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Council approves biannual maintenance on high‑risk eucalyptus trees; staff to return with update in two years
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved a focused program (option 4) to trim and inspect 267 high‑risk eucalyptus trees in residential right‑of‑way on a two‑year cycle, with staff directed to report back in two years about expanding the program and funding for removals.
Public Works Director Chris Arcey and Park Supervisor Yale Jeffrey presented an inventory of the city's street and park trees and four options for eucalyptus maintenance. Staff reported 16,778 trees in the city's inventory and 1,047 eucalyptus trees in the right of way; the staff and contractor recommended starting with 267 eucalyptus trees concentrated on Alta Vista Drive, Eucalyptus Avenue, Bellevue Drive and Ocean View Drive for trimming and inspection every two years (option 4).
Deputy Mayor Melendez moved to adopt option 4, Council Member O'Donnell seconded, and the…
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