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Residents urge stronger urban‑tree rules and maintenance as council hears public comment
Summary
Public commenters and city staff discussed Monrovia’s urban tree canopy, with speakers urging updates to tree ordinances, more emphasis on maintaining existing trees in developed areas, and consideration of fire‑prone species. City staff noted an existing 2020 street‑tree ordinance and annual planting efforts.
Residents and city staff discussed Monrovia’s urban tree canopy during public comment and the city manager’s report at the May 20 Monrovia City Council meeting.
Public commenter Jennifer McDonald urged changes to local tree care and canopy policy, saying the city should focus on shade in developed areas rather than counting undeveloped preserve acreage. “If we just let those trees grow… the difference in temperature when you’re standing underneath the tree out of the sun is, like, 20 degrees,” McDonald said.
The comment was echoed by another speaker, identified…
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