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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2026, 02/24) - G-1 - AmendedG-1 RETENTION AND REMOVAL OF CITY TREES Purpose To establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable urban forest with an inventory that the City can reasonably maintain in a healthy and safe condition through the efficient use of City resources. To educate the public of the protections of the City's Urban Forest and guide, in a user-friendly way, the mechanisms in place for tree replacements. With the passage of time, adjustments in the City's tree inventory may be necessary. Therefore, this policy also establishes definitive standards for the retention, removal, and reforestation of City trees. City trees are an important part of the character and charm of the entire City and provide environmental benefits as well. Regular care and programmed replacements are necessary to preserve this charm while at the same time protecting public views consistent with City Council Policy G-3, providing personal safety, and preventing public and private property damage and providing a sustainable urban forest. I. DEFINITIONS A. "Commission' is defined as the Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. B. "Diseased" or "Diseased tree" is defined as a tree that cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods, in an advanced state of decline, and has no prospect of recovery. C. "Dying" or "Dying tree" is defined as a tree that have no prospect of recovery. D. "Hazardous" or "Hazardous tree" is defined as a tree that is defective, has a potential to fail, and would cause damage to persons and property upon failure. E. "Problem Tree" is defined as a tree that by virtue of its species is known to cause excessive hardscape or utility damage due to its excessive root system. The following trees are defined as Problem Trees: 1. Ficus nitida (Indian Laurel Fig) 2. Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig) 3. Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig) 4. Fraxinus uhdei (Shamel Ash) 5. Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood) 6. Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweet Gum) 7. Schinus terebinthefolius (Brazilian Pepper) 8. A tree that the City Arborist determines is infested with Tuliptree scale (Toumeyella liriodendri) 9. A City Tree that causes the private property owner to lose their fire insurance. 1 G-1 Problem Trees exclude City parkway trees on the Street Designation Tree List of City Council Policy G-6 unless they are Special Trees. F. "Reforestation' when initiated by the City is defined as the concept of systematically replacing Problem or Standard Trees which are creating hardscape and/or view problems and cannot be properly trimmed, pruned or modified to alleviate the problem(s) they create; or those which have reached their full life and are declining in health; or are simply the wrong species of trees for the planted location. When initiated by a homeowners' association or property owner, reforestation is otherwise defined as an appeal. "Special City Tree" is defined as a Landmark, Dedicated, or Neighborhood tree, that has historical significance, and/or contributes to, and gives character to, a location or to an entire neighborhood. A Landmark, Dedicated, and Neighborhood tree are identified by species in Exhibit A and shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as Special Trees. Trees within these three (3) categories shall be identified, mapped, recorded and administered by staff for the Commission. When staff propose modifications, the Commission shall review the Special Tree list and forward recommendations for additions or deletions to the City Council for approval. 1. Landmark Trees are identified as those individual Special Trees that possess historical significance by virtue of their size, age, location, or species. 2. Dedicated Trees are Special Trees donated in the memory of specific individuals or organizations. Updates will be made annually to the City tree inventory system that corresponds to the amended B-17 Policy: Parks, Facilities, and Recreation Program Donations. Exhibit A of this Policy will be updated annually to reflect updates. 3. Neighborhood Trees are Special Trees that by their unusual size, number, species, or location lend a special character to a residential, commercial, or business area. G. "Standard City Tree" is defined as a tree that is located on City real property (parkways, parks, other City -owned property) and not designated as a Special or Problem Tree. II. BASIS TO REMOVE A CITY TREE A. Dead, diseased or dying trees. The tree is dead, diseased or dying as those terms are defined above or is subject to imminent tree failure. B. Impact on Infrastructure. The tree is impacting infrastructure based on the criteria set forth below. C. Beautification or Capital Improvement Projects. Standard, Special, and/or Problem Trees may be considered for removal in conjunction with a City Council -approved beautification project or capital improvement project. 