Timeline of Events
APN #48H-7672-18
Protected Trees Ordinance (OMC 12.36) Violation
2021
2/2/2021 - OPW Parks & Tree Division staff (“staff”) responded to a report of illegal tree removals at the property and identified eight (8) protected trees illegally cut down.
- Staff spoke with Mr. Bernard on site, asking him to stop and explaining to him that he is in violation of OMC 12.36 and that he needs to get a tree removal permit to continue.
- Mr. Bernard refused to cooperate and continued cutting down trees. 3/2/ 2021 - An Illegal Tree Removal Notification Letter was issued to Mr. Bernard (see Attachment 1: Illegal Tree Removal Letter).
3/25/2021 - Staff inspected the property and identified a total of 23 protected trees that were illegally removed.
6/3/2021 - Staff reinspected the property and identified seven (7) additional protected trees that have been illegally removed.
- Total illegally removed trees to date: 30
6/4/2021 - A Tree Removal Permit Waiver Request submitted by Mr. Bernard (see Attachment 2: Permit Waiver Request).
- A site visit was scheduled for June 7, 2021.
6/7/2021 - Permit Waiver Request was withdrawn and the associated site visit was canceled by Mr. Bernard Process (see page 12 of Attachment 3:
(Email) Site Meeting / Tree Permit Waiver / at Claremont Ave.
Parcel 48H-7672-18).
6/25/2021 - A Non-Development Tree Removal Permit Application was submitted by Julian Tree Care, Inc., as an agent on behalf of Mr. Bernard (see Attachment 4: Tree Removal Permit Application).
- The application had conflicting and missing information necessary for processing the permit request.
- Staff contacted Julian Tree Care, Inc., for clarification and was told that Julian Tree Care, Inc. is no longer representing Mr. Bernard.
- An email exchange between Mr. Bernard and several staff members confirms that Mr. Bernard authorized Julian Tree Care, Inc. to represent his interest in carrying out the Tree Removal Permit Process (see page 4 of Attachment 3: (Email) Site Meeting / Tree Permit Waiver / at Claremont Ave. Parcel 48H-7672-18).
8/10/2021 - The Tree Removal Permit was denied due to a lack of complete information in the application and the inaction of Julian Tree Care, Inc. It is standard practice that staff communicate with the submitter of the permit application (see Attachment 5: Tree Permit Decision).
Attachment 2
Timeline of Events
APN #48H-7672-18
Protected Trees Ordinance (OMC 12.36) Violation
2022
3/18/2022 - Staff visited the property in response to a second report of an illegal tree removal in progress. Staff interact with Mr. Bernard from the street in front of his property. Mr. Bernard refused to cooperate with staff. Three (3) trees were removed.
- Total illegally removed trees to date: 33
- OPD was called to the scene (see Attachment 6: Police Report, Incident 220318000210 and Attachment 7: Police Report, Incident 220318000405).
- Mr. Bernard emails staff requesting an after-hours meeting to discuss the plans for his property. Staff respond, explaining that doing so is against City policy and provide Mr. Bernard with instructions for a Development-related Tree Removal Permit (see Attachment 8:
(Email) Matt from Claremont Ave).
4/30/2022 - Staff visited the property in response to a third report of an illegal tree removal in progress.
- One (1) tree was removed that was partially on this property and partially on the neighbor’s property.
- Total illegally removed trees to date: 34
5/9/2022 - Staff visited the property in response to a fourth report of an illegal tree removal and found one (1) additional tree was illegally removed. - Total illegally removed trees to date: 35
- Neighbors notified staff that OPD was called when Mr. Bernard was removing the tree on Saturday, May 7, 2022 (see Attachment 9:
Police Report, Incident 22050700245).
5/17/2022 - Staff visited the property in response to a fifth report of an illegal tree removal in process and interacted with Mr. Bernard on site. - Staff found Mr. Bernard and a private company in the process of illegally removing a tree located partially on City-owned property and saw that two additional trees were illegally removed, for a total of three (3).
- Staff instructed Mr. Bernard and his workers to stop because they did not have a tree removal permit.
- Mr. Bernard instructed the workers to ignore staff and continue removing trees.
- OPD called, but an officer did not arrive until after Mr. Bernard and his workers had completed the tree removals and left the property. - Total illegally removed trees to date: 38
2025
3/7/2025 - Building permits were on file with the Oakland Planning & Building Department to build a single-family home on the property.
