HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 - City Council Policy G -Series Revisions (City Trees) Revisions - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed
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Just leave things alone for a few years .... then see how it goes !
Bob Haub
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Subject: FW: Tree Policy
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Vote "NO" on City's Staff G1 Policy recommendation to remove any trees
or until a complete evaluation is conducted of each tree.
Robert J. Haaga
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To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: G1 Policy
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Dear City Counsel Members,
Enough is enough. You don't really care about public opinion and yes there are some tree huggers that will fight
anything. I am bot one of them. However if G1 passes your seats will be challenged like never before. Do the right thing
and vote no.
Most Sincerely,
Mike Robertson
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Subject: FW: Vote No on G1 Policy Revisions
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Dear City Council:
Please protect our Urban Forest that makes Newport Beach 2 a special place to live and make any future decision
making a completely transparent process.
Sincerely, Dr Suzanne Savary
Dr Suzanne Joyce Savary
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Subject: FW: Please Do Not Allow This
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council,
VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal:
Special Trees in the City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not
include the appropriate community input associated with such an important policy. This policy has long-term
consequences for our community and for our Special Trees! The citizens of Newport Beach desire a transparent and
open process, and approving these revisions without our input
will create confusion and distrust.
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Item No. 15
From: Rieff, Kim
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To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Trees
From: Debra Huse Ressel <debrahuse@mac.com>
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council,
VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal:
Special Trees in the City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not
include the appropriate community input associated with such an important policy. This policy has long-term
consequences for our community and for our Special Trees! The citizens of Newport Beach desire a transparent and
open process.
Sincerely Debra Huse
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From: Rieff, Kim
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Subject: FW: Special Trees and the Revisions of the G1 Policy
From: Peggy Palmer <pvpalmer@icloud.com>
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Dear Mayor Avery and Honorable City Council Members,
It has been brought to my attention that City Staff is making recommendation to the G1 policy with regard to those
trees that are designated as "Special Trees".
I am seeking that the Council vote "NO" on the current revisions that have been suggested by the Staff.
These "Special Trees" deserve to be protected and all of the necessary testing should be performed prior to any
"Special Trees" being removed.
We simply can not afford to remove these trees at the whim of City Staff without including a policy that "tests" the
trees, if they are truly sick.
We have a lot of development on the horizon with the Newport Village, as well as, the addition to our RHNA
numbers, now is the time to limit our exposure with regard to our "Special Tress" as new these developments
arise.
We can all agree that this is a benign "ask" that will be in the best interest of our iconic trees; this will further
maintain our "living -history" in each of our unique villages in Newport Beach.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Peggy V. Palmer
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Subject: FW: Significant trees
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Dear Newport Beach Council,
PLEASE VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY REVISIONS! I
City best practices and policies should include full transparency to the voters. The current revisions to the G1 Tree Policy
fails to provide this transparency by allowing Special trees to be removed without any proof of an issue and testing,
allowing a petitioner requests to be the determining factor for removal. By approving these revisions, you will
undermine the trust of the community and put important community assets at risk.
Thank you.
Mike Talbot
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Subject: FW: Vote no on city staff's G1 Policy
From: Diana Long <dianadrakelong@me.com>
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council,
VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal:
Special Trees in the City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not
include the appropriate community input associated with such an important policy. This policy has long-term
consequences for our community and for our Special Trees! The citizens of Newport Beach desire a transparent and
open process, and approving these revisions without our input
will create confusion and distrust.
I am especially worried about the trees than line Riverside Dr. by Cliff Drive park, giving shade to all of us who walk daily
along the sidewalk (between Avon and Riverside on the north side). They keep us all cool on warm days as we walk up
the hill and generate heat. They must not be removed as they are enjoyed by many, many residents.
Thank you for your consideration,
Diana D. Long
2516 Cliff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Subject: FW: Special tree policy vote
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VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal:
Special Trees in the City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not
include the appropriate community input associated with such an important policy. This policy has long-term
consequences for our community and for our Special Trees! The citizens of Newport Beach desire a transparent and
open process, and approving these revisions without our input
will create confusion and distrust.
Newport Beach Council,
VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY REVISIONSI!
