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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponsive batch 3View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject: Hot & Dry! Register for the webinar. Feb 2 Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:59:29 PM February 2, 2021 1:00 – 2:30 pm (PST) HOT & DRY! Cutting Edge Urban Forestry Efforts Outside of California! Description: Learn how other municipalities are leveraging similar environmental conditions to advance the role of city trees. From Boise, ID to Tempe, AZ. Presenters: Lance Davisson is Owner / Principal Consultant for The Keystone Concept, LLC located in Boise, Idaho, and Co-Founder and Coordinator for the Treasure Valley Canopy Network. Lance has over 19 years of experience in land management, program development, and project management in the public and private sectors. Mike Andrews is the Forester for the City of Boise, ID. Mike manages the Community Forestry and Right-of-Way divisions for the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Mike moved to Idaho in 2012 after going to school and working in the private tree care industry in his hometown of Springfield, MA. Richard Adkins is the Urban Forester for the City of Tempe, managing the city’s Urban Forest Master Plan. He has MSc in Forestry from Utah State with 35 years of experience working and visiting with trees around the world; 25 years of which has been on both public and private urban forest lands of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Richard is a Registered Consulting Arborist and past president of the American Society of Consulting Arborists, an ISA Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist, and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. GoToWebinar registration: click here Download event flyer Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject: Hot & Dry! Webinar video now available Date:Thursday, February 4, 2021 10:59:51 AM Thank you to everyone who attended the webinar on Tuesday. It was a very inspiring session. If you missed the webinar on Tuesday or could not stay until the end, you can now watch it online. Click on the image above or the button below to view the video. If you are looking for recordings of other webinars we have hosted you can find them here. HOT & DRY! Cutting Edge Urban Forestry Efforts Outside of California! Watch Now Description: Learn how other municipalities are leveraging similar environmental conditions to advance the role of city trees. From Boise, ID to Tempe, AZ. Presenters: Lance Davisson is Owner / Principal Consultant for The Keystone Concept, LLC located in Boise, Idaho, and Co-Founder and Coordinator for the Treasure Valley Canopy Network. Lance has over 19 years of experience in land management, program development, and project management in the public and private sectors. Mike Andrews is the Forester for the City of Boise, ID. Mike manages the Community Forestry and Right-of-Way divisions for the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Mike moved to Idaho in 2012 after going to school and working in the private tree care industry in his hometown of Springfield, MA. Richard Adkins is the Urban Forester for the City of Tempe, managing the city’s Urban Forest Master Plan. He has MSc in Forestry from Utah State with 35 years of experience working and visiting with trees around the world; 25 years of which has been on both public and private urban forest lands of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Richard is a Registered Consulting Arborist and past president of the American Society of Consulting Arborists, an ISA Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist, and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Cody Lorance To:Van Leeuwen, Kyle Cc:John Rourke Subject:163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Date:Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:30:11 AM Attachments:image001.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Kyle, In response to our discussion yesterday regarding the Director’s Action review for an ADU height exception at 163 Serrano Heights Drive- We understand the potential concern about the location of the proposed ADU and the possible impacts to the neighboring property. We believe that the existing conditions on the site will help to mitigate this. The neighboring property to the south (167 Serrano Heights Drive) is situated at a higher elevation than 163 and is visually blocked by a row of trees separating the properties. This will help to ensure a visual barrier from the proposed ADU to minimize impact to privacy. The fact that 167 Serrano Heights is located to the south of the proposed second floor ADU will also prevent shading from southern sun exposure onto the neighboring property. Please let us know if you any additional information. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Whipple, Anthony To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:163 Serrano Oak trees Date:Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:21:44 AM Attachments:IMG_2278.heic Get Outlook for iOS From:Whipple, Anthony To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:163 Serrano Date:Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:13:33 AM Attachments:IMG_3565.jpg IMG_3567.jpg IMG_3568.jpg IMG_3569.jpg Get Outlook for iOS View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:April news: time to start saving water, and trees! Date:Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:00:32 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. WELCOME | EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL | CAREER OPPORTUNITY | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, We are starting to see the first declarations of drought in Northern California and probably, the last rain of the season. On Sunday I was able to do something that may seem unusual, I took a walk in the rain. It wasn't a long walk, and there wasn't a lot of rain. The rain did get heavy enough, ever so briefly, to take cover in the small grove of redwood trees in the park. There I waited for a minute, with my dog sniffing about, and just listened to the rain falling through the trees. No one else was out, there was no traffic, and the neighborhood was quiet. It was such a refreshing start to the day. It was also great to see the photos from our first tree planting event of the year. Volunteers ventured out under cloudy skies to plant trees for Love Placentia Day. These trees were planted as part of our Cool Parks program in a partnership with West Coast Arborists, Inc., and Western Chapter ISA. Check out the photos below. A big thank you to all the volunteers. This Saturday our Cool Parks program will be planting trees in Novato. We have partnered up with the City of Novato, and Sustainable Novato to celebrate Arbor Day 2021 by planting trees in two parks. In order to adhere to COVID-19 prevention guidance, volunteers are required to register for the event. You can find out more and register here. There has been quite a bit of news coming from the State Capitol lately, focusing on both drought and wildfire, including funding for urban forestry. You can find out more here. BACK TO TOP Events Volunteers planting trees for Love Placentia Day on April 24th. Saturday, May 1st, 8:30 am to 12 noon City of Novato is hosting Arbor Day Celebrations in two locations: 8:30 am: Hamilton Amphitheatre 9:30 am: Scottsdale Pond Please join the City of Novato and partners California Urban Forests Council, West Coast Arborists, Inc., Western Chapter ISA, and Sustainable Novato to celebrate Arbor Day 2021 by planting trees in two Novato parks! The day will kick off at Hamilton Amphitheatre Park at 8:30 am and a second planting event will kick off at 9:30 am at Scottsdale Pond. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (no walk-ups, sorry) and volunteers will choose their preferred park when registering. Please register as a ‘pod’ with 3–4 family members or vaccinated friends. Masks and social distancing are mandatory, and strict COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. Novato Arbor Day tree planting is funded by a grant from CAL FIRE to the California Urban Forests Council’s ‘Invest from the Ground Up’ COOL PARKS program. Registration: click here BACK TO TOP News from the Capitol WILDFIRE FUNDING PACKAGE Ahead of peak fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $536 million wildfire package on April 13, enabling the state to take urgent action on projects that support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and build resilience in communities to help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires in diverse landscapes across the state. Details on the funding package can be found in budget bills SB 85 and AB 79, and a summary of funding allocations is available here. It is anticipated that final hearings will take place in the next few weeks, and hope to see funding rolling out to state agencies and departments later this month. Among others, following are allocations of interest: 155M for healthy forest and fire prevention programs 15M for prescribed fire projects 10M for vegetation management and forest health improvement, with a focus on small landowners 27M for community hardening, defensible space, emergency shelters and alert systems 50M for the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program to develop coordinated and integrated regional approaches in new regional coverage areas and to continue developing capacity and implement projects in existing regional coverage areas 6M for workforce training and development programs 12M Coastal Conservancy 20M Sierra Nevada Conservancy 10M Urban Forestry BACK TO TOP RESILIENTCA ADAPTATION PLANNING MAP OPR's Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) is excited to announce the release of the ResilientCA Adaptation Planning Map (RAP-Map) on the State Adaptation Clearinghouse, an open data tool and ongoing effort to inventory local government climate adaptation planning efforts across the state and track local progress towards statewide adaptation planning goals. Find out more here. BACK TO TOP GOVERNOR TAKES ACTION TO RESPOND TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS With much of the West experiencing drought conditions and California squarely in a second consecutive dry year, Governor Gavin Newson directed state agencies to take immediate action to bolster drought resilience and prepare for impacts on communities, businesses, and ecosystems if dry conditions extend to a third year. In addition, the Governor proclaimed a regional drought emergency for the Russian River watershed in Sonoma and Mendocino counties, where reservoirs are at record lows following two critically dry years, and accelerated action may be needed to protect public health, safety, and the environment. California is facing the familiar reality of drought conditions, and we know the importance of acting early to anticipate and mitigate the most severe impacts where possible,” Governor Newsom said. “Climate change is intensifying both the frequency and the severity of dry periods. This ‘new normal’ gives urgency to building drought resilience in regions across the state and preparing for what may be a prolonged drought at our doorstep.” The text of the emergency proclamation can be found here. BACK TO TOP Career Opportunity Job Announcement: Urban Forest Specialist One Tree Planted is a US-based non-profit that plants trees around the world to help combat climate change, conserve biodiversity, restore landscapes, and strengthen communities. They act as a catalyst and conduit for individuals and businesses to help reduce their carbon footprint and meet their corporate social responsibility objectives. Learn more by visiting their website at http://www.onetreeplanted.org! One Tree Planted is looking for a dynamic individual to add to our fast-growing team. The Urban Forest Specialists’ primary responsibility will be to lead the organization's urban forestry work in cities around the world. This will require experience in urban forestry and working with community groups and partners in a city and urban context. Responsibilities of the Urban Forest Specialist include: Develop One Tree Planted Urban Forestry Program that expands our reach and impact in cities and communities around the world. A special focus will be on establishing and growing partnerships with urban tree planting groups and working in collaboration with communities that would benefit from increased tree canopy and urban greening. Build upon our existing tree planting and community and corporate events to expand the impact and scope of existing partnerships and form new partnerships that include social and environmental justice opportunities. Expand opportunities to plant more trees in cities around the world and connect more people to the values and bene ts of trees and urban forests in their communities. Expand our work in planting trees and mini-forests approach using the Miyawaki Forest Method working in close collaboration with our partner SUGi. Ideal Qualifications Master’s degree in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecological Restoration, or related field and at least 3+ years of equivalent work experience working with communities and partners in urban forestry. Knowledge of current urban forestry practices, tree planting, stewardship, and forest restoration best management practices. Ability to develop a positive working relationship with city agency personnel, community partners, community members, and supporters. Experience building consensus among multiple partners with diverse interests. Familiarity of best practices for volunteer recruitment and engagement through an equity lens. Strong community engagement skills and ability to lead events and guide volunteers in a way that promotes a safe, inclusive experience for all residents. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in working on anti-racism within the greater environmental field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with particular strength in public speaking, community engagement, and meeting facilitation. Flexible under pressure and resourceful. Must be able to work independently and excel as part of a team balancing multiple priorities. Valid, insurable driver’s license/record. Willing to travel internationally for site visits. Proficiency in Spanish and/or French would be advantageous. Have good time-management and self-management skills, are able to take direction, work independently, and collaboratively develop goals to support One Tree Planted with expertise in the Urban Forest community. ISA Arborist certification (preferred). Collegial personality and team player. Help urban forests Did you know you can help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select California Urban Forests Council" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us. How it works: 1. Open the Amazon app on your phone 2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features 3. Select "California Urban Forests Council" as your charity 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app BACK TO TOP In the news In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. Google’s Head of Sustainability Wants You to See the Earth in a New Way Plants thrive in a complex world by communicating, sharing resources and transforming their environments Urban Forestry Conference Trailer Obi Kaufmann - The Forests of California (Book Trailer #1) The ‘brown gold’ that falls from pine trees in North Carolina BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:Firestone Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021 2:32:33 PM Attachments:21-03-23 Firestone Patio Cover Structural 1st Submittal.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Matt: Hope you are well. Attached is the firestone patio. If this is approved, we’ll do sidewalks if you do trees. Any thoughts on are last site meeting. Best. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From:Ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Cc:Johnson, Derek Subject:FW: Need your muscle Date:Friday, August 20, 2021 3:51:52 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Matt: How do you want me to handle the below on firestone? The soils report is ridiculous and the PW scope how do you want defined? We are using 14 existing columns and adding 2. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Bill Isaman <bill@isamandesign.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 3:44 PM To: Ben@stalwork.com Subject: They are also asking for this: Clarification required on work intended on public right of way Respectfully, Bill Isaman www.isamandesign.com From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 3:17 PM To: Bill Isaman <bill@isamandesign.com> Cc: 'Charles Ashley Jr.' <charles@ashleyvance.com> Subject: Job? Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Bill Isaman <bill@isamandesign.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 11:55 AM To: 'Ben Kulick' <ben@stalwork.com> Cc: Charles Ashley Jr. (charles@ashleyvance.com) <charles@ashleyvance.com> Subject: They City is requesting a soils report for the two new footings. All the other footings are existing to remain. Seems a little ridiculous to me. Your thoughts- One other thought is to see a soils report was done for the existing columns. Charles were you involved with that at all? Bill Isaman ARCHITECT www.isamandesign.com SAN LUIS OBISPO 2420 broad street san luis obispo, ca 93401 p: 805.544.5672 f: 805.544.5642 View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Great News for Urban Forests Date:Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:00:14 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Anthony, Today is a good news day. After many years of advocating for taking a long- term view to manage our urban forests, it is time to celebrate the signing of state bill 347. The bill signed by the Governor late on Friday helps provide a consistent source of funding to CalFire's Urban and Community Forestry program. The California Community and Neighborhood Tree Fund, SB 347) creates a voluntary contribution to the state income tax. The fund has a special focus on small, urbanized communities that struggle with the long- term care and maintenance costs of tree planting programs. SB 347 gives all of us an opportunity to give directly to a fund that will plant trees in communities most in need. Every dollar donated invests into neighborhoods where memories can be created and more positive health outcomes will be felt for decades to come,” said Senator Caballero. Nancy Hughes, our Executive Director, and Mona Cummings, CEO of Tree Fresno and our San Joaquin Valley regional council representative were both quoted in Senator Caballero's press release. As the populations in California’s towns and cities grow, and climate change impacts the quality of life issues through drought and increased urban heat issues, the need for sustainable urban forestry grows. Trees provide a number of vital benefits, including a myriad of environmental services, as well as addressing documented public health outcomes and improved economic opportunities - making all of our lives better.” Nancy Hughes The California Community and Neighborhood Tree Fund will provide a modest, yet reliable, source of funding for tree planting programs, like CAL FIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry program. San Joaquin Valley residents routinely swelter in the summer heat, while also breathing in poor quality air, both conditions which can be improved with the expansion of the Valley’s tree canopy.” Mona Cummings, CEO of Tree Fresno. Read the full press release or the bill text for SB-347. Feeling good? More good news could be coming your way. Don't forget to enter our Haiku Contest, or enter the 2021 California Urban Forestry Awards. Find out more about both below. Here's to more good news! Cheers! The fourth annual Haiku Contest is open, get your entries in! THEME: Birds, bugs, bats, bees…What else relies on trees? A haiku is a short three-line poem that uses sensory language to capture a feeling or image. Developed by Japanese poets, haiku are often inspired by nature, a moment of beauty, or poignant experience. Haikus follow a strict form: three lines, with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. That means the first line will have five syllables, the second line will have seven syllables, and the last line will have five syllables. A haiku does not have to rhyme or follow a certain rhythm as long as it adheres to the syllable count. Here is a handy haiku syllable counter you can use. Need some inspiration? Check out the entries from past years. Entries close on August 31, 2021, with judging taking place in September. Winners will be announced by September 30, this year. We have some great prizes on offer. FIRST PRIZE receives a half case (6 bottles), a selection of red and white Cline Cellars wines (valued up to $150*). Please note wine cannot be shipped to the following states: AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IN, KY, MS, OK, RI, UT, WV.) SECOND PRIZE receives a $100 gift card while THIRD PRIZE receives a $50 gift card. You can choose from; Home Depot Apple Amazon Uber REI All winners also receive a prize pack including a copy of Matt Ritter's book CALIFORNIA PLANTS: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora, and a limited edition print. To enter, use the online form. Annual Awards The California Urban Forests Council is eager to accept your nominations for the 2021 California Urban Forestry Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in California Urban Forestry. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we did not hold our annual awards last year. Therefore, work performed in both 2019 and 2020 can be nominated for the awards. Entries close on August 31, 2021, with judging taking place in September. Winners will be announced by September 30, this year. How to nominate candidates for the awards (self-nominations are accepted): 1. Review the awards criteria below 2. Complete the online nomination form (one form for each nomination) 3. Upload supporting documents and photos directly through the nomination form. *Be sure to name your files so that they are easy for us to find. For example, if nominating Jane Doe for the Everyday Hero Award, the file name could be “EHA_Jane_Doe_1”. Presentation of awards: Awards will be presented virtually at the California Urban Forests Conference on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Everyday Hero Award Awarded to an individual with outstanding community service who has demonstrated leadership in a project or organization and has shown exceptional dedication to improving California’s urban forests. Excellence in Education Award Awarded to an individual, organization, or agency that has done the most in the past year to advance Urban Forestry Education in California. The recipient must have shown innovation and leadership in creating or improving educational opportunities for either individuals or organizations. This should be demonstrated through educational materials, workshops, programs, videos, public awareness programs, etc. S.O.S. – Save Our Shade! Climate Change Solutions) Awarded to an organization or community that demonstrates creative solutions utilizing or addressing such urban forestry issues and threats or new opportunities associated with climate change, drought, pests and diseases, urban heat, and resiliency – preserving or enhancing the many benefits & services delivered by the community’s trees. Best Program Awarded to the municipality, community, or business that has shown the most improvement in the past year or has demonstrated over a period of several years’ exceptional leadership, innovation, growth, and, community involvement in creating a consistent and well-managed urban forest. Best Project Awarded to an organization, company, or community which completed an urban forestry project that: Addressed two or more environmental or public safety issues Involved the community and/or other organizations or agencies Significantly enhanced the urban forest and livability of the community Community Building with Trees Award Awarded to a corporation, agency, or elected official whose mission is not urban forestry-related but has demonstrated a significant and noteworthy level of contribution to a community, region, or the State of California utilizing urban forestry or green infrastructure programs to contribute to and enhance the quality of life. BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Happy Arbor Week California! Date:Thursday, March 11, 2021 9:02:16 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. WELCOME | WEBINARS | GRANT OPPORTUNITIES | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, Happy California Arbor Week! Did you or your organization celebrate Arbor Day this year? Have you ever wondered why California has an Arbor Week? A California State resolution proclaimed March 7–14 as California Arbor Week to coincide with the birthday of horticulturalist Luther Burbank (March 7, 1849-April 11, 1926). Burbank was a bit of a plant pioneer, and he developed more than 800 varieties of fruits, flowers, and vegetables on his farm in Northern California during his career. If you have ever enjoyed a plumcot during summer, you have Burbank to thank. My planned outing to Burbank Gardens in Santa Rosa didn't happen this year but I was able to get out into one of the regional parks to enjoy a hike surrounded by trees. In my area, the California buckeyes are putting out new leaves and look like flowers opening for spring. See the cover image for this newsletter above. March is also a great time to get trees in the ground. The weather is warming and usually, we still have some rain in the forecast. Unfortunately, it looks like we could be seeing water restrictions across the state during the summer months with much of the state receiving less than half of the average rainfall. Water and trees are both precious resources, so remember to water wisely. We have a flyer here with some tips for reducing water use and other resources on using water wisely. We can also reduce water use by selecting climate-ready trees. Did you know that we have been working with Cal Poly SLO to grow our first round of underutilized, climate-ready tree species? You can see some of the future urban trees below. Stay tuned over the coming months and we will have more to share about these species. You can find out more about what we are up to and what is happening with our programs by following us on Instagram. California Arbor Day is followed by International Women's Day (March 8) and there are some young women out there making a difference. The Girl Scouts are launching a bold tree planting and conservation initiative. Girl Scouts is setting out to plant five million trees across the country in five years and to protect and honor new and existing trees. Not only is this great for wildlife, but it will also help ease the effects of climate change. Want to support them? There are a variety of ways to help Girl Scouts USA plant 5 million trees over the next five years and protect and honor the trees we already have! There are different levels of participation; look at the list of opportunities, decide what works best for you, and then go for it! Find out more about the Girl Scout Tree Promise at www.girlscouts.org/treepromise. Finally, if you're in need of a few extra CEU's or want to learn something new, register for one of the upcoming webinars. Our San Joaquin Valley regional council is hosting a webinar on managing risk. The Sacramento Valley regional council is back this month with their learn at lunch series. The webinar focuses on urban trees in times of change. We hope everyone is having a great start to the spring season. BACK TO TOP Webinars March 16, 2021 10:30 – 12:00 noon (PST) Managing Risk to Promote a Safe and Healthy Urban Forest The San Joaquin Valley Urban Forest Council, CA Urban Forests Council, Tree Fresno, and the City of Fresno are offering a webinar to assist arborists and those working in tree care in how to manage the urban forest. Managing Risk to Promote a Safe and Healthy Urban Forest will be held at 10:30 AM – 12 Noon, via Zoom on Tuesday, March 16th. Additionally, there will be a regional update from CAL FIRE and Tree Fresno. 1 ISA CEU will be provided for Certified Arborists. For questions and to sign up, please contact Mona Cummings at Tree Fresno Registration: click here Download event flyer BACK TO TOP March 18, 2021 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST) What’s next for urban forestry? Urban trees in times of change. In times of climate change, a global pandemic, biodiversity loss, and other challenges, there is an increasing focus on the role of urban trees. This presentation looks at the (changing) role of urban forests as ‘nature-based solutions’ across the globe, and provides examples of cases where urban forestry has been making a real difference – in terms of climate, health, and other aspects. It also discusses some of the development needs for urban forestry, for example, related to governance, collaboration, innovation, education, and training. Presenter: Cecil Konijnendijk Bio: Cecil has over 25 years of experience studying, teaching, and advising on aspects of urban forestry and nature-based solutions. He is widely considered as one of the world’s leading urban forestry experts, and his work has been featured by leading media outlets such as CNBC and in international documentary films. A Dutch national, he has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and North America. Since 2016 he has been a professor of urban forestry at the University of British Columbia. Cecil helped found the leading academic journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, and edited seminal textbooks such as The Routledge Handbook of Urban Forestry. He has published widely. He is passionate about using trees and nature to develop better cities and always stresses the importance of building meaningful relationships between people and places. Cecil has advised international organizations such as FAO, as well as national and local governments in more than 30 countries. He currently lives in Barcelona with his family. GoToWebinar registration: click here BACK TO TOP Grant Opportunities The USDA Forest Service & National Association of State Foresters (NASF) are pleased to announce the Request for Proposals for the 2021 State Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program (SUFR). The purpose of this email is to provide notification and participation guidelines for project proposals, including eligibility criteria, submission requirements, performance timelines, and project match and reporting requirements. In order to better serve the States and their stakeholders, a streamlined application process will now be completed electronically through an online web-based submission portal that will be made available on the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry website. Proposals will be due to the submission portal by 11:59 pm, March 31, 2021. BACK TO TOP This year’s RFP for the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program is open! The USDA Forest Service is seeking innovative grant proposals for 1) Increasing Resiliency of Urban Forests through Reforestation and Management and 2) Planning Disaster Mitigation Strategies for Urban Forests. Full description of grant requirements and scope are attached but included some important considerations below: All Proposals must meet the Urban and Community Forestry Program Authorities as designated by Congress in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, (Section 9 PDF, pp. 19–24) State & Private Cooperative Forestry Handbook of Programs and identity with either Goal 1 or Goal 4 in the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016–2026). All applicants are to contact their Forest Service Regional Coordinators before applying to provide program guidance and address any program questions. Please click on the link to find your Forest Service Urban Forestry Program Manager: Forest Service Urban Forestry Regional Program Managers. Partnership collaboration is required – two or more related stakeholders will be involved in these categories. All proposals will include formal letters of partnership. They may also include letters of support from other key stakeholders, as applicable. Grant awards will range from $100,000 – $300,000. Time to complete these grants averages 2-3 years, up to 5 years with approval. Eligible Applicants: Non-Profits, educational institutions of higher learning, any U.S. non-federal and federally recognized Tribal Organization that is operating within the United States or its territories, and state organizations representing multi-state or national proposals are eligible. Matching Requirements: 50/50 grant match required. Non-federal match may include in-kind donations, volunteer assistance, and private and public (non-federal) monetary contributions. Due Date: Applications are due into the application portal by April 16th. BACK TO TOP In the news The CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry team have recently started a quarterly newsletter for the program. We are aiming to use this platform to keep the CA urban forest community up to date on information, updates, and initiatives happening throughout the state. Click here to find the first issue which has some introductory information on the U&CF Program and a few updates on grant deadlines, Tree City USA 2021 Standards, Arbor Week, etc. There is also an option to subscribe for future issues, or you can email Eileen Hollett directly to be added to the list. In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new ones Trees as city assets 2020 year in review Fullerton’s renowned urban tree forest gets a fresh boost Rebuilding the Urban Canopy: Organizations Work to Restore Local Trees What do Trees Do in the Winter? BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Happy New Year! Date:Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:59:39 PM WELCOME | WEBINARS | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, Happy New Year! I know it is early, but I am already seeing signs of spring here in Northern California. Early flowering bulbs like daffodils are starting to emerge from the ground, and the acacia trees in the area are getting ready to burst into bloom. To get the year off to a great start our Sacramento Valley Regional Council is back with their 'learn at lunch' workshops. Held virtually, the first one will have you well-grounded. Join Dr. Susan Day for What’s in your Soil? A guide to thinking and problem-solving with urban soils next Thursday at 11.30 am. Dr. Day will share her research as well as practical perspective on approaching urban soils: how we can learn about, protect, and manage our own soils in our own communities. See more details below and be sure to register. According to a number of international scientists, global warming and climate change are giving rise to earlier springs in some parts of the world, which contributes to drier summers—at least in the northern hemisphere. Earlier springs mean longer and drier summers. Find out what communities outside of California are doing to prepare their urban forests for the hotter and drier climate of the future by joining our webinar; HOT & DRY! Cutting Edge Urban Forestry Efforts Outside of California! See more below. Our friends over at Davey Resource Group are also hosting a webinar this month about taking your urban tree canopy analysis and putting it into action. New Strategy for Implementing Your Tree Planting Goals from your Urban Tree Canopy Analysis will be held on January 20, at 10 am PST. See more information below. BACK TO TOP Webinars February 2, 2021 1:00 – 2:00 pm (PST) HOT & DRY! Cutting Edge Urban Forestry Efforts Outside of California! Description: Learn how other municipalities are leveraging similar environmental conditions to advance the role of city trees. From Boise, ID to Tempe, AZ. Presenters: Lance Davisson is Owner / Principal Consultant for The Keystone Concept, LLC located in Boise, Idaho, and Co-Founder and Coordinator for the Treasure Valley Canopy Network. Lance has over 19 years of experience in land management, program development, and project management in the public and private sectors. Mike Andrews is the Forester for the City of Boise, ID. Mike manages the Community Forestry and Right-of-Way divisions for the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Mike moved to Idaho in 2012 after going to school and working in the private tree care industry in his hometown of Springfield, MA. Richard Adkins is the Urban Forester for the City of Tempe, managing the city’s Urban Forest Master Plan. He has MSc in Forestry from Utah State with 35 years of experience working and visiting with trees around the world; 25 years of which has been on both public and private urban forest lands of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Richard is a Registered Consulting Arborist and past president of the American Society of Consulting Arborists, an ISA Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist, and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. GoToWebinar registration: click here Download event flyer BACK TO TOP January 21, 2021 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST) What’s in your Soil? A guide to thinking and problem-solving with urban soils Description: Healthy soils are fundamental to healthy and climate- resilient trees but can seem elusive in cities. In addition, they are often hidden from view and poorly understood. Dr Day will share her research as well as practical perspective on approaching urban soils: how we can learn about, protect, and manage our own soils in our own communities. Presenter: Dr. Susan Day is a Professor of Urban Forestry in the Department of Forest Resources Management and the Program Director for the urban forestry degree at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Susan’s research focuses on managing urban soils to enhance tree growth and longevity in the context of environmental challenges such as stormwater mitigation and land development impacts on soil-mediated ecosystem services. She helped shape the soils metrics for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES®) international crediting system for sustainable design projects and developed Soil Profile Rebuilding, a rehabilitation technique to restore damaged urban soils in situ and enhance urban soil carbon storage. Her research in the water relations of tree-engineered soil systems and in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust has informed stormwater policy in the Chesapeake Bay region of the United States. Susan is also currently a partner in the Los Angeles Healthy Trees Healthy Communities initiative. Susan has published more than 130 articles and book chapters on urban forests and urban soils and is the 2017 recipient of the L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research. Susan holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.S. from Cornell University, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. GoToWebinar registration: click here BACK TO TOP January 20, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am (PST) New Strategy for Implementing Your Tree Planting Goals from your Urban Tree Canopy Analysis Description: Join Davey Resource Group on Wednesday, January 20th from 1:00-2:00 PM EST for a free webinar about taking your urban tree canopy analysis and putting it into action. During the webinar, attendees will learn how to: View Urban Tree Canopy data by Percent, Possible and Change metrics Prioritize plantings based off various custom user-defined variables Integrate and schedule plantings with TreeKeeper work orders Determine investment costs to reach certain canopy goals Joining us for the conversation will be Jonathan Malish, City Arborist & Horticulturist from the City of Akron. Jonathan will share how he has been able to use his city’s TreeKeeper Canopy system to begin implementing the City’s robust planting initiatives. Presenters: Will Ayersman, Project Manager, Davey Resource Group Jonathan Malish, City Arborist & Horticulturist Akron, Ohio To register: click here BACK TO TOP In the news In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. Study: Birds Are Linked to Happiness Levels A 10 Billion-Tree Plan Is Restoring Pakistan’s Lost Forests He helps former inmates find firefighting jobs — and defend California against climate disasters Furniture made from urban lumber promotes sustainability, job growth in cities BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Happy Thanksgiving! CaUFC Newsletter Date:Thursday, November 25, 2021 9:59:55 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. WELCOME | CONFERENCE RECORDINGS | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the recent rains that have made my area look nice and green. I am also thankful for the end of wildfire season. At the beginning of the month, I took a quick leaf-peeping trip to the East Coast to see the amazing fall foliage. To see whole forests of red, orange and yellows, was truly spectacular. Back home, I kept looking up at our Chinese Pistache. I was hoping that it would produce the red leaves that I notice in other Pistache trees in the neighborhood before the leaves go the inevitable yellow and drop. Alas, our tree is in a micro- environment of its own and only ever puts on a hint of orange. The start of fall was particularly noisy in my neighborhood this year due to large numbers of acorns dropping on everyone's roofs and gardens. We are fortunate to have many large oak trees in the area. Acorns are everywhere. It has been a bumper year. It is a synchronized natural phenomenon called “masting.” Perhaps some of our more qualified readers out there may know why this is occurring. Is it a response to the wildfires and drought of recent years? Climate change? A recent article in the Press Democrat gave a few possible explanations, including the production of so many acorns to overwhelm the acorn eaters. Whatever the reason, I can foresee little oak seedlings popping up throughout the garden in the spring. If you are looking for some new and interesting facts and figures about the benefits of the urban forest, take a look at the Economics of Urban Forestry report put out by the Arbor Day Foundation last month. A document of key findings can also be found here. Thank you to everyone who attended our first-ever virtual conference last month. We certainly learned a number of new things. Despite our full week of run-throughs and platform testing, we did experience the odd technical hiccup at the beginning of day one. Thanks for sticking with us. Jennifer and Nancy did a great job of hosting, and all of our speakers had something to offer. It was encouraging to see just how far the urban wood industry has moved in such a short time. Amazing what can happen when you have a group of passionate and motivated people. If you missed the conference or would like to rewatch a session, we have finished editing the recordings and you can watch your favorite sessions or speakers here. If you prefer to catch them on a bigger screen, all the videos are also available on our YouTube channel. If you enjoyed the conference, please consider making a donation so we can continue to bring you interesting speakers. We are truly grateful to be surrounded by such a supportive community that cares about creating and maintaining, great places to live for all Californians. Have a great Thanksgiving! Deb Etheredge Communications Director BACK TO TOP 2021 Conference Recordings Invest from the Ground Up, Trees First, Wood Next. Videos are now available from all the sessions. You can click through the image above to find all the recordings or use this link. BACK TO TOP In the news In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. Why are there so many acorns in Sonoma County this year? California Big Tree Map — Matt Ritter CAL FIRE Forestry Assistant II What is an Urban Forest Anyway? Friday Funny BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:June news: it is haiku time! Date:Tuesday, June 29, 2021 8:00:42 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. WELCOME | AWARDS | HAIKU | OPPORTUNITIES | EVENTS | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, Are we all feeling resilient yet? Congratulations California, we are emerging from 15-months of taking precautions for the coronavirus and it is great to see people's faces again. However, it seems there is always something else for us to be aware of, if not concerned about. Most of us are now being asked to cut back on how much water we use. Many of us are under mandatory restrictions. If you are looking for some tips on reducing water use in and around the home, check out our page of tips for saving water, and saving trees. Check back regularly as we will be adding more content that you can customize for sharing. We even have a 'save water, save trees' frame you can add to your Facebook profile photo. In some parts of California, we are trying to save water and also, get ready for wildfire season. Have a look at the ready for wildfire site for some things you can do to create defensible space and harden your home. As someone who lives in the WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface), and who spent seven long days evacuated due to the Glass Fire last year, I have been spending quite some time on this site. The area I live in is also part of a pilot program this year on creating defensible space and home hardening. I can foresee some projects outside the house in the future. There is also a great career opportunity with the USDA Forest Service’s PSW Research Station, They are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis to join a team studying the socio- economic and ecosystem service impacts of wildfires and fuel treatments in California’s urban and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) forests. More information about the opportunity, including how to apply appears below. On a bright note, our urban forestry awards are back this year! Yay! If someone or some organization you know, has been working hard to make our communities better with trees, enter the awards. If that someone happens to be you, then nominate yourself! To view the award categories below and to enter, visit our website. If you have a great idea for a project, be sure to check out the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Grants. Proposals are due on July 14, and grant types offered include Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement, Urban Forest Management Activities, and Urban Forest Education and Workforce Development. Walter Passmore is the new State Urban Forester, the program manager for the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program. Walter has extensive experience in urban forestry and started as the State Urban Forester at the beginning of June. See the announcement from John Melvin below. Also back this month, our haiku promotion. The theme this year is "Birds, bugs, bats, bees…What else relies on trees?" Entries are open, and there are prizes on offer. Find out more below. If you haven't already, follow us on your preferred social channel. We are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You will find tips on keeping your trees alive during the drought, reminders for watering your trees during the hottest weather, amongst other things trees, and urban forestry. Stay cool, and remember to water your trees! Deb Etheredge Communications Director BACK TO TOP 4th Annual Haiku Contest Opens Today! THEME: Birds, bugs, bats, bees…What else relies on trees? A haiku is a short three-line poem that uses sensory language to capture a feeling or image. Developed by Japanese poets, haiku are often inspired by nature, a moment of beauty, or poignant experience. Haikus follow a strict form: three lines, with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. That means the first line will have five syllables, the second line will have seven syllables, and the last line will have five syllables. A haiku does not have to rhyme or follow a certain rhythm as long as it adheres to the syllable count. Here is a handy haiku syllable counter you can use. Need some inspiration? Check out the entries from past years. We have some great prizes on offer. FIRST PRIZE receives a half case (6 bottles), a selection of red and white Cline Cellars wines (valued up to $150*). Please note wine cannot be shipped to the following states: AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IN, KY, MS, OK, RI, UT, WV.) SECOND PRIZE receives a $100 gift card while THIRD PRIZE receives a $50 gift card. You can choose from; Home Depot Apple Amazon Uber REI All winners also receive a prize pack including a copy of Matt Ritter's book CALIFORNIA PLANTS: A Guide to Our Iconic Flora, and a limited edition print. To enter, use the online form. BACK TO TOP Annual Awards The California Urban Forests Council is eager to accept your nominations for the 2021 California Urban Forestry Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in California Urban Forestry. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we did not hold our annual awards last year. Therefore, work performed in both 2019 and 2020 can be nominated for the awards. Entries close on August 31, 2021, with judging taking place in September. Winners will be announced by September 30, this year. How to nominate candidates for the awards (self-nominations are accepted): 1. Review the awards criteria below 2. Complete the online nomination form (one form for each nomination) 3. Upload supporting documents and photos directly through the nomination form. *Be sure to name your files so that they are easy for us to find. For example, if nominating Jane Doe for the Everyday Hero Award, the file name could be “EHA_Jane_Doe_1”. Presentation of awards: Awards will be presented virtually at the California Urban Forests Conference on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Everyday Hero Award Awarded to an individual with outstanding community service who has demonstrated leadership in a project or organization and has shown exceptional dedication to improving California’s urban forests. Excellence in Education Award Awarded to an individual, organization, or agency that has done the most in the past year to advance Urban Forestry Education in California. The recipient must have shown innovation and leadership in creating or improving educational opportunities for either individuals or organizations. This should be demonstrated through educational materials, workshops, programs, videos, public awareness programs, etc. S.O.S. – Save Our Shade! Climate Change Solutions) Awarded to an organization or community that demonstrates creative solutions utilizing or addressing such urban forestry issues and threats or new opportunities associated with climate change, drought, pests and diseases, urban heat, and resiliency – preserving or enhancing the many benefits & services delivered by the community’s trees. Best Program Awarded to the municipality, community, or business that has shown the most improvement in the past year or has demonstrated over a period of several years’ exceptional leadership, innovation, growth, and, community involvement in creating a consistent and well-managed urban forest. Best Project Awarded to an organization, company, or community which completed an urban forestry project that: Addressed two or more environmental or public safety issues Involved the community and/or other organizations or agencies Significantly enhanced the urban forest and livability of the community Community Building with Trees Award Awarded to a corporation, agency, or elected official whose mission is not urban forestry-related but has demonstrated a significant and noteworthy level of contribution to a community, region, or the State of California utilizing urban forestry or green infrastructure programs to contribute to and enhance the quality of life. BACK TO TOP Opportunities CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Grants Now Available CAL FIRE is pleased to announce the release of 2021/2022 Urban and Community Forestry Grants Guidelines and concept proposal form. Concept proposals will be due on July 14, 2021, by 3 PM PDT. Grant types offered include Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement, Urban Forest Management Activities, and Urban Forest Education and Workforce Development. For more information, please click on the button below to visit the Urban and Community Forestry Grants page on the CAL FIRE website. BACK TO TOP CAL FIRE GRANTS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analysis at the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research (PSW) Station in Riverside, California. The USDA Forest Service’s PSW Research Station seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis to join a team studying the socio- economic and ecosystem service impacts of wildfires and fuel treatments in California’s urban and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) forests. This research will investigate: 1. the effects of urban landscaping practices and vegetation on fire severity, 2. the role of fuel treatments on fire behavior in urban and WUI forests, and 3. the development of an urban fuel typology. Under the guidance of a mentor, the Fellow will contribute to: Analyzing pre-and post-fire urban and WUI vegetation changes using a combination of remote sensing and cloud computing environments (i.e., Google Earth Engine) Developing a set of case studies and guidelines demonstrating the effects of fire on urban and WUI landscapes Application of remote sensing, GIS, and machine learning techniques to address management and planning problems related to California’s ecosystems and vulnerable communities. Learning about the dynamics of wildfires, ecosystem services, and environmental justice in urban and WUI settings The opportunity details can be found online. Reference Code: USDA-USFS-2021-0131 Marin County Park Rangers and Open Space Rangers Want a job that gets you outside more? Marin County is looking for Park Rangers and Open Space Rangers. Events Western Tree Management Symposium Summer 2021 Right Tree, Right Place, Right Reason Right Tree, Right Place” has become a priority in municipal and community tree-planting programs. Let us take it one step further. Join Street Tree Seminar for in-depth conservation that not only looks at the right tree in the right place but adds in the concept of “for the right reason”. Our goal for Right Tree, Right Place, Right Reason is that attendees go away with tools and concepts they can introduce in their community the very next day. 8:00 – 8:15 Welcome / Gathering 8:15 – 9:15 Trees for Tomorrow Janet Hartin, University of California Cooperative Extension 9:15 - 9:45 Case Study ~ Tree Ambassador Program Cristina Basurto, Koreatown Youth and Community Center & Rachel O’Leary, City Plants 9:45 – 10:15 First Break out / Report out 10:15 – 10:30 Break 10:30 – 11:15 Grounds for Success Robert Perry, FASLA, Perry and Associates Collaborative 11:15 - 11:45 Case Study ~ Healthy Soils for Healthy Communities Initiative Dr. Yujuan Chen, TreePeople 11:45 – 12:45 9% and Irrigate Those Trees Donald R. Hodel, UCCE Emeritus 12:45 – 1:10 Mid-Day Break 1:10 – 2:00 Caring for Young Trees Dr. Larry Costello, Oracle Oak 2:00 – 2:30 Case Study – Watts Rising Aaron Thomas, North East Trees, Inc. 2:30 - 3:00 Second Break out / Report out 3:00 – 3:15 Final Thoughts Rachel Malarich, City of Los Angeles WEDNESDAY JULY 21, 2021 8:00AM – 3:15 PM PRESENTED ONLINE VIA ZOOM 50.00/member 75.00/nonmember 6 CEUs available CTM, 4.0 Bm, 2.0 Bp TO REGISTER – VISIT www.streettreeseminar.com Download the event flyer, and share it with your colleagues. Announcement Walter Passmore is our new State Urban Forester From John Melvin. I am excited to announce the appointment of Walter Passmore to the position of State Urban Forester, the program manager for the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program. Walter began his career in 1989 as a seasonal Forestry Technician for the US Forest Service on the Sierra National Forest. In 1992 he accepted a full-time Research Forester position with the USDA Forest Service at the Southern Forest Experiment Station in Starkville, MS. In 1994 he was appointed as the Jackson County Forester for the Mississippi Forestry Commission. In 1999 he promoted with the Mississippi Forestry Commission to be the Community Assistance Forester where he was the Co-director for Urban and Community Forestry in Mississippi. In 2006, Walter accepted a job with the City of Dallas, TX as the City Forester. His job duties included management of all city-controlled trees as well as supervision of employees. Starting in 2007 he accepted a new opportunity as the Urban Forester for the City of Austin, TX where his duties included managing all city-owned trees and over 19,000 acres of parklands, emergency response, budgeting, and policy implementation, and enforcement, achieving city climate goals, and supervision of all staff positions. In 2012 he started as the City of Palo Alto, CA as their Urban Forester where he had cross- departmental responsibility emphasizing public works, utilities, planning and community services, environment, development services, and parks and recreation. Significant responsibilities included managing all city-owned trees, supervision of all urban forestry staff, managing the program budget, proposing and maintaining urban forest policies, consulting on initiatives such as sustainability, emergency response, wildfire management, legal claims, and contracts, and grants oversight. Walter earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 1991. He earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2015. Walter is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist and a National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Certified Park and Recreation Professional. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Walter as he starts in his new position on June 1, 2021. John Melvin, Staff Chief CAL FIRE Resource Protection and Improvement Help urban forests Did you know you can help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select California Urban Forests Council" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us. How it works: 1. Open the Amazon app on your phone 2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features 3. Select "California Urban Forests Council" as your charity 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app BACK TO TOP In the news In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. Meet the Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Rescued 1,000 'Lost' Varieties Use our Profile Photo Frame Marin County is looking for Park Rangers and Open Space Rangers Half the trees in two new English woodlands planted by jays, study finds BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Latest news and events Date:Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:00:21 AM YEAR IN REVIEW | OPPORTUNITIES | EVENTS | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, Season's Greetings! Welcome to the last newsletter for 2020! It has been a challenging year, and while many of us will be happy to see it end, we can also look back at 2020 knowing that we have learned many new things. And not just to how to work the mute function on video calls! Unfortunately, this year, we could not hold as many in-person events as we had planned to, but we still got trees in the ground! We were able to get over 1,600 trees planted this year, in twenty cities, with over 75% of those trees being planted in underserved communities. This year, we hosted our very first live-streamed event on Instagram, and also hosted several webinars. If you missed them, we recorded them, and there are links below. Plus we have a great webinar in the making. You can learn how other municipalities are leveraging hot and dry environmental conditions to advance the role of city trees. Looking for a new opportunity in 2021? West Coast Arborists, our partner on our City Forest Renewal, Cool Parks, and CIRCLE programs is seeking a Grant Coordinator. See more about the role below. Our office will be closed for the holidays from this Thursday, December 24 until the new year. We will be back at our desks on January 4, feeling refreshed, and eager to get back to growing great neighborhoods. Thank you for your support this year. Happy Holidays! Nancy, Deb and Morgan. BACK TO TOP Now, more than ever, access to urban nature is a public and mental health necessity. Everyone is entitled to all the benefits that nature affords – no matter what their zip code. Time to pivot. Time to redouble efforts. Time to show decision-makers that TREES ARE ESSENTIAL! Time to speak for the trees, and in doing so, speak for the health of your family, friends, neighbors, and communities. Donate today to support this essential campaign to save our urban forests. Thank you to Wayde and the team at We Mail For You' for helping us out with this year's fundraising mailer. Introduction to Urban Forestry The hour-long webinar is about California’s urban forests and the benefits they provide. It provides an overview of the important role urban forests play in our communities and ways you can get involved! Managing Risk to Promote a Safe & Healthy Urban Forest Find out how to maximize your public urban forest’s benefits through improved management. Receive a better understanding of the tools you need to have in place to manage risk and ensure a healthy urban forest long term. Growing Human Health & Equity Studies have shown green cover to be associated with numerous beneficial health outcomes. Dr. Kuo presents the result of research that sought to determine if residential green cover was associated with direct health care costs. Opportunities WCA Grant Coordinator The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for partnering with the California Urban Forests Council to develop and implement current grant projects. The Grant Coordinator will conduct community outreach to ensure project goals are met, which includes managing communication with various parties including non-profit partners, municipal partners, community organizations, and local stakeholders. The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for hosting public events, coordinating the effort of all partner entities, using GIS software to create work orders and demonstrate project goals, reporting, preparing agreements, and supporting the California Urban Forests Council in the development of a green equity job program through existing outreach work. Recommended Qualifications Preferred educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, or related. Experience with community organizing is preferred. Experience with GIS preferred. Must have a basic understanding of urban forestry and tree planting. Routine Functions Act as a liaison between WCA, Inc. and the California Urban Forests Council. Coordinate statewide projects with city, non-profit, and volunteer partners. Conducts outreach to community partners and organizes the project efforts of all partners. Advances other urban forest related efforts in the community within the scope of these projects. Provides tree expertise as grant duties require. Organizes monthly data required for grant invoicing. Helps facilitate multiple events associated with urban tree planting. Conducts educational training to various non-profits on the benefits of trees. Utilizes GIS inventory tree program to complete tree work. Coordinates with various levels of internal staff in different locations throughout the state. Facilities contracting functions: mapping, data entry, filing, public relations, and errands. Performs routine duties such as coordinating meetings, creating flyers, and reviewing logistical plans related to grant projects. Reports to Grants Supervisor. Apply now at https://www.wcainc.com/apply/create! BACK TO TOP Events Save-the-date February 2, 20211:00 – 2:00 pm (PST) HOT & DRY! Cutting Edge UrbanForestryEffortsOutsideofCalifornia! Description: Learn how other municipalities are leveraging similar environmental conditions to advance the role of city trees. From Boise, ID to Tempe, AZ. BACK TO TOP In the news In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. Living Near Trees Makes It Easier to Quit Smoking How to redesign a forest: restoring California’s trees in the age of fire Study: Birds Are Linked to Happiness Levels An Iowa boy is selling baseball bats he makes from fallen trees to raise money for storm victims Enchanted forest’ of lights coming to Golden Gate Park Kiss the Ground' Shows How Soil Health Can Save Us From Climate Crisis The State of California: A six-part series from one tree planted Scientists Create Transparent Wood Nearly as Clear as Glass to Make Stronger, Better Insulating Windows BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2020 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Our virtual conference is only a week away! Date:Thursday, October 7, 2021 8:00:10 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Anthony, Connect with municipal arborists, urban forest managers, urban wood enthusiasts, landscape design professionals, planners, and non-profits from across California for this unique educational and networking experience held online this October. Register now for next week. Our virtual conference, Invest from the Ground Up, Trees First, Wood Next starts Thursday! Join the day and a half virtual sessions to gain insights, strategies, and inspiration designed exclusively for the urban forest and urban wood sector. We will be screening Nancy's interview with Richard Louv. Richard speaks internationally on nature-deficit disorder, a concept he first introduced in his international bestseller, Last Child in the Woods; on the importance of children’s and adults’ exposure to nature for their health, and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth. Kicking things off as our keynote speaker is Dr. Matt Ritter. Dr. Ritter has been working with us on our CIRCLE4.0 grant, looking at underutilized species that could become great urban trees. As a scientific author, his publications attempt to foster a sense of appreciation for California’s unique flora. Many of us have a copy of A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us and California Plants: A Guide to our Iconic Flora, on our shelves. See the full schedule here. We have more great speakers on the agenda. Plus, we have CEUs! You know you want them, so register today. Register Now! Donate $50 plus for a great charcuterie board! This is a free event, but please make a donation so that we can continue to bring you these events. As a bonus for attendees that donate $50 or more, our new board member Nick Harvey, the founder of Bay Area Redwood has created some great charcuterie boards for us. Thanks Nick. Don't worry, if you have already registered and donated more than $50 we will be in touch to get one of these beauties out to you. If you are already registered and want to donate, hit the donate" button on the registration page or click here. Thanks to everyone that has already signed up. We are looking forward to seeing you all next week. Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Donate Now! From:Van Leeuwen, Kyle To:Cody Lorance Cc:John Rourke Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Date:Friday, September 24, 2021 3:23:00 PM Attachments:DIR-0392-2021 (163 Serrano Heights) - Signed Apporval.pdf image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png image010.png image011.png image012.png image013.png Hello Cody, The Final approval for the ADU exception is attached. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 2:33 PM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hi Kyle, Just want to follow up on this. We will be ready to submit for building permit application shortly so want to make sure everything is finalized for the Director’s Action. Do you have a condition list you can send us to review and include on the plans? Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:36 AM To: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hello Cody, Thank you for sending this over. I will proceed with the review, including this note as the reasoning for why the provided setback is adequate to protect solar exposure and privacy to adjacent property. Action date for this item is tentatively set for August 9. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:26 AM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Kyle, In response to our discussion yesterday regarding the Director’s Action review for an ADU height exception at 163 Serrano Heights Drive- We understand the potential concern about the location of the proposed ADU and the possible impacts to the neighboring property. We believe that the existing conditions on the site will help to mitigate this. The neighboring property to the south (167 Serrano Heights Drive) is situated at a higher elevation than 163 and is visually blocked by a row of trees separating the properties. This will help to ensure a visual barrier from the proposed ADU to minimize impact to privacy. The fact that 167 Serrano Heights is located to the south of the proposed second floor ADU will also prevent shading from southern sun exposure onto the neighboring property. Please let us know if you any additional information. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Van Leeuwen, Kyle To:Cody Lorance Cc:John Rourke Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Date:Thursday, August 26, 2021 8:46:00 AM Attachments:DIR-0392-2021 (163 Serrano Heights) Draft approval letter.docx image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Hello Cody, I am just waiting on a final signature. I have attached the draft approval letter with conditions of approval. You can go ahead a move forward with a building permit application if you would like at this time. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 2:33 PM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hi Kyle, Just want to follow up on this. We will be ready to submit for building permit application shortly so want to make sure everything is finalized for the Director’s Action. Do you have a condition list you can send us to review and include on the plans? Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:36 AM To: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hello Cody, Thank you for sending this over. I will proceed with the review, including this note as the reasoning for why the provided setback is adequate to protect solar exposure and privacy to adjacent property. Action date for this item is tentatively set for August 9. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:26 AM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Kyle, In response to our discussion yesterday regarding the Director’s Action review for an ADU height exception at 163 Serrano Heights Drive- We understand the potential concern about the location of the proposed ADU and the possible impacts to the neighboring property. We believe that the existing conditions on the site will help to mitigate this. The neighboring property to the south (167 Serrano Heights Drive) is situated at a higher elevation than 163 and is visually blocked by a row of trees separating the properties. This will help to ensure a visual barrier from the proposed ADU to minimize impact to privacy. The fact that 167 Serrano Heights is located to the south of the proposed second floor ADU will also prevent shading from southern sun exposure onto the neighboring property. Please let us know if you any additional information. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Cody Lorance To:Van Leeuwen, Kyle Cc:John Rourke Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Date:Wednesday, August 18, 2021 2:33:36 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Hi Kyle, Just want to follow up on this. We will be ready to submit for building permit application shortly so want to make sure everything is finalized for the Director’s Action. Do you have a condition list you can send us to review and include on the plans? Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:36 AM To: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hello Cody, Thank you for sending this over. I will proceed with the review, including this note as the reasoning for why the provided setback is adequate to protect solar exposure and privacy to adjacent property. Action date for this item is tentatively set for August 9. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:26 AM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Kyle, In response to our discussion yesterday regarding the Director’s Action review for an ADU height exception at 163 Serrano Heights Drive- We understand the potential concern about the location of the proposed ADU and the possible impacts to the neighboring property. We believe that the existing conditions on the site will help to mitigate this. The neighboring property to the south (167 Serrano Heights Drive) is situated at a higher elevation than 163 and is visually blocked by a row of trees separating the properties. This will help to ensure a visual barrier from the proposed ADU to minimize impact to privacy. The fact that 167 Serrano Heights is located to the south of the proposed second floor ADU will also prevent shading from southern sun exposure onto the neighboring property. Please let us know if you any additional information. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Van Leeuwen, Kyle To:Cody Lorance Cc:John Rourke Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Date:Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:35:00 AM Attachments:image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png Hello Cody, Thank you for sending this over. I will proceed with the review, including this note as the reasoning for why the provided setback is adequate to protect solar exposure and privacy to adjacent property. Action date for this item is tentatively set for August 9. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cody Lorance <cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2021 8:26 AM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Kyle, In response to our discussion yesterday regarding the Director’s Action review for an ADU height exception at 163 Serrano Heights Drive- We understand the potential concern about the location of the proposed ADU and the possible impacts to the neighboring property. We believe that the existing conditions on the site will help to mitigate this. The neighboring property to the south (167 Serrano Heights Drive) is situated at a higher elevation than 163 and is visually blocked by a row of trees separating the properties. This will help to ensure a visual barrier from the proposed ADU to minimize impact to privacy. The fact that 167 Serrano Heights is located to the south of the proposed second floor ADU will also prevent shading from southern sun exposure onto the neighboring property. Please let us know if you any additional information. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Cody Lorance To:Van Leeuwen, Kyle Cc:John Rourke Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Date:Monday, September 27, 2021 7:20:39 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png Received.Thanks for sending this Kyle. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Van Leeuwen,Kyle KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Sent:Friday,September 24,2021 3:24 PM To:Cody Lorance cody@studioprimeinc.com> Cc:John Rourke rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject:RE:163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hello Cody, The Final approval for the ADU exception is attached. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Cody Lorance cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent:Wednesday,August 18,2021 2:33 PM To:Van Leeuwen,Kyle KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc:John Rourke rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject:RE:163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hi Kyle, Just want to follow up on this.We will be ready to submit for building permit application shortly so want to make sure everything is finalized for the Director’s Action.Do you have a condition list you can send us to review and include on the plans? Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Van Leeuwen,Kyle KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Sent:Thursday,July 8,2021 8:36 AM To:Cody Lorance cody@studioprimeinc.com> Cc:John Rourke rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject:RE:163 Serrano Heights Additional Info Hello Cody, Thank you for sending this over. I will proceed with the review, including this note as the reasoning for why the provided setback is adequate to protect solar exposure and privacy to adjacent property. Action date for this item is tentatively set for August 9. Thank you, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Cody Lorance cody@studioprimeinc.com> Sent:Thursday,July 8,2021 8:26 AM To:Van Leeuwen,Kyle KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Cc:John Rourke rourkefam@gmail.com> Subject:163 Serrano Heights Additional Info This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey Kyle, In response to our discussion yesterday regarding the Director’s Action review for an ADU height exception at 163 Serrano Heights Drive- We understand the potential concern about the location of the proposed ADU and the possible impacts to the neighboring property.We believe that the existing conditions on the site will help to mitigate this.The neighboring property to the south 167 Serrano Heights Drive)is situated at a higher elevation than 163 and is visually blocked by a row of trees separating the properties.This will help to ensure a visual barrier from the proposed ADU to minimize impact to privacy.The fact that 167 Serrano Heights is located to the south of the proposed second floor ADU will also prevent shading from southern sun exposure onto the neighboring property. Please let us know if you any additional information. Thanks, Cody Lorance Project Manager From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:25:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png You’re welcome thank you! From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:54 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you! From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:49 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing The NOI has been filed- I have the document, however, we are having a scanning issue with our copiers. I will send along once I can scan it in. Thanks! Donré From: Webb, Donre Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:04 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Attached is the ad proof for your records. I have an appt. at 3 pm today to record the NOI, and I will forward that documentation as well. From: Webb, Donre Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:24 AM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok thank you, I will record it tomorrow. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:14 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing If the NOI is filed with the County (no fee) on Friday, the NOI needs to reflect the different noticing period. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:10 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you Kyle, I will submit and send over the proof for your records. I will take this document to the County, to be recorded. Would Friday (at the latest) be ok for it to be recorded? No fee, correct? From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Bell, Kyle Cc:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:48:57 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png The NOI has been filed- I have the document, however, we are having a scanning issue with our copiers. I will send along once I can scan it in. Thanks! Donré From: Webb, Donre Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:04 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Attached is the ad proof for your records. I have an appt. at 3 pm today to record the NOI, and I will forward that documentation as well. From: Webb, Donre Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:24 AM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok thank you, I will record it tomorrow. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:14 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing If the NOI is filed with the County (no fee) on Friday, the NOI needs to reflect the different noticing period. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:10 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you Kyle, I will submit and send over the proof for your records. I will take this document to the County, to be recorded. Would Friday (at the latest) be ok for it to be recorded? No fee, correct? From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Wednesday, March 3, 2021 3:25:29 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Will do, thank you Shawna! From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:31 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Here is a link to some resources on Sharepoint: https://slocitycloud.sharepoint.com/sites/SLOHub/Community- Development/EnvironmentalReview/ Check out the ER flowchart in that flowchart, and let me know if you have any process questions. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:29 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you much! From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:28 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing No worries, ask me questions anytime. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:26 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok, thank you, sorry about that. I sometimes get confused on the different forms- appreciate your patience. Sounds good, I am just taking the NOA to be filed/posted at the County. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:24 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing HI Donré, You don’t need the NOC (just the NOA). I send the NOC to the state. Thank you, Shawna From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:20 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Shawna, Do you have the signed version of the Notice of Completion form? It looks like the one in the link below is not yet signed…thank you From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:28:42 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Thank you much! From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:28 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing No worries, ask me questions anytime. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:26 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok, thank you, sorry about that. I sometimes get confused on the different forms- appreciate your patience. Sounds good, I am just taking the NOA to be filed/posted at the County. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:24 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing HI Donré, You don’t need the NOC (just the NOA). I send the NOC to the state. Thank you, Shawna From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:20 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Shawna, Do you have the signed version of the Notice of Completion form? It looks like the one in the link below is not yet signed…thank you From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:26:25 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Ok, thank you, sorry about that. I sometimes get confused on the different forms- appreciate your patience. Sounds good, I am just taking the NOA to be filed/posted at the County. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:24 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing HI Donré, You don’t need the NOC (just the NOA). I send the NOC to the state. Thank you, Shawna From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:20 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Shawna, Do you have the signed version of the Notice of Completion form? It looks like the one in the link below is not yet signed…thank you From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Wednesday, March 3, 2021 2:19:32 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Shawna, Do you have the signed version of the Notice of Completion form? It looks like the one in the link below is not yet signed…thank you From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna; Bell, Kyle Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:23:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Ok thank you, I will record it tomorrow. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:14 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing If the NOI is filed with the County (no fee) on Friday, the NOI needs to reflect the different noticing period. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:10 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you Kyle, I will submit and send over the proof for your records. I will take this document to the County, to be recorded. Would Friday (at the latest) be ok for it to be recorded? No fee, correct? From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Bell, Kyle Cc:Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:10:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Thank you Kyle, I will submit and send over the proof for your records. I will take this document to the County, to be recorded. Would Friday (at the latest) be ok for it to be recorded? No fee, correct? From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Bell, Kyle; Scott, Shawna Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Tuesday, March 2, 2021 8:10:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Good Morning, Sounds good, I can get the legal ad in today by noon (for Thursday print)- if you need more time please let me know and I can contact the New Times (they allow for emergency situations). I will be in the office this Wednesday and I will make an appt. to have that recorded, doesn’t sound like there will be a fee accompanied? Thank you, Donré From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Webb, Donre To:Scott, Shawna Cc:Bell, Kyle Subject:RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Date:Friday, March 5, 2021 3:54:32 PM Attachments:NOA - 163 Serrano Heights.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Documentation is attached From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:54 PM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you! From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:49 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing The NOI has been filed- I have the document, however, we are having a scanning issue with our copiers. I will send along once I can scan it in. Thanks! Donré From: Webb, Donre Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 12:04 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Attached is the ad proof for your records. I have an appt. at 3 pm today to record the NOI, and I will forward that documentation as well. From: Webb, Donre Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:24 AM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok thank you, I will record it tomorrow. From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:14 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing If the NOI is filed with the County (no fee) on Friday, the NOI needs to reflect the different noticing period. From: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:10 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Thank you Kyle, I will submit and send over the proof for your records. I will take this document to the County, to be recorded. Would Friday (at the latest) be ok for it to be recorded? No fee, correct? From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:00 AM To: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Ok Donre, the NOI is ready to go for the Tribune. Notice of Intent Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hi Kyle, Just a couple things then good to go: You don’t need to send Donre the Environmental Legal ad, just the NOI The NOI references Oct 7 date – looks like a leftover, please correct Thanks, Shawna PS – I’ll check out the NOC and Summary form before uploading to SCH on Thursday. From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 1, 2021 5:46 PM To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> Cc: Webb, Donre <DWebb@slocity.org> Subject: 163 Serrano Heights IS/MND Legal Noticing Hey Shawna, I have been gearing up for the legal noticing of 163 Serrano Heights for this Thursday, and provided a list of documents I have prepared for your review; Notice of Intent Environmental Legal Ad Notice of Completion Summary Form for Document Submittal Donre, once I have the green light from Shawna I will need the Notice of Intent to be in the New Times on Thursday March 4, 2021. The NOA/NOI also needs to be posted at the County Clerk’s office. Kyle Bell pronouns he/him/his CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Codron, Michael To:John Rourke; Bell, Kyle; Corey, Tyler Subject:Re: 2181 Sierra Way Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:51:12 PM Hi John, I'm just coming up to speed on this issue and what options are available to us. I will get an update from Tyler and Kyle and then we'll follow up with a meeting time. -Michael Michael Codron Director of Community Development City of San Luis Obispo Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mcodron@slocity.org T 805.781.7187 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:55 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler tcorey@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 2181 Sierra Way There is enough room here for a building envelope. I would really appreciate a meeting with you and tyler and mike. This really needs some face to face for resolution. Obviously I will still be fighting the line moving down all of the sudden but we can put a propposed building envelope here to move forward. On Mon, Nov 2, 2020, 3:31 PM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: The attorney’s office and Tyler Corey are saying that the Planning Commission shouldn’t support the creation of a parcel that doesn’t have a development envelope. The URL currently cuts across the creek, so there really isn’t any developable area on Parcel 1, so it would be an issue. I agree, the best thing to do is to wait for the Attorney’s Office to make a call. But I am out of time to confirm the November hearing. There is another hearing two weeks after that, I will try to get an answer from them as soon as possible to make that hearing. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 10:41 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 2181 Sierra Way Who is they? It would still be developable it just makes the build envelope smaller. I think we need to have a timeframe for word back from the Attorney’s office, cant make a decision without knowing where they are at On Mon, Nov 2, 2020, 10:12 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: It is looking like they are not supporting the idea of creating a lot that is not developable if it turns out the URL line is located correctly. A few options that came to mind was that we adjust the lot line of Parcel 1, to include the guest house (that way we can say that the lot has been developed). Or we can do a two lot subdivision (Parcels 2 and 3) and then if the Couch’s want to purchase the C/OS zoning of Parcel 1 we can do a lot line adjustment later and they can acquire the property through that process. Or we can wait to see what the attorney’s office comes up with for the location of the URL (they have done a ton of research so far). If one of these options is appealing to you let me know and we can walk through it. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 6:45 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 2181 Sierra Way Can we continue with the lots split on broad? This doesn't affect our ability to have 3 lots only the build envelope site. Worst case we move the build envelope or do a lot line adjustment later. On Fri, Oct 30, 2020, 9:05 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: We weren’t able to come to a decision at the meeting on Broad, the Attorney’s office needed more time to collect information. SWCA has completed the initial draft of the Initial Study for Serrano, it is being circulated right now for internal review. I’ll let you know if we have any questions, after our initial review we will be able to figure out a schedule. From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2020 8:15 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 2181 Sierra Way Thanks, how did the meeting go? Any more info on broad? Any update on Serrano? On Thu, Oct 29, 2020, 5:17 PM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: I didn’t find anything weird about this property. Although I wasn’t able to confirm what the average cross slope of the property is, that might be the only issue if it has an average cross slope of greater than 16%. I would also recommend that the project shares a driveway from Sierra Way, as a new driveway along Bishop might present challenges. From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 12:28 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 281 Broad Street Hi Kyle, im thinking of buying 2181 sierra way. It is a 14,000 sqft lot on a corner. It looks splitable to me, do you see any problems with it On Thu, Oct 22, 2020, 3:31 PM John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> wrote: Sure On Thu, Oct 22, 2020, 11:36 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: Not yet, but once I get a volunteer would you like me to connect you with them? Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:23 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 281 Broad Street Is there one neighbor leader yet? Wonder if i know them On Thu, Oct 22, 2020, 10:23 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: Good morning, I have reached out to the City’s Attorney’s Office and our GIS Mapping Division for assistance on this potential URL discrepancy, Tyler and Shawna would like to wait until we hear back before setting up a meeting. I am happy to meet with both of you this afternoon and we can talk through any questions you may have. I am available between 3 and 4:30 pm. I have also received nearly 15 inquiries from your neighbors on this project, I have asked the neighbors to communicate with each other to nominate one point of contact to assist with communication. Once they have established a point of contact I would like to connect them with either of you to so that we can start to build trust and transparency for the project. Areas of concerns the neighbors have communicated so far relate to the driveway access, additional traffic, and drainage concerns. I am having Hal address these questions directly with the neighbor. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:33 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Kristopher Couch kris@refreshmedia.com> Subject: Re: 281 Broad Street Hi Kyle, are we meeting tomorrow? If so what time? On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:18 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: Hey John, Please see the attached context map for reference of the location of the Urban Reserve Line (URL), and the link below is to the Land Use Element Map. Land Use Element Map with URL. https://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=5857 Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: Bell, Kyle Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 11:45 AM To: John Rourke <john@rourkefamily.com> Subject: 281 Broad Street Hey John, Can you give me a call when you have a chance? Looks like your mail box is full. I wanted to chat about your intentions with Parcel 1 on the 281 Broad Street plans. I understand that you are going to be selling it to Jon Couch, but with this area above the urban reserve line there isn’t much potential for it other than the plans for vineyards or orchards. I know we had you put down a building pad on the plans per the Subdivision Regulations, but was there any intention of developing a structure on that portion of the property? Lets chat on the phone to discuss this in more detail as I am trying to wrap up the staff report for PC and establish conditions for the project. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KBell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 slocity.org From:ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Date:Monday, May 3, 2021 12:05:16 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png That will be very difficult to plant on Higuera and a fruitless olive 48” box will be 10x the cost of an oak. Probably 36” Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2021 12:01 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: Re: Firestone Tree Removal Application Are you still good with a 48” box? Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 11:43:58 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application We would want to do a fruitless olives. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 9:38 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: Re: Firestone Tree Removal Application Thank you! Would you like the City Arborist to make a recommendation or would you like to make a proposal? Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 9:24:47 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. I’m sure we could do something off the last. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 2:56 PM To: Ben Kulick Subject: FW: Firestone Tree Removal Application Ben, See below. Would you be willing to plant another type of tree in front of Firestone? If so, please let me know the species and size from the list below. The Coast Live Oak isn’t an approved street tree for Higuera. If not, that will likely require this removal to go before the tree committee for planting plan concurrence, but I will have to check with the City Arborist to make sure I understand this correctly. Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:49 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt , Thank you for providing feedback. I will have Aaron add replacement tree plantings to the application. I think maybe we should ask Anthony for his recommendation on the size and species of trees in this location. The recommended 48” box coast live oak came from Ben Kulick. Since Coast live oaks are not on the list of approved Downtown district plantings for this street we should probably choose another options. See the snip below of some options including some other oak varieties. See snips below from Street Trees Major Streets Standard 8020 Aaron, Please update the application with compensatory tree plantings(one in each tree well). Identify that the size and species of compensatory planting shall comply with City Standards and be to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. Once this update is complete we can submit the application to PW urban forestry. Thanks Aaron! Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:55 PM To: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Great work. I think we need to provide a tree planting plan as well. I believe we were going back with 36” box live oaks, but that information was in the previous email. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:40 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt, Aaron has prepared a tree removal application and a supplemental memo to be submitted to Urban Forestry for review and approval for the trees the City will remove in front of Firestone. Please see the links below to the documents. I think we are all set to submit to Anthony for review. Is there anything else you would like to be included in the application or submittal package? It is our understanding that we are just removing the two trees and not needing to list replacement plantings or additional sidewalk work in the application as that is to be completed by the property owner. Signed Application Supplemental Memo Take a look and let me know if you have any comments. I’m hoping we will get a quick approval from Anthony and then we can request a proposal from Bunyon Brothers for the tree removal work under our existing JOC contract. Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper Acting Supervising Civil Engineer Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E SKloepper@slocity.org T 805.783.7735 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Date:Monday, May 3, 2021 11:44:38 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png We would want to do a fruitless olives. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 9:38 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: Re: Firestone Tree Removal Application Thank you! Would you like the City Arborist to make a recommendation or would you like to make a proposal? Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 9:24:47 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. I’m sure we could do something off the last. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 2:56 PM To: Ben Kulick Subject: FW: Firestone Tree Removal Application Ben, See below. Would you be willing to plant another type of tree in front of Firestone? If so, please let me know the species and size from the list below. The Coast Live Oak isn’t an approved street tree for Higuera. If not, that will likely require this removal to go before the tree committee for planting plan concurrence, but I will have to check with the City Arborist to make sure I understand this correctly. Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:49 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt , Thank you for providing feedback. I will have Aaron add replacement tree plantings to the application. I think maybe we should ask Anthony for his recommendation on the size and species of trees in this location. The recommended 48” box coast live oak came from Ben Kulick. Since Coast live oaks are not on the list of approved Downtown district plantings for this street we should probably choose another options. See the snip below of some options including some other oak varieties. See snips below from Street Trees Major Streets Standard 8020 Aaron, Please update the application with compensatory tree plantings(one in each tree well). Identify that the size and species of compensatory planting shall comply with City Standards and be to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. Once this update is complete we can submit the application to PW urban forestry. Thanks Aaron! Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:55 PM To: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Great work. I think we need to provide a tree planting plan as well. I believe we were going back with 36” box live oaks, but that information was in the previous email. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:40 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt, Aaron has prepared a tree removal application and a supplemental memo to be submitted to Urban Forestry for review and approval for the trees the City will remove in front of Firestone. Please see the links below to the documents. I think we are all set to submit to Anthony for review. Is there anything else you would like to be included in the application or submittal package? It is our understanding that we are just removing the two trees and not needing to list replacement plantings or additional sidewalk work in the application as that is to be completed by the property owner. Signed Application Supplemental Memo Take a look and let me know if you have any comments. I’m hoping we will get a quick approval from Anthony and then we can request a proposal from Bunyon Brothers for the tree removal work under our existing JOC contract. Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper Acting Supervising Civil Engineer Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E SKloepper@slocity.org T 805.783.7735 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Date:Monday, May 3, 2021 5:24:16 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png Let me talk it over with our landscape department. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 9:38 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: Re: Firestone Tree Removal Application Thank you! Would you like the City Arborist to make a recommendation or would you like to make a proposal? Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 9:24:47 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. I’m sure we could do something off the last. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 2:56 PM To: Ben Kulick Subject: FW: Firestone Tree Removal Application Ben, See below. Would you be willing to plant another type of tree in front of Firestone? If so, please let me know the species and size from the list below. The Coast Live Oak isn’t an approved street tree for Higuera. If not, that will likely require this removal to go before the tree committee for planting plan concurrence, but I will have to check with the City Arborist to make sure I understand this correctly. Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:49 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt , Thank you for providing feedback. I will have Aaron add replacement tree plantings to the application. I think maybe we should ask Anthony for his recommendation on the size and species of trees in this location. The recommended 48” box coast live oak came from Ben Kulick. Since Coast live oaks are not on the list of approved Downtown district plantings for this street we should probably choose another options. See the snip below of some options including some other oak varieties. See snips below from Street Trees Major Streets Standard 8020 Aaron, Please update the application with compensatory tree plantings(one in each tree well). Identify that the size and species of compensatory planting shall comply with City Standards and be to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. Once this update is complete we can submit the application to PW urban forestry. Thanks Aaron! Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:55 PM To: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Great work. I think we need to provide a tree planting plan as well. I believe we were going back with 36” box live oaks, but that information was in the previous email. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:40 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt, Aaron has prepared a tree removal application and a supplemental memo to be submitted to Urban Forestry for review and approval for the trees the City will remove in front of Firestone. Please see the links below to the documents. I think we are all set to submit to Anthony for review. Is there anything else you would like to be included in the application or submittal package? It is our understanding that we are just removing the two trees and not needing to list replacement plantings or additional sidewalk work in the application as that is to be completed by the property owner. Signed Application Supplemental Memo Take a look and let me know if you have any comments. I’m hoping we will get a quick approval from Anthony and then we can request a proposal from Bunyon Brothers for the tree removal work under our existing JOC contract. Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper Acting Supervising Civil Engineer Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E SKloepper@slocity.org T 805.783.7735 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Date:Sunday, May 2, 2021 9:24:58 PM Attachments:image008.png image009.png image010.png image011.png image012.png image013.png image014.png image015.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. I’m sure we could do something off the last. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 2:56 PM To: Ben Kulick Subject: FW: Firestone Tree Removal Application Ben, See below. Would you be willing to plant another type of tree in front of Firestone? If so, please let me know the species and size from the list below. The Coast Live Oak isn’t an approved street tree for Higuera. If not, that will likely require this removal to go before the tree committee for planting plan concurrence, but I will have to check with the City Arborist to make sure I understand this correctly. Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:49 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt , Thank you for providing feedback. I will have Aaron add replacement tree plantings to the application. I think maybe we should ask Anthony for his recommendation on the size and species of trees in this location. The recommended 48” box coast live oak came from Ben Kulick. Since Coast live oaks are not on the list of approved Downtown district plantings for this street we should probably choose another options. See the snip below of some options including some other oak varieties. See snips below from Street Trees Major Streets Standard 8020 Aaron, Please update the application with compensatory tree plantings(one in each tree well). Identify that the size and species of compensatory planting shall comply with City Standards and be to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. Once this update is complete we can submit the application to PW urban forestry. Thanks Aaron! Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:55 PM To: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Great work. I think we need to provide a tree planting plan as well. I believe we were going back with 36” box live oaks, but that information was in the previous email. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:40 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt, Aaron has prepared a tree removal application and a supplemental memo to be submitted to Urban Forestry for review and approval for the trees the City will remove in front of Firestone. Please see the links below to the documents. I think we are all set to submit to Anthony for review. Is there anything else you would like to be included in the application or submittal package? It is our understanding that we are just removing the two trees and not needing to list replacement plantings or additional sidewalk work in the application as that is to be completed by the property owner. Signed Application Supplemental Memo Take a look and let me know if you have any comments. I’m hoping we will get a quick approval from Anthony and then we can request a proposal from Bunyon Brothers for the tree removal work under our existing JOC contract. Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper Acting Supervising Civil Engineer Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E SKloepper@slocity.org T 805.783.7735 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Date:Monday, May 3, 2021 2:28:29 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png 10-4, Thanks matt. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2021 12:31 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Sounds good. We will propose that in our replanting plan. The plan needs to be submitted at the time of tree removal application so that was the reason for the “1000 questions”. If something changes, just let me know. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 12:05 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application That will be very difficult to plant on Higuera and a fruitless olive 48” box will be 10x the cost of an oak. Probably 36” Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2021 12:01 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: Re: Firestone Tree Removal Application Are you still good with a 48” box? Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 11:43:58 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application We would want to do a fruitless olives. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 9:38 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: Re: Firestone Tree Removal Application Thank you! Would you like the City Arborist to make a recommendation or would you like to make a proposal? Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Sunday, May 2, 2021 9:24:47 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. I’m sure we could do something off the last. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2021 2:56 PM To: Ben Kulick Subject: FW: Firestone Tree Removal Application Ben, See below. Would you be willing to plant another type of tree in front of Firestone? If so, please let me know the species and size from the list below. The Coast Live Oak isn’t an approved street tree for Higuera. If not, that will likely require this removal to go before the tree committee for planting plan concurrence, but I will have to check with the City Arborist to make sure I understand this correctly. Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:49 AM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt , Thank you for providing feedback. I will have Aaron add replacement tree plantings to the application. I think maybe we should ask Anthony for his recommendation on the size and species of trees in this location. The recommended 48” box coast live oak came from Ben Kulick. Since Coast live oaks are not on the list of approved Downtown district plantings for this street we should probably choose another options. See the snip below of some options including some other oak varieties. See snips below from Street Trees Major Streets Standard 8020 Aaron, Please update the application with compensatory tree plantings(one in each tree well). Identify that the size and species of compensatory planting shall comply with City Standards and be to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. Once this update is complete we can submit the application to PW urban forestry. Thanks Aaron! Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:55 PM To: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Tree Removal Application Great work. I think we need to provide a tree planting plan as well. I believe we were going back with 36” box live oaks, but that information was in the previous email. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Kloepper, Shelsie <SKloeppe@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:40 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Glauch, Aaron <aglauch@slocity.org> Subject: Firestone Tree Removal Application Hello Matt, Aaron has prepared a tree removal application and a supplemental memo to be submitted to Urban Forestry for review and approval for the trees the City will remove in front of Firestone. Please see the links below to the documents. I think we are all set to submit to Anthony for review. Is there anything else you would like to be included in the application or submittal package? It is our understanding that we are just removing the two trees and not needing to list replacement plantings or additional sidewalk work in the application as that is to be completed by the property owner. Signed Application Supplemental Memo Take a look and let me know if you have any comments. I’m hoping we will get a quick approval from Anthony and then we can request a proposal from Bunyon Brothers for the tree removal work under our existing JOC contract. Sincerely, Shelsie Kloepper Acting Supervising Civil Engineer Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E SKloepper@slocity.org T 805.783.7735 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Subject:RE: Firestone Date:Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:44:15 PM I have dealt with Ken for 10 years, he is in the public sector now because nobody could/would deal with him in the private sector… Feedback is not necessary, it does not work. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:24 PM To: Ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Any constructive feedback I can pass along to him. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:07 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Me too. You should see the plan check comment from Ken Brown in utilities. That ruffled some feathers. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:26 PM To: Ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Understood…All is well here. Give me a heads up as soon as you can. I am so looking forward to getting that sidewalk addressed. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 2:04 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Hello Matt: How are you sir? Plans are still working through the approval process…. City timelines… Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:23 AM To: Ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Hi Ben, Checking in on the Firestone project. Do you have a timeframe for when the trees will need to come down or if you wanted to do the work a timeframe for cost proposal? Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:12 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone 10-4, thanks as always. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:49 PM To: Ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Got it. I’ll check back in with you in November 2021, unless I hear from you first. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:32 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Hello Matt: We do not have a project schedule yet. Design is still in the works and then full ARC approvals. The city process for approval will probably take 6 months. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 8:24 AM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Ben, I believe we have all the necessary approvals to remove the trees adjacent to Firestone. Do you have a project schedule yet? I would like to coordinate the removals with your work. Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:11 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Let me get with Hal and check our schedule. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:09 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Deal. When do you want the trees removed? Ideally it wouldn’t be too long before the sidewalk replacement. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 C 805.431.5474 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:05 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Firestone Yep, can we trim #3? Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt [mailto:mhorn@slocity.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:04 PM To: ben@stalwork.com Subject: RE: Firestone Hi Ben, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you on this. Staff have evaluated the trees and support removal of 2 of the 3 trees. Trees 1 and 2 staff support the removal of and tree 3 closest to the intersection of Osos) staff does not support removal. Does that work for you? Tree #1. Asset ID #15820 Tree #2. Asset ID #15819 Tree #3 Asset ID #15818 Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 C 805.431.5474 From: ben@stalwork.com <ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 2:31 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Firestone This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Matt: Hope you are well. Attached is the firestone patio. If this is approved, we’ll do sidewalks if you do trees. Any thoughts on are last site meeting. Best. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From:Art Tabuenca To:Cruce, Greg Subject:Re: FW: 1531 Monterey Date:Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:03:40 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Hello Greg, The tree was planted yesterday. Let me know if there's anything else you need. Thanks, Art On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 7:40 AM Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> wrote: Good morning Art, Please let me know the status of the required tree plantings and when we can expect them to be planted. We’d like to close the file but can’t until the new trees are planted. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Greg Cruce Interim Maintenance Operations Manager Public Works 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E gcruce@slocity.org T 805.781.7264 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 11:08 AM To: Art Tabuenca <Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Cc: Arbor First <arborfirst@sbcglobal.net> Subject: RE: 1531 Monterey Art, Good Morning, I have attached the Tree Inspection Report as a word doc. Please review, Replanting one 24-inch box tree from the City’s major street tree list was the condition of approval. I also spoke with Bob Hill from Arbor First last week and reminded him of the replanting requirement and a timeline for all trees removed through the permit process. Please let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: Art Tabuenca < Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 10:27 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1531 Monterey This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Greg, Thanks for your email. Frankly, I don't recall any communication indicating we would be responsible for planting a new tree. Please send me any information I may have missed. Thanks, Art Tabuenca On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 3:06 PM Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Art, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying summer. I wanted to check in on the replanting for your two removal applications, especially 1531 Monterey. We have received a complaint that no tree has been replanted, which is a requirement of the approval. Please update me when you get a chance. Thanks in advance. Best, Greg Cruce Interim Maintenance Operations Manager Public Works 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E gcruce@slocity.org T 805.781.7264 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Ben@stalwork.com To:Horn, Matt Cc:Johnson, Derek Subject:RE: Need your muscle Date:Friday, August 20, 2021 4:57:42 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png Thanks Matt! Have a great weekend. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:54 PM To: Ben@stalwork.com Cc: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Need your muscle Hi Ben, I haven’t looked at the plans but for the ROW work I would assume a shaded area of on the plans and a call out that states: REMOVE (E) AND INSTALL NEW SIDEWALK PER E.S. #4220” for the sidewalk E) TREE TO REMAIN” or “(E) TREE TO BE REMOVED BY OTHERS” for the trees I don’t suppose you would be willing to provide a cost proposal to remove the approved trees and just have the City fund that portion of the work? I think it is the path of least resistance for work coordination. As for the soils report, I understand. Others have had this issue come up recently as well. I would speak with our Community Development Department Building Plans Examiners to see if there is still a provision in the building code that allows you to assume pretty low soil characteristic and slightly increase the size of the column. I assume that they are concerning with bearing pressure failure. I agree and don’t understand why the existing columns would be exempt from any analysis, but this is out of my knowledge area. The building code is more process oriented than site specific. Let me know if you want to chat about any of this, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 3:52 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Need your muscle This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Matt: How do you want me to handle the below on firestone? The soils report is ridiculous and the PW scope how do you want defined? We are using 14 existing columns and adding 2. Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Bill Isaman <bill@isamandesign.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 3:44 PM To: Ben@stalwork.com Subject: They are also asking for this: Clarification required on work intended on public right of way Respectfully, Bill Isaman www.isamandesign.com From: Ben@stalwork.com <Ben@stalwork.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 3:17 PM To: Bill Isaman <bill@isamandesign.com> Cc: 'Charles Ashley Jr.' <charles@ashleyvance.com> Subject: Job? Ben Kulick- STALWORK, INC. CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN License #948012 P.O. Box 391 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 O 805.542.0033 F 805.542.0837 ben@stalwork.com www.stalwork.com From: Bill Isaman <bill@isamandesign.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 11:55 AM To: 'Ben Kulick' <ben@stalwork.com> Cc: Charles Ashley Jr. (charles@ashleyvance.com) <charles@ashleyvance.com> Subject: They City is requesting a soils report for the two new footings. All the other footings are existing to remain. Seems a little ridiculous to me. Your thoughts- One other thought is to see a soils report was done for the existing columns. Charles were you involved with that at all? Bill Isaman ARCHITECT www.isamandesign.com SAN LUIS OBISPO 2420 broad street san luis obispo, ca 93401 p: 805.544.5672 f: 805.544.5642 From:Van Leeuwen, Kyle To:Emily Megan Subject:RE: Requesting Clarification- MUP Date:Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:54:59 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Hello Emily, I am getting ready to be out of office for a few days, so I will answer some of this quickly. The parking requirement for single family residence (“Single Unit Dwelling” per the use and parking Table) with 7 rooms is four, not six. Safe to say we would support one space in tandem. Just building a house with this many bedrooms does not, strictly speaking, require the MUP for high occupancy (you could be building it for a family with six kids not over 18). And to be fully forthcoming, we are getting rid of the high-occupancy standards in the next code update, early next year. Guest Quarters are considered a bedroom, a Junior ADU is not (at least for parking and density purposes). Keep in mind that both a guest quarters or a JADU would require owner- occupancy of the property. Also keep in mind that an ADU and a Guest quarters cannot be on the same lot. Let me know if you have anything preliminary to look at for better feedback. With this type of addition, I would suggest keeping in mind or lot coverage and FAR standards. I hope that helps, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Emily Megan <emily@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:24 PM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Subject: Requesting Clarification- MUP This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Kyle, I hope all is well! We are starting a project on Serrano Heights and have a couple of clarification questions for you. The project is a remodel and addition, taking a house from 4 bedrooms to 7. We know that this is going to trigger an MUP, but would like to know the likelihood of it passing. Our main concern is with the parking. Wit the 7 bedrooms, we would need six spaces per the zoning code. We would only be able to achieve this by having a three car garage with tandem parking behind all three spots. Is this likely to be approved, or even a possibility? We have some flexibility in the design and number of bedrooms, and are looking into how to move forward. Another question is how the city determines what a bedroom is. In the code, it states “A Minor Use Permit is required for High-Occupancy Residential Use, and such use is subject to standards set out in Zoning Regulations Ch. 17.148. High-Occupancy Residential Use is defined as: “Any dwelling in the R-1 or R-2 zones when the occupancy of the dwelling consists of six or more persons over the age of 18.” The presence of more than five bedrooms in a plan suggests intended occupancy by six or more persons.” How exactly is it determined that there will be 6 people occupying the home? For example, what if the bedroom is vacant most of the year? Last question is whether or not a guest quarter or junior ADU will be included towards the bedroom count? Any feedback would be very helpful, thanks in advance! Thanks, Emily Falk Designer From:Van Leeuwen, Kyle To:Emily Megan Subject:RE: Requesting Clarification- MUP Date:Friday, September 17, 2021 1:56:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Emily, Also make sure your keeping FAR requirements in mind. Looks like this might be getting close to that limit. KVL From: Van Leeuwen, Kyle Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 1:50 PM To: Emily Megan <emily@studioprimeinc.com> Subject: RE: Requesting Clarification- MUP Hi Emily, As this property is in the R-1 zone, this use would have to be considered a “Single-Unit Dwelling, Detached” (ADUs and JADUs are considered accessory uses to Single-unit Dwellings and Multi-Unit Residential is not an allowed use in the zone). Therefore, the parking requirement for the use is “2 parking spaces for the first four bedrooms, 0.75 space per each additional bedroom (no requirement for Accessory Dwelling Units), plus 1 guest parking space per 5 units in a tract development”. Were you thinking this would be considered a multi-family use? The current zoning regulations requires a MUP for high occupancy use. This is the use of the structure for housing more than five adults. While we have required this MUP in the past at the time of construction of additional bedrooms (after we ask if the residence is intended to be used by more than five adults), it technically is needed to allow for those adults to move in and not for the construction. At this point in the process, I believe it is safe to say that by the time this addition is done to the house, and people are moving in, we will have removed the high occupancy use standards (council has directed us to do so) and so MUP not required by the time occupancy of the house starts. So, no use permit required. A couple of additional notes on the plans: The family room and office may be consistent with our definition of bedroom. And will likely need to be considered for parking if so. I would suggest removing the north and east wall of the office room. This would solve that potential issue. I see that the owner currently lives in Ohio. I just want to restate that JADUs have owner-occupancy requirements. Minimum Garage depth to meet required parking is typically 18.5 feet. I hope that helps clarify. KVL From: Emily Megan <emily@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:09 AM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Requesting Clarification- MUP Hello Kyle, We have a couple of follow up questions for clarification. 1. For the required parking, are you referencing table 3.4: Parking Requirements by Use? If so, it states 0.75 spaces per bedroom. If we go with he jADU option and end up with a bedroom count of 6, that requires 4.5 spaces, therefore we would need five. Am I understanding that correctly? If not, how are you calculating the four spaces? 2. Can you confirm if this will trigger the MUP, and if not what would trigger it? We had a similar project that did require the MUP and we had to rework a lot of the plans, which we would obviously like to avoid. I have attached our current floor plans for reference. Thanks, Emily Falk Designer From: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:55 PM To: Emily Megan <emily@studioprimeinc.com> Subject: RE: Requesting Clarification- MUP Hello Emily, I am getting ready to be out of office for a few days, so I will answer some of this quickly. The parking requirement for single family residence (“Single Unit Dwelling” per the use and parking Table) with 7 rooms is four, not six. Safe to say we would support one space in tandem. Just building a house with this many bedrooms does not, strictly speaking, require the MUP for high occupancy (you could be building it for a family with six kids not over 18). And to be fully forthcoming, we are getting rid of the high-occupancy standards in the next code update, early next year. Guest Quarters are considered a bedroom, a Junior ADU is not (at least for parking and density purposes). Keep in mind that both a guest quarters or a JADU would require owner- occupancy of the property. Also keep in mind that an ADU and a Guest quarters cannot be on the same lot. Let me know if you have anything preliminary to look at for better feedback. With this type of addition, I would suggest keeping in mind or lot coverage and FAR standards. I hope that helps, Kyle Van Leeuwen Associate Planner Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E KVanLeeuwen@slocity.org T 805.781.7091 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Emily Megan <emily@studioprimeinc.com> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:24 PM To: Van Leeuwen, Kyle <KVanLeeu@slocity.org> Subject: Requesting Clarification- MUP This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Kyle, I hope all is well! We are starting a project on Serrano Heights and have a couple of clarification questions for you. The project is a remodel and addition, taking a house from 4 bedrooms to 7. We know that this is going to trigger an MUP, but would like to know the likelihood of it passing. Our main concern is with the parking. Wit the 7 bedrooms, we would need six spaces per the zoning code. We would only be able to achieve this by having a three car garage with tandem parking behind all three spots. Is this likely to be approved, or even a possibility? We have some flexibility in the design and number of bedrooms, and are looking into how to move forward. Another question is how the city determines what a bedroom is. In the code, it states “A Minor Use Permit is required for High-Occupancy Residential Use, and such use is subject to standards set out in Zoning Regulations Ch. 17.148. High-Occupancy Residential Use is defined as: “Any dwelling in the R-1 or R-2 zones when the occupancy of the dwelling consists of six or more persons over the age of 18.” The presence of more than five bedrooms in a plan suggests intended occupancy by six or more persons.” How exactly is it determined that there will be 6 people occupying the home? For example, what if the bedroom is vacant most of the year? Last question is whether or not a guest quarter or junior ADU will be included towards the bedroom count? Any feedback would be very helpful, thanks in advance! Thanks, Emily Falk Designer From:Codron, Michael To:Bell, Kyle Subject:RE: Serrano Date:Thursday, August 19, 2021 9:12:57 AM Got it, thank you :-> From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 9:12 AM To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Serrano Hey Michael, I spoke with John on the phone, he will be sending over more emails for the record, but is not expecting a response at this time. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 8:48 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Please send me a map showing the trees your referring to. We will do tree trimming to city standard unless something has changed, please let me know if Im missing something. Subdividing my property shouldnt give me less property rights than my neighbors. Might be worth letting the planning commission know that with a density bonus subdivision on the property we would achieve 15 lots with little to no tree protection. Im leaning towards that know. On Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 8:25 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: They were along the property line to the north, one measured 11-inch diameter which was compared to an adjacent 11-inch diameter trunk, and the other one measured 16- inches. Anthony will be providing a more detailed summary of his findings. Even if there isn’t a violation, until we square up the recent complaints lets hold off on any additional improvements to the site. I will be providing a memo to the Planning Commission next week of the situation in response to the letter that was submitted to them. Planning Commission meets on August 25th, my understanding is that the neighbor will voice their concerns during the meeting and staff will respond. Please hold off on any additional work until staff makes a formal assessment of the situation and we hear from Planning Commission. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 8:01 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Which two? we measured, there was no tree over 10" at chest hight On Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 7:57 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: Hey John, Can you hold off on any more trimming, we are working on a write up for you about best practices that need to be addressed, and it would seem that at least two of the trees you cut down were Oaks over 10-inches in diameter. It would be wise to hold off on any other improvements at this time, until we address the complaints we have received. However, it would be helpful if you could do something about the wood chip pile. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 7:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Serrano This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi guys we will be doing more trimming and clearing, never heard back about the last round. Did I miss anything. From:Codron, Michael To:John Rourke Cc:Whipple, Anthony; Cruce, Greg Subject:Re: Serrano Date:Monday, November 15, 2021 7:22:31 PM Yes, I believe the ordinance dictates how that fine is calculated. Michael Codron pronouns he/him/his Director of Community Development City of San Luis Obispo Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mcodron@slocity.org T 805.781.7187 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 7:05 PM To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Thanks for reaching out Mike, just so you know, they sent me a fine for over 16000 dollars because they think I over trimmed my trees. Does that seem reasonable? On Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 5:10 PM Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> wrote: Hey there, John. I don’t have any background on this particular one so just including Greg who supports Anthony and together they can get you going in the right direction. I’m happy to help as needed, but this letter didn’t come from CDD code enforcement since it falls under a different part of our local code (Tree Ordinance). Thanks! -Michael From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 3:37 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano I jus sent an administrative citation appeal to the city clerk but I'm not sure if that is what this is, your letter states the amount and gives the estimate and invoice but doesn't give me an actual citation. Is there one? I agreed to the canopy restoration plan after it was agreed there would be no fees. On Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 12:13 PM John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Michael and Anthony, I just received your letter regarding fees for the tree trimming, obviously I don't agree and believe that the city has acted in bad faith. Please let me know how I appeal this decision. Thank you John On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 5:41 PM John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Anthony, Thanks for the response, Based on your answers I'm still confused on legality of cutting trees. Is it illegal or against code to over trim the trees. Only reason I'm asking is I've been in several situations where city employees state I'm doing something illegal while it is actually against code, not a law being broken. Let me know if I'm incorrect. Also under what circumstances would fines be inforced? I'm assuming it is if we didn't do the canopy plan but wanted to confirm that. Greenvale has prepared the plan I'll forward it after this email. On another note I recently purchased the property at 500 westmont that was approved for multiple tree removals. Can that start? Is there something that needs to be done prior to starting? Thanks John On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 9:14 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hello John, Thank you for your email regarding the issues at 163 Serrano. You had some questions regarding my previous email, which I have answered for you below. Could you please confirm that the 3 oak trees you refer to are mine and on my property? The three oaks at issue appear to be on your property based on the City’s permitting and asset management system. The City’s systems are pretty substantially accurate, but having the property line surveyed is the most precise way to determine property boundaries. Could you also change your wording, they were not illegally pruned, they were pruned in violation of the citys Tree Ordinance which I didnt know was so severe on pruning. Illegally pruned suggests that it is illegally to prune the trees while I belive it is just against an ordinance. Section 12.24.015 of the Tree Ordinance states: A . No person shall: 1. Trim, prune or cut any tree unless such work conforms to this chapter and is performed in accordance with all International Society of Arboriculture standards. In no case shall more than one-third of the tree canopy be removed. Can you clarify the possible fines? How are they determined? In what circumstance are they inforced? MC Section 12.24.170 states: The public works department shall be responsible for enforcement of this chapter. A. Any person deemed responsible for damaging a tree, failing to plant trees required as a condition of a tree removal or other permit, or removing a tree without a permit as described in this chapter shall be liable for civil penalties to the city. 1. The civil penalties shall be the value of the tree times two, plus all staff costs related to the illegal tree removal or tree damage. The city arborist will compute the value of the tree using methods established by the International Society of Arboriculture. 2. The property owner shall also be held responsible for damaging or removing a tree on the owner’s property without a permit as described in this chapter and be liable for additional civil penalties to the city as described in subsection (A)(1) of this section. 3. If the tree removal or damaged tree is related to any development or subdivision then the civil penalties shall be the value of the tree times four, plus all related staff costs. 4. In addition to civil penalties the property owner will be required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. The size of the tree shall be determined by the city arborist and may be up to a forty-eight-inch box tree. 5. For damaged trees, in addition to civil penalties, the property owner will be required to obtain the services of an ISA certified arborist to determine the future viability of the tree and, if salvageable, create a maintenance plan to restore the tree. 6. The city council may adopt, by resolution, alternate civil damage amounts to be assessed against any person deemed responsible for damaging, harming or removing a tree without a permit. (Ord. 1589 § 2, 2013: Ord. 1544 1 (part), 2010) If you have additional questions after you review my email, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 8:38 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Thank you for your response Anthony, as we are obviously going to be in a civil case with the neighbors could you clarify a few things. You state Three oak trees (Quercus agrifolia) trees were pruned illegally in violation of ISA pruning standards and in violation of City Tree Ordinance" Could you please confirm that the 3 oak trees you refer to are mine and on my property? Could you also change your wording, they were not illegally pruned, they were pruned in violation of the citys Tree Ordinance which I didnt know was so severe on pruning. Illegally pruned suggests that it is illegally to prune the trees while I belive it is just against an ordinance. Can you clarify the possible fines? How are they determined? In what circumstance are they inforced? On Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 8:07 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, I understand your concerns and wanted to clarify. After Careful review of your property and our conversation the City will be requiring you to complete the following to mitigate your violation. Provide the City of San Luis Obispo an Arborist Report within 45 days from the date of this email to include an Oak Tree Canopy Restoration Plan for all trees disfigured on the northern side of property. This will mitigate damages that has occurred in violation of our City of San Luis Obispo Tree Ordinance 12.24.170 & 12.24.090 and provide a net benefit to your property and the community. Quick Summary: Three oak trees (Quercus agrifolia) trees were pruned illegally in violation of ISA pruning standards and in violation of City Tree Ordinance which references the ISA pruning standards. Possible fines could be $9,710.00 for the value of the trees. Staff is requiring property owner to hire a Certified Arborist to come up with a long term management plan to save the trees that are salvageable and to oversee the care of the trees for their long term health. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 8:04 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Hi Anthony, I read through about canopies, I wasnt aware of the 1/3rd rule prior to our interactions. I agree about the canopy restoration and I have reached out to Ron Combs about doing the restoration. I disagree about the removal diameter of the two trees and the required mitagation. Let me know what we need to do from here. Thanks John On Tue, Aug 31, 2021, 12:08 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi John, Per our conversation on yesterday, We discussed some improper oak tree pruning and some uncertain 10 inch Diameter Oak tree removals. I’m requiring mitigation be set with planting four fifteen gallon Oak trees within 45 days and maintained as a condition for the questionable trees removed. I am also requiring an Arborist Report within 45 days to include a Oak Tree Canopy Restoration Plan for all trees disfigured on the northern side of property. I feel this approach will mitigate damage that has occurred in violation of our City of San Luis Obispo Tree Ordinance 12.24.170 & 12.24.090 and provide a net benefit to your property and the community. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 10:44 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Hi Anthony, Thanks for the Email, I assure you both trees you are referring to were less than 10" at chest height. We will be more mindful when trimming canopies, one question, in an effort to not cut down some trees (ones less than 10") we cut the canopy way down and may go lower, would you rather us cut them down completely or top them and see if they will grow from the cut? The photo example you sent are the trees im referring to. If we cant top them we are better off cutting them down while they are still under the 10". Let me know your thoughts, Thanks John On Fri, Aug 20, 2021, 10:20 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi John, The city values trees as an important part of the natural, urban and economic environment and efforts shall be made to protect, preserve, and create the conditions that will promote the preservation of trees. The chief complaint was about the 2 trees on the fence line at a low stump measured 15 inch in diameter which may or may not be a violation of the over 10 inch native regulation. Moreover, the pruning photos attached are of concern. This is a friendly reminder to review our City Tree Regulations with respect to sections 12.24.150 and 12.24.170 Before After Tree topping of Coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) this practice reduces its food-making capacity, and creates large wounds that are susceptible to insect invaders and severe fungal decay. Proper care is based on a thorough understanding of tree physiology and tree biomechanics. Trees need foliage to manufacture food. Removing all or most of the foliage puts the tree on a starvation diet. To grow new foliage the tree depends on sugars stored in the roots and stem. In order to continue manufacturing food for itself the tree will activate growth from epicormic buds which we observe as “water sprouts”. These epicormic branches, or water sprouts, must grow vigorously and quickly to replace lost foliage if the tree is not to starve. As they grow they are significantly more prone to breakage and failure than normal branches. Also, large wounds can compromises the tree’s chemical defense system. Attacks from insects, disease, and fungal pathogens can follow. With mature trees that have too little space to thrive. One option of reasonably reducing a tree’s overall height and width is crown reduction. Crown reduction is a typical pruning technique, but one that should be employed judiciously. 12.24.150 Protection of trees. A. No person shall: 1. Trim, prune or cut any tree unless such work conforms to this chapter and is performed in accordance with all International Society of Arboriculture standards. In no case shall more than one-third of the tree canopy be removed. 3. Willfully injure, disfigure or intentionally destroy by any means any tree, except with permits described elsewhere in this chapter. 12.24.170 Enforcement. The public works department shall be responsible for enforcement of this chapter. A. Any person deemed responsible for damaging a tree, failing to plant trees required as a condition of a tree removal or other permit, or removing a tree without a permit as described in this chapter shall be liable for civil penalties to the city. 2. The property owner shall also be held responsible for damaging or removing a tree on the owner’s property without a permit as described in this chapter and be liable for additional civil penalties to the city as described in subsection (A)(1) of this section. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 8:23 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Trees <trees@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano I will probably do trimming this weekend sp please get me any advice before then. I Met with Ron Combs on site before he retired and feel like I know what I can and cant do. Please let me know where I am mistaken. As far as conditions of Subdivision it call for protection of any oak 4" or greater in the building envelope, there were no oaks in the proposed building envelopes only in the side yards and setbacks. The pile of wood chips is not construction or dirt work and therfore doesnt meet the requirements for stockpiles either. Mike Ive begun including you on these emails because the only neighbor who spoke out against my Subdivision is now using city resourses to harass me. At this point Id appreciate all contact and communication to be through email (no more surprise visits). Thank you for all of your time, sorry to always be the squeaky wheel. John On Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 7:57 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: Hey John, Can you hold off on any more trimming, we are working on a write up for you about best practices that need to be addressed, and it would seem that at least two of the trees you cut down were Oaks over 10- inches in diameter. It would be wise to hold off on any other improvements at this time, until we address the complaints we have received. However, it would be helpful if you could do something about the wood chip pile. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 7:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Serrano This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi guys we will be doing more trimming and clearing, never heard back about the last round. Did I miss anything. From:Codron, Michael To:John Rourke; Whipple, Anthony Cc:Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Serrano Date:Monday, November 15, 2021 5:10:55 PM Hey there, John. I don’t have any background on this particular one so just including Greg who supports Anthony and together they can get you going in the right direction. I’m happy to help as needed, but this letter didn’t come from CDD code enforcement since it falls under a different part of our local code (Tree Ordinance). Thanks! -Michael From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 3:37 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano I jus sent an administrative citation appeal to the city clerk but I'm not sure if that is what this is, your letter states the amount and gives the estimate and invoice but doesn't give me an actual citation. Is there one? I agreed to the canopy restoration plan after it was agreed there would be no fees. On Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 12:13 PM John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Michael and Anthony, I just received your letter regarding fees for the tree trimming, obviously I don't agree and believe that the city has acted in bad faith. Please let me know how I appeal this decision. Thank you John On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 5:41 PM John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Anthony, Thanks for the response, Based on your answers I'm still confused on legality of cutting trees. Is it illegal or against code to over trim the trees. Only reason I'm asking is I've been in several situations where city employees state I'm doing something illegal while it is actually against code, not a law being broken. Let me know if I'm incorrect. Also under what circumstances would fines be inforced? I'm assuming it is if we didn't do the canopy plan but wanted to confirm that. Greenvale has prepared the plan I'll forward it after this email. On another note I recently purchased the property at 500 westmont that was approved for multiple tree removals. Can that start? Is there something that needs to be done prior to starting? Thanks John On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 9:14 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hello John, Thank you for your email regarding the issues at 163 Serrano. You had some questions regarding my previous email, which I have answered for you below. Could you please confirm that the 3 oak trees you refer to are mine and on my property? The three oaks at issue appear to be on your property based on the City’s permitting and asset management system. The City’s systems are pretty substantially accurate, but having the property line surveyed is the most precise way to determine property boundaries. Could you also change your wording, they were not illegally pruned, they were pruned in violation of the citys Tree Ordinance which I didnt know was so severe on pruning. Illegally pruned suggests that it is illegally to prune the trees while I belive it is just against an ordinance. Section 12.24.015 of the Tree Ordinance states: A . No person shall: 1. Trim, prune or cut any tree unless such work conforms to this chapter and is performed in accordance with all International Society of Arboriculture standards. In no case shall more than one-third of the tree canopy be removed. Can you clarify the possible fines? How are they determined? In what circumstance are they inforced? MC Section 12.24.170 states: The public works department shall be responsible for enforcement of this chapter. A. Any person deemed responsible for damaging a tree, failing to plant trees required as a condition of a tree removal or other permit, or removing a tree without a permit as described in this chapter shall be liable for civil penalties to the city. 1. The civil penalties shall be the value of the tree times two, plus all staff costs related to the illegal tree removal or tree damage. The city arborist will compute the value of the tree using methods established by the International Society of Arboriculture. 2. The property owner shall also be held responsible for damaging or removing a tree on the owner’s property without a permit as described in this chapter and be liable for additional civil penalties to the city as described in subsection (A)(1) of this section. 3. If the tree removal or damaged tree is related to any development or subdivision then the civil penalties shall be the value of the tree times four, plus all related staff costs. 4. In addition to civil penalties the property owner will be required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. The size of the tree shall be determined by the city arborist and may be up to a forty-eight-inch box tree. 5. For damaged trees, in addition to civil penalties, the property owner will be required to obtain the services of an ISA certified arborist to determine the future viability of the tree and, if salvageable, create a maintenance plan to restore the tree. 6. The city council may adopt, by resolution, alternate civil damage amounts to be assessed against any person deemed responsible for damaging, harming or removing a tree without a permit. (Ord. 1589 § 2, 2013: Ord. 1544 § 1 (part), 2010) If you have additional questions after you review my email, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 8:38 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>; Wallace, Christine <cwallace@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Thank you for your response Anthony, as we are obviously going to be in a civil case with the neighbors could you clarify a few things. You state Three oak trees (Quercus agrifolia) trees were pruned illegally in violation of ISA pruning standards and in violation of City Tree Ordinance" Could you please confirm that the 3 oak trees you refer to are mine and on my property? Could you also change your wording, they were not illegally pruned, they were pruned in violation of the citys Tree Ordinance which I didnt know was so severe on pruning. Illegally pruned suggests that it is illegally to prune the trees while I belive it is just against an ordinance. Can you clarify the possible fines? How are they determined? In what circumstance are they inforced? On Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 8:07 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, I understand your concerns and wanted to clarify. After Careful review of your property and our conversation the City will be requiring you to complete the following to mitigate your violation. Provide the City of San Luis Obispo an Arborist Report within 45 days from the date of this email to include an Oak Tree Canopy Restoration Plan for all trees disfigured on the northern side of property. This will mitigate damages that has occurred in violation of our City of San Luis Obispo Tree Ordinance 12.24.170 & 12.24.090 and provide a net benefit to your property and the community. Quick Summary: Three oak trees (Quercus agrifolia) trees were pruned illegally in violation of ISA pruning standards and in violation of City Tree Ordinance which references the ISA pruning standards. Possible fines could be $9,710.00 for the value of the trees. Staff is requiring property owner to hire a Certified Arborist to come up with a long term management plan to save the trees that are salvageable and to oversee the care of the trees for their long term health. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 8:04 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Hi Anthony, I read through about canopies, I wasnt aware of the 1/3rd rule prior to our interactions. I agree about the canopy restoration and I have reached out to Ron Combs about doing the restoration. I disagree about the removal diameter of the two trees and the required mitagation. Let me know what we need to do from here. Thanks John On Tue, Aug 31, 2021, 12:08 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi John, Per our conversation on yesterday, We discussed some improper oak tree pruning and some uncertain 10 inch Diameter Oak tree removals. I’m requiring mitigation be set with planting four fifteen gallon Oak trees within 45 days and maintained as a condition for the questionable trees removed. I am also requiring an Arborist Report within 45 days to include a Oak Tree Canopy Restoration Plan for all trees disfigured on the northern side of property. I feel this approach will mitigate damage that has occurred in violation of our City of San Luis Obispo Tree Ordinance 12.24.170 & 12.24.090 and provide a net benefit to your property and the community. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 10:44 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano Hi Anthony, Thanks for the Email, I assure you both trees you are referring to were less than 10" at chest height. We will be more mindful when trimming canopies, one question, in an effort to not cut down some trees (ones less than 10") we cut the canopy way down and may go lower, would you rather us cut them down completely or top them and see if they will grow from the cut? The photo example you sent are the trees im referring to. If we cant top them we are better off cutting them down while they are still under the 10". Let me know your thoughts, Thanks John On Fri, Aug 20, 2021, 10:20 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi John, The city values trees as an important part of the natural, urban and economic environment and efforts shall be made to protect, preserve, and create the conditions that will promote the preservation of trees. The chief complaint was about the 2 trees on the fence line at a low stump measured 15 inch in diameter which may or may not be a violation of the over 10 inch native regulation. Moreover, the pruning photos attached are of concern. This is a friendly reminder to review our City Tree Regulations with respect to sections 12.24.150 and 12.24.170 Before After Tree topping of Coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) this practice reduces its food-making capacity, and creates large wounds that are susceptible to insect invaders and severe fungal decay. Proper care is based on a thorough understanding of tree physiology and tree biomechanics. Trees need foliage to manufacture food. Removing all or most of the foliage puts the tree on a starvation diet. To grow new foliage the tree depends on sugars stored in the roots and stem. In order to continue manufacturing food for itself the tree will activate growth from epicormic buds which we observe as “water sprouts”. These epicormic branches, or water sprouts, must grow vigorously and quickly to replace lost foliage if the tree is not to starve. As they grow they are significantly more prone to breakage and failure than normal branches. Also, large wounds can compromises the tree’s chemical defense system. Attacks from insects, disease, and fungal pathogens can follow. With mature trees that have too little space to thrive. One option of reasonably reducing a tree’s overall height and width is crown reduction. Crown reduction is a typical pruning technique, but one that should be employed judiciously. 12.24.150 Protection of trees. A. No person shall: 1. Trim, prune or cut any tree unless such work conforms to this chapter and is performed in accordance with all International Society of Arboriculture standards. In no case shall more than one-third of the tree canopy be removed. 3. Willfully injure, disfigure or intentionally destroy by any means any tree, except with permits described elsewhere in this chapter. 12.24.170 Enforcement. The public works department shall be responsible for enforcement of this chapter. A. Any person deemed responsible for damaging a tree, failing to plant trees required as a condition of a tree removal or other permit, or removing a tree without a permit as described in this chapter shall be liable for civil penalties to the city. 2. The property owner shall also be held responsible for damaging or removing a tree on the owner’s property without a permit as described in this chapter and be liable for additional civil penalties to the city as described in subsection (A)(1) of this section. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 8:23 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: Trees <trees@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Serrano I will probably do trimming this weekend sp please get me any advice before then. I Met with Ron Combs on site before he retired and feel like I know what I can and cant do. Please let me know where I am mistaken. As far as conditions of Subdivision it call for protection of any oak 4" or greater in the building envelope, there were no oaks in the proposed building envelopes only in the side yards and setbacks. The pile of wood chips is not construction or dirt work and therfore doesnt meet the requirements for stockpiles either. Mike Ive begun including you on these emails because the only neighbor who spoke out against my Subdivision is now using city resourses to harass me. At this point Id appreciate all contact and communication to be through email no more surprise visits). Thank you for all of your time, sorry to always be the squeaky wheel. John On Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 7:57 AM Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> wrote: Hey John, Can you hold off on any more trimming, we are working on a write up for you about best practices that need to be addressed, and it would seem that at least two of the trees you cut down were Oaks over 10-inches in diameter. It would be wise to hold off on any other improvements at this time, until we address the complaints we have received. However, it would be helpful if you could do something about the wood chip pile. Kyle Bell CDD Associate Planner T 805.781.7524 From: John Rourke <rourkefam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 7:31 AM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Serrano This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi guys we will be doing more trimming and clearing, never heard back about the last round. Did I miss anything. From:Assata Golash To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Tree Diseases In San Luis Obispo Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:00:29 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi, Thank you so much! Best, Assata Golash (She/her/hers) Green Campus Team Manager Intended Forestry and Natural Resources B.S. Ethnic Studies Biology Minors From:Whipple,Anthony awhipple@slocity.org> Sent:Tuesday,October 26,2021 6:30 AM To:Assata Golash agolash@calpoly.edu> Subject:RE:Tree Diseases In San Luis Obispo Hi Assata, I can only speculate on diseases we think are in and around our Urban Forest. I can tell you, we have completed pathology testing on City trees that have come back positive. Let me gather more information and try to find you locations for your research. This would be locations that may or may not have disease related issues like Anthracnose, Canker disease, Cedar rusts, Diplodia tip blight, Dothistroma needle blight of pines, Lethal yellow of palm, Oak Wilt and or Powdery mildew but in any event trees that are showing visual signs of stress. Mr. Combs has a wealth of knowledge and can further his efforts in assisting with your interests. Stay tuned for locations as I compile my thoughts. Thank you, The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings; now for October eves!" - Humbert Wolft Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7021 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications For updates on COVID-19 and how to access City services during COVID, visit slocity.org/covid19 From:Assata Golash agolash@calpoly.edu> Sent:Monday,October 25,2021 5:20 PM To:Whipple,Anthony awhipple@slocity.org> Subject:Tree Diseases In San Luis Obispo This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony Whipple, My name is Assata and I am a 3rd-year Forestry student at Cal Poly.I am currently taking Urban forestry and Plant pathology courses;for my pathology class,we need to identify and collect diseases.It has been interesting to be involved in both of these courses at the same time,Ron Combs,my lab instructor suggested that I reach out to you for more information about tree diseases in San Luis Obispo.Ron told me about the Western Gall Rust at Meadow park and suggested that I reach out to you for other locations of diseased trees. Do you know of any other diseases I should look out for in SLO or locations with lots of infections on urban trees? Thanks so much,most people in my plant pathology class are looking into agricultural diseases,but I would love to take advantage of the forestry intersection for this project. Thanks, Assata Golash (She/her/hers) Green Campus Team Manager Intended Forestry and Natural Resources B.S. Ethnic Studies Biology Minors View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Reminder! Two great webinars this week. Date:Monday, March 15, 2021 2:59:35 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. March 16, 2021 10:30 – 12:00 noon (PST) Managing Risk to Promote a Safe and Healthy Urban Forest The San Joaquin Valley Urban Forest Council, CA Urban Forests Council, Tree Fresno, and the City of Fresno are offering a webinar to assist arborists and those working in tree care in how to manage the urban forest. Managing Risk to Promote a Safe and Healthy Urban Forest will be held at 10:30 AM – 12 Noon, via Zoom on Tuesday, March 16th. Additionally, there will be a regional update from CAL FIRE and Tree Fresno. 