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DATE: December 26, 1989
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FIELD SERVICES
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVALS
RECOMMENDATION:
CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 15
1-2-90
Inter - Com
That the City Council, at their regular meeting of January 2, 1990, approve the Public
Works Department's recommendations on tree removal requests, which are more
specifically as follows:
LOCATION
TYPE
RECOMMENDATION
14172 Raleigh Place
Magnolia
Approve Request
17381 Roseleaf Avenue
Ficus
Approve Request
17411 Parker Drive
Ficus
Approve Request
14522 Hyannisport
Eucalyptus
Deny Request
560 South Pacific
Pecan
Deny Request
BACKROUND:
Attached, as an exhibit, is a list of tree removal requests which were received by the
Public Works Department through December 26, 1989. The requests are for the
removal of trees located in the public right of way.
Each location has been investigated by a member of the City's tree maintenance staff.
Staff has rendered a recommendation, prepared cost estimates, and in residential
areas, surveyed adjacent' -property owners to assess neighborhood opinion. This
information is contained in the specific request tabulated in the attached exhibit.
Trees approved for removal, by Council, shall be removed and replaced by City crews.
Replacements will be with a tree of acceptable species from the City's approved tree list.
Bob Ledendec r
Department Publi Works/City Engineer
Attachments: (3)
Pablo Rodrigues
Manager/Field Se
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December 26, 1989
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
TREE REMOVAL REQUESTS
Applicant: Mike White
Address: 14172 Raleigh Place
Telephone: (714) 731-7374
Request: That the City remove one Magnolia tree in parkway at City
expense.
Staff Evaluation: A large Magnolia tree that has pushed out the curb & cutter over
three inches. The base of the tree is within two feet or curb.
Neighbor Response: Yes - 2 No - 0 No Reply - 3
Recommendation: That the City approve request. That the tree not be replaced at
this time.
Estimated Cost: The estimated cost to remove the tree is: $300.00
Applicant:
Gay M. Hamilton
Address:
17381 Roseleaf Avenue
Telephone:
(714) 543-6666
Request:
That the City remove one Ficus tree in the parkway at City
expense.
Staff Evaluation:
This is a large Ficus Nitida tree with an extensive root system
that has damaged the main water line at least once. This tree is
too close to a water meter.
Neighbor Response:
Yes - 2 No - 0 No Reply - 3
Recommendation: That the request be approved. That the City replace tree with a
Crape Myrtle at a location away from existing water meter box.
Estimated Cost: The estimated cost to remove Ficus tree and replace with a
Crape Myrtle tree is: $385.00
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December 26, 1989
Applicant:
Address:
Telephone:
Request:
Staff Evaluation:
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
TREE REMOVAL REQUESTS
Willis Bunn
17411 Parker Drive
(714) 832-0754
That the City remove one Ficus Nitida tree in parkway at City
expense.
A large Ficus tree with an extensive root system. Tree was
planted too close to a water meter box.
Neighbor Response: Yes - 1 No - 0 No Reply - 4
Recommendation: That the City approve request. That the City replace tree with a
Crape Myrtle, or Magnolia with a root barrier box.
Estimated Cost: The estimated cost to remove tree and replace with a Crape
Myrtle or a Magnolia is: $415.00
Applicant: Donna Avery
Address: 2322 Sable Tree Circle
Telephone: (714) 838-2304
Request: That the City remove a Eucalyptus tree in parkway at 14522
Hyannisport at City expense.
Staff Evaluation: This Eucalyptus tree is large but healthy. The curb and cutter
are in good condition. However, the sidewalk has been ground
down once, due to root damage.
Neighbor Response: Yes - 0 No - 1 No Reply - 4
Recommendation: That the request be denied.
Estimated Cost: None
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December 26, 1989
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
TREE REMOVAL REgUESTS
Applicant: Willis Bunn
Address: 17411 Parker Drive
Telephone: (714) 832-0754
Request: That the City remove one Ficus Nitida tree in parkway at City
expense.
Staff Evaluation: A large Ficus tree with an extensive root system. Tree was
planted too close to a water meter box.
Neighbor Response: Yes - 1 No - 0 No Reply - 4
Recommendation: That the City approve request. That the City replace tree with a
Crape Myrtle, or Magnolia with a root barrier box.
Estimated Cost: The estimated cost to remove tree and replace with a Crape
Myrtle or a Magnolia is: $415.00
Applicant:
Donna Avery
Address:
2322 Sable Tree Circle
Telephone:
(714) 838-2304
Request:
That the City remove a Eucalyptus tree in parkway at 14522
Hyannisport at City expense.
Staff Evaluation:
This Eucalyptus tree is large but healthy. The curb and cutter
are in good condition. However, the sidewalk has been ground
down once, due to root damage.
Neighbor Response:
Yes - 0 No - 1 No Reply - 4
Recommendation:
That the request be denied.
Estimated Cost:
None
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December 26, 1989
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
TREE REMOVAL RE!gUESTS
Applicant: Steve Flores
Address: 560 South Pacific
Telephone: (714) 832-9473 or Pager # 568-2128
Request: That the City remove one Pecan tree in parkway at City expense.
Staff Evaluation: This is a large Pecan tree that has been topped by Southern
California Edison. The tree has some dead branches.
Neighbor Response: Yes - 2 No - 0 No Reply - 3
Recommendation: That the City deny request. That the City remove the dead
branches. If tree shows signs of die back of more branches in
the future, then I would recommend removal.
Estimated Cost: Estimated cost to trim tree is: $200.00