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CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 4
TO:
FROM:
WH.LIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FIEI.T~ SERVICES
SUBJECT:
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REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAI~
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, at their regular meeting of December 4, 1989, approve the Public
Works Department's recommendations on tree removal requests, which are more
specifically as follows:
LOCATION TYPE
RECOMMENDATION
13701 Rosalind
155 North "C" Street
245 Pacific Street
1812 Copperfield Drive
1469ZDartmouth Circle
Jacaranda Approve Request
Walnut Approve Request
Pine Deny Request
Carob Approve Request
Privet Deny Request
BACKROUND:
Attached, as an exhibit, is a list of tree removal requests which were received by the Public
Works Department through November 27, 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 ac~ies approved tree list.
Bob Ledendecker PabloRodriguezV ~ .~
Director Public Works/City Engineer Manager/Field Services
Attachments: (3)
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
TRE~. REMOVAL REQUESTS
Applicant:
Address:
Telephone:
Staff Evaluation:
Neighbor Response:
Recommendation:
Mr. & Mrs. Jones
13701 Rosalind
(714) ~?.-0307
That the City remove one large Jacaranda tree at City expense.
A large Jacaranda tree that is out' growing the parkway. The
sidewalk was ground down to remove a tripping hazard and now
the tree has lifted the sidewalk again.
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Yes - 2 No - 0 No Reply - 3
That the request be approved. That the tree be replaced with a
Jacaranda tree with a root barrier box.
The estimated cost to remove tree and replace with new Jacaranda
tree is: $550.00
Applicant:
Address:
Telephone:
Request:
StaffEvaluation:
Neighbor Response:
Recommendation:
Estimated Cost:
Larry Thomas
155 North "C" Street
(714) 541-6621
That the City remove one Walnut tree in parkway at City expense.
This walnut tree shows signs of die back due to girdling of the base
of the truck and upper limbs. Signs of termite infestation on some
wounds are visible. Limbs are growing through wires.
Yes - 2 No - 2 No Reply - 1
That the request be approved. That the tree be replaced with a
Magnolia tree with a root barrier box.
The estimated cost to remove tree and replace with new Magnolia
tree is: $385.00
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
T~ I~EMOVAL REQUESTS
Applicant:
Telephone:
StaffEvaluation:
Neighbor Response:
Recommendation:
Jeff L. Minarik
245 Pacific Street
(714) 632-9430
Removal of two Pine trees on Pacific Street at City expense.
Two Pine trees that have already been topped to keep them from
growing into power lines.
Yes - 2 No -2 No Reply - 1
To Deny request. To thin out trees only. To remove trees would
expose the power pole with power and phone lines, and would not be
as aesthetic.
Estimated cost of recommendation: $300.00
Applicant:
Address:
Telephone:
Request:
Staff Evaluation:
Neighbor Response:
Recommendation:
Estimated Cost:
Joan S. Knupp
14692 Dartmouth Circle
(714) 565-1130
That the City remove two Privet trees in parkway at City expense.
Two healthy medium size privet trees not causing damage to
sidewalk, curb, or gutter.
Yes - 0 No - 0 No Reply - 5
That the request be denied. That the City thin trees only.
Estimated cost: $90.00
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
Ttt~ REMOVAL REQUESTS
Applicant:
Address:
Telephone:
Request:
StaffE~~on:
Stan Radomski
14121 Southwest Carfax
(714) 544-5481
That the City remove one Palm tree in parkway at City expense.
A California fan Palm that is in need of trimming and is starting
to outgrow the parkway.
Neighbor ResI~nse:
Recommendation:
Yes - 3 No - 0 No Reply - 2
That the request be approved. That the City replace with Camphor
trees with root barrier boxes.
The estimated cost to remove Palm tree and replace with two
Camphor trees is: $590.00
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