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Resident criticizes hospital tree removals; city says removals were hospital’s choice to mitigate fire risk
Summary
A resident called the area near the hospital a "warzone" after trees were removed; city staff said records show repeated hazard mitigation requests and that the hospital, as private property owner, chose to remove trees to address fire risks following a large 2025 brush fire.
During citizen comments on March 3, resident Kathleen Craynor asked the council to consider the effect of recent tree removal on wildlife, shade, noise buffering and lighting for nearby homes, calling the area "a warzone" and saying residents were not consulted.
Mayor Mark C. Allen moved to Administrative Reports so staff could address the concern.…
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