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Board explores replicating CRA tree‑giveaway model; Tree Restoration Fund discussed
Summary
Board members discussed partnering with the CRA and using Tree Restoration Fund money to replicate past tree‑giveaways; members cited CRA donations of roughly $13,000 and $10,000 and noted Public Works' preference for male, non-berrying trees for visibility reasons.
Board members reviewed a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) tree‑giveaway model as a potential template for future events and discussed using Tree Restoration Fund monies to support a joint giveaway. The Board said the CRA "sponsored two events with roughly 13K in donations for the first and 10K for the second event with other co-sponsoring groups," and asked whether the Tree Restoration Fund could be used similarly.
Staff reported the Tree Restoration Fund has recently received several large penalties and flagged a street tree concern: Dahoon Hollies lacked a clean trunk, creating visibility concerns. Staff said Public Works preferred male trees without berries for certain public-right-of-way locations and that a portion of prior giveaway monies came from the Tree Restoration Fund. The Board expressed interest in replicating the CRA model and requested additional details on funding availability and planting specifications.
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