ATTACHMENT 1
1 City of Oakland
OAK 311 - Oakland Call Center
Ser
vice Request Information
Request Number: 1118697
Description: Tree - Permit - Waiver
Problem Address: 7401 CLAREMONT AVE
Submitted To: LAWSEN, TOD H
Category: TREES
Date / Time Reported: 6/4/2021 9:26:40 AM
Service Priority: 2 - High
Initiated By: Delamain, Denise
Status: Closed
The Call Center will change the status from Pending to
Open, after the request has been reviewed.
Associated Cityworks Project:
Council District:
Police Beat:
Zip Code:
Cal
ler Information:
Name Phone Date & Time Of Call Customer Email
MATTHEW
BERNARD
Home: 510-295-5592
Work:
Other:
Cell:
6/4/2021 9:03:43
AM
[email protected]
Relat
ed Work Orders:
Work Order Id Category Description Submit To WO Status
Q&A & Com
ments:
By Delamain, Denise : 6/4/2021 9:26:41 AM
THE OWNER OF THE PARCEL #48H-7672-18
AT 7401 CLAREMONT AVENUE IS REQUESTING A TREE PERMIT FEE WAIVER TO REMOVE DEAD TREES LOCATED ON THE LOT CLOSEST TO 7401 CLAREMONT AVENUE.
By Delamain, Denise : 6/4/2021 9:26:41 AM
Caller: BERNARD, MATTHEW:
Q: In what way does this tree removal request qualify for a waiver? A: DEAD, DYING
Q: Please describe the location of the tree.
A: PARCEL #48H-7672-18
Q: Can you email a photo or arborist report to [email protected]? A: YES
By Delamain, Denise : 6/4/2021 9:44:49 AM
ADDITION: THE VACANT LOT DOES NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL ADDRESS. 7401 CLAREMONT AVENUE IS THE CLOSEST ADDRESS .
By LAWSEN, TOD H: 6/7/2021 10:11:17 AM
The property owner, Bernard Matthew, of 0 Claremont Ave. Parcel 48H-7672-18 call today, 6/7/21, at 9:45am and withdrew the request for a Permit Waiver. He cancelled the site meeting that was scheduled for 1:00pm on 6/7/21.
ATTACHMENT 2
2 Custom Fields:
Custom Field Name Custom Field Value
Visual Confirmation X No Visual Confirmation Yet
Block Street-SW-Driveway-
Bldg
Damage Vehicle-Bldg-Wire
Power Line Involved
Injury
Tree Planting Permit Status
This is a courtesy email to let you know that a member of the public requested service. If you are not a City of Oakland Cityworks user, this email is our way of communicating it to you. If you are a City of Oakland Cityworks user, log into Cityworks (http://cityworks.oakland.local/cwportal) to update the request. DO NOT REPLY to this automated email.
OAK 311 - Oakland Call Center | (510) 615-5566
ATTACHMENT 2
3 From: Matt" Bernard
To: Moore, David
Cc: Harvey, Isaac; Lawsen, Tod; [email protected] Subject: Re: Site Meeting / Tree Permit Waiver / at Claremont Ave. Parcel 48H-7672-18 Date: Friday, June 25, 2021 9:37:10 AM
Dear David,
Yesterday, we the owners have, in a signed writing, authorized the company Julian Tree Care, Inc. to complete the Tree Removal Permit Application and to obtain the Tree Removal Permit on our behalf.
Sincerely,
Matthew Bernard
--
Best, :)
Matt' Bernard
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~mattb
http://ibmatt.org
_________________
sent from my BlackBerry
On Fri, Jun 25, 2021, 9:06 AM Moore, David <[email protected]> wrote:
Good Morning Matt,
Can you please furnish evidence of the notification from the Oakland Fire Prevention Department that you are referring to? We’d be glad to take a look.
Please refer to the original letter office sent you (attached), which specifies that a tree removal permit must be granted before removing any trees from your property.
If you need help with the tree removal application process, please let us know and we’d be glad to assist.
Thank you,
David
Attachment 3
3 David Moore
Tree Supervisor II
Tree Services Division
Certified Arborist #NY-5626A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Bureau of Environment
City of Oakland | Oakland Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency 7101 Edgewater Dr, Bldg 4 | Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5852 | (510)
615-5845 Fax
[email protected]
Report A Problem | Call OAK 311 | From outside Oakland: (510) 615-5566 311.oaklandca.gov | [email protected] | Mobile app: Apple or Android
Mission Statement:
Oakland Public Works is dedicated to you! We strive to maintain, improve and preserve Oakland’s infrastructure and environment for the residents, businesses, visitors and future generations of every neighborhood in our diverse city.
