Riverside City Council
August 25, 2026

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RiversideCA.govAgreement for Municipal Tree Maintenance ServicesCity CouncilAugust 25, 2026Public Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
•Public Works maintains approximately 450 acres of City maintained landscapes •Approximately 150,000 City Maintained Trees•Over 300 different species •Recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA since 1987 •Street trees valued at over $400 millionBACKGROUND 1 2
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•Trees increase property values•Filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles•Cool the environment by reducing the urban heat islands•Reduce storm water runoff•Bring natural elements and wildlife habitats into the urban area.BENEFIT OF TREES RiversideCA.gov4
GRID TRIMMING SCHEDULE AND MEASURE Z•Prior to Measure Z funding grid trimming was headed towards an 11+ year trim cycle•2017 City Council approved $1 million in Measure Z funding to improve trimming cycle•Current cycle 4-6 years 3 4
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PALM TRIMMING, NEW TREES AND MEASURE Z•2022 City Council approved $2.25 million in Measure Z funding to trim City palms trees more frequently and plant new trees•Current palm trimming cycle is 1-2 years•Addition of Measure Z funding has planted an additional 500+ trees over the past year RiversideCA.gov6
DISCUSSION•March 2026 – Issued an RFP for tree maintenance services that includes Public Works and Parks.•Received 4 proposals; 1 proposals deemed non-responsive•Evaluation panel recommended WCA as most qualified company 5 6
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RECOMMENDATIONSThat the City Council:1. Approve a Professional Service Agreement for Municipal Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount of $9,174,765.00 for services through June 30, 2029 with an option for two (2) one (1) year extensions. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.7