Agenda Item B.8
CPMS CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: February 15, 2022
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Charlie Ebeling, Public Works Director
CONTACT: Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager
Kathy Allen, Supervising Senior Planner
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
SUBJECT: Report on Issuance of Emergency Permit for Tree Trimming and Removals at Santa Barbara Shores Park; Case No. 22-0001-EMP
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file this report.
BACKGROUND:
On February 4, 2022, the Public Works Department performed emergency tree removals and tree trimmings at Santa Barbara Shores Park and Open Spac e. A total of 31 Tasmanian blue gum trees at the site require either complete removal (13 trees) or trimming (18 trees) to reduce threats to life and property. The work performed on February 4 removed six of the most hazardous trees. These included mature eucalyptus, over 80 feet tall, that were partially uprooted, leaning, and/or dead. On February 22-25, the additional removals of dead trees and trimming of large dead branches on otherwise healthy trees near public recreation trails will be completed.
An Emergency Permit was issued for the work on February 4, 2022, consistent with the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 17.64. The City Council was provided notification of the emergency work on February 3, once the tree contractor, biologist, arborist, and City staff schedules were confirmed for work to proceed the following day. This staff report fulfills notification to the City Council per Municipal Code Chapter 17.64.030(D). Since portions of the site are mapped Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA) and are within the Coastal Zone, the City provided notification to California Coastal Commission staff and California Fish and Wildlife Department staff. Required onsite noticing and mailed notices to all properties within 500 feet of the project site were also completed. The Coastal Commission will also require a follow-up Coastal Development Permit application for the emergency tree work.
1 Meeting Date: February 15, 2022
DISCUSSION:
The work area is an open space and developed park in the Santa Barbara Shores neighborhood that is popular for passive recreation. The site also includes a playground, picnic area, and walking trail. Twenty -eight private residences are located around the perimeter of the open space and park. During the late -December storms, one large eucalyptus was partially uprooted. Public Works staff responded and cordoned off the area. A consulting arborist prepared an evaluation of the tree hazards at the site and identified trees requiring removal or trimming to protect the public. A consulting biologist also conducted surveys to identify any biological resources that require protection during the tree work. One active hummingbird nest was identified on the site. On February 1, a eucalyptus tree fell on one of the neigh bor’s fences. Unfortunately, the tree fell on the identified nest, damaging it and leading to the hummingbird abandoning the nest. This most recent tree fall highlights the urgency of the necess ary tree work and the need for active management of trees in ESHA where trails and other active use exists . All trees being addressed under this emergency work have the potential to cause significant damage to property.
The emergency tree work is perfo rmed under the direction of the City’s consulting arborist, biologist, and the Parks and Open Space Manager. The tree branches and removed trees will be chipped on site and spread on existing trails.
Planning and Environmental Review (PER) staff reviewed the submitted materials and , based on the m, determined that the findings of Section 17.64.030(D) of the Goleta Municipal Code could be made. As such, the EMP was issued on February 4, 2022. In accordance with Section 17.64.030(G), the PER Director is required to report to the City Council at its first scheduled meeting after issuance of the EMP and to the California Coastal Commission, the nature of the emergency and the work involved.
This report satisfies the reporting requirement to the City Cou ncil and the California Coastal Commission. In addition, both entities were notified via email on February 3, 2022. Lastly, public notice of the emergency work was mailed to property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the site on February 7, 2022, and the site was posted in five locations specified in Section 17.64.030 (C). Copies of the EMP is provided as Attachment 1 and the application materials are provided as Attachment 2.
A follow-up Coastal Development Permit (CDP) from the California Coastal Commission will be required for the work. A CDP typically requires 8-12 months of lead time to prepare the site plans, public outreach, City Council approval of the CDP application, and Coastal Commission hearing. Replacement tree plantings and habit at restoration may be required as a condition of the CDP issuance. Based on the level of effort required, this may require development of a new Capital Improvement Project. City staff will return to the City Council once the CDP process is clarified with Coastal Commission staff.