From: Matt' Bernard <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:01 PM
To: Moore, David <[email protected]>
Cc: Harvey, Isaac <[email protected]>; Lawsen, Tod <[email protected]>; [email protected]
Subject: Re: Site Meeting / Tree Permit Waiver / at Claremont Ave. Parcel 48H-7672-18
Dear David,
In regards to Oakland, CA, parcel number 48H-7672-18,
I hired the licensed, bonded, insured, revered, well-reviewed company Julian trees Inc. to take care of the hazardous trees on my lot, based on the Aborist Report from Certified Tree Attachment 3
4 Arborist, after I got notification from the Oakland Fire Prevention Department.
Then, this morning, I got a call from the company while working on site, that Ted Lawsen threatened to fine them and told them to stop working, because we do not have a tree removal permit.
However, these are dead and dying trees. And, the Arborist Report we got from a Certified Tree Arborist says that we should remove these dead and dying trees, as they pose imminent fire hazards, and the trees cannot be preserved.
Per the City of Oakland hazardous tree ordinance:
https://library.municode.com/ca/oakland/codes/code_of_ordinances? nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12.40HATR_12.40.010INFI
"Hazardous tree" means any tree which poses an imminent threat to life or property, as determined by inspection using the criteria established by Section 12.40.030. "Hazardous tree arbitrator" means any forester registered and licensed by the state of California.
It is clearly stated on the above link that no tree permit is needed to remove hazardous trees.
And, indeed, this totally makes sense, because safety first. Better to prevent hazard (fire, injury, etc.) as always first since we are responsible according to the Oakland Fire Prevention Department and per the report from Certified Tree Arborist.
Besides, to fulfill all righteousness, I went to Frank Ogawa Plaza for follow up on the permit process but Frank Ogawa Plaza is still closed to public. I emailed Cecilia Garcia, and she replied that we do not need a tree removal permit if the trees are dead and dying, rather we should get Permit Waiver, she said, with your department's phone number. Then I contacted your department, in particular Ted Lawsen (see emails below), to see if we could get a permit waiver. But Ted wasn't forth coming; he refused to accept that the trees are dead and dying and hazardous, simply because they are still standing; he said he has to come and inspect the trees first, which is to our own expense, I believe.
David, truly, we are not doing anything illegal as clearly stated in the tree removal ordinance link above; in fact, we are doing the best to prevent fire, and we are being met with harassment from neighbor reporting us on the lack of tree permit on file (while the City of Oakland Frank Ogawa Plaza is still on lockdown) and your office stopping our workers and threatening to fine the company we hire to do the job, while we the owners are responsible for any hazard on our property.
Indeed, rather than facing all these harassment and discouragement from your office, Attachment 3
5 we wish your office could be better understanding of our plight for safety, and we wish your office could be encouraging our efforts to prevent hazard from erupting on our property.
Hazard comes but once without forewarning.
The Arborist Report from Certified Tree Arborist clearly states the trees are hazardous, could fall on the house next door, or on people passing, or could catch fire at any moment, and we the owners are responsible.
Sincerely,
Matthew Bernard
For owners: Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner
--
Best, :)
Matt' Bernard
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~mattb
http://ibmatt.org
_________________
sent from my BlackBerry
On Wed, Jun 23, 2021, 4:07 PM Matt' Bernard <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear David,
In regards to Oakland, CA, parcel number 48H-7672-18,
I hired the licensed, bonded, insured, revered, well-reviewed company Julian trees Inc. to take care of the hazardous trees on my lot, based on the Aborist Report from Certified Tree Arborist, after I got notification from the Oakland Fire Prevention Department.
Then, this morning, I got a call from the company while working on site, that Ted Lawsen threatened to fine them and told them to stop working, because we do not have a tree removal permit.
Attachment 3
6 However, these are dead and dying trees. And, the Arborist Report we got from a Certified Tree Arborist says that we should remove these dead and dying trees, as they pose imminent fire hazards, and the trees cannot be preserved.
