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Home My WebLink AboutSS3 - Balboa Village Beautification Projecttau - City Of Newport Beach General Services Department Parks and Trees Division Balboa Village Beautification Project Balboa Village Historical Development ➢ December 1999 - A concept to revitalize the Balboa Village area was approved by the City Council. This Proposal included various improvements, including new street trees, landscaping, street furniture and street lights. ➢ Late 2000 - City staff held community meetings to acquaint Balboa residents, business owners, the Balboa Peninsula Point Association, Central Newport Beach Community Association, and Balboa Village Business Improvement District of alternative tree species for Main Street. Over 75 species of street trees were displayed and discussed, as well as for removals and replacements. ➢ July 3, 2001 - Park, Beaches and Recreation Commission approved change to street tree designation on Main Street to Eucalyptus torquata (Coral Gum) and on Balboa Boulevard to Eucalyptus nicholii (Willow- Leafed Peppermint). Balboa Village Historical Development Contd. ➢ May 2002 • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission approves Ficus tree removals and replacement trees on Main Street. • City Council approves tree removals and replacements on Main Street. June 2003 - Tree planting begins in Balboa Village. ➢ September 2003 - Present - Staff maintains a vigorous maintenance schedule on all tree sites that includes annual pruning, tree staking, fertilization, and tree replacements as necessary. ➢ September 2008 - Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the City Street Tree Redesignation and support forwarding to City Council the Balboa Village Beautification Project. W6 City Tree Inver Inventory Detail Dist: 17 Address: 100 Main Street Location: Front -1 Species: Eucalyptus torquata, Coral Gum DBH/Height: 0-6/1-15 Parkway Size: 4 Estimated Value: $700 WCA Work History — Tree Planting Date Work Type ➢11/6/2007 Plant 24" Box w/o RB ➢3/13/2007 Plant 24" Box w/o RB ➢9/16/2005 Plant 24" Box w RB > 10/09/2003 Plant 36" Box w/o RB ➢6/24/2003 Tree Planting Eucalyptus nicholii (wo- kuh- LIP -revs nik -KOE- lee -ere) WILLOW-LEAFED PEPPERMINT Myrtaceae New South Wales and Queensland, Australia The Willow - Leafed Peppermint is an attractive evergreen tree which is useful in both private and commercial landscapes. It grows quickly to 35 -50' tall and 15 -35' wide, with a dense, wil- lowy foliage of narrow 3 -5" long bluish -green leaves that smell like peppermint when crushed. Its strong trunk is also orna- mental, with its rich reddish -brown furrowed bark. Although the individual white flowers are small, they make a pretty effect in late summer as they bloom. The Willow- leafed Peppermint likes good drainage, is drought - tolerant, and should not be overwatered. It is quite cold - hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 15 "F. As a garden or a street tree, its graceful form is dependably attractive, and its water- saving advantages should not be overlooked. Q66 ➢ Hardiness 36 -48 ft ➢ Form and Size 15 -36 ft ➢ Leaves and Bark — Narrow, 3 -5 inches long, light green leaves, Furrowed, rich reddish brown bark ➢ Flowers and Fruit — Inconspicuous whitish flowers, tiny capsules ➢ Best Feature — Graceful, weeping garden or street tree. Too much water can cause chlorosis Existing Eucalyptus Nicholii Trees Balboa Boulevard Existing Eucalyptus Nicholii Trees Balboa Boulevard Existing Eucalyptus Nicholii Trees Balboa Boulevard Brahea edulis brah- HEE -uh (Fnvhea edubs) ED- you -lus (Guadalupe Palm) .lrecaceoe (Palmae) Palm family Origim Mexico (Guadalupe Island and Baia California) Species characteristics: Form - Fan palm. Slow growing to 30' with an opc❑ spread to 10' Tnmk - Tends to self -prune resulting in a clean thick trunk ringed with leaf scars, with loosely hanging reddish brown paper) sheathing at the top Foliage - The costapahruuc fans are smooth, vivid light green. They extend 5' across %%ith 4 - 5' long spineless Ixiioles Flowers/fruit - Small, slender creamy �%Iuia flowers in large clusters between the bases of the leaves. Conspicuous orange yellow globular fruits in d' hanging clusters. No significant pest problems are known at this time Site suitability: Sunset zones - 13 - 24 Tolerant of seacoast and tow desert exposure. Clearances - Suitable for 3' parkways or cutouts Suitable under utility lines for many years due to slow growth and spreading habit. ad for street sides, medians, parks and lawns Culture considerations: Low maintenance Tolerant of sandy loam to clay loam soil as well as air pollution and high hinds and drought Comments, notes: Due to slow growth and the rclativcl) wide canopy of young trees it is often easier to locate only older palms in the narrowest parkways to avoid clearance problems. Proposed Guadalupe Palm Trees Balboa Boulevard Existing Eucalyptus Nicholii Trees Balboa Boulevard ._.a 61l., 4 PT Ir S',_ iLVER • SUNG 4 SS, _ ; r-w'xjg Eucalyptus toryuata (Coral Gum, Goldfields Gum) Afyrraceae (Myrtle family) Origin: Western Australia you- kuh- LIP-lus for -K W A -tuh Species characteristics: Form - Evergreen. Moderately fast growing small tree to 20' high with equal spread; variable form tending to round or spreading. Weight of flowers and seed capsules cause branches to droop. Trunk - Older bark is persistent, rough, reddish brown Foliage - Open on slender steins. Lanceolate mature leaves are 4 - 6" long and '/7 - 1'G" wide, light grayish green to golden green, are borne alternately. Juvenile leaves may be blunt and round. Flowers/fruit - Decorative buds are bronze to bright red with a yellow, beaked operculum resembling miniature lanterns. The buds are 'h" long and 34" wide and turn yellow and coral red before opening to the flowers of coral pink or yellowish white. Blooms occur from October through June, and intermittently in summer. May flower as early as one year old. Cup shaped seed capsules are'' /. -'h" long and of equal width, with corrugated sides. No significant pest problems are known at this time. Site suitability: Sunset zones — 16, 17, and 21 - 24. Hardy to 29'. Clearances - Suitable for 2' minimum parkways, medians or cutouts Suitable under utility lines. Good for street sides, medians, parks and lawns. Culture considerations: Moderately drought and heat tolerant. Needs staking and corrective pruning. Does well in semi -arid and warn inland climates. Comments, notes: Existing Eucalyptus Torquata Trees Main Street Existing Eucalyptus Torquata Trees Main Street F i L;r Proposed Guadalupe Palm Trees l OR 7 A reet i ruse of! !1 17: General Services Department Parks and Trees Division Proposed Reforestation Project Balboa \-illage Main Street Phase Locaton # Trees 640.00 Tree Species Guadalupe Palms Replant 16 $ 3,000.00 I Status I Unit Price I Front, East) 16 Costs 1 200 - 300 Block 16 Coral Gum Remove 16 $ 40.00 $ 640.00 (Balboa Blvd to 16 Guadalupe Palms Replant 16 $ 3,000.00 $ 48,000.00 Bay Ave) 16 NIA Site Enhancement 16 $ 100.00 $ 1,600.00 Total $ 50,240.00 11 100 Block (Balboa 16 Coral Gum Remove 16 $ 40.00 $ 640.00 Blvd to Ocean 16 Guadalupe Palms Replant 16 $ 3,000.00 $ 48,000.00 Front, East) 16 NIA Site Enhancement 16 $ 100.00 $ 1,600.00 1,280.00 Total $ 50,240.00 Balboa Boulevard Phase Location I # Trees Tree Species I Status I Unit Price I Costs I III Balboa Blvd - Main 16 Willow Leafed Peppermint Remove 16 $ 80.00 $ 1,280.00 St. to Adams St. 16 Guadalupe Palms Replant 16 $ 3,000.00 $ 48,000.00 16 NIA Site Enhancement 16 $ 100.00 $ 1,600.00 Total $ 50,880.00 IV Balboa Blvd -Main 9 Willow Leafed Peppermint St. to Adams St. 9 Guadalupe Palms 9 NIA Remove 9 $ 80.00 $ 720.00 Replant 9 $ 3,000.00 $ 27,000.00 Site Enhancement 9 $ 100.00 $ 900.00 Total $ 28,620.00 Sub Total $ 179,980.00 10% Contingency $ 17,998.00 Grand Total $ 197,978.00 a �F` 7 � I/Ir r2! ¢ �.,,N; /y r �l 7 'ii• AAA ^ S YS •� Y.. i+r ¢� r 0�¢ O� F' 4. OA HrF aF .o 00 g! Rp N ws S 0 300 900 / Feet / Balboa Village Beautification Project 1� Trees- Removal - Balboa Peninsula Point Association Balboa Village Business Improvement District Central Newport Beach Community Association Rendezvous Condominium Association 321 Total Properties Affected Area 1 - 145 Properties Area 2 - 131 Properties OArea 3 - 45 Properties t1. V 703 y F � Public /Private Partnership ➢Balboa Peninsula Point Association ➢Balboa Village Business Improvement District The Associations propose to sponsor community fundraising activities to raise up to 50% of project costs Staff Recommendation To return to City Council to present funding plan QUESTIONS