2 Meeting Date: February 15, 2022
GOLETA STRATEGIC PLAN:
The work performed under the Emergency Permit furthers the City’s Strategic Plan as follows:
City-Wide Strategy: Maintain a Safe Community
FISCAL IMPACTS
Receiving this report has no fiscal impact. While the tree work has started but is not completed, the total cost will ultimately be approximately $25,000 and will be funded from the Public Works Department’s Contract Services account. Arborist, nesting bird surveys, and additional biologist monitoring during the tree trimming will add $6,000. The work site is outside of the Ellwood Monarch Butterfly Management Plan area, and funds expended will be ineligible for reimbursement through the California Coastal Conservancy’s $3.9M grant to the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
There are no alternatives as this action is a receive and file report.
Reviewed By: Legal Review By: Approved By:
___________________ ___________________ _________________ Kristine Schmidt Megan Garibaldi Michelle Greene
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Emergency Permit Approved by the Planning and Environmental Review Department dated February 4, 2022
2. January 31, 2022 Bird Survey
3. Santa Barbara Shores February 2022 Arborist Report
3 ATTACHMENT 1
EMERGENCY PERMIT DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2022
4 EMERGENCY PERMIT
Planning & Environmental Review
130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805)961-7500 Fax: (805)685-2635
www.cityofgoleta.org
Case No.: 22-0001-EMP Planner: Kathy Allen
Project Address: Santa Barbara Shores Park
A.P.N.: 079-332-014
Zone District: OSPR – Open Space/Passive Recreation
The City of Gole ta issued this Emergenc y Permit for the tree removal work described below, based upo n the require d findings and subject to the at tached term s and conditions. If you have any questions regarding this Emergency Permit, plea se contact the planner at (805) 961-7545.
PERMIT APPROVAL/ISSUANCE DATE: February 4, 2022
PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: February 28, 2022
PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Thirteen (13) eucalyptus trees located at Santa Barbara Shores Park (APN 079-332-014) require trimming or removal as they are either severely leaning or are already dead and present a risk to trail users or adjacent residences. A single tree fell across the trail and onto the fence of a neighboring private property. City mainten ance staff re moved portions of the downed tree to clear the trail and fence. An additional eighteen (18) eucalyptus trees require pruning to remove large dead branches or to reduce overextended canopy weight to reduce the risk of toppling.
The trimming or removal of the trees will be performed on February 4, 2022 and also on February 22 through February 25, 2022.
The emergency permit request was filed by the City of Goleta’s Parks and Open Space Manager, George Thomson.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS: See attached.
TERMS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE:
1. Posting Notice. A weather -proofed copy of this Em ergency Permit, with Attachments, shall be posted by the Applicant in three (3) conspicu ous places along the perimeter of the subject property. At least one copy of the permi t shall be visible from the nearest street. This Permit shall be posted within 24 hours of the receipt of the i ssued permit and shall remain posted until the emergency work ha s been completed.
2. Date of Pe rmit Approval/Issuance. This Permit shall be de emed effective on the Date of Permit Issuance as identified above.
5 3. Time Limit. This Emergency Permit shall expire on February 28, 2022. In addition, the applicant must ap ply for th e permits that would otherwise be required within 30 days of the issuance of this emergency permit.
NOTE: This emergency permit does not allow constr uction or use outsid e of the project descriptio n, or terms or conditions; nor sha ll it be const rued to be an approval o f a violation of any provision of any City Policy, Ordin ance or other governmental regulation.
OWNER/APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Undersigned permit tee acknow ledges receipt of this approval and agrees to abide by all terms and conditions thereof.
George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager
_____________________________________________________________________ Print Name Signature Date
EMERGENCY PERMIT ISSUANCE BY:
/
Peter Imhof, Planning & Environmental Review Director Date February 4, 2022
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Project Name: Emergency Eucalyptus Removal
Project Address: Open Space between Santa Barbara Shores Dr. and Pebble Beach Drive
APN: 079-332-014
Attachment A
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
Emergency Permit 22-0001-EMP
The Director of Plannin g & Environmental Review may grant an Emergency Per mit upon reasonable terms and conditions , including an expiration date and a requirement for subsequent discretion ary and minist erial permits, as required by GMC Title 1 7, Chapter 17.64 (Emergency Permits), if the Director finds that:
A. An emergency exis ts and requires acti on more quickly than provid ed for by the procedures for permit processing , a nd the action will be completed within 30 days.