Per the City of Oakland hazardous tree ordinance:
https://library.municode.com/ca/oakland/codes/code_of_ordinances? nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12.40HATR_12.40.010INFI
"Hazardous tree" means any tree which poses an imminent threat to life or property, as determined by inspection using the criteria established by Section 12.40.030. "Hazardous tree arbitrator" means any forester registered and licensed by the state of California.
It is clearly stated on the above link no need tree permit is needed to remove hazardous trees. And, indeed, this totally makes sense, because safety first. Better to prevent fire or hazard as always first since we are responsible according to the Oakland Fire Prevention Department and per the report from Certified Tree Arborist.
Besides, to fulfill all righteousness, I went to Frank Ogawa Plaza for follow up on the permit process but Frank Ogawa Plaza is still closed to public. I emailed Cecilia Garcia, and she replied that we not need a tree removal permit if the trees are dead and dying, rather we should get Permit Waiver, she said, with your department's phone number. Then I contacted your department, in particular Ted Lawsen, to see if we could get a permit waiver. But Ted wasn't forth coming; he refused to accept that the trees are dead and dying and hazardous, simply because they are still standing; he said he has to come and inspect the trees first, which is to our own expense, I believe.
David, I wish we could get a tree waiver. The Arborist Report from Certified Tree Arborist clearly states the trees are hazardous, could fall on the house next door, or on people passing, or could catch fire at any moment, and we the owners are responsible.
Sincerely,
Matthew Bernard
For owners: Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner
Attachment 3
7 --
Best, :)
Matt' Bernard
http://ibmatt.org/matt
http://ibmatt.org
_________________
On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 3:13 PM Moore, David <[email protected]> wrote:
Good Afternoon Matt,
Today our department responded to a report of illegal tree removal on your property.
Our staff responded to the call and intervened with a tree contractor who had heavy equipment on site, including a large crane suitable for large tree removals, as well tree climbing equipment and chainsaws.
Do you know anything about this? We do not have any tree removal permits on file for this address.
Regards,
David
David Moore
Tree Supervisor II
Attachment 3
8 Tree Services Division
Certified Arborist #NY-5626A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Bureau of Environment
City of Oakland | Oakland Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency 7101 Edgewater Dr, Bldg 4 | Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5852 | (510)
615-5845 Fax
[email protected]
Report A Problem | Call OAK 311 | From outside Oakland: (510) 615-5566 311.oaklandca.gov | [email protected] | Mobile app: Apple or Android
Mission Statement:
Oakland Public Works is dedicated to you! We strive to maintain, improve and preserve Oakland’s infrastructure and environment for the residents, businesses, visitors and future generations of every neighborhood in our diverse city.
From: Lawsen, Tod <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 7, 2021 11:03 AM
To: Matt' Bernard <[email protected]>
Cc: Moore, David <[email protected]>; Harvey, Isaac
<[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Site Meeting / Tree Permit Waiver / at Claremont Ave. Parcel 48H-7672- 18 Hi Mathew,
Thank you for the phone call. To recap our conversation.
The Permit Waiver, City Works Service Request #1118697 was withdrawn The site meeting on Claremont Ave. parcel 48H-7672-18 at 1:00pm was canceled Standing green trees need a Tree Removal Permit from Tree Services to be Attachment 3
9 removed
Standing dead trees can be removed with a Permit Waiver from Tree Services Dead brush and wood laying on the ground Oakland Fire Department can require removal
A link to the Protected Trees ordinance has been attached for your convenience.
If you would like to email a copy of the letter that you received from the Building and Planning Department I would be happy to look at it.
If you have questions about fire protection please call Vegetation Management / Fire Prevention
Vincent Crudele
Phono 510-238-7391
Email [email protected]
Thank You
Tod Lawsen
Arboricultural Inspector
Tree Services Division
Certified Arborist #6321A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Bureau of Environment
City of Oakland | Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency 7101 Edgewater Dr. | Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5843 | (510)615-5845 Fax
[email protected]
Attachment 3
10 Report A Problem | Call OAK 311 | From outside Oakland: (510) 615-5566 311.oaklandca.gov | [email protected] | Mobile app: Apple or Android
Mission Statement:
Oakland Public Works is dedicated to you! We strive to maintain, improve and preserve Oakland’s infrastructure and environment for the residents, businesses, visitors and future generations of every neighborhood in our diverse city.
From: Matt' Bernard <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 7, 2021 10:04 AM
To: Lawsen, Tod <[email protected]>
Cc: Moore, David <[email protected]>; Harvey, Isaac
<[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Site Meeting / Tree Permit Waiver / at Claremont Ave. Parcel 48H-7672- 18 [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside of the City of Oakland. Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and expect the message.