2 G-1 D. Development Projects. Approval of an encroachment or demolition permit that requests removal of a tree in conjunction with a commercial, residential or other development project. E. Departmental Determination. The City Manager, upon the advice of the Municipal Operations Director, City Attorney, or Traffic Engineer, shall have the authority to remove individual Problem or Standard Trees to resolve claims or safety issues. Notwithstanding the foregoing, excessive leaves, fruit, flowers, petals, bees, birds, and other animals, or insects shall not constitute a finding for removal of a tree covered by this policy. III. PROCESS FOR REQUESTS FOR REMOVAL OF A CITY TREE The Municipal Operations Department, homeowners' association or private property owner may request removal of a City Tree. A homeowners' association or private property owner may initiate the process for removal by submitting an application to the City Clerk, utilizing the City Tree Removal form available on the Municipal Operations Department website: https:/ /www.newportbeachca.gov/ government/ departments/municipal-operations and paying the applicable fee as set by resolution of the City Council. A. Tree Removal Reports. After receiving the application, the City Arborist shall prepare the following reports and analysis for the removal of a Standard, Special or Problem Tree: 1. Tree Inspection Report that explains why tree removal is necessary, which may include, but is not limited to: structural defects of the tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where imminent personal injury or property damage may result from tree failure. For Special Trees, a Tree Removal Review will also be prepared. 2. A mitigation analysis to determine whether mitigation measures may be implemented to maintain the tree provided the costs are reasonable. 3. Performance of a Level 2: A Basic Tree Risk Assessment ("Level 2 Risk Assessment") for requests to remove based on a hazard, the Level 2 Risk Assessment should identify structural defects of the tree, parts of the tree most likely to fail, targets where imminent personal injury or property damage may result with tree failure, and determine whether mitigation measures will eliminate the hazard. 4. For Landmark Tree(s), a Tree Risk Assessment that includes a Level 3 Testing: Advanced Techniques shall be prepared to confirm the presence of any potential risks. Where Tree Risk Assessment and Level 3 Testing: Advanced Techniques are required, the full costs of such testing and associated report will be the sole 3 G-1 responsibility of the applicant, whether that be the City, a homeowners' association or property owner. B. Standard City Trees. 1. Upon completion of the above reports for a Standard Tree, the City Arborist shall make a recommendation to the Landscape Manager, or his/her designee as to whether findings for removal set forth in Section IV (Findings Required for Removal of a City Tree) can be made. If the Manager approves removal of the tree, the City shall provide notice in accordance with Section VII (Notifications) prior to removal of the tree. 2. If the Manager determines the application does not meet the findings set forth in Section IV (Findings Required for Removal of a City Tree), the application is denied and the applicant may appeal to the Commission in accordance with Section VI (Reforestation/Appeals). C. Special City Trees 1. The homeowners' association or private property owner shall provide the Homeowners Association Board approval or Petition, respectively, as provided in Section VI(A) (Appeal of Standard or Problem Trees or Requests for Removal of Special Trees). Upon receipt of the board approval or requisite signatures and completion of the above required Tree Removal Reports, except in the case of an emergency, the City Arborist shall publish notice of the hearing in accordance with Section VII (Notifications) and agendize the Special Tree removal request for a hearing before the Commission to determine whether findings can be made for removal of the tree. The reports shall also be provided to the Councilperson of the district in which the Special Tree is located. In the case of a dead tree or in an emergency, once a recommendation to remove a Special Tree is made by the City Arborist to the Landscape Manager, or designee, and the Manager agrees with the recommendation, the City may immediately remove the tree. 2. After holding the hearing and