Processing of a normally required permit through both local review in concept by the City and consideration by the Coastal Commissi on prior to issuance would have significantly and adversely delayed a prompt response to the c urrent hazardous situation. If the Coastal Commission determines that a CDP is required, t he minimum time required t o complete local review in concept a nd issuance of a CDP b y the Coastal C ommission for this work could take approximately six ( 6) months, but imm ediate action is required to address the public safety t hreat posed by the eucalyptus trees immediately adjacent to private property and to remove trees that are blocking trails within the Ellwood Open Space area . Notification of the work will be made to both the California Coastal Commission and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
B. Public comment on the proposed emergency action has been reviewed.
Emergency permits may be i ssued immediately, without public notice and comment, in the event of a significant safety hazard to members of the public and/or private p roperty owners. In th is instance, no public commen t has been solicited given the need to do the wo rk. However, in ac cordance with Section
17.64.030(C), notice will be posted on site in three locations in addition to mailed notices to property owners and tenants within 500 feet of project site as soon as possible, during the e ffective period of t his emergency permit. P ublic comment will be taken and responded to, as appropriate.
C. The work pro posed wou ld be consistent with the requirements of the General Plan and Title 17.
The purpose of the work is to alleviate the current public safety hazard posed by either trees b locking trails and thereby denying public access to an open space area or to remo ve/trim trees that pose a dan ger of falling. The need to maintain public safety and access to open space areas are consistent wit h applicabl e policies of the GP/CLUP, primarily Safety Element S E 1.7 (abatement of public safety ha zards) and Open Space OS 5 (regarding management of Ellwood- 7 Case No: 22-0001-EMP Page A-2
Project Name: Emergency Eucalyptus Removal
Project Address: Open Space between Santa Barbara Shores Dr. and Pebble Beach Drive
APN: 079-332-014
Deveraux O pen Space area ). The City ’s co nsulting arborist has inspected the trees and recommen ded the trimm ing and removal of the tre es as described in the Project Description above.
In addition, the project will be consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 of Goleta Municipal Code. Specifically, all the wood from the re moved or trimmed trees will be chipped and spread onsite. The issuance of this Emergency Permit is in accordanc e wit h the proc edures for gra nting Emergency Permits pursuant to Title 17 .64. The emergency action taken by the City is permitted under Title 17.64.020, which recognizes that certai n actions warrant immediate, special consideration in order to les sen or r emediate an emergency. The emergency ac tion is expecte d to require approximately 5 business days to complete. Follow-up permits pursuant to Title 17.64 will be re quired to validate the emergency work. This Emergency Permit, as well as any and all follow up permits, will be noticed ac cording to the permit procedures outlined in the Title
17.64.030 C., thus allowing o pportunity for pub lic comment. In addition, the Emergency Permit will be posted at th ree c onspicuous locations along the perimeter of the prope rty. Title 17 does not requir e public noticing befor e emergency actions ca n begin. The project will be reviewed i n greater detail during any required City review and during any Coastal Development Pe rmit (CDP) processing, if required, by the Califo rnia Coa stal Commission and additional conditions ma y be im posed a s necessary or appropriate. Impacts to on-site environmental resources from emergency work will be mitigated by th e imposition of Emergency Permit conditions.
8 Case No: 22-0001-EMP Page B-1
Project Name: Emergency Eucalyptus Removal
Project Address: Open Space between Santa Barbara Shores Dr. and Pebble Beach Drive
APN: 079-332-014
Attachment B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Emergency Permit 22-0001-EMP
Standard Conditions
1. The Emergency Permit shall expire on February 28, 2022. In addition, the applicant shall apply for approval o f a regular permit w ithin 3 0 days of issuance of this emergency permit if needed . Al l informat ion required for a comple te application shall be provided within 30 days of this Emergency Permit.
2. This Emergen cy Per mit is based upon and limited to compliance with the Project Description, as described in this Emergency Permit, and the conditions of approval.
City staff and co ntract crews conducti ng the tree/debris removal and trimming shall not deviate from the project descripti on or condit ions unless such de viation is reviewed and approved by th e D irector of Planning & Environmental Review and determined to be in confo rmity with this permit. Deviations may require approved changes to the permit and/or further environmental review. Devia tions without the above- described approval will constitute a violation of the permit.
3. The D irector of Planning & Environmental Review may order an im mediate suspension of all o r part of the work authorized und er this permit , if the Director determines that such action is nece ssary to avoid or mitigate significant impacts to health and safety or the environment. Violation of any of the conditions of this permit constitutes a viol ation of the GMC Title 17, the Zo ning Ordinance. Appropriate measures includ e revocation of the pe rmit, stop work or der and other cor rective measures as determined by the City.