City best practices and policies should include full transparency to the voters. The current revisions to the G1 Tree Policy
fails to provide this transparency
by allowing Special trees to be removed without any proof of an issue and testing, allowing a petitioner requests to be
the determining factor for removal. By
approving these revisions, you will undermine the trust of the community and put important community assets at risk.
Please consider adding testing to the current tree policy as requested and desired by the community of Newport Beach.
Newport Heights / Cliff Haven
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Subject: FW: SAVE OUR TREES IN NEWPORT BEACH
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Newport Beach Council,
VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY REVISIONSI I
City best practices and policies should include full transparency to the voters. The current revisions to the G1 Tree Policy
fails to provide this transparency by allowing Special trees to be removed without any proof of an issue and testing,
allowing a petitioner requests to be the determining factor for removal. By approving these revisions, you will
undermine the trust of the community and put important community assets at risk.
TJ Williams
1110 Kings Road
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From: Gregory Cox <GCox@pacificsymphony.org>
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VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY REVISIONSI I
City best practices and policies should include full transparency to the voters. The current revisions to the G1 Tree Policy
fails to provide this transparency
by allowing Special trees to be removed without any proof of an issue and testing, allowing a petitioner requests to be
the determining factor for removal. By approving these revisions, you will undermine the trust of the community and
put important community assets at risk.
Marine Avenue Trees Bei
Cut Down at Night!
Trees Being Mutilated at Ensign
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Subject: FW: Our Historic Trees
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From: Jennifer Samuel <jasamuel@me.com>
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Dear City Council ,
We have worked so hard to save our Historic Eucalyptus Trees on Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. Please , on Tuesday,
VOTE NO on City's Staff G1 Policy.
Thank you.
Resident on Pearl Ave.
Jenni Samuel
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From: Rieff, Kim
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Subject: FW: VOTE NO on the current plans to remove more Special Trees!!!!
From: Jeanne Fobes <jeannefobes@gmail.com>
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I was horrified as I stood in front of Ensign Junior High and watched the huge machines attack our beloved Tipu trees.
They were blooming and birds flew screeching from their nests as they were destroyed. We in Newport Heights had
enjoyed the growth and magnificent blooming of these trees for 45 yearsM The Board of Education decided, with no
input from us residents, to murder these trees that we had loved for all the years of their growth. And to murder them
for a bit more parking and/or drive through space. They had many square blocks of area to choose from and they chose
where our trees lived. I ask you to NOT kill any more of our city's beloved trees!!!!!
Jeanne Fobes
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council,
VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal.
Special Trees in the City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not
include the appropriate community input associated with such an important policy.
This policy has long-term consequences for our community and for our Special Trees. The citizens of Newport Beach
desire a transparent and open process, and approving these revisions without our input will create confusion and
distrust.
Additionally, please consider adding testing to the current tree policy as requested and desired by the community of
Newport Beach.
Best regards,
Taylor Whisenand
2518 Margaret Dr.
Newport Beach
(949) 280-6629
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Dear Mayor Avery and Newport Beach Council,
VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY REVISIONS!
Newport Beach City's best practices and policies should include full transparency to the residents/voters. The
current revisions to the G1 Tree Policy fails to provide transparency by allowing Special Trees to be removed
without any proof of an issue and or testing, which allows a petitioner's request to be the determining factor for
the removal. By approving these revisions, you will undermine the trust of the residents of the community and
put important community assets at risk.
From my personal perspective and experience with tree losses as a resident of Newport Heights/Cliff Haven is
that we have already experienced tremendous tree losses in the last 3 years and DO NOT want anymore tree
losses in our community of Newport Heights/Cliff Haven and our city of Newport Beach.
In 2016 in Newport Heights/Cliff Haven the solution to the tragic freak accident with the loss of a child's life
lead to the creation of a very small sized sidewalk from Irvine Ave. to Santa Ana Ave. (that to this day hardly
anyone uses) AND all that lead to the destruction of many historic trees in our neighborhood.
Last year in June of 2020, the NMUSD, even though the City of Newport Beach gave them an alternative plan
option maliciously went against the student's, teacher's, parent's, community's and city's request to save the
trees and murdered all the majestic old historic trees. I spoke on this issue at the Newport Beach city's hearing
on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
If we have more tress losses in Newport Heights/Cliff Haven it will destroy the integrity of our beloved
environmentally fragile community. Most of us in the Heights move here because we love the trees and to
continue to destroy these trees destroys our love for our community.
