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Council adopts changes to tree preservation policy, extends public notice and clarifies removal criteria
Summary
The council approved revisions to the city's comprehensive tree preservation policy, removing a redundant removal criterion, reordering language for clarity and extending notice for non‑emergency removals from 14 to 21 days.
The San Fernando City Council on March 17 approved revisions to the city’s comprehensive tree preservation policy. Councilors agreed to three specific changes: remove a redundant bullet in the non‑emergency removal criteria, reword and reorder another criterion for clarity, and extend the public notice period for non‑emergency tree removals from 14 days to 21 days.
The discussion began during the consent calendar when Council Member Garcia sought clarifications about the proposed language. Staff confirmed the edits reflect council guidance from prior meetings and said the 21‑day notice would give residents more time to learn about pending non‑emergency removals and prepare appeals where appropriate.
Council approved the policy changes by roll call. Staff noted the appeal process would follow the same procedures used for planning‑commission appeals and that council members may bring appeals in their capacity as residents or ask the council to take up an appeal as a body.
Ending: The policy update is effective immediately and staff will publish the revised procedures and notice period to the city’s website and enforcement guidance.