Special Conditions
4. Tree removal and t rimming shall be conducted according to the recomme ndations resulting from the two biological surveys conducted i n the past 10 days. An additional wildlife survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to the start of tree trimming/removal activities.
5. The emergency action (tree trimming and removal activities) is expected to requir e approximately 5 business days to complete. Follow-up permits pursuant to Title
17.64 will be required to validate the emergency work.
6. All work , either t o address the current emergency situ ation and/or complete processing and removal of all debris and tree material shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, not including holidays such as M artin Luther King Day, July Fourth, or Labor Day.
- End of Conditions -
9 ATTACHMENT 2
JANUARY 31, 2022 BIRD SURVEY
10 George Thomson February 7, 2022
Parks and Open Space Manager
City of Goleta – Public Works
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Re: Nesting Bird Survey Results – Santa Barb ara Shores Open Space, Goleta, Califor nia – January 31 and February 4, 2022
Mr. Thomson:
This correspondence presents the results of field surveys for nest ing birds at the Santa Barbara Shores Open Space Goleta, Californ
ia on January 31 and February 4, 2022. The surveys were conducted by John Storrer of Storrer Environmental Services, LLC under contract to the City of Goleta Public Works Department.
Both surveys were done along a tributary to Devereux Creek between Hollister Avenue and Santa Barbara Shores Drive (Santa Barbara Shores Op en Space) (see attached figure). Several eucalyp
tus trees within this reach have been identified as potential hazards (i.e., leaning, fallen, or in poor health) and are/w
ere to be removed or trimmed.
SURVEY OBJECTIVE
The surveys were to determine whether there was any current breeding activity by birds within, or in proximity
to, the work areas. The trees were also searched for aggregations of monarch butterflies as a secondary objectiv e. The surveys were follow- up to a previous reconnaissance completed on January 19, 2022 (SES 2022).
SURVEY METHOD
Sur
vey method consisted of one observer searching possible nest locations with the aid of 10 x 42 power binoculars. Trees designate d for removal were inspected for nest structures and cavities.
In addition, birds were observed for behavior that would suggest breeding. Such behavior could include courtship, copulation, territoriality, carrying food or nest material, or nest construction.
Survey dates, interval, and weather conditions are summarized in Table 1. 11 Nesting Bird Survey Results
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Table 1. Santa Barbara Shores Open Space, Goleta California Bird Surveys
Date/Survey
Interval Weather Conditions Survey Reach Observer
31 January 2022
0910-1021
Overcast (100% high
cloud cover); air temp. =
55 o F; no wind.
Hollister Avenue to Santa
Barbara Shores Drive, east of
Pebble Beach Drive
J. Storrer
4 February 2022
0720-0905
Clear and sunny; air temp.
= 50
o F; no wind.
Hollister Avenue to Santa
Barbara Shores Drive, east of
Pebble Beach Drive
J. Storrer
RESULTS
A total of twenty (20) bird species was observed during the three surveys, as summarized in Table
2. There were two observations of nesting behavior. A female Allen’s hummingbird was observed building a nest in a tangle of or namental vines draped over the b ackyard fence of a residence on Pebble Beach Drive on January 31, 2022 (SES 2022). At that time, the nest appeared to be a little more than half-finished and did not contain eg gs or young. The bird was seen on the nest on January 31st and appeared to be incubating eggs. On February 4th, there was no bird present during two survey intervals of approximately 20 minutes each. On close inspection, the next was found to be empty and was partially torn, suggesting possible predation.
On January 31st, a scaly-breasted munia was seen gathering twigs and constructing a nest in vines overtopping a residential wooden fence about 150 feet from the southern work location. The bird was again seen engaged in nest construction on the February 4th survey.