Sincerely,
Mary DiDomenico
609 Aldean Place
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-903-3173
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Subject: FW: Special Trees
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Dear Mayor and members of the City Council:
Please vote "No" on the motion to remove restrictions on Special Trees in Newport Beach. As a Tree City USA we have
a responsibility to preserve as many trees as possible. These trees deserve to be tested and retained if at all feasible.
Elaine Linhoiff
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Removal of trees that have taken decades to grow is not in the interest of a scenic and inviting look for Newport Beach.
It is costly and unnecessary when done and causes our community to question the motives behind the costs of removing
the trees without due process. To keep the trees that add so much to this community, please add testing to the current
tree policy,
Please vote no on the G1 policy revisions!
Kellina Martin
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Subject: FW: Special Trees
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Dear Mayor and Council,
VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal:
Special Trees in the City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not
include the appropriate community input associated with such an important policy. This policy has long-term
consequences for our community and for our Special Trees! The citizens of Newport Beach desire a transparent and
open process, and approving these revisions without our input
will create confusion and distrust.
Newport Beach Council,
VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY REVISIONSI!
City best practices and policies should include full transparency to the voters. The current revisions to the G1 Tree Policy
fails to provide this transparency
by allowing Special trees to be removed without any proof of an issue and testing, allowing a petitioner requests to be
the determining factor for removal. By
approving these revisions, you will undermine the trust of the community and put important community assets at risk.
Dear Mayor and Council,
Please consider adding testing to the current tree policy as requested and desired by the community of Newport Beach.
Thank you for your support and making a difference!
Your Friends,
Newport Heights / Cliff Haven
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Subject: FW: Potential Revisions - G1 Policy
From: Al Katz <allkatz.shieldshigh@gmail.com>
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Newport Beach City Council:
I thought the recent change in Council would have stopped these unnecessary games.
The agenda for the G1 Policy as stated by the City Manager "potential revision to the Council policy on
City trees that would provide more transparency and consistency for the retention..." How can not
including verification of a reason to remove a tree (Special Tree) be transparent? You either think the
residents of Newport Beach are dumb or something is up. Do not approve this policy unless testing and
actual transparency is included in the G1 policy revisions.
Al Katz
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Subject: FW: Trees!
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Why are you trying to make it easier to cut down our trees?
Stop it!
Mark Johnson
Opal Avenue Balboa Island.
Mark Johnson
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Subject: FW: Balboa Island Trees
From: Barbara Klinger <calibabs@yahoo.com>
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Enough is enough please,
As I understand it, the city has two classifications of trees, City Trees and Special Trees. Given the fact that
the trees in Newport Beach are a community asset, the community deserves the right to be better informed
about important policy changes/revisions being brought to council, such as the G1 tree policy. Specifically
Special Trees in Newport Beach have been classified this way for a reason and this is stated in the policy itself,
yet current revisions threaten our Special Trees! I would ask why with the current avalanche of community
support for our Special Trees wasn't this allowed more community input? It would seem the city is on the
same path and would rather see them removed than protected. This is unacceptable! I am asking for clear and
objective standards to be added to the verbiage to protect our Special Trees. The verbiage should clearly state
that testing is necessary to remove any special tree. Level three assessment is NOT the same as testing. This
is not a good look and is NOT the transparency that we need to expect from Public Works and our city council.
As a resident and a taxpayer and a voter I am asking you to NOT approve this ambiguous amendment. Thank
you.
Best Regards,
Barbara Eusey
Balboa Island
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From: Rieff, Kim
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To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Tree policy
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From: Susan Skinner <seskinner@me.com>
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Dear City Council,
May I please ask that the tree policy be as transparent and tree -friendly as possible? There has been a lot of tree issues
in the last few years and having a policy laid out regarding what is required to remove a special tree will help rebuild
trust (as well as protect the trees from arbitrary decisions). In particular, please set up the policy to forbid the removal
of otherwise healthy mature trees.
I am still so sad about the Ensign trees (although that was NMUSD's fault). They were young trees when I attended
Ensign several millennium ago and they were gorgeous trees.