considering all evidence, the Commission shall approve or deny the application for removal. The Commission shall be the final decision -making authority. D. Problem Trees 1. Upon completion of the above reports for a Problem Tree, the City Arborist shall make a recommendation to the Landscape Manager, or his/her designee as to whether findings for removal set forth in Section IV (Findings Required for Removal of a City Tree) can be made. If the Manager approves removal of the tree, the City shall provide notice in accordance with Section VII (Notifications) prior to removal of the tree. 4 G-1 2. If the Manager determines the application does not meet the findings set forth in Section IV (Findings Required for Removal of a City Tree), the application is denied and the applicant may appeal to the Commission in accordance with Section VI (Reforestation/Appeals). IV. FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL OF A CITY TREE City Trees may be removed in each of the following circumstances if the tree removal request will not adversely impact the overall inventory, diversity and age of the City's Urban Forest. Notwithstanding the foregoing, excessive leaves, fruit, flowers, petals, bees, birds, and other animals, or insects shall not constitute a finding for removal of a tree covered by this policy. City Trees may be removed if at least one of the following findings are made based on the Tree Removal Reports: A. Hazardous (Standard, Special and Problem Trees) - As to Standard, Special, and/or Problem Trees, the City Arborist has determined that the tree is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous as those terms are defined above. B. Impact On Infrastructure (Standard, Special and Problem Trees) - The Standard, Problem or Special Tree has a repeated history of damaging public or private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, street or sidewalk drainage, curbs, walls, fences, underground utilities, or foundations based on City records or other competent and reliable authority. Water or sewer blockage that results from City tree roots and causes significant public or private property damage (greater than $1,000.00) may be sufficient criterion for tree removal. C. Problem Trees that are not designated as Special Trees may be removed if any of the following findings are made: 1. The tree creates, in the opinion of the City Arborist, a view impediment that cannot be resolved by normal nor alternative tree trimming procedures; 2. The tree has a repeated history of significant documented private property damage (greater than $1,000) due to Tuliptree scale (Toumeyella liriodendri) infestation; or 3. Maintaining the City Tree jeopardizes the property owner's homeowner's insurance. D. Beautification or Capital Improvement Projects (Standard, Special and Problem Trees) - Removal of the tree is required in conjunction with a City Council -approved beautification project or capital improvement project. k G-1 E. Development Projects Requiring an Encroachment and/or Demolition Permit (Standard and Problem Trees) - The project plans including construction plans demonstrate that the City tree must be removed in conjunction with the project. F. Departmental Determination - The City Manager, upon the advice of the Municipal Operations Director, City Attorney, or the Traffic Engineer, finds that removal of an individual Problem or Standard Trees is necessary to resolve claims or safety issues. V. STANDARD CONDITIONS AND OTHER RELATED REQUIREMENTS In the event of tree removal, the following serve as standard conditions for replacement. A. The City will replace all trees removed in accordance with Council Policy G-6. If 36- inch boxed trees are not available or if funding or space constraints prevent planting of a 36-inch boxed tree, then the largest tree available for the space available will be planted. The full costs of removal and replacement of all City Trees will be the sole responsibility of the City, unless it is a Reforestation set forth in Section VI, or Problem Trees related to views and/or that jeopardizes a property owner's homeowners' insurance, or an applicant voluntarily pays for a new tree. Additionally, if an applicant desires to upgrade to a box size larger than a 36-inch box as a replacement (if available), then he/she will be responsible for the difference in price. B. Special Trees will be replaced one -for -one with the same species or the closest equivalent whenever practical. An alternate species may be recommended by Staff if the same species is unavailable and will be subject to approval by the Commission detailing the necessity of removal and any specific previous treatment of the tree. Private Property Development Projects. All encroachment permits (permits for private property development which are proposed to install improvements in the City right of way) or demolition permits that involve the removal or replacement of City tree(s) must be specifically noticed by the property owner to City staff prior to the building and/or demolition process. The proposed construction plans must indicate preservation of existing City trees wherever possible (except trees that are dead, dying, or in an advanced state of decline). C. If the Standard or Problem Tree removal is approved in conjunction with a private development project, the property owner shall pay for all related tree removal and one -for -one replacement costs and meet all provisions of City Council Policies L-2 and L-6 and City Municipal Code Sections 13.08 and 13.09, or any successor policies or sections. D. Other Requirements for Problem Trees. 1. No more than fifty (50) Problem Trees may be removed per year by staff under the above criteria without special approval of the Commission. If there are no removal criteria other than it being a Problem Tree species, then no more than one of three G-1 problem parkway trees in a continuous row may be removed in a one-year period unless part of a reforestation is approved by the Commission. 2. The City Arborist shall report the removal of Problem Trees under the above criteria monthly to the Commission. 3. The cost to remove and replace Problem Trees will be the sole responsibility of the City based on funding, availability, and growth space, except for removals related to views and/or that jeopardizes a property owner's homeowners insurance. E. Additional Considerations to Retain or Remove a Special Tree. During normal sidewalk, curb, and street repair activity requiring root pruning, sufficient timing in advance must be planned to ensure that pruning will not destabilize or kill the tree. If both sides of a Special City Tree's roots are to be pruned, one side should be pruned at minimum two (2) years in advance of the other side depending upon the species and other related factors. If root pruning methods are not practical and/or critical to the health of the tree, then alternate or special hardscape improvements should be considered by the City to retain the tree providing that these measures are practical, costs are reasonable, and that they comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. All proposed root pruning or other tree treatment shall be evaluated and approved by the City Arborist. Additionally, if steps taken for Special City Trees under the provision above are proven to be impractical, the Special City Tree removal request shall go through Reforestation. VI. REFORESTATION/APPEALS An appeal otherwise known as an application for Reforestation may be initiated by a Department, homeowners' association or a private property owner. In the case of a homeowners' association or private property owner, the appeal shall be initiated by submitting an application to the City Clerk, utilizing the City Tree Removal form available on the Municipal Operations Department website: https: / /www.newportbeachca.gov/ government/ departments/municipal-operations and paying any applicable fee as set by resolution of the City Council. A. Appeals of Standard and Problem Trees or Requests for Removal of Special Trees by Homeowners' Associations and Private Property Owners. Private property owners and/or homeowners' associations shall meet the following signature requirements with the application. 1. Petitions. Private property owners who apply for removal of a Special Tree or appeal the Manager's determination for the removal of a Standard or Problem Tree must submit a petition signed by a minimum of 60% of City of Newport Beach property owners within a radius of 500 feet from the location of the proposed tree removal to a maximum of 100 properties/parcels. The 60% threshold is based on the number of properties, not the number of property II G-1 owners. The petition content must be approved and dated by City staff prior to distribution by the applicant. The staff -approved petition must be distributed by the applicant to all private property owners within the 500-foot radius. Signatures by non -property owners shall be invalid and only one signature per property shall be counted towards the 60% threshold. All petition signatures shall be verified by City staff for property owner status of the person or persons signing the petition. Petitions that are submitted more than ninety (90) days past the date stamped by staff before distribution shall be invalid and the request shall not be forwarded to the Commission for consideration. The Landscape Manager may extend this timeframe at his or her discretion; or 2. Homeowner Association Boards. Private