In 2017, a group of self-appointed individuals proposed to City Council that dramatic changes be made on Marine Ave in the form of a redevelopment project. The redevelopment plan included the removal of donated benches (public furniture), sidewalks, lights, street, and signage. To make way for the new and upscale look, the plan included the removal of our magnificent and designated Special heritage trees. The proposed changes would completely change the historical charter of our 'main' street forever.
** Now, due to the past redevelopment effort, no street in the City of Newport Beach has ever been under such scrutiny. **
Our efforts to date has brought community awareness to this issue and we continue to make good progress (see completed goals below).
We are currently in phase two of our efforts to PROTECT and PRESERVE the original character of Marine Ave and our designated Special trees.
New Action Items: (additional $3,000 needed)
1) Greg Applegate to witness level 3 testing on trees and review of testing report (2 days).
2) Waypoint labs (currently in progress-due to new City findings)
3) Legal services - CEQA.
4) Future BIPA functions.
(Completed Goals as of 9/8/19) $8,120 spent on the following:
Greg Applegate and Mark Porter (consulting arborist) attendance at Commission meeting, Sept 3, 2019 (4 hours plus travel).
Mark Porter review and evaluation of City's tree assessment, plus written rebuttal of City's report.
Way point labs (leaf/bark/branch test for disease-none detected).
Sonic tomography tests (test for heartwood decay-none detected).
Greg Applegate and Mark Porter (consulting arborist) attendance at City Council meeting, August 13, 2019 (2 hours plus travel).
Bus transportation for BI residents to and from the Island for Council meeting, August 13, 2019.
Educational presentation by Rick Harlow, Master Arborist for Balboa Island merchant's, residents regarding the history of Marine Ave trees. Explain how heritage trees anchor historical districts, their impact on our environment, along with interesting facts about our heritage trees. March 8, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Village Inn, Balboa Island.
Creation of the newly formed Balboa Island Preservation Association (BIPA).
Retain registered arborist to observe and provide input during the March 11, 2019 tree trimming and any future tree This need is due to the excessive and potentially detrimental pruning practices of our Marine Ave trees in the past (detailed in the tree assessment report).
Remove detrimental AstroTurf surrounding and suffocating each our trees.
Assessment report by an independent registered arborist who will document each tree, its specific species, provide a detailed health summary for each tree, outline how to maintain our trees for safety and longevity, and provide a standard to follow for any trees that need to be replaced in the future. Completed December 20, 2018 and distributed in January 2019.
Survey Gizmo services-Poll (monthly-3 months)
"Are You Aware" flyer to Balboa Island residents (no delivery to P.O. boxes) services and delivery.
Costs associated with web site service , copy, print, delivery services and materials i.e posters, ink, etc.
Your contribution will benefit in preserving our 102 year old main street and American icon, as well as the traditions we have come to cherish on Balboa Island, California. Our 70+ year old eucalyptus trees have been through every recession, every war, every earthquake and every flood, yet they have stood strong to provide us their majestic beauty and grace to multiple generations of residents and visitors from around the world!
*** Please Donate Now***
all major credit cards and debit cards accepted
.
** Now, due to the past redevelopment effort, no street in the City of Newport Beach has ever been under such scrutiny. **
Our efforts to date has brought community awareness to this issue and we continue to make good progress (see completed goals below).
We are currently in phase two of our efforts to PROTECT and PRESERVE the original character of Marine Ave and our designated Special trees.
New Action Items: (additional $3,000 needed)
1) Greg Applegate to witness level 3 testing on trees and review of testing report (2 days).
2) Waypoint labs (currently in progress-due to new City findings)
3) Legal services - CEQA.
4) Future BIPA functions.
(Completed Goals as of 9/8/19) $8,120 spent on the following:
Greg Applegate and Mark Porter (consulting arborist) attendance at Commission meeting, Sept 3, 2019 (4 hours plus travel).
Mark Porter review and evaluation of City's tree assessment, plus written rebuttal of City's report.
Way point labs (leaf/bark/branch test for disease-none detected).
Sonic tomography tests (test for heartwood decay-none detected).
Greg Applegate and Mark Porter (consulting arborist) attendance at City Council meeting, August 13, 2019 (2 hours plus travel).
Bus transportation for BI residents to and from the Island for Council meeting, August 13, 2019.
Educational presentation by Rick Harlow, Master Arborist for Balboa Island merchant's, residents regarding the history of Marine Ave trees. Explain how heritage trees anchor historical districts, their impact on our environment, along with interesting facts about our heritage trees. March 8, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Village Inn, Balboa Island.
Creation of the newly formed Balboa Island Preservation Association (BIPA).
Retain registered arborist to observe and provide input during the March 11, 2019 tree trimming and any future tree This need is due to the excessive and potentially detrimental pruning practices of our Marine Ave trees in the past (detailed in the tree assessment report).
Remove detrimental AstroTurf surrounding and suffocating each our trees.
Assessment report by an independent registered arborist who will document each tree, its specific species, provide a detailed health summary for each tree, outline how to maintain our trees for safety and longevity, and provide a standard to follow for any trees that need to be replaced in the future. Completed December 20, 2018 and distributed in January 2019.
Survey Gizmo services-Poll (monthly-3 months)
"Are You Aware" flyer to Balboa Island residents (no delivery to P.O. boxes) services and delivery.
Costs associated with web site service , copy, print, delivery services and materials i.e posters, ink, etc.
Your contribution will benefit in preserving our 102 year old main street and American icon, as well as the traditions we have come to cherish on Balboa Island, California. Our 70+ year old eucalyptus trees have been through every recession, every war, every earthquake and every flood, yet they have stood strong to provide us their majestic beauty and grace to multiple generations of residents and visitors from around the world!
*** Please Donate Now***
all major credit cards and debit cards accepted
.