Table 2. Bird Species and Numbers Recorded During Surveys of Santa Barbara Shores Open Space, Goleta, California
Bird Species
(Scientific Name)
Date of Survey1
January 19, 2022 January 31, 2022 February 4, 2022
Red-shouldered Hawk
(Buteo lineatus) 1 1 1
Rock Dove
(Colombia livia) 5
Mourning Dove
(
Zenaida macroura) 1
Eurasian Collared Dove
(Streptopelia decaocto) 1
Anna’s Hummingbird
(Cal
ypte anna) 1
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Bird Species
(Scientific Name)
Date of Survey1
January 19, 2022 January 31, 2022 February 4, 2022
Allen’s Hummingbird
(Selasphorus sasin) 1 3 1
Downy Woodpecker
(Picoides pubescens) 1
Nuttall’s Woodpecker
(Dr
ybates nuttallii) 1
Black Phoebe
(Sa
yornis nigricans) 1
Cassin’s Kingbird
(T
yrannus vociferans) 2 1
American Crow
(Corvus brach
yrynchos) 6 24 12
Bushtit
(Psaltriparus minimus) 6
European Starling
(Sturnus vul
garis) 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler
(Dendroica coronata) 11 4
California Towhee
(
Malozone crissalis) 1
White-crowned Sparrow
(
Zonotrichia leucophrys) 11 10 10
Dark-eyed Junco
(Junco h
yemalis) 3 1
Song Sparrow
(
Melospiza melodia) 1 2
Lincoln Sparrow
(
Melospiza lincolnii) 1
Scaly-breasted Munia
(Lonchura punctulate) 4 1
1 Reference Table 1 for survey interval, weather conditions, area covered, and observer.
DISCUSSION
The Allen’s hummingbird nest was approximately 80 yards north of the southern work area and it appeared to be abandoned by the February 4, 2022 survey. The scaly-breasted munia is a species not afforded protection by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or California Fish and Game Code. Both nests were a sufficient distance from the work areas to prevent damage to, or abandonment of, the nests.
Tree removal and limbing began immediately following the February 4, 2022 survey.
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CONCLUSION
Twenty (20) bird species were recorded, two (2) of which exhibited nesting behavior. One active nest belonging to an Allen’s hummingbird was found.
No monarch butterfly aggregations were observed.
The work performed on February 4, 2022 did not impact nesting birds or monarch butterflies.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Additional tree removal and limbing is scheduled for February 22, 2022. A survey for nesting birds should be performed in advance that work, as the breeding season is progressing into spring.
Reference
Storrer Environmental Services, LLC. 2022. Nesting Bird Survey Results – Ellwood Mesa, Goleta, California – January 19, 2022. Letter report to G. Thomson, City of Goleta Public Works Department. January 21.
Please call me if you have any questions concerning the content of this report.
Sincerely,
John Storrer
Storrer Environmental Services, LLC
Attachments: Figure of Survey Reach
14 Nesting Bird Survey Legend
Survey Reach
800 ft
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N
Santa Barbara Shores Open Space
January 19 & 31; February 4, 2022
15 ATTACHMENT 3
SANTA BARBARA SHORES
FEBRUARY 2022 ARBORIST REPORT
16 Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers
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[email protected] www.rinconconsultants.com
Date: February 8, 2022
To: George Thomson, Parks & Open Space Manager
Project: Santa Barbara Shores Park Tree Maintenance
From: Greg Ainsworth, Certified Arborist (#WE-7473A)
E-mail: [email protected]
cc:
Re: Tree Maintenance Recommendations at Santa Barbara Shores Park On January 6, 2022, I assessed several trees located at Santa Barbara Shores Park. The purpose of my assessment was to visually inspect trees that require maintenance pruning or removal that may present a hazard to people. My visual assessment was conducted from the base of each tree as well as from several vantage points from various distances around the tree.
Data collected on each tree included trunk diameter measured at approximately 4.5 feet above grade (diameter at breast height [DBH]), height, average canopy spread, number of trunks, overall health, and identification of damage and/or abnormal issues with the tree. A hazard rating was assigned to each tree of low, moderate, or high, and recommendations for minimizing potential hazards were provided for each tree. The hazard ratings were generally based on the following criteria:
• Low – Tree is in good to fair health and appears physically stable. May in include a dead tree that is located away from any high use areas or pedestrian trail and does not present an imminent hazard. No visible defects were observed that may be hazardous. Treatments such as 17 2 | P a g e
selective pruning of dead or live tissue may or may not be recommended for maintenance purposes. Likelihood of failure of whole tree or any tree part is improbable to possible. • Moderate – Tree is in fair to poor health. Tree appears physically stable but may have branches that are broken and/or appear unstable that could fall. Tree may be in high use area or immediately adjacent to pedestrian trail. Includes dead trees that do not present an imminent threat that are not located near high use area or pedestrian trail. Treatments such as selective pruning of dead or live tissue is recommended and or whole tree removal. Likelihood of failure of whole tree or any tree part is possible to probable. • High – Tree is in good to poor health or tree may be dead. Whole tree or parts of tree (e.g., branches) present a hazard to people. Likelihood of failure of whole tree or any tree part is probable to imminent. Tree or branch removal is recommended as soon as possible.