Thank you,
Susan Skinner
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To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Special Trees
From: carolynmacb@gmail.com <carolynmacb@gmail.com>
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Dear City Councilmembers I am writing to you today to encourage you NOT to approve the proposed
amendments to the City's G-1 Tree Policy at the next City Council Meeting on Tue, January 12, 2021. 1 have
serious concerns with the proposed revisions to the City's long-standing Tree Policy. The proposed revisions
are vague and confusing at best. If adopted, these revisions would only serve to weaken the protections
currently afforded to the City's "Special Trees" by establishing a completely new procedure by which a small
number of property owners in near proximity to a "Special Tree" can petition the City for removal of trees
without good cause and without requiring any proof of issue; utilizing evidence -based testing in the removal
evaluation process. As former Mayor Diane Dixon stated at a recent City Council meeting to consider the
removal of Marine Ave Trees, objective testing is critical and should be performed before making any
determination to remove Special Trees on Marine Ave. In addition, a petitioner seeking to remove a Special
Tree should be required to pay for the actual cost of testing in order to confirm that a Special Tree is in fact sick
and/or dying. Removal of Special Trees simply because they are not in favor at the moment should not be
permitted under the City's G-1 Tree Policy. It is imperative that the protections of Special Trees provided for in
the G-1 Tree Policy be maintained and not watered down through this amendment process. As a resident,
taxpayer and voter I believe this is a matter of critical importance. As you know, it is the strong view of the vast
majority in our community that we do everything possible to protect and preserve our City's Special Trees,
especially those located along Marine Ave. Sincerely, Carolyn Whittington
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From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20217:16 AM
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Subject: FW: No on City's Staff G1 Policy recommendation
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From: Alice Brewer <abrewer3@me.com>
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Please leave our trees alone unless they are infected. Please vote no.
Alice Brewer
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January 12, 2021
Mulvey, Jennifer
Item No. 15
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202111:14 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Tree Policy
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am asking for you to please not approve the proposed amendments to the City's G-1
tree policy at the next city council meeting on Jan 12. The revisions are confusing and
are the exact opposite of transparency that is greatly needed with this issue that is so
sensitive to our community. As Diane Dixon said on record at a recent council meeting
objective testing is critical and should be performed before making any determination
to remove any Special Tree in Newport Beach, As a very involved citizen and resident
and taxpayer and voter I firmly believe this is of vast importance. As you are aware it is
the strong view of the vast majority in our community that we do everything possible to
protect and preserve our Special Tree's especially those on Marine Avenue. We should
not be adopting revisions that are subjective and based on misinformation and inflated
statements on cost of testing. As evidenced in the huge undertaking of our community
to save our Marine Avenue trees it is established that the average cost of testing is
$1200. Based on Micah's comments from when I was on Marine watching and
documenting the last testing he said that in most years no more than 1 tree generally
comes up for removal. Out of our 932 ( I counted) special trees, this is a nominal cost to
protect our villages and our communities for the future generations, and is very much of
interest to the vast majority of our community.
No property owner or renter should be able to petition the City for removal of our
Special Trees without good cause and without requiring proof of issue. Level three
assessment is NOT the same as testing. This is a technical codification that could be very
important to our Marine Avenue Trees. We need the verbage to be clear that testing is
required before consideration of removing our Special Trees, Thank you.
Kindest Regards,
Anita Rovsek
Balboa Island
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January 12, 2021
Mulvey, Jennifer
Item No. 15
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202111:13 AM
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Subject: FW: 1-12-21 CC Agenda Item #15 - Resolution No. 2021-5: City Council Policy G -Series
(City Trees) Revisions
From: dave@earsi.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:12:19 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office; Avery, Brad
Subject: 1-12-21 CC Agenda Item #15 - Resolution No. 2021-5: City Council Policy G -Series (City Trees) Revisions
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Mr. Mayor and Members of the City Council,
Removal of trees can at times be a very controversial and contentious proposition. I think the City's G -Series
Policies have served the City well over the years. However, last year we saw removal of trees by a school district cause
tremendous controversy. In light of this incident, it is good that the City reevaluate and updating as necessary, its G -
Series Policies.
I offer the following comments on the proposed amendments to the City's G -Series Policies. My comments are intended
to provide clarity; to reduce potential for public controversy; to insure the public, their voices will be heard; and to make
sure the intent of the Policies are clear when protecting "Special Trees".
1. All terms should be defined. (Examples: "Landscape Manager", "manager"). Consider adding a definition
section.
