishing Path" by Cunningham Designs was selected by an advisory panel and approved by the Arts and PBR Commissions. In late 1987, the City Council approved an expenditure from the Arts Commission`s Art in Public Places reserve fund to develop preliminary plans and cost estimates. These plans and estimates have been completed and are the subject of this action. DESIGN ELEMENTS: A model of the proposed improvements is on display in the Council Chambers, and a complete project descrip- tion and set of plans are included in the attached Initial Study. • Essentially, the improvements include replacement of the existing pathway with a sandstone colored, sunken, concrete walkway and an expanded mid-level viewing area. Specially designed teakwood benches are included. Landscaping with native plants to minimize erosion and a drip irrigation system is included. Also, recon- sideration is given at this time to a previously approved capital improvements project to repair the erosion caused sea cave which has undermined the pathway. COSTS AND FUNDING: Construction and landscaping cost estimates for the "Disappearing Path" are attached. They total $156,800 including a 15% ($23,528) contingency. The repair of the sea cave was estimated at $70,000 in a previous capital improvement budget and that amount has been carried over into the current budget. The 1987-88 budget included $100,000 in reserve for Art in Public Places to be appropriated at the discretion of City Council. Additionally, an approved PBR Department capital improvement project includes $25,000 slated for improvement to the Inspiration Point walkway. The Art in Public Places Reserve Fund created by the City Council as a repository for the proceeds from the Salute to the Arts currently has a balance of $5,182 and • the proceeds remaining in this year's budget from the last Salut e 479. Accordingly, with the requested appropriation of totals $22, g Y� � $1r000� 00 available funds for this project total $152,661. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -3- May 9 , 1988 • Considering the 15% contingency, the $152, 661 is adequate to fund the estimated $156,800 budget. Any shortfall could be met by proceeds from the next Salute to the Arts scheduled for October 6, 1988. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Arts Commission at their meeting of March 10, 1988 approved the design and recommended the appropria- tion of $100, 000 reserve fund and the remaining Salute funds. The PB&R Commission, at their meeting of April 5, 1988 did likewise. The PB&R Commission meeting was well noticed in the area near Inspiration Point and there was no public comment. Tj"�� KENNETH J DELINO • KJD:atf Attachments • CUNNINGHAM DESIGN, INC. land planning - urban design - landscape architecture . 96 WEST MISSION ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 805.BB7.8085 93105 March. 1988 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE INSPIRATION PDINT ACCESS IMPROVEMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA -_,. .. Item No. Quantity Unit Unit Cost Item Cost 1 . Boulders 30 TN $ 200.00 $6,000.00 2. Benches 7 EA 1 ,000.00 7,000.00 3. IrrIgation System LS LS 2,745. ,0 2,745.00 • 4. Removal of Exotic Plants 28,000 SF .10 2,800.00 5. Planting (Containers/Cuttings) 500 EA 15.00 7,500.00 6. Seeding (Hydromulch) 28,000 SF .10 2,800.00 7. Supervision (Restoration Specialist) LS LS $,000.00 3,000.00 Subtotal : $31,845.00 Contingencies 9 15% 4,780.00 TOTAL: $36,625.00 All figures are rounded to higher $5.00 Key to Abbreviations • EA Each LS Lump Sum SF Square Feet TN Ton k y California License Number 12E9 FLOWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. r CIVIL ENGINEERS 913 