property owners who are mandatory members of a homeowners' association where a City Tree is located must submit applications for removal of a Special Tree or appeal the Manager's determination for the removal of a Standard or Problem Tree through their association. The request shall include a resolution of the Board of Directors formally requesting a reforestation with a statement that all members of the homeowners' association have been officially notified and given an appropriate opportunity to respond before the Board voted on the request. The homeowners' association is responsible for notification of the outcome of the Board's vote to all association members, pursuant to their established procedure. B. The requestor agrees, in writing, to pay 100% of the costs of the removal and replacement of the public tree(s) in advance of any removal activity. The actual removal and replacement work will be performed by a City contractor coordinated by the Municipal Operations Department. The total costs for removal and replacement work shall include only the contractor's costs and be paid in advance of any removal actions. C. Once petitions or Board of Directors approval is/are submitted to the City, a hearing of the Commission will be scheduled. Notice of the hearing shall be published in accordance with the California Government Code Section 54950 et seq. and Section VII(B) (Public Hearing Notification Requirements)- D. The Municipal Operations Director, or a designee, shall prepare a full staff report for a regularly scheduled Commission meeting of all trees recommended for removal. E. In addition to the findings set forth in Section IV (Findings Required for Removal of a City Tree), the Commission may consider any and all relevant circumstances, including but not limited to the following: 1. Health or overall condition of the tree(s); 2. Degree of verifiable public or private property damage from the tree(s); 3. Degree of verifiable view impairment from the tree(s); 4. Whether the tree species is a Problem City Tree (See Definitions); G-1 5. The level of community support and/or opposition; 6. The value of the existing tree(s) versus the value of the replacement tree(s); 7. Whether the tree species is inappropriate for the location or does not conform to the current treescape; and/or F. Efforts made to ensure adequate notification. The decision of the Commission shall be final and not appealable and/or subject to call for review. G. Reforestation Work Upon Commission Approval. If the Commission approves the reforestation request, the following criteria apply to the completion of the reforestation work. 1. Prior to removal of the tree, the notification requirements set forth in Section VII(A) (Tree Removal Notification Requirements) shall be met. 2. There shall be a minimum of a one -for -one replacement of all trees. Replacement trees must comply with City Council Policy G-6 unless the Commission approves a different tree designation and shall be a minimum size of 36-inch boxed trees and species, unless the space will not accommodate a 36-inch boxed tree or a tree cannot be planted due to planting restrictions contained in City Council Policy G-6. Per the Landscape Manager's discretion, a larger sized box tree may be planted if it is replacing a tree of significant size or value in the City's inventory and ample planting space is available. If there is no room for the replacement tree(s) at a specific site as designated by City Council Policy G-6, then the replacement tree(s) shall be planted in a public area in the same neighborhood at the option of the requestor. The requestor shall be responsible for watering and fertilizing the replacement trees to ensure their proper growth and development as outlined in City Council Policy G-6. Section 13.09.030 of the Municipal Code also requires property owners to water and fertilize parkway trees adjacent to their property. VII. NOTIFICATIONS A. Tree Removal Notification Requirements 1. Emergency - Dead trees and trees considered so hazardous as to necessitate an emergency removal shall be exempt from this provision. In the case of emergency removals, the Landscape Manager or the City Arborist shall have the authority to direct the removal of a hazardous tree. 2. Non -Emergency - For non -emergencies, the City shall post a Standard or Problem Tree that is not a hazard with an 8" x 5" placard at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled removal trees. The placard shall also note a Staff contact number and a date on which it was posted. 