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Council authorizes interim fuel‑management work at George Washington Park; CEQA memo cites limited exemptions
Summary
The council unanimously approved interim wildfire fuel‑management activities at George Washington Park, authorizing limited removal and chipping of downed wood and other targeted work after a pre‑activity biological survey and with conditions to protect nesting birds and sensitive habitat.
The Pacific Grove City Council on May 7 authorized interim fuel‑management activities in George Washington Park to reduce wildfire risk, unanimously approving a staff‑recommended approach that limits work to specified zones, requires pre‑activity biological surveys and stipulates techniques to minimize ecological harm.
Public Works staff described four target areas in the park where heavy accumulations of downed wood and tree debris pose a fire hazard. The city retained Denise Duffy & Associates to prepare a pre‑activity biological resources survey and a CEQA memorandum that recommends statutory and categorical exemptions for the limited interim work. City attorneys and staff advised council the work as described could proceed under CEQA exemptions but that biological protections must be observed.
The council’s authorization directs staff to: conduct a biological…
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