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Council asks staff to study expansion of tree protections and funding for planting; seeks BRR
Summary
Councilmembers directed staff to research options for protecting and incentivizing trees on private property and in setbacks, to return with a budget/implementation report and draft language informed by best practices from other California cities.
The City Council on Jan. 21 directed staff to research possible expansions to Redondo Beach’s tree ordinance to protect private‑property and setback trees and to return with a budget/implementation report and draft options. The motion passed 4–1.
Public Works Director Andy Wing and planning staff reminded the council that the 2023 ordinance protects city-owned trees and helped Redondo earn Tree City USA recognition. Council members asked staff to explore options for private property: defining “heritage tree,” requiring replacement ratios when property owners…
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