Hello, Tod,
Thanks for the telephone conversation this morning. As we both agreed, our appointment with you today has been cancelled.
--
Best, :)
Matt' Bernard
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~mattb
http://ibmatt.org
_________________
sent from my BlackBerry
Attachment 3
11 On Fri, Jun 4, 2021, 10:51 AM Matt' Bernard <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello, Tod,
Yes, this is good time. Myself and my partner Lynn Warner (also co-owner with me) will be happy to meet with you there.
Thanks,
Matthew.
--
Best, :)
Matt' Bernard
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~mattb
http://ibmatt.org
_________________
sent from my BlackBerry
On Fri, Jun 4, 2021, 10:28 AM Lawsen, Tod <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Mathew,
Tree Services is available to meet on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 1:00pm at Claremont Ave., Parcel 48H-7672-18. Is this a good time for you to meet and point out the dead trees?
Thank You
Tod Lawsen
Arboricultural Inspector
Tree Services Division
Certified Arborist #6321A
Attachment 3
12 ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Bureau of Environment
City of Oakland | Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency 7101 Edgewater Dr. | Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5843 | (510)615-5845 Fax
[email protected]
Report A Problem | Call OAK 311 | From outside Oakland: (510) 615-5566 311.oaklandca.gov | [email protected] | Mobile app: Apple or Android
Mission Statement:
Oakland Public Works is dedicated to you! We strive to maintain, improve and preserve Oakland’s infrastructure and environment for the residents, businesses, visitors and future generations of every neighborhood in our diverse city.
Attachment 3
13 Attachment 4
14 Attachment 4
15 OAKLAND PD
Date: 04/19/22 Time: 12:17
Incident Time Type Pri Dispo
I N C I D E N T
Address
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BEAT TEAM/Dist AREA
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Callers Phone
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220318000210 08:33 415N 2 RTAR 7401 CLAREMONT AV PETER LEE 13Y 02 Pl ...
Date Time
22/03/18 08:33 Primary Event: MAIN Opened: 22/03/18 08:33 22/03/18 08:33 Incident Initiated By: OP/C63
22/03/18 08:33 962 - RP ADVD NEIGH/MATTHEW BERNARD MB 50 5'10 HVY ELD GRY TSHIRT BLK 22/03/18 08:33 PNTS IS CUTTING DOWN TREES ILLEGALLY
22/03/18 08:34 Incident Associated to: LOP220318000204 (A) 22/03/18 08:36 Stat OP/1L13 ER Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 08:36 Primary unit
22/03/18 08:37 Stat OP/1L09
22/03/18 08:53 Stat OP/1L13
22/03/18 09:09 1Ll3 REQ CB
ER
OS
~2/03/18 09:11 ON CB, CALLER ADVD WRONG NUMBER
22/03/18 09:41 Stat OP/1L09 OS
22/03/18 09:41 1L09 -- XTEND TIME STILLCONTACTING THE RP To: OP/1Ll3
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 09:42 Command: UO Operator: OP/4971 Console: 28 Unit: OP/1L13 22/03/18 09:58 Stat OP/1L09
22/03/18 09:58 Disposition
22/03/18 09:58 Stat OP/1L13
22/03/18 09:58 Route Closed: MAIN
AV
CHANGED
AV
RTAR
22/03/18 09:58 Disposition CHANGED Fr: COV
22/03/18 09:58 Incident Closed: 22/03/18 09:58
To: COV MAIN
To: RTAR MAIN
22/03/18 10:14 Primary Event: MAIN Reopened: 22/03/18 10:14 Last Closed: 22/03/18 09:58 22/03/18 10:14 Incident reopened, original close date: 22/03/18 original close time: 09:58 22/03/18 10:15 ANOTHER CALL - MY RP/BARBARA BAKER ADVD NEIGH IS CUTTING TREE AGAIN - RP 22/03/18 10:15 ADVD SPOKE WITH OFCR PHAM AND WOULD LIKE OFCRS BACK OS 22/03/18 10,16 CP/5105995582
22/03/18 10:22 Stat OP/1L13
22/03/18 10:22 Primary unit
22/03/18 10:22 1L13 -CD4
ER Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
To: OP/1L13
22/03/18 10:43 Stat OP/1Ll3 OS Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 10:43 Arrived o/s and made contact with RP BAKER, Barbara ] who 22/03/18 10:43 advised neighbor (BERNARD, Matthew MB I was cutting 22/03/18 10:43 trees.
