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Resident warns of hazardous tree and encampments near Davenport Street ADU; public works to follow up
Summary
A resident told council a large tree in City Park near his new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) poses an imminent collapse risk and raised concerns about homeless encampments; public works and public services directors offered an on‑site follow up.
Resident Gabriel Fishman told the Santa Fe Springs City Council during public comment that a large tree in City Park adjacent to his recently completed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is unstable and could fall onto his new home.
Fishman said he built an ADU behind his property at 10977 Davenport Street and that wind events earlier prompted cracking noises from the adjacent park tree. “If this tree is to collapse, it will fall without question on top of my new home,” Fishman told the council, and he said he had reported the condition to public works but had not received a follow‑up.
Public Works Director James Enriquez and Public Services Director Arlene Salazar offered to meet Fishman immediately after the meeting to inspect the tree and discuss cleanup of the fence line and park maintenance. A council member told Fishman city staff would meet him “in the outside in the foyer” to arrange a site visit and follow‑up.
Fishman also raised related concerns about homeless encampments and graffiti at the south end of City Park and asked for help cleaning the fence line; staff responded that crews would follow up and meet with him.
The offer to inspect the tree and discuss cleanup was made during the public comment period; there was no formal council vote recorded on this matter.