1 ISA CEU will be provided for Certified Arborists. For questions and to sign up, please contact Mona Cummings at Tree Fresno Join the webinar: click here Download event flyer BACK TO TOP March 18, 2021 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST) What’s next for urban forestry? Urban trees in times of change. In times of climate change, a global pandemic, biodiversity loss, and other challenges, there is an increasing focus on the role of urban trees. This presentation looks at the (changing) role of urban forests as ‘nature-based solutions’ across the globe, and provides examples of cases where urban forestry has been making a real difference – in terms of climate, health, and other aspects. It also discusses some of the development needs for urban forestry, for example, related to governance, collaboration, innovation, education, and training. Presenter: Cecil Konijnendijk Bio: Cecil has over 25 years of experience studying, teaching, and advising on aspects of urban forestry and nature-based solutions. He is widely considered as one of the world’s leading urban forestry experts, and his work has been featured by leading media outlets such as CNBC and in international documentary films. A Dutch national, he has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and North America. Since 2016 he has been a professor of urban forestry at the University of British Columbia. Cecil helped found the leading academic journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, and edited seminal textbooks such as The Routledge Handbook of Urban Forestry. He has published widely. He is passionate about using trees and nature to develop better cities and always stresses the importance of building meaningful relationships between people and places. Cecil has advised international organizations such as FAO, as well as national and local governments in more than 30 countries. He currently lives in Barcelona with his family. GoToWebinar registration: click here BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Save-the-date for our unique and immersive conference experience this October. Date:Thursday, August 19, 2021 9:02:15 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Anthony, Connect with municipal arborists, urban forest managers, urban wood enthusiasts, landscape design professionals, planners, and non-profits from across California for this unique educational and networking experience held online this October. Mark October 14 and 15 on your calendar! Join the virtual sessions to gain insights, strategies, and inspiration designed exclusively for the urban forest and urban wood sector. We will have Richard Louv joining us. Richard speaks internationally on nature-deficit disorder, a concept he first introduced in his international bestseller, Last Child in the Woods; on the importance of children’s and adults’ exposure to nature for their health, and on the need for environmental protection and preservation for greater access to nature and the health of the Earth. Also confirmed and on the agenda is botanist, author, and professor, Dr. Matt Ritter. Dr. Ritter has been working with us on our CIRCLE4.0 grant, looking at underutilized species that could become great urban trees. As a scientific author, his publications attempt to foster a sense of appreciation for California’s unique flora. Many of us have a copy of A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us and California Plants: A Guide to our Iconic Flora, on our shelves. Stay tuned for what is shaping up to be a great event. We have more great speakers on the agenda. This is a free event, but please make a donation so that we can continue to bring you these events. Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Register Now! From:Linda Harvey To:Bell, Kyle Subject:SBDV 163 Serrano Date:Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:52:09 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Bell, We have reviewed the proposed subdivision at 163 Serrano Heights Dr. and have a few questions about the proposed plan. 1-If the subdivision is approved is there anything preventing an owner from further subdividing the parcel with the existing residence on it in the future? 2-What are the orientation and setbacks of the proposed lots? 3-Was a slope calculation done on the unimproved lot prior to approval of the lot line adjustment? 4-Has a slope calculation been done on the unimproved lot that was created by the lot line adjustment? 5-Did the current owner obtain a grading permit on the grading that he has already done on the unimproved lot? If so, was there a slope calculation done on that lot? 6-Did the current owner obtain a permit for the tree removal that has already been done? Looking forward to your prompt response. Kent and Linda Harvey 150 Serrano Heights Drive lindaharvey569@rocketmail.com 805 305-2320 View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:September news: the days are getting shorter Date:Thursday, September 23, 2021 11:02:05 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. WELCOME | CONFERENCE | OPPORTUNITIES | EVENTS | IN THE NEWS | Dear Anthony, Happy autumnal equinox! Yesterday was the second time this year when the amount of daylight and nighttime hours are just about equal in length. From today, our daylight hours are fewer. You may have also started to notice the leaves changing color, or perhaps the beginning of fall is marked up how many times you fill-up the green waste can. Personally, I am enjoying these cooler mornings. The day of drizzle last weekend put me in an optimistic mood and I started planning for next year's spring garden. In an effort to reduce our supplemental water use, we are incorporating more drought-tolerant species into the garden. If you are looking to save water around the home, check out our trees and drought resources here. Fall is a great time to plan, and a great time to write grant applications! We have gathered up funding opportunities below. Opportunities are listed in order of the due date for applications. There are many available, with the one due today, so get cracking! Our haiku promotion has closed for the year and all the entries are with our panel of judges to pick the winners. The theme this year is "Birds, bugs, bats, bees…What else relies on trees?" and is one of the criteria that entries are judged against. We also use a blind judging process, with only the haiku forwarded to our judges. Thank you to everyone who nominated people, groups, projects, and programs, and even themselves for our urban forestry awards. The award recipients have been notified and we will be featuring all the winners' acceptance videos at our virtual conference next month. Congratulations to you all. We are finalizing a great schedule for our conference on October 14 and 15. Join the virtual sessions to gain insights, strategies, and inspiration. Keynote speaker, Dr. Matt Ritter will be talking about 'Underutilized Species for the Future of Urban Wood and the Urban Forest'. Then, catch our interview with Richard Louv on shifting the climate narrative. Plus, a panel discussion on urban wood policy, lightning rounds, virtual tours & much more. See the full schedule, check out who is speaking, and register here. If you haven't already, follow us on your preferred social channel. We are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Happy fall, and don't forget to register for the conference. It's free, but if you can, please drop us a donation so we can continue to host these events in the future! Register here. Deb Etheredge Communications Director BACK TO TOP 2021 Conference Invest from the Ground Up, Trees First, Wood Next. Virtual conference co-hosted by the California Urban Forests Council and the Urban Wood Network. Connect with municipal arborists, urban forest managers, urban wood enthusiasts, landscape design professionals, planners, & non-profits from across California for this unique event. Be immersed in this unique educational networking experience. Join the virtual sessions to gain insights, strategies, and inspiration. Keynote speaker Dr. Matt Ritter talks about underutilized species for the future of urban wood and the urban forest. Then, catch our interview with Richard Louv on shifting the climate narrative. Plus, a panel discussion on urban wood policy, lightning rounds, virtual tours & much more. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 8.00 AM — 3.30 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 9.00 AM — 12 NOON See caufc.org for the full schedule and to register for the event. BACK TO TOP Opportunities There are a number of funding opportunities available, listed here by the due date. September 24, 2021: Department of the Interior Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program. Earlier this month, the Department of the Interior DOI) announced that the National Park Service would distribute $150 million to local communities through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant program. Those interested will need to go through California's main contact, which can be found here. Read more here about the granting program and how to apply. September 30, 2021: Applications due for Green Communities Leadership Institute, a new leadership training opportunity for urban natural resources and community planning. Apply now. September 30, 2021: Applications due for the new Environmental Justice Grant Program, offered through the Arbor Day Foundation and the Alliance for Community Trees. Apply now. September 30, 2021: Department of the Interior and Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program The Coastal Program is a voluntary, community-based program that provides technical and financial assistance through cooperative agreements to coastal communities, conservation partners, and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. Coastal Program staff coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and other service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation goals and priorities within these focus areas. The program will award a minimum of $1 and a maximum of $500,000 with no match requirement. To learn more about this program, click here. October 5, 2021: EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants FY 2022. EPA announced the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed and under-employed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment across a spectrum of brownfield-related activities. More information is available here. October 6, 2021: This grant program supports the national Every Kid Outdoors initiative with the goal to ensure every child in the United States has the opportunity to visit public lands and waters by the time they are 11 years old, thereby establishing a lifelong connection to enjoy and protect our American outdoor heritage. Find out more. October 15, 2021: Proposals due for CAL FIRE Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program. Learn more here. October 18, 2021: NOAA Climate Program Office FY 2022. Climate variability and change present society with significant economic, health, safety, and security challenges. As part of the NOAA climate portfolio within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, the Climate Program Office (CPO) addresses these climate challenges. CPO is seeking applications for eight individual competitions in FY22 with $15,000,000 available. Several of these competitions are relevant to four high-priority climate risk areas CPO is focusing on to improve science understanding and/or capabilities that result in user-driven outcomes: Coastal Inundation, Marine Ecosystems, Water Resources, and Extreme Heat. To learn more about this funding opportunity, click here. October 31, 2021: The Forest Service (FS) continues to collaborate with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to build the capacity of FS units (including institutions in the State & Private Forestry network, such as state forests) to use components of NEEF’s Greening STEM model to design and deliver STEM programming. Find out more by visiting the Grant Website November 4, 2021 (by 3 PM Eastern): People, Parks, and Power (P3) will support community-based organizations and base-building groups working in urban, low-income communities of color across the United States to increase park equity through local policy and systems change. Apply here November 14, 2021: EJ4 Climate Grant Program. A grant program that supports underserved and vulnerable communities, and Indigenous communities, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to prepare for climate- related impacts. Possible projects under the grant program could include addressing extreme weather impacts, transitioning to clean energy and/or transportation systems, or utilizing traditional ecological knowledge and green infrastructure or nature-based solutions to address climate change impacts. More information is available here. Various deadlines: Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Programs allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and build local economies that will be resilient to a future economic shock. EDA investments will have a focus on underserved communities impacted by COVID-19, and there are six different funding opportunities, each with a unique application, target audience, and deadline. To learn more about the funding opportunities, click here. BACK TO TOP Career Opportunites Our friends, Tree People are hiring for several key positions. Here is the opportunity to turn your passion for the environment into a career! For more than 40 years, Tree People have planted trees, strengthened communities, educated children, and worked with local agencies to solve the environmental challenges that threaten LA. If you have a vision for a green city, consider applying for one of the roles currently available. The rewards are plentiful: competitive pay and benefits, a beautiful work setting, and the deep satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference. Jobs & Internships - TreePeople BACK TO TOP Events PALM PESTS OCTOBER 21, 2021 THURSDAY, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Presented online via Zoom by Ricardo Aguilar-Via Zoom 15.00 /member 20.00/nonmember 5.00 goes towards Scholarship Fund) 1.5 CEU Available Ricardo will be discussing some of the current exotic pests and diseases that are targeting our Palms in the Southern California region. Ricardo will also discuss how we can manage these issues that face our Palms by using the IPM / PHC approach. Ricardo Aguilar has been a certified applicator (QAL) since 2006 and ISA certified arborist since 2013. In 2010 Ricardo and his wife Emily founded Aguilar Plant Care with the focus on offering professional Plant and Tree Health Care (PHC) services. Over the years, Aguilar Plant Care has developed successful treatments and management strategies to help deal with the ever- growing pest and diseases threats that face our urban trees and landscapes. Ricardo can be contacted at ricardo@apcphc.com or 760-294-2727 TO REGISTER – VISIT www.streettreeseminar.com Download the event flyer, and share it with your colleagues. BACK TO TOP November 3-7, 2021: Society of American Foresters National Convention Now going virtual with plans to return to Sacramento in 2023. Theme: "Forests For All." More information here. BACK TO TOP November 17-18, 2021: Partners in Community Forestry Conference. Louisville, KY. More information when available here. BACK TO TOP In the news Nature on Prescription can be used to support people’s mental health and makes evidence-based suggestions for how to develop and implement a high-quality scheme, in the new social prescribing landscape. The European Centre for Environment and Human Health has produced a handbook that is primarily aimed at nature-based providers of group nature-based interventions that target common mental health conditions, and that are (or will be) delivered via social prescribing schemes. The content will also be of interest to link workers, general practitioners, mental health practitioners, and researchers with an interest in social prescribing. The content is intended to assist the development of interventions that are beneficial, safe, and sustainable. We hope this handbook may: help avoid pitfalls that may lead to Nature on Prescription failing to support people appropriately; make the most of programs from the earliest stages; help reach desired outcomes for both organizations and participants, and help in designing appropriate evaluations. To learn more and download the handbook, click here. BACK TO TOP In other news, here are the most popular stories we shared on Facebook last month or so. The ancient Persian way to keep cool California tree nursery sees surging demand for trees after wildfires Fighting climate change through our urban forests Water in bedrock is sustaining trees across country BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2021 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you joined the CaUFC mailing list. Our mailing address is: California Urban Forests Council PO Box 823 Novato, CA 94948 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. From:Cruce, Greg To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Serrano Date:Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:57:09 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Please send me the excel sheet with the fine amount when you get a chance. Thanks Greg Cruce Deputy Director of Maintenance Operations Public Works Maintenance Operations 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E gcruce@slocity.org T 805.781.7264 C 805.431.7164 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Assata Golash To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Tree Diseases In San Luis Obispo Date:Monday, October 25, 2021 5:20:19 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony Whipple, My name is Assata and I am a 3rd-year Forestry student at Cal Poly. I am currently taking Urban forestry and Plant pathology courses; for my pathology class, we need to identify and collect diseases. It has been interesting to be involved in both of these courses at the same time, Ron Combs, my lab instructor suggested that I reach out to you for more information about tree diseases in San Luis Obispo. Ron told me about the Western Gall Rust at Meadow park and suggested that I reach out to you for other locations of diseased trees. Do you know of any other diseases I should look out for in SLO or locations with lots of infections on urban trees? Thanks so much, most people in my plant pathology class are looking into agricultural diseases, but I would love to take advantage of the forestry intersection for this project. Thanks, Assata Golash (She/her/hers) Green Campus Team Manager Intended Forestry and Natural Resources B.S. Ethnic Studies & Biology Minors From:Ben@stalwork.com To:Kersten, Markie Cc:Dietrick, Christine Subject:Were you aware? Date:Thursday, September 16, 2021 2:21:54 PM Attachments:Ch 12.24.070.PNG This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. The city continues to head in a direction that is ridiculous. When will these departments come under control. According to the City of SLO Public Works department, per this section of the Municipal Code street trees are required for ANY & ALL permits in the city if the permit is part of an existing tract or subdivision. When I asked if they realized that every home in SLO part of an existing tract or subdivision, they replied "yes, they realize that." When I ask the following hypothetical questions: If my client gets a permit to replace a broken window, would a street tree be required. If my client gets a permit to replace an electrical outlet on the interior of their home, would a street tree be required. If my client gets a permit to reroof their home, would a street tree be required. The resounding answer was YES. Their reasoning you ask? The Public Works department is stating that since "street trees were part of the conditions of approval for the creation of the tract, then that per 12.24.070B, street trees are always required." Seems logical doesn't it? But wait, isn't compliance with the conditions of approval (COAs) signed off once a project is completed? Doesn't that sign off indicate that the COAs have been satisfied? When you bought your property you are given a copy of the CC&R, but did you get a copy of your COAs? Sounds like title companies in SLO need to start giving these out. AND to follow their logic, if you are to comply with the COAs shouldn't you have to comply with the actual original COAs? I mean, the Municipal Code in the 1960's, and therefore the COAs, may require trees at a different spacing or, even, NOT REQUIRE THEM AT ALL? So wouldn't you think it would be a requirement of the City to provide a copy of the original COAs for the tract with each plan check comment? Otherwise, wouldn't we be getting into a "ex post facto"' situation here? For now, I am reviewing copies of the past plan checks that we have received in the last 6 months to make sure it has been consistently applied. Anyway, I wanted to make sure you and all your clients, some of whom I know work for the City, are aware of these new requirements. Please feel free to forward as necessary to anyone you think may be interested. And now you know! Charles R. Ashley Jr., SE Ashley & Vance Engineering Civil • Structural 1413 Monterey St. | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805) 545-0010 x111 www.ashleyvance.com View this email in your browser From:California Urban Forests Council To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:With Gratitude... Date:Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:00:13 AM Dear Anthony, This year has delivered many challenges and allowed many of us to slow down and notice the things around us that we are thankful for, like the trees and nature around us every day. The trees outside our windows that we have watched change subtly day-by-day through the seasons. Many of us have taken the opportunity to get outside more often. We have found new trails in our neighborhoods, spent more time in our local parks, or even just a few minutes in the garden. Each time, we return relaxed, rejuvenated, healthier, and feeling more alive. Time in nature, including urban nature, provides a reset for our minds and spirits. During this season of gratitude, I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the California Urban Forests Council. We are grateful for you and for your continued support. Thank you. Nancy, Deb, and Morgan. BACK TO TOP Copyright © 2020 California Urban Forests Council, All rights reserved. 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