22/03/18 10:44 RP was advised to have TODD (City of Oakland - Tree Dept) on scene. RP 22/03/18 10:44 understood and will callback when TODD is on scene. 22/03/18 10:44 BERNARD advised he had private arborist report stating trees are not 22/03/18 10:44 protected and can be cut. Both parties are advised to contact City of 22/03/18 10:44 Oakland or seek legal advice.
22/03/18 10:44 Called RP on work cell phone and advised to have TODD on scene for long 22/03/18 10:44 term solution. Otherwise, situation will continue. 22/03/18 10:44 Both parties understood. Numerous calls in 2021 (See LOP210412000310 for 22/03/18 10:44 similar details).
22/03/18 11:04 Stat OP/1L13 AV
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ATTACHMENT 5
16 OAKLAND PD
Date: 04/19/22 Time: 12:17
I N C I D E N T R E C A L L
Incident Time Type Pri Dispo Address
Location
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RTAR
TEAM/Dist AREA
Bldg Apt Callers Name
Callers Address
Callers Phone
22/03/18 11:04 Route Closed: MAIN
22/03/18 11:04 Disposition CHANGED To: RTAR MAIN
22/03/18 11:04 Incident Closed: 22/03/18 11:04
22/03/18 12:25 Incident Associated to: LOP220318000405 (A) 22/03/18 12:27 IAAssocinc LOP220318000405 UPDATE PriUnt to OP/1L13 22/03/18 12:50 IAAssocinc LOP220318000405 First Unit Arrived: OP/1L13 OS 22/03/18 14:02 IAAssocinc LOP220318000405 UPDATE Dispo to RTAR MAIN 22/03/18 14:02 IAAssocinc LOP220318000405 UPDATE Dispo to COV MAIN ====Vehicle/ Subject Information
22/03/18 08:33 Vehicle:: Role:VSOl Color: Year: Make:
22/03/18 08:33 Style: Plate: State:CA Type:
22/03/18 08:33 Misc:
22/03/18 08:33 Prob. Cause: Search Typ: Searched:
SELECTION CRITERIA: LOP220318000210
******* End of Report*******
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ATTACHMENT 5
17 OAKLAND PD
Date: 04/26/22 Time: 14:31
Incident Time Type Pri Dispo
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220318000405 12:24 415N l cov 7401 CLAREMONT AV BARBRA BAKER 000:00:00,000:00:00
OP/1Ll3 22/03/18 OP50032
14:02
13Y 02
Date Time
22/03/18 12:24 Primary Event: MAIN Opened: 22/03/18 12:24 22/03/18 12:24 Incident Initiated By: OP/26
Pl
22/03/18 12:24 Operator OP/50032 Overrode Priority 2 with l Priority 22/03/18 12:24 CHP TRANS -- RP ADVD NIEGH IS CUTTING DOWN OAK TREE, AND BRANCHES ARE 22/03/18 12:24 FALLING ON RP'S HOME
22/03/18 12:25 BL TO BREAK
22/03/18 12:25 Incident Associated to: LOP220318000210 (A) 22/03/18 12:25 Incident Associated to: LOP220318000204 (A) 22/03/18 12:26 OPD RESPONDED EARLIER AND ADVD RP TO CONTACT CITY OF OAKLAND WHO IS 22/03/18 12:26 NOW OS
22/03/18 12:26 RP SPOKE TO OFCR PHAM, ADVD TO HAVE CITY OFFICIALS OS -- CITY OF OAKLAND 22/03/18 12:26 TREE SERVICES OS
22/03/18 12:27 Stat OP/1Ll3 ER Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 12:27 Primary unit To: OP/1Ll3
22/03/18 12:28 ANOTHER CALL FROM TODD LAWSON WITH OAK 311 TREE SERV ADV SUBJ IS STILL 22/03/18 12:28 HERE CUTTING DOWN THE TREES -- RP DROVE DOWN THE STREET AS SUBJ WAS 22/03/18 12:28 STARTING TO GET ENRAGED
22/03/18 12:28 Stat OP/1L09 ER Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 12:28 NEIGH/BARNARD MB 30-40 5'10 MED BLD GRY BLK HAT SWEATSHIRT DK GRY JEANS 22/03/18 12:28 SIL/BLK SHOES WEARING GLOVES
22/03/18 12:28 MY RP/ TODD LAWSON
22/03/18 12:29 NEIGH IS NEXT TO 926
22/03/18 12:30 ADVD RP OFCRS ER, NO LONGER LW
22/03/18 12:30 1L13 REQ CB TO RP WITH lOMIN ETA - ON CB TO RP NO ANS LEFT VM 22/03/18 12:50 Stat OP/1Ll3 OS Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 12:50 Stat OP/1L09 OS Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/03/18 13:51 Arrived o/s and made contact with LAWSON, Todd City of 22/03/18 13:51 OaKland - Tree Services) who advised BERNARD had his permits denied and 22/03/18 13:51 no tree cutting should take place.