Olive Street Suite 4 Santa Barbara, California 93101 Telephone [805] 911-2224 • arch,M 9 March, 1988 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE INSPIRATION POINT ACCESS IMPROVEMENT i CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,CALIFORNIA I ' Item Unit No. Item Quent Unit cost Item Cot 1. Earthwork 700 C.Y. $ 20.00 $14,000.00 2. Concrete Pathway/Walls/Ditch, Incl.rebar subdrain, pervious backfill,joints and finishing 170 C.Y. 450.00 76,500.00 • 3. Drop Inlet/12"Storm Drain Lump Sum Lump Sum 1,000.00 4. Viewing Area Concrete Slab/Walls, Incl. rebar,steps,joints and finishing 30 C.Y 250.00 7,500.00 5. Remove&Replace existing sewerline Incl. cleanouts 200 L.F. 27.50 5,500.00 Subtotal: $104,500.00 Contingencies @ 15% 15,676.00 TOTAL: $120,175.00 NOTES: 1. Construction costs of architectural features such as boulders, seating and landscape planting and Irrigation are not Included in this estimate. • 2. Construction costs of work to be done under Public Works Contract No. 2411 Is not Included In this estimate. aE�wP CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768,NEWPORT BEACHf CA 92658-8915 c'��iFoaN�� NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO: �--� Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Newport Beach 1 1 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Planning Department 1-•� Sacramento, CA 95814 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 County Clerk Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 ElPublic Services Division P.O. Box 838 Santa Ana, CA 92702 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. PROJECT TITLE: Inspiration Park Improvements PROJECT LOCATION: Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, CA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Landscaping and public access improvements to existing view park. CONTACT PERSON: Lloyd Dalton TELEPHONE N0714-644-3311 STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: 88040607 This is to advise that the City of Newport Beach has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1. The project has been_2L__approved,_disapproved by the City of Newport Beach. 2. The project will, x will not have a significant effect on the environment. 3. []An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant tb the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative Declaration is attached. 4. Mitigation measures x were, were not made a condition of approval of this project. 5. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was, x was not adopted for this project. 6. The Final Environmental Document and the record of the project approval may be examined at the Planning Department of the City of Newport Beach, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915, (714)644/3225. DATE RECEIVED FOR FILING: UAApip zjhfit Patricia Temple ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach Neil to: State Clearinghouse, I nth Street, Rm. 121, Sacramento, CA 95814 -- 916/4/ See NOTE Below �' NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FORM SCH 1 1. Project Title: Tnaniration Point Park Improvements 2. Lead Agency: City of Newport Beach 3. Contact Person:Lloyd Dalton 3a. street Address: 3300 Newport B1vd.P.O.Box 17683b City Newport Beach 3c. county: Orange 3d. Zip:92658-8915 3e. Phone:714-644-3311 PROJECT LOCATION 4. 'County: Orange 4a. city/Community:Newport Beach/Corona del Mar 4b.