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Home My WebLink About01-24-2022 TC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda TREE COMMITTEE Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, January 24, 2022 Pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361, enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.), commissioners and members of the public may participate in this regular meeting by teleconference. Using the most rapid means of communication available at this time, members of the public are encouraged to participate in Tree Committee meetings in the following ways: 1. Remote Viewing - Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so by viewing the webinar: • View the Webinar: ➢ URL: https://slocity-org.zoom.us/j/84101109634?pwd=SjJRbEkzdkhJWVRUdHIwd1ZFR0NWQT09 ➢ Telephone Attendee: +1 (669) 900-6833 ➢ Webinar ID: 841 0110 9634; Passcode: 664842 Note: The City utilizes Zoom Webinar for remote meetings. All attendees will enter the meeting muted. An Attendee tutorial is available on YouTube; please test your audio settings. 2. Public Comment - The Tree Committee will still be accepting public comment for items within their purview. Public comment can be submitted in the following ways: • Mail or Email Public Comment ➢ Received by 3:00 PM on the day of meeting - Can be submitted via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org or U.S. Mail to City Clerk at 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ➢ Emails sent after 3:00 PM. Can be submitted via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org and will be archived/distributed to members of the Advisory Body the day after the meeting. Emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. • Verbal Public Comment ➢ Received by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting - Call (805) 781-7164; state and spell your name, the agenda item number you are calling about and leave your comment. The verbal comments must be limited to 3 minutes. All voicemails will be forwarded to the Advisory Body Members and saved as Agenda Correspondence. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting. ➢ During the meeting – Once public comment for the item you would like to speak on is called, please raise your virtual hand, your name will be called, and your microphone will be unmuted. If you have questions, contact the office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7100. All comments submitted will be placed into the administrative record of the meeting. Packet Page 1 Tree Committee Agenda for January 24, 2022 Page 2 5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING TELECONFERENCE CALL TO ORDER: Chair Alan Bate OATH OF OFFICE: Committee Member Sadie Mae Weller ROLL CALL : Committee Members Elizabeth Lucas, Allen Root, Emily Rosten, Sadie Weller, Vice Chair Daniel Canella, and Chair Alan Bate (one vacant seat) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Tree Committee Meeting of December 6, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. TREE REMOVAL APPEAL Any person aggrieved by an act or determination of the authorized approving authority exercising the authority herein granted shall have the right to appeal the decision of the authorized approving authority as set forth in Section 12.24.180 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. Appeals received by the City Clerk within ten calendar days from the date of determination or act shall cause the director to withhold tree removal permits and any permits for construction or demolition actively relying on the subject tree removal until the appeal is heard and a decision is reached. 2. 755 & 810 Fiero Lane. Review an appeal of the City Arborist’s decision to deny removal of six (6) trees located at 755 & 810 Fiero Lane. 3. 1010 E. Foothill Blvd. Continued review an appeal of the City Arborist’s decision to deny removal of one (1) Comphor tree located at 1010 E. Foothill Blvd. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 4. Arborists Report: • Operations Update • New Tree Inventory 2022 Packet Page 2 Tree Committee Agenda for January 24, 2022 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee will be held on Monday, February 28 , 202 2 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference . The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Corp Yard Office at (805) 781-7220 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=61087&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk Packet Page 3 Minutes – Tree Committee Special Meeting of December 6, 2021 Page 1 Minutes TREE COMMITTEE Monday, December 6, 2021 Special Meeting of the Tree Committee CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee was called to order on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 5:34 p.m. via teleconference, by Chair Alan Bate. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Elizabeth Lucas, Emily Rosten, Vice Chair Daniel Canella, and Chair Alan Bate (two vacant seats) Absent: Committee Member Allen Root Staff: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist and Teresa Purrington, City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consideration of the Tree Committee Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2021. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ROSTEN, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR CANELLA, CARRIED 4-0-1 (with Member Root absent and two vacant seats), the Tree Committee approved the Minutes of October 25, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None --End of Public Comment-- TREE REMOVAL APPEAL 2.974 Vista del Collados. Review an appeal of the City Arborist’s decision to deny removal of one (1) Alder tree from the front yard of the residence located at 974 Vista del Collados. The Appellant, Kathy Weiss, addressed the Committee. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROSTEN, CARRIED 4-0-1 (with Member Root absent and two vacant seats), to allow the removal with the proposed replacement plan. Item 1 Packet Page 4 Minutes – Tree Committee Special Meeting of December 6, 2021 Page 2 3. 1010 E. Foothill Blvd. Review an appeal of the City Arborist’s decision to deny removal of one (1) Comphor tree located at 1010 E. Foothill Blvd. The Appellant’s representative, Bob Hill, addressed the Committee on behalf of Zion Church. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROSTEN, CARRIED 4-0-1 (with Member Root absent and two vacant seats), to continue the item to allow the Appellant time to provide photo evidence of the roots and damage and a replanting plan. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 4. 2061 Ward Street The Applicant’s representative, Clint Nunes, spoke on behalf of the applicant. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ROSTEN, SECONDED BY CHAIR BATE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (with Member Root absent and two vacant seats), to deny the removal and recommend the tree be pruned. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5. Arborists Report: • Downtown Foresters pruned the Jacarandas on Garden Street on November 20th • Update on the Request for Proposals for Urban Forest Services Tree Inventory • Update on Davey Resource Group Program Analysis • Operations update: Contract Coordinator (new position) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference. APPROVED BY THE TREE COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2022 Item 1 Packet Page 5 Tree Removal Inspection TO: Matt Quaglino FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Applications SR#12198 On January 12th, 2021, I inspected 6 trees at 755 and 810 Fiero Lane. in response to tree removal application SR#12198. The removals of the mentioned applications were submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 c. The tree’s roots are causing severe damage to public or private property, and removing the tree is the only feasible way to eliminate the damage. d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan. Upon inspection of the tree(s) #1, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 on the applications were denied removal based on the criteria set forth. If you would like to appeal the Denied tree removals, applicant must file an appeal with the City Clerk’s office by January 22nd, 2021 Typically, replanting trees on a 1:1 ratio is a requirement with a photo taken after tree is planted and mailed 25 Prado RD. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 or emailed back to City Arborist @ awhipple@slocity.org is a condition of this approval. Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781-7021 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 2 Packet Page 6 Item 2 Packet Page 7 Item 2 Packet Page 8 Item 2Packet Page 9 Item 2Packet Page 10 Item 2Packet Page 11 Item 2Packet Page 12 Item 2Packet Page 13 Item 2Packet Page 14 Item 2Packet Page 15 Item 2Packet Page 16 Item 2Packet Page 17 Item 2Packet Page 18 Item 2Packet Page 19 Item 2Packet Page 20 Item 2Packet Page 21 Item 2Packet Page 22 Item 2Packet Page 23 Item 2Packet Page 24 Item 2Packet Page 25 Item 2 Packet Page 26 Item 2 Packet Page 27 Item 2 Packet Page 28 Item 2 Packet Page 29 Item 2 Packet Page 30 Item 2Packet Page 31 Item 2Packet Page 32 Item 2Packet Page 33 Item 2Packet Page 34 Item 2Packet Page 35 Item 2Packet Page 36 Tree Removal Inspection TO: Arbor First FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR #12056 On November 10th, 2021, I inspected one tree located at 1010 Foothill Blvd. In response to tree removal application SR#12056. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 Upon inspection of Comphor Tree (Cinimmomom camphora), located in the front yard. Under criteria set forth in 12.24.090 (E) 1 This Tree was under review in 2015 and 2018 and denied by Tree Committee. I could not find significant structural damage and or appropriate criteria for removal authorized by the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, Title 12, Tree Regulations, and I denied the removal application. Appeals must be file with the City Clerk’s Office Municipal Code 12.24.180 Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781-7023 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 3 Packet Page 37 Item 3 Packet Page 38 Item 3 Packet Page 39 Item 3 Packet Page 40 Item 3 Packet Page 41 Item 3Packet Page 42 Item 3Packet Page 43 Item 3Packet Page 44 Item 3Packet Page 45 Item 3Packet Page 46 Item 3Packet Page 47 Item 3Packet Page 48 Item 3Packet Page 49