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Commission approves removal of carrotwood at 90920 First Street; city to cover removal as part of sidewalk repairs
Summary
The Public Works Commission approved removal of a carrotwood tree at 90920 First Street and accepted a plan to install one replacement tree at the address and one elsewhere. Staff said the city will fund the removal because the location is included in a forthcoming sidewalk-repair project.
The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission on May 21 voted 3-0 to remove a carrotwood tree in the parkway at 90920 First Street and to accept one replacement tree at that location and another to be planted elsewhere in the city.
Associate Engineer Andrew Nguyen told commissioners the tree has lifted the adjacent sidewalk and was included in the scope of an upcoming sidewalk repair project. Nguyen said the city has previously removed similar trees as part of larger paving and sidewalk programs and presented photos of earlier work on First Street and Fourth Street.
"We are recommending the approval, to remove that carrot wood tree and accept the installation of 1 replacement tree, in front of 90920 First Street and 1 replacement tree, at another location in the city," Nguyen said.
When asked who would pay, Nguyen said: "In in this case, the city would do it because it's part of a larger improvement project." Commissioners discussed sidewalk width and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allowances for short, narrowed sections of walkway. Staff explained that, where right-of-way is limited, ADA allows a temporary neck-down to 32 inches for a short distance to accommodate a tree well; the resulting tree wells will be small and require selection of species suited for confined spaces.
Commissioners and staff said the adjacent property owner has expressed support for removal to permit repair of the sidewalk. Staff said the city will coordinate replacement tree species with the property owner and intends to plant smaller species such as the cherry plum used in a prior nearby project.
The commission voted to approve the removal and replacement plan with the condition that staff confirm ADA minimum width and other requirements during final design. Commissioners also directed staff to coordinate with the property owner on species selection and tree‑well design. The staff recommendation passed by a 3-0 vote.
