HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/6/2011 - Agenda Packet (14)Trees Division Activities
During the month of May, 1,907 trees were trimmed, no trees planted, 1 tree removed,
and crews responded to 5 emergency calls.
During the month of June, 683 trees were trimmed, 17 trees planted, 8 trees removed, and
crews responded to 4 emergency calls.
The City's tree services contractor, pruned trees within the Corona Del Mar, Broadmooq
Santa Ana Heights, Balboa Peninsula and Westcliff areas, as part of the City's overall
grid trimming schedule. Additionally, the annual pruning of selected Eucalyptus, Ficus
and Palm trees are currently taking place throughout the City.
1. In June 2011, the City approved the removal of a City Eucalyptus tree that is listed
as a Special Tree, Neighborhood Tree, in accordance with the removal criteria of
Council Policy G -1. The tree was decayed at the base of the trunk and severely
leaning.
200 MnNne Avenue
The attached Tree Activity Report summarizes requests and field activities performed
during the past months.
Beach Maintenance Activities
1. On Monday, June 27, before the holiday weekend, staff utilized both pressure
washers and squeegees to clean the 4,400 feet of transparent acrylic sheets of the
sound wall along Coast Highway in West Newport. The operation is a 4 -day
process and is performed two times a year to remove road grime, dust, stickers, and
salt water condensation from the panels. In addition to reducing the road noise, the
sound wall also provides a welcoming entry to the City.