2. The party proposing the tree removal (applicant) should not be a decision maker. That would be a conflict of
interest. Clarify the people/departments behind the titles and what their relationship is to the decisionmaker.
Clarity in the Policies is needed, particularly in light of the comments submitted by the Balboa Island
Preservation Association.
Example 1: If the City Parks, Beaches and Recreation (PB&R) Department in combination with the Public Works
Department proposed to remove one or more "Special Trees" because they wanted to regrade or reconfigure
uses within a City park, and the "Special Trees" are not a "Problem Tree" and there is no "Emergency" situation,
could they do it? If so, what would be the process?
In this example, the City PB&R Department and Public Works Department should not be in a decision making
position. No applicant should be in a decision making position. That is a conflict of interest.
Example 2: If the Public Works Department proposes a public works project (example: to widen Balboa
Boulevard) that would result in the removal of "Special Trees" and the "Special Trees" are not a "Problem Tree"
and there is no "Emergency" situation, could they do it? If so, what would be the process?
In this example, the Public Works Deputy Director or anyone in the Public Works Department should not be in a
decision making position. No applicant should be in a decision making position. That is a conflict of interest.
3. The Policy provisions for removal of "Special Trees" should state whether the removal of a "Special Tree" is
considered a significant adverse environmental impact pursuant to CEQA, if the Special Tree is not deemed a
"Problem Tree" and there is no "Emergency' situation.
4. There should be an appeal process within all Policies (except for emergency situations) to allow proposed tree
removals to ultimately be heard by the City Council. Consider adding an appeal fee schedule to recover the
City's expenses for the appeal process.
5. To simplify the understanding of the Policies, considering adding a table identifying the different appeal
periods. Except for emergency situations, I recommending simplifying the range of appeal periods within the
Policies by adding a minimum appeal time period applicable to all G -Series Policy decisions. (Sample statement:
under no circumstance shall the appeal period be less than _ days).
6. Determining the health of a "Special Tree" — The City should insure its Policies take all reasonable steps to
preserve and enhance the life of "Special Trees". Where there are disagreements among experts, the Policies
should be amended to clearly state the intent of the Policies are to error on the side of the "Special Tree".
Thank you,
Dave
David J. Tanner
223 62nd Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949 646-8958 home
949 233-0895 cell
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January 12, 2021
Mulvey, Jennifer
Item No. 15
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202111:26 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Newport Beach :: G-1 Tree Policy:: We need your help to clean up policy language
regarding SPECIAL TREES in our Beautiful City
From: Dennis Bress <dennis@ieei.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202111:24 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Beach :: G-1 Tree Policy:: We need your help to clean up policy language regarding SPECIAL TREES in
our Beautiful City
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Hello Mayor and Councilmembers, hope you are well. Happy New Year and all the best for 2021.
1 am asking that we have some clean up on the G-1 Tree Policy verbiage to protect our Special Trees.
I spoke @ the last PB&R meeting asking for this change, but the can got kicked down the road and now it is
with you guys.
It is a very simple ask, that is vitally important so that city wide special trees are protected.
We are opposed to the adopting of the current G-1 Policy as currently written, we need verbiage that states that
testing be required before consideration of removal of special trees.
Thank you for all you do to keep our City beautiful and safe.
All the best.
Best, -Dennis Bress Jr.
110 Agate Avenue
Balboa Island, Ca. 92662
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January 12, 2021
Mulvey, Jennifer
Item No. 15
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20219:15 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Vote No - G-1 Policy
From: Dorothy Kraus <dorothyjkraus@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20219:14 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Vote No - G-1 Policy
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council Members,
I am dismayed that the staff report claims that there was public input, yet the ad hoc committee assigned to review the
Policy G-1, "Special Tree Policy — Special Tree Removal' was comprised of PB&R Commission and staff to come up with
proposed revisions. One would think that an effort by staff to include members of the public would have been a no
brainer. So, here we are again with so many of us disturbed by these proposed changes without proper public input. This
is such a city-wide sensitive topic. Better attention to the importance of public engagement would have certainly been a
better course.
I repeat what so many of my neighbors, friends, and members of the public have stated in their correspondence to you,
which is to please VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal. Special Trees in the
City of Newport Beach are a community asset, but the submitted revisions by Public Works did not include the
appropriate community input associated with such an important policy. This policy has long-term consequences for our
community and for our Special Trees. The citizens of Newport Beach desire a transparent and open process, and
approving these revisions without our input will create confusion and perpetuate the distrust by your constituents.