(optionai) Assessor's Parcel He. 4c. Section Twp. Range 5a. Cross Streets:Organ Blvd/Narcissus Ave Sb• NearestaCommunity: 6. Within 2 miles of: a, State Hwy No. 1 b. Airports c. Waterways 7. DOCUMENT TYPE B. LOCAL ACTION TYPE 10. DEVELOPMENT TYPE CCE A 01 General Plan Update 01 Gestdential: Units Acres 01 _NOP 02_New Element 02 Office: Sq.Ft. 02_Early Cons 03 General Plan Amendment Acres Employees 03 X Neg Dec 04 Haster Plan D3 Shopping/Commercial: Sq.Ft. 04 Oraft EIR OS Annexation Acres Employees OS Supplement/ 06—Specific Plan 04_Industrial: Sq.Ft. Subsequent EIR (if so, prior SCH 4 01 Redevelopment Acres Employees OB Rezone 05 Sewer: 14GD NEPA D9 Land Division 06 Water: MGD Subdivision, Parcel Nap, 06_Notice of Intent Tract Nap, etc.) 07 Transportation: Type 07 Envir. Assessment/ 10 Use Permit 08 Mineral Extraction: Mineral FORSI 11 Cancel Ag Preserve 09 Power Generation:Wattage OB_Draft EIS 12 X• Other Approval Of Type: OTHER Plans and 10 .S ecs _ P x Other: View Park 09—Information Only 0 8 9. TOTAL ACRES: 10_Final Document 11 Other 11. PROJECT ISSUES DISCUSSED IN DOCUMENT 01 X Aesthetic/Visual 08 X Geologic/Seismie 15_Sewer Capacity 22 water Supply 02 Agricultural Land 09 Jobs/Housing Balance 16 X Soil Erosion 23 X wetland/Riparian 03 XLAir Quality 10 Minerals 17 Solid Waste 24 gYildlife 04__Archaeological/Historical 11 -[,Npise 18 Toxic/Hazardous 25 Growth Inducing 05 X Coastal Zone 12 X Public Services 19 X Traffic/Circulation 26_Incompatible Landuse 06_Fire Hazard 13 Schools 20 X Vegetation 27 Cumulative Effects 07 •Y`Flooding/Drainage 14 Septic Systems 21__Water Quality 28 Other 12. FUNDING(approx.) Federal S State f Total $ 175s 000 13. PRESENT LAND USE AND ZONING: Existing view park in the R-1 zoning District. 14. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: , Landscaping and public safety improvements to existing view park. 15. SIGNATURE OF LEAD AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE: Date April 1, 1988 NOTE: Clearinghouse will assign identification numbers for all new projects. If a SCH Number already exists for a project (e.g. from a Notice of Preparation or previous draft document) please ffil it in. FORM REVISED 1/83 - REPLACES CA189 MARK DISTRIBUTION 08 REVERSE S1ATE OF CALIFORNIA—OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH - i 1400 TENTH STREET O� S •� SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 P,EC1Ur n s PUo•� ie b RAcr0 919, Llyod Dalton E��oRTprcy 1j May 5, 1988 City of Newport Beach 4 �ttF 3300 Newport Blvd./P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 Subject: Inspiration Point Park Improvements - SCH# 88040607 Dear Mr. Dalton: The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named proposed Negative Declaration to selected state agencies for review. The review period is closed and the coanents of the individual agency(ies) is(are) enclosed. Also, on the enclosed Notice of Completion, the Clearinghouse has checked which agencies have commented. Please review the Notice of Completion to ensure that your comment package is complete. If the package is not in order, please notify the State Clearinghouse immediately. Your eight-digit State Clearinghouse number should be used so that we may respond promptly. Please note that recent legislation requires that a responsible agency or other public agency shall only make substantive comments on a project which are within the area of the agency's expertise or which relate to activities which that agency must carry out or approve. (AB 2583, Ch. 1514, Stats. 