OBSERVATIONS
A total of 34 trees were assessed at Santa Barbara Shores Park. One of the trees is an Acacia species and the remainder are Eucalyptus species, most of which are blue gum trees (E. globulus). Many Eucalyptus species, especially blue gums, shed their bark in the summer months. If unmaintained, the shedded bark material can be suspended in the tree’s canopy and will litter the ground below presenting a fuel load issue. During the assessment I did not specifically identify fuel load issues related to peeling and shedded bark from the trees (or other fallen debris); however, I observed that several of the Eucalyptus trees have not been maintained for some time and have a considerable amount of material that the City may wish to remove while maintaining the trees.
Table 1 below summarizes the physical structure data collected on each tree and health rating. Table 2 includes the observed damage/issue and hazard rating of each tree and recommendations for minimizing hazards.
Table 1. Summary of Tree Data
Tree # Species
Trunk Di
(in.) Height (ft) Canopy Spread (ft) Health
1 Acacia sp. 8 60 45 Good
2 E. globulus 25 30 N/A Downed
8 E. globulus 15 60 35 Good
9 E. globulus 15 60 40 Good
15 E. globulus 15 60 40 Good
16 E. globulus 12 N/A N/A N/A
19 E. globulus 17 70 N/A Downed
20 E. globulus 25 40 N/A Downed
30 E. globulus 6 N/A N/A N/A
31 E. globulus 24 N/A N/A Downed
32 E. globulus 10 50 25 Poor
33 E. globulus 27 65 55 Fair
34 E. globulus 17, 16 75 40 Fair
35 E. globulus 25 65 30 Fair
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Tree # Species
Trunk Di
(in.) Height (ft) Canopy Spread (ft) Health
36 E. globulus 25 65 30 Fair
5273 E. globulus 19, 20 40 35 Fair
5276 E. globulus 8 25 N/A Dead
5277 E. globules 24 75 45 Fair
5278 E. globulus 28 75 50 Fair
5283 E. globulus 20 60 30 Fair
5286 E. globulus 28 50 40 Fair
5289 E. globulus 60 60 50 Fair
5297 E. globulus 21 75 50 Fair
5301 Eucalyptus sp 40 70 60 Fair
5335 E. globulus 46 40 N/A Dead
5350 E. globulus 36 65 40 Fair
5357 E. globulus 26 75 50 Downed
5362 E. globulus 16, 17 80 30 Fair
5366 E. globulus 22 60 30 Fair
5368 E. globulus 17,17 35 N/A Dead
5369 E. globulus 22 75 25 Fair
5370 E. globulus 17 70 35 Fair
5371 E. globulus 32 75 50 Good
5372 E. globulus 17 40 30 Fair
Table 2. Observed Tree Damage, Hazard Ratings and Recommendations Tree # Species Damage/Issue Hazard Rating Recommendation 1 Acacia sp.
Broken trunk on ground over
creek Low Remove broken trunk
2 E. globulus Dead Low
Remove if desired. Fallen across creek.
Not a hazard.
8 E. globulus
One trunk is leaning over
trail Low Prune leaning trunk
9 E. globulus
One 15” trunk leaning over
trail Low
Prune/remove leaning trunk. Targets
include power line, trail and property
fence.
15 E. globulus One leaning trunk Low Remove leaning trunk. 16 E. globulus Broken limb on ground Low
Remove broken limb on ground if desired.
Not a hazard.