9 G-1 Staff shall also provide advance written notification, as applicable, to the adjacent property owner, the legally established homeowners' association, and the Councilperson of the district where the removal is proposed, of the intent to remove a Standard Tree. Any appeal regarding a tree removal decision must be received by the Municipal Operations Director no later than seven (7) calendar days following the date of posting or notice of intent. The Director will delay tree removals until the appeal period has expired or until the Commission has acted upon an appeal. B. Public Hearing Notification Requirements Prior to PB&R Commission hearing on a tree removal request, the City shall post the Standard Tree or Problem Tree proposed for removal with an 8" x 5" placard at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing. An 8" x 5" placard will be posted on a Special Tree considered for removal at least thirty (30) days before the hearing. The placard will include the following information: the date of its posting, the date, time and location of the hearing, and a City contact number. The placard will include the date it was posted, the date, time and location of the hearing and a City contact number. 2. For requests from a homeowner's association: City staff shall notify private property owners within a 500-foot radius of the tree requested for reforestation via postcard at least fourteen (14) calendar days and thirty (30) calendar days for Special Trees prior to the Commission hearing. The postcard will include the date, time and location of the hearing and a City contact number. [Attachment - Exhibit A Special City Trees] History Action Policy # Date Enacted Adopted I-9 05-09-1966 Reaffirmed I-9 08-30-1966 Amended I-9 08-14-1967 Reaffirmed I-9 11-12-1968 Reaffirmed I-9 03-09-1970 Reaffirmed I-9 02-14-1972 Amended I-9 11-09-1976 Amended 1-9 11-12-1985 Amended 1-9 11-28-1988 Amended 1-9 03-14-1994 (changed to G-1) Amended G-1 04-11-1994 Amended G-1 02-26-1996 Amended G-1 07-14-1997 10 G-1 Amended (Administratively) G-1 11-24-1997 Amended G-1 08-10-1998 Amended G-1 01-25-1999 Amended G-1 02-22-2000 Amended G-1 04-23-2002 Amended G-1 04-27-2004 Amended G-1 10-11-2011 Amended G-1 09-08-2015 Amended G-1 08-08-2017 Amended G-1 02-09-2021 Amended G-1 05-09-2023 Amended G-1 12-09-2025 Amended G-1 02-24-2026 11 G-1 EXHIBIT A SPECIAL CITY TREES TYPE LOCATION LANDMARK Balboa Boulevard Median Bob Henry Park Castaways Park Lido Hotel Site Dover Drive east of Irvine Avenue Dover Drive at Westcliff John Wayne Park Lido Isle Medians Main Street Marine Avenue (Balboa Island) Ocean Blvd. (Corona del Mar) Wedge Area West Jetty View Park (near Historical Marker) Westcliff & Dover (Groves) Bike Trail DEDICATED Bayside Park (Newport -Irvine Rotary Club) TREES Bayview Park (Gene Atherton) Bayview Park (Thomas Edward Mansfield & Owen Thomas Vatter) Begonia Park (Dr. Leo V. Turgeon) Begonia Park (Cheryl Bailey Ringwald) Bob Henry Park (Bob Henry) Bonita Canyon Sports Park (Elaine Linhoff) Bonita Canyon Sports Park (Fern Pirkle) Buffalo Hills Park SPECIES Araucaria heterophylla Ficus rubiginosa Phoenix canariensis Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' Erythrina caffra Liquidambar styraciflua Erythrina caffra Pinus pinea Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' Eucalyptus (Various Species) Phoenix canariensis Myoporum laetum Phoenix canariensis Eucalyptus globulus Pyrus calleryana Cinnamomum camphora Cassia leptophylla Bauhinia blakeana Prunus cerasifera Ficus rubiginosa Melaleuca linarifolia Melaleuca linarifolia Erythrina caffra (Bahia Community Earth Day Celebration) Buffalo Hills Park Stenocarpus sinutaus (North Beach Sunrise Rotary Club) Castaways Park (Kevin Murphy) Castaways Park (Mary Louise Romine) Castaways Park (Joe Clarkson) Castaways Park (Michael F. Gustin) Castaways Park (Robert W. Hanley) Castaways Park (Arthur Grant Kidmann Jr.) Castaways Park (Grover Stephens, Ph.D.) Castaways Park (John D. Woodruff) Castaways Park (Nancy Bergeson) Castaways Park (Logan David Burley) Castaways Park (Sawyer Dean Burley) Castaways Park (Sawyer Dean Burley) Castaways Park (Gregory Caurteau) 12 Pinus torreyana Pinus torreyana Platanus racemosa Platanus racemosa Populus Fremontii Platanus racemosa Platanus racemosa Platanus racemosa Quercus agrifolia Quercus agrifolia Quercus agrifolia Quercus agrifolia Quercus kelloggii Oa 4 47 2 2 23 G-1 Castaways Park (Bob & Susan Caustin) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Joe Clarkson) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Yen Chu Kuo) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Ryan Lemmon) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Virginia Najera) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Eva Victoria Najera) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (David Rapp) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Sheldon Powell Riley) Populus Fremonth Castaways Park (Nancy & Jack