1984.) ' These comments are forwarded for your use in adopting your Negative Declaration. If you need more information or clarification, we suggest you contact the commenting agency at your earliest convenience. Please contact Keith Lee at 916/445-0613 if you have any questions regarding the environmental review process. Sincerely, David C. Nunenkamp Chief Office of Permit Assistance cc: Resources Agency Enclosures ..wre or t aururma '. Bu •Transportatioand Housing Agency Memorandum ' J To EXECUTIVE OFFICER Date April 25, 1988 State Clearinghouse 1400 Tenth Street File No.: IGR/CEQA Sacramento, CA 95814 W. B. BALLANTINE - District 7 From DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subject : Project Review Comments SCH NUMBER Inspiration Point 88040607 Park Improvements CALTRANS has reviewed the Initial Study P for Inspiration Point Park Improvements for the City of Newport Beach. As indicated on the Environmental Checklist Form, there is nothing in the Initial Study to indicate that CALTRANS will be a Responsible Agency for this project. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Any future correspondence should be referred to Ron Kosinski at ( 213) 620- 3755. W. B. BALLANT�NE", Chief Environmental Planning Branch Transportation District 7 Clearinghouse C000rdinator For information, contact Al Fisher (ATSS) 640-3935 or ( 213) 620-3935 Attachment 4 Wail if:State ClaarlAghKry. 140D Tenth Street, No. 121, Sacrament,.CA 95414••116/445.06 San NOTE k1w NOTICE OF CONFLETION AND ENFIROaOAfAL AT FOAL 1. Pro1KtTltltn Innnirntion Point Park Improvements 2. Led A9enty:City of Newport Beach ' y: Contact Pano,,Lloyd Dalton 1,. street Address: 33O0 Newport B1vd.P.O.Box 176876 City:Newpor-t Beac Sc. County: Orange ld. zfp:92658-8915 7,• pxsn,714-644-3311 ►ogres LOCATION 4.'cegntyt Orange ion. City/community:Newport Beach Corona del Mar 46.(optlaKl)Assessor's Farut Alt. /c. SKtleg TOP. Res¢ so. Croce Strryts:O an R vd/Na ins+e Aveso- for Rural.. Waryst Community: 6. within 2 miles of: a. State Ito no. 1 b.Airports C. W tangs 7. DOOLKNT TYPE A. LOCAL ACTION TYPE to. OVELOpmorr TTPE 01 Gentral Pigs Op"to 01 Roldentlal: a11tk' • Apes 01 Aw r 02_ew Elegant 02 office: 34.Ft. 02 Tarly Cane 07 general Flu Ae,m6rnt Acres F;Isyaas ' 07 xNQ OK 04 Waster Pia 01 Shepp1n9/Comrrctal: Sq.F r' • 01_�n•aft EIR OS aMotieg Ac bs Su res,, es pplemant/ 06 T Wilk Plan a_Industrial: S4.Ft. r. 9 —5bbse4Yennt SIR r (if to,prior so 1 07 IudKatoprnt Attu fsplvytes V� FDA OP Land Division 06 water: NOD J%Tdlvision,Parcai Kip, C a!louts of intent Tract VAR. etc.) 07 tru:poruelon: T �A 07 IONSI• Attatsrn4 10 Yw hndt DO_jllfnrral Extraction: SF y It fatal AS Preserve Of_Iwer Ceneratfoni Wt M craft EIS I2 x•other Approval of _Typ,:...�_.__ PER Plans and Specs. , ID x own View Park OfTnfmrtion Only to Tinal Documentg' TOTAL KR[5 D.B 11_ONK It- PRWICT ISSUES DISCUSSED IN DOCURENT 01 X Atsthttic/Ylsual 09 X GK199fetSalsmee 15 Taver Capacity 22 water supply 02 Agricultural Land 05 Jobs/Nouslop p1aKa It 2E Sall Erodes 23%waclaWRiparfa 07.X_Mr Quality 10 Nln,rds 17 Solid Waste 24,Z_Vlldll(a 04]LMchaK10 ical/Nlstwi al 11_XNolte It Tvt1t01186Aws 2f OrwN Inducing OS X Cossbl Iom 12 2 Nblfe Services IS 1 Tnf/tc/Clrtolitfao 26 Incmgatible Lardust 06 Fln Ward U SuUgett 20,2LYegetatl4n 2) Cwtaciry Effects 07][,-Flaodlnp/OrMnpo 14 Sgtle Systm 21 y„—Wtw Quality 20 Otbw It. FMI�ON (approx.)Federal s states Tau, s 175,000 13. PIIESENT LAID USE AID ZORIR6: Existing view park in the R-1 zoning District. 14. PROJECT OEURIPTI I Landscaping and public safety improvements to existing view park. -----------'------- ---_—----------.------_- ------__— CLURINGADUSE COMM KEM LEE W/C N/C W/C N/C 8 8 0 4 0 6 0 7 916-445-0613 _ a Resources •RWQLWS Q� "o caitrtu)s STATE REVIEW BEGAN: �- S(y ag -• A, lion PlanniT)g DEPT REV TO AGENCY: �- p — 0 sh & Cmx utics stry 2 rig 8 Devel AGENCY REV TO SCH: �- J amation sHe th SCR COMPLIANCE _—WNAHO Rec/OHP Ag MONO Capm ictiorlskq AW/APCD:� (Resources: /�) gy Calm al Servs Lands Schools) ARB Mn Mtns Waste ado Rvr Bd as Cntl B3 Rgl Plan Qual (4TH) al Consv Rts ORD) OPR (2ND) al - OPR aallPlease return this form with any eco men a.