19 E. globulus
Fallen and leaning on
adjacent tree High Remove
20 E. globulus Dead Low Remove if desired. Not a hazard. 30 E. globulus Broken limb on ground Low Remove broken limb on ground 31 E. globulus
Downed tree with leaning
vertical limb Low
Remove downed tree that has vertical
limb leaning to east that is in poor health
32 E. globulus
45 degree lean into adjacent
tree Moderate Remove tree
33 E. globulus Dead limbs Low Remove deadwood in tree
34 E. globulus Deadwood in canopy Low
Remove deadwood, especially
dead/partially dead limb over trail
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Tree # Species Damage/Issue Hazard Rating Recommendation 35 E. globulus Hanging limb. Deadwood High
Remove hanging limb (6” dia) and prune
deadwood
36 E. globulus Deadwood Low Prune deadwood in canopy
5273 E. globulus Dead limb Low
Prune dead limbs approx 6” and 8”
diameter
5276 E. globulus Dead Moderate Remove
5277 E. globules Hanging limb (8”) High Remove hanging limb 5278 E. globulus
Leaning naturally. Dead
limbs Low/Moderate Prune deadwood. 15% crown reduction. 5283 E. globulus Dead limbs Low/Moderate
Remove dead limbs (7” and 10” dia) and
dead material suspended in canopy.
5286 E. globulus Broken/fallen limbs Low/Moderate
Remove broken limb on ground and
deadwood in tree. 15% crown reduction.
5289 E. globulus Deadwood in tree Low
Prune deadwood in tree and remove
fallen material around base. 15% crown
reduction.
5297 E. globulus
Hanging limbs. Dead
branches High
Remove hanging limbs. Prune deadwood
in tree.
5301 Eucalyptus sp Deadwood Low
Prune deadwood in canopy. 15% crown
reduction.
5335 E. globulus Dead Low Remove
5350 E. globulus Deadwood Low Prune deadwood in lower-mid canopy 5357 E. globulus Leaning High
Remove. Fallen/uprooted and leaning on
adjacent tree.
5362 E. globulus
Deadwood in canopy.
Overextended limbs Low
Remove deadwood. 15% canopy
reduction. Tree with owl box.
5366 E. globulus Leaning High
Remove due to unnatural lean, being
supported by adjacent tree
5368 E. globulus Dead Moderate Remove. Tree is dead.
5369 E. globulus Leaning Moderate/High Remove due to substantial natural lean 5370 E. globulus Deadwood Low/Moderate
Remove deadwood throughout canopy.
15% canopy reduction.
5371 E. globulus
Dead twigs and small
branches Low Remove dead twigs and small branches
5372 E. globulus Deadwood Moderate Remove deadwood in canopy
CONCLUSIONS
Of the 34 trees that were assessed, all of which are Eucalyptus species with the exception of tree #1 (Acacia sp.), 19 trees have a hazard rating of “Low”, four (4) trees have a hazard rating of “Low/Moderate”, four (4) trees have a hazard rating of “Moderate”, one tree has a hazard rating of “Moderate/High”, and six (6) trees have a hazard rating of “High”. Most of the blue gum trees that were assessed have a substantial amount of shedded bark suspended in the tree’s canopy that is also clustered at the crotches of branches and is littered on the ground around the tree. This bark “litter” is fuel for fire and the city may wish to remove some of the bark litter while maintaining the trees for safety purposes.
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ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
1. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data had been verified insofar as possible; however, the arborist consultant can neither guarantee nor be responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by others
2. This report represents the opinion of the arborist, and the arborist’s fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specified value, a stipulated result, the occurrence of a subsequent event, nor upon any findings to be reported.S
3. Sketches, diagrams, graphs, and photographs in this report, being intended as visual aids, are not necessarily to scale and should not be so construed as engineering or architectural reports or surveys.
4. Unless expressed otherwise, information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects the condition of those items at the time of inspection. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the plants or property in question may not arise in the future.
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CERTIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE
I, Greg Ainsworth, certify that:
1. I have personally inspected the trees and property referred to in this report and have stated my findings accurately.
2. I have no current or prospective interest in the trees or the property that is the subject of this report and have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved.
3. The analysis, opinions and conclusions stated herein are my own and are based on current scientific procedures and facts.
4. My analysis, opinions and conclusions were developed and this report has been prepared according to commonly accepted arboricultural practices.
5. No one provided significant professional assistance to me, except as indicated within the report.
6. My compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined conclusion that favors the cause of the client or any other party nor upon the results of the assessment, the attainment of stipulated results, or the occurrence of any subsequent events.
7. I further certify that I am a member in good standing of the American Society of Consulting Arborists and the International Society of Arboriculture. I have been involved in the field of Arboriculture in a full-time capacity for over 15 years.
Signed:
Greg Ainsworth, Certified Arborist (# WE-7473A)
Director of Urban Forestry and Arborist Services
ATTACHMENTS: Tree Location Map
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