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File ID: 2025-01130 6/10/2025 Item 3.
Sacramento EV Blueprint - Vehicle Chargers Project - Phase 5 - Tree Removal (C15210000) File ID: 2025-01130
Location: 7400 Imagination Parkway; District 8
Recommendation: Pass a Motion approving the removal of one City tree at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library.
Contact: Ezra Roati, Senior Architect, (916) 808-5877, [email protected]; Mark C. Brown, Supervising Engineer (916) 808-7118, [email protected]; James Christensen, Facilities Manager (916) 808-5863 [email protected]; Department of Public Works Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: In 2021, the City of Sacramento was awarded a California Energy Commission (CEC) Sacramento Electric Vehicle (EV) Blueprint Grant of which Task 5 of the grant is for EV infrastructure installations. The goal of task 5 is to install at least 34 Level 2 networked EV chargers (for a minimum of 66 EV connectors) across 13 libraries and community centers located within the City, with two- thirds of connectors located within disadvantaged communities. Implementation of this grant will assist the City with EV charger installations, facilitating the City’s alignment with Statewide EV goals.
Phase 5B of the project will install 4 EV chargers, with a total of 8 EV connectors at Valley-Hi North Laguna Library.
The City intends to remove one (1) London Plane tree with a diameter at standard height of eight inches as part of this public project. The removal of one City-owned tree is needed to accommodate the construction of an EVCS charger located near the tree. The City’s Urban Forestry Department has reviewed and approved the removal of this tree. Pursuant to City Code Chapter 12.56 and City Ordinance No. 2016-0026, City Council approval is needed to remove the tree for construction of the Project.
File ID: 2025-01130 6/10/2025 Item 3.
Policy Considerations: Sacramento City Code Section 12.56.040 requires City Council approval for the removal of City trees for capital improvement projects.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301. The action involves the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The exemption covers interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances; and similar facilities; restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide, or flood. The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under Article 19 of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities. No environmental review is necessary, and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) is on-file for this site.
Sustainability: Under the 2040 General Plan, Citywide Goals and Policies- Mobility, this qualifies under M 1.5.5 Support Zero- and Low-Emission Vehicle Adoption. “The City shall continue to collaborate with its State and regional partners to support rapid adoption of zero-emissions and low- emission vehicles, including standardizing infrastructure and regulations for public electric vehicle charging stations…”.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: The removal of one City-owned tree is needed to accommodate the EV Charging Station at Valley Hi North Laguna Library.
Financial Considerations: Sufficient funding for the future tree removal is available in the Sacramento EV Blueprint Infrastructure C15210050 (Measure U, Fund 2401).
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.