22/03/18 13:51 BERNARD left the scene but returned. He understands to cease all tree 22/03/18 13:51 cutting and will coordinate with LAWSON. PDRD documented. See inc 22/03/18 13:51 LOP220318000210 for earlier incident details. 22/03/18 14:02 Stat OP/1Ll3 AV
22/03/18 14:02 Disposition
22/03/18 14:02 Stat OP/1L09
22/03/18 14:02 Route Closed: MAIN
CHANGED
AV
cov
22/03/18 14:02 Disposition CHANGED Fr: RTAR
22/03/18 14:02 Incident Closed: 22/03/18 14:02
====Vehicle/ Subject Information
NO VEHICLE OR SUBJECT RECORDS FOR EVENT LOP220318000405.
To: RTAR MAIN
To: COV MAIN
11 11
11 11
23 14
14 14
14 11
11 01
01 01
11 11
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11 25
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C74
C74
C74
C74
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C39
C39
C65
C65
C65
C39
26 26
C65
26 26
C63
PHAM,HIEP
TULSI, PRANITA
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
C44
UNKNOWN
C44
UNKNOWN
ATTACHMENT 6
18 OAKLAND PD
Date: 04/26/22 Time: 14:31
Incident Time Type Pri Dispo
SELECTION CRITERIA: LOP220318000405
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Location
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ATTACHMENT 6
19 From: Lawsen, Tod
To: Matt" Bernard
Subject: RE: Matt from Claremont Ave
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 2:23:00 PM
I Matt,
Thank you for the invitation. City policy does not allow for the type of meeting you are requesting. I can provide a list of requirement needed for a Development related Tree Removal Permit.
Find a licensed contractor for the project.
Apply for a building permit and development related tree removal permit at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Need plans from a licensed surveyor that show all protected size tree on the property (tree larger than 9” diameter at breast height, DBH)
The plans must list all trees that are within 10’ of construction even if they are on a neighboring property
All Protected trees being remove must have a clear reason for removal.
The reason for removal needs to be one that is listed in the Protected Trees Ordinance for the removal to be approved.
All replacement native trees being removed must have replace trees planted.
I have attached a copy of the Protected Tree Ordinance for your convenience. Please read through and consult a local certified arborist for help. Please reach out if you have questions.
Thank You
Tod Lawsen
Arboricultural Inspector
Tree Services Division
Certified Arborist #6321A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Bureau of Environment
City of Oakland | Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency 7101 Edgewater Dr. | Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 615-5843 | (510)615-5845 Fax
[email protected]
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Attachment 7
20 From: Matt' Bernard <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 3:26 PM
To: Lawsen, Tod <[email protected]>
Subject:
Matt from Claremont Ave
[EXTERNAL] This email originated outside of the City of Oakland. Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and expect the message.
Hello Tod,
Thanks for your time today, will heed your advice to the "Tee". When can we grab a coffee, just to discuss your thoughts that can be quite useful to me in regards to developing the lot. As I understand the nondisclosure / conflict-of-interest of the nature of your job with regards to recommendations, this is why I would like to me outside of your work, like at your favorite Coffee shop or hanging out place, so I can share with you what my plans are. If you don't mind.
I'd be very glad. Caffe strada in Berkeley seems OK, I don't know if you live in the area. But I understand you are busy, I'm willing to drive to any location of your choose, distance is not a problem at all.
