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City explains utility line clearance, tree trimming cycle and wildfire preparedness
Summary
Public works and fire officials told residents that utility line clearance is done on a roughly two‑year cycle to meet CPUC standards, that street‑tree maintenance aims for a seven‑year cycle, and that wildfire risk reduction also uses inspections, roadside clearance and community preparedness.
Public works and fire officials described the city—s tree‑maintenance programs and wildfire‑risk measures at a neighborhood outreach meeting on Aug. 27, emphasizing mandated utility line clearance standards and urging residents to prepare for evacuation scenarios.
Brad Eggleston, public works director, said the city uses three tree‑management resources: internal urban‑forestry crews for technical work and emergencies; a public street‑tree contractor on an approximate seven‑year maintenance cycle; and a separate utility line‑clearance contractor that trims trees near power lines on about…
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