Thank you for your time.
Dorothy Kraus
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January 12, 2021
Mulvey, Jennifer
Item No. 15
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:33 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Trees in Newport Beach - Vote No on G1 policy
From: judy@jcsego.com <Judy@jcsego.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:26 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Trees in Newport Beach - Vote No on G1 policy
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Dear City Council Members:
Please do not remove any trees in Newport Beach unless they are tested and found to be diseased. Vote No on the G1
policies regarding trees. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Judith C. Sego
223 Orange Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:11 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Please vote no on tree policy revisions
From: Everette Phillips <everette_phillips@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:00 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Please vote no on tree policy revisions
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council,
Please VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal: Special Trees in the City of
Newport Beach are a community asset and we truly enjoy them.
I understand that having trees tested for disease takes time and money, but trees are too easily removed and too
difficult to replace.
Please consider adding testing to the current tree policy.
In my own neighborhood some residents wanted public trees removed for their private benefit and it changed our
neighborhood in a negative way ... even worse they sold their house and moved leaving me a daily reminder for the past
15 years.
Thank you,
Everette Phillips
218 Fern St
Newport Beach, CA
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:05 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: PLEASE VOTE NO ON G1 POLICY REVISIONS
From: Isabelle Phillips <isaphi7@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20212:58 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: PLEASE VOTE NO ON G1 POLICY REVISIONS
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Dear Mayor Avery and Council,
Please VOTE NO on the current revisions of the Special Tree Policy- Special Tree Removal: Special Trees in the City of
Newport Beach are a community asset and we truly enjoy them.
Please consider adding testing to the current tree policy.
Thank you for your consideration,
Isabelle Phillips
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:04 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Special Trees
From: Darrin and sherri fryer <dnsfryer@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20212:35 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Special Trees
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To Newport Beach City Council,
I am writing to you today to encourage you NOT to approve the proposed amendments to the City's G-1 Tree
Policy at the next City Council Meeting on Tue, January 12, 2021. 1 have serious concerns with the proposed
revisions to the City's long-standing Tree Policy. The proposed revisions are vague and confusing at best. If
adopted, these revisions would only serve to weaken the protections currently afforded to the City's "Special
Trees" by establishing a completely new procedure by which a small number of property owners in near
proximity to a "Special Tree" can petition the City for removal of trees without good cause and without requiring
any proof of issue; utilizing evidence -based testing in the removal evaluation process. As former Mayor Diane
Dixon stated at a recent City Council meeting to consider the removal of Marine Ave Trees, objective testing is
critical and should be performed before making any determination to remove Special Trees on Marine Ave. In
addition, a petitioner seeking to remove a Special Tree should be required to pay for the actual cost of testing in
order to confirm that a Special Tree is in fact sick and/or dying. Removal of Special Trees simply because they
are not in favor at the moment should not be permitted under the City's G-1 Tree Policy. It is imperative that the
protections of Special Trees provided for in the G-1 Tree Policy be maintained and not watered down through
this amendment process. As a resident, taxpayer and voter I believe this is a matter of critical importance. As
you know, it is the strong view of the vast majority in our community that we do everything possible to protect
and preserve our City's Special Trees, especially those located along on Marine Ave. Sincerely,
Sherri Fryer
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20214:02 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Special Tree Policy G1
From: Bill Dunlap <bill@wedunlap.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20211:48 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Special Tree Policy G1
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I respectfully request that you not approve the special tree policy at this time. I believe that with further community
input a better policy could be implemented , Thank you Bill Dunlap
400 Snug Harbor Rd. 949-874-4402
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202112:45 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY PROVISIONS
From: Phil Whitener <philmaryjo@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202112:40 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: VOTE NO ON THE G1 POLICY PROVISIONS
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Why on earth would you approve a policy provision that allows a petitioner to initiate the removal of a special tree
without proof that the tree needs to be removed? Please remember the massive community support for the
preservation of marine ave's historic trees. It appears that this proposal is an end run around that support. I hope the
proposal is not the result of input from one of the city employee Dept's such as the Dept. Of Public Works or a
developer's representative. Remember that when you vote it is the community collectively and their wishes you
represent.
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