Thanks,
Matt
--
Best, :)
Matt' Bernard
http://ibmatt.org/matt
http://ibmatt.org
_________________
Attachment 7
21 OAKLAND PD
Date: 10/08/25 Time: 12 :25
I N C I D E N T RECA L L
Incident Ti me Type Pri Dispo Address
Location
BEAT TEAM/Dist AREA
Bldg Apt Callers Name
Callers Address
Callers Phone
220507000245 08: 17 415N 2 RTAR 7401 CLAREMONT AV
13Y 02
Date Time
22/05/07 08:17 Primary Event: MAIN Opened: 22/05/07 08:17 22/05/07 08:17 Inci dent Initiated By: OP/C90
Pl
22/05/07 08:17 962- RP ADV'G OF NEI GH CUTTING DOWN OAK TREE THAT IS VERY CLOSE TO RP' S 22/05/07 08 : 17 HOUSE - NEIGH/MATTHEW BERNARD MB 52 5'10 MED- HEAVY GRY SWEATSHIRT BLK 22/05/07 08 : 17 PANTS - NO WEAPONS BUT HAS A CHAINSAW - RP ADV'D THERE IS A COURT ORDER 22/05/07 08 : 17 FOR NEIGH NOT TO CUT DOWN TREES AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO CALL OPD IF HE DOES 22/05/07 08: 17 IT -
22/05/07 08 : 17 Stat OP/1Ll3
22/ 05/07 08:17 Primary unit
ER Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
' To: OP/1Ll3
22/05/07 08:18 RP ADVD HE CAN SHOW PROOF OF THE REPORTS TO OPD OFCRS - 22/05/07 08 : 18 Stat OP/ 1L09
22/05/07 08:18 1L09 CD 6
22/05/07 08:30 Uni t OP/1Ll3
22/05/07 08:30 Primary unit
22/ 05/07 08:30 Unit OP/1L09
22/05/07 10:02 Stat OP/1Ll3
22/05/07 10:02 Stat OP/1L09
22/05/07 10:02 Primary unit
22/05/07 10:02 1Ll3/1L09 - - CD6
22/05/07 10: 21 Stat OP/1Ll3
22/05/07 10:21 Stat OP/ l L09 •
ER
Reassigne d
Fr: OP/1Ll3
Reas signed
ER
ER
OS
OS
Loe: 740 1: CLAREMONT AV
To: LOP220507000226
To: OP/1L09
To: LOP220507000226
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
To: OP/1Ll3
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
Loe: 7401 CLAREMONT AV
22/05/07 10:4 5 Arrived o/s and SUBJ was GOA. I contacted RP via my work issued cell 22/05/07 10:45 phone. I prov i ded inc# and badg e# . RP will callback when SUBJ returns. I 22/05/07 10:45 advised SUBJ wi l l .be cited when ofc s cont act again . 22/05/07 10:52 Stat OP/1L0 9 AV
22/05/07 10: 52 Disposition CHANGED To: COV MAIN
22/05/07 11:04 Stat OP/1Ll3 AV
22/05/07 11:04 Route Closed: MAIN RTAR
22/05/07 11:04 Disposition CHANGED Fr: cov To: RTAR MAIN 22/05/07 11:04 Incident Cl osed: 22/05/07 11:04
====Vehicle/ Subject Information ••••
NO VEHICLE OR SUBJECT RECORDS FOR EVENT LOP220507000245.
SELECTION CRITERI A: LOP220507000245
******* End of Report*****~*
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PAGE: 000001
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OP/1Ll3
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Time
22/05/07 OP50027
11:04
Operator
C90
C90
C90
C90
C90
C90
C90
Cl4
Cl 4
C90
Cl4
Cl4
Cl4
Cl4
Cl4
C42
C42
C42
C42
PHAM,HIEP
TOLSI, PRANITA
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM,HIEP
PHAM, HIEP
C42
C42
PHAM,HIEP
UNKNOWN
PHAM,HIEP
UNKNOWN
ATTACHMENT 8
22 OAKLAND PD
Date: 10/08/25 Time: 12:38
Incident Number Date Time Type Dispo Address CITY Unit
PAGE: 000001
Requested By: CORTES, ROSARIO
Officers Report Number
*************** ******** ***** ****** ****** **************************** ********** ************ *********** *************** 240317000751
240317001125
24/03/17 16:06 A459 CMS
24/03/17 22:18 BTNFO BCAST
1486 8TH ST
1486 8TH ST
OAKLAND
OAKLAND
ATTACHMENT 8
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VEH PLATE
DATE
TIME
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TYPE
OFFICER
ADDRESS
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I N C I D E N T
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ATTACHMENT 8
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