Skinner) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Staycee Stone) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Jason Stradman) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Robert T. Talbot) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Jan Vandersloot) Quercus agrifolia Castaways Park (Jean Watt) Quercus agrifolia Cliff Dr. Park (Susan Benz) Bauhinia blakeana Cliff Dr. Park (Francis P. Hemenway) Cassia leptophylla Cliff Dr. Park (Gary Lovell) Quercus agrifolia Cliff Dr. Park (Dr. Vandersloot) Quercus agrifolia Coastal Peak Park (Jared Romine) Quercus agrifolia Eastbluff Park (Lucy Huntsman) Hymenosporum flavum Eastbluff Park (Billy Covert) Ficus macrophylla Galaxy View Park (Trey Hunter) Cupaniopsis anacardiodes Galaxy View Park (Dylan Ayres) Metrosideros excelsa Galaxy View Park (Virginia Roberts) Cassia leptophylla Grant Howald Park (Jean & Coalson Morris) Cassia leptophylla Grant Howald Park (Skipper Mark Howes) Hymenosporum flavum Grant Howald Park (Mark Munro) Metrosideros excelsa Grant Howald Park (Pete Munro) Metrosideros excelsa Grant Howald Park (Cara Lee) Spathodea campanulata Irvine Terrace Park (Beckett Glyer) Platanus racemosa Irvine Terrace Park Platanus racemosa (U.S. Bicentennial Freedom Tree) Irvine Terrace Park (California Bicentennial) Pinus Pinia Irvine Terrace Park (Dana Harmon) Liquidambar styraciflua Irvine Terrace Park (Sister City of Okazaki) Pinus nigra L Street Park (Tim Van Ostenbridge) Cassia leptophylla Las Arenas Park (Ed Healy) Melaleuca linarifolia M Street (median) (Walter Knott) Pinus pinea Mariners Park (Sierra Beth) Bauhinia variegata Mariners Park Cedrus deodara (Dr. Anthony & Madeline DeCarbo) Mariners Park (Isy Pease) Pinus halepensis Mariners Park Pinus eldarica (Christopher & Marisha Thompson) Mariners Park (Meghan & Camielle Thompson) Pinus eldarica Mariners Park (Frank Tallman) Pinus radiata 13 G-1 Mariners Park Senocarpus sinuatus (North Beach Sunrise Rotary Club) Mariners Park (Graci Lee Henry) Magnolia'Little Gem' Mariners Park (Susana Lee Niederhaus) Bauhinia variegata North Mariners Park (Marcie Schrauder) Pinus radiata Newport Pier / 24th Street Bike Path Chamaerops humilis (Marie "Maxine' Louchis) Old School Park (Mary Jo Tyler) Bauhinia variegata Old School Park (Jean & Coalson Morris) Cassia leptophylla Peninsula Park (Gray Lunde Tree) Chamaerops humilis Peninsula Park (Don Perdue) Ravenea rivularis San Miguel Park (Jon Walters) Schinus molle Spyglass Hill Park (Dennis George Brice) Acacia baileyana Spyglass Hill Park (Edith Mary Brice) Acacia baileyana Veterans Park (Rosemary Rae Hill Hansen) Lagenstoemia indica fauriei WCH & Superior Ave City Parking Lot Cassia leptophylla (Louise Greeley) West Newport Park (Russell Marc Beaumont) Erythrina caffra West Newport Park (Jeff Steven Reinker) Erythrina caffra West Newport Park Spathodea campanulata (Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2072) Various locations: Qurcus agrifolia Castaways Park and Cliff Drive Slopes (Dr. Jan David Vandersloot & Family) NEIGHBORHOOD TREES Along Avon Ave Eucalyptus globulus 8 Buena Vista and Lindo Ave Erythrina caffra 1 Candlestick Lane (Baycrest) Eucalyptus citriodora 10 Clay St. (Irvine Ave to St. Andrews Rd.) Ficus microcarpa'Nitida 21 Cliff Drive (north side, west of Dover Dr.) Agathus robusta 4 Cliff Drive Park (Scout House) Ficus benjamina 1 Commodore Rd. Eucalyptus citriodora 2 Corona del Mar State Beach Washingtonia robusta 74 601 Dover Drive Eucalyptus ficifolia 1 Dover Drive (Mariners Drive to Irvine Ave) Eucalyptus globulus 6 Eastbluff Park Ficus macrophylla 6 Glenwood Lane Eucalytpus citriodora 2 Goldenrod Ave (Ocean Blvd. to Fifth Ave.) Washingtonia robusta 144 Heliotrope Ave (Corona del Mar) Pinus radiata 2 Irvine Ave (17th St. to Dover Dr.) Phoenix dactylifera 30 Irvine Ave (17th St. to Dover Dr.) Spathodea campanulata 39 128 Kings Place Roystonea regia 1 L Street Park Quercus suber 36 Leeward Lane Fraxinus uhdea'Tomlinsori 38 M Street Park Pinus pinea 1 Margaret Drive (median) Erythrina caffra 1 14 G-1 Marguerite Ave. (Ocean Blvd. to Fifth Ave.) Mariners Drive Newport Center Drive Poppy Ave (Corona del Mar) Rhine Wharf Park Along Riverside Ave (adjacent to Cliff Dr Park) 725 St. James Rd. Sandalwood Lane Santa Ana Ave. Seaview Ave (Corona del Mar) Shorecliffs Entrance Starlight Circle Via Lido Bridge Waterfront Drive (Avocado Ave to Acacia Ave) West Newport Park 15 Phoenix canariensis 64 Jacaranda mimosifolia 44 Washingtonia robusta 363 Eucalyptus rudis 24 Archontophoenix 12 cunninghamiana Schinus terebinthefolius 10 Eucalyptus ficifolia 1 Eucalyptus citriodora 2 Eucalpytus robusta 39 Pinus radiata 1 Erythrina caffra 46 Eucalyptus citriodora 5 Eucalyptus globulus 16 Schinus molle 16 Metrosideros excelsus 55