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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRourke Batch 7From: To:Trees Subject:Tree removal, again. Date:Sunday, August 30, 2020 1:32:24 PM Hello, I live in Silver City Mobile Lodge. Yesterday I noticed a big pine was removed. I know it wasn't diseased, we have many in the park. I doubt there was a permit applied for. About 2 years ago, you let this man off the hook for cutting down the 100 year old palms..so please fine this man. He plays by his own rules. And, if he says he had to remove it to put in a new mobile..its not true. He had the previous mobile pulled out just fine, with the tree in place. Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: To:Trees Subject:Tree removal #2 Date:Sunday, August 30, 2020 2:04:21 PM Sorry, my name is This tree was removed on the vacant lot by the large laundry mat and parking lot. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: To:Combs, Ron; Code Enforcement Subject:Tree Slaughter Date:Sunday, August 30, 2020 6:15:23 PM John and Ron: This afternoon, at 1302 Peach Street were busy slaughtering a tree in their backyard. I called the police, who made them quit and told them they need a permit. Ron: PLEASE go by and look at the damage they've done already and PLEASE do not give them a permit to cut down that healthy tree. At LEAST, make them go to the Tree Committee. In any case, I want input on their permit request. John: Is there any teeth in this part of the tree ordinance? If someone can just start cutting down a tree, with NO PERMIT, and then have to stop ONLY because I forced them to stop, what's the penalty? Do they just get to say "oops", seek a permit AFTER THE FACT, and go merrily on their way? If there's no penalty for cutting down a tree without a permit, what's the point? Please, FINE these people for flaunting the ordinance. Thank you. From:Combs, Ron To:Whipple, Anthony; Ferguson, Julie; Cruce, Greg Subject:Re: Tree Slaughter Date:Monday, August 31, 2020 7:20:09 AM GREAT. Get Outlook for iOS From: Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 6:15:05 PM To: Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org>; Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Slaughter John and Ron: This afternoon, at 1302 Peach Street were busy slaughtering a tree in their backyard. I called the police, who made them quit and told them they need a permit. Ron: PLEASE go by and look at the damage they've done already and PLEASE do not give them a permit to cut down that healthy tree. At LEAST, make them go to the Tree Committee. In any case, I want input on their permit request. John: Is there any teeth in this part of the tree ordinance? If someone can just start cutting down a tree, with NO PERMIT, and then have to stop ONLY because I forced them to stop, what's the penalty? Do they just get to say "oops", seek a permit AFTER THE FACT, and go merrily on their way? If there's no penalty for cutting down a tree without a permit, what's the point? Please, FINE these people for flaunting the ordinance. Thank you. From:Whipple, Anthony To:Combs, Ron; Ferguson, Julie Subject:Peach and Johnson Date:Monday, August 31, 2020 2:40:16 PM Attachments:IMG_2369.jpg image001.png image002.png All, Here is the photo I took today. I spoke with property owner he was unaware of city regulations on trees I gave him my card and asked him to fill out a removal app so we have it on file. I told him it looked like a good removal due to the angle and profile A structural defect of the Tree shown to be advancing through photo documentation. From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 2:25 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Peach and Johnson Get Outlook for iOS 1 White, Kelly From:Whipple, Anthony Sent:Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:42 AM To: Subject:RE: Tree removal, again. A service Request #10787 has been created and The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services Team Member will investigate this issue. Thank You, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.783.7711 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org From: Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2020 1:31 PM To: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal, again. Hello, I live in Silver City Mobile Lodge. Yesterday I noticed a big pine was removed. I know it wasn't diseased, we have many in the park. I doubt there was a permit applied for. About 2 years ago, you let this man off the hook for cutting down the 100 year old palms..so please fine this man. He plays by his own rules. And, if he says he had to remove it to put in a new mobile..its not true. He had the previous mobile pulled out just fine, with the tree in place. Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you. From: To:Combs, Ron; Dietrick, Christine Subject:1302 Peach Date:Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:55:17 AM Ron-- I emailed you Sunday (3 days ago) and haven't heard from you so I'm worried that you're not dealing with my complaint about 1302 Peach. (I also contacted Code Enforcement but they passed the buck to you.) As I said, without a permit, these scofflaws began to slaughter a tree in their backyard (on a Sunday afternoon, no less, thus violating the noise ordinance; nice folks). I was able to get the police to stop them, but the tree is permanently damaged. So, my question is this: when a citizen violates the code-demand for a permit, then ruin the tree, what's the consequence? Do they get away with saying, well, the tree's ruined, so now we have to remove it? I demand that they be fined; otherwise, what's to prevent people from going on and on, violating the ordinance, with no consequence? I'm also copying Christine Dietrick, in hopes that she will tell me what the consequence is for such egregious behavior. c: Christine Dietrick From:Combs, Ron To: Dietrick, Christine Bcc:Whipple, Anthony; Cruce, Greg; Ferguson, Julie Subject:RE: 1302 Peach Date:Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:44:52 AM We have started the process for this violation. Anthony visited the site Monday and contacted the property owner. The owner came down to the yard yesterday to submit and pay the ($157.17) for a Tree Removal Application. It was a clean removal approval due to the trees structural conditions and lean toward the house however without an application approval, before the removal began, we will be pursuing further compensation and mitigation for the violation. Ron From: Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:55 AM To: Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org> Subject: 1302 Peach Ron-- I emailed you Sunday (3 days ago) and haven't heard from you so I'm worried that you're not dealing with my complaint about 1302 Peach. (I also contacted Code Enforcement but they passed the buck to you.) As I said, without a permit, these scofflaws began to slaughter a tree in their backyard (on a Sunday afternoon, no less, thus violating the noise ordinance; nice folks). I was able to get the police to stop them, but the tree is permanently damaged. So, my question is this: when a citizen violates the code-demand for a permit, then ruin the tree, what's the consequence? Do they get away with saying, well, the tree's ruined, so now we have to remove it? I demand that they be fined; otherwise, what's to prevent people from going on and on, violating the ordinance, with no consequence? I'm also copying Christine Dietrick, in hopes that she will tell me what the consequence is for such egregious behavior. c: Christine Dietrick From: To:Combs, Ron Subject:Re: 1302 Peach Date:Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:47:52 AM Ron-- I'm VERY glad to hear that; there has to be consequences for such a no-permit violation. Please keep me apprised of what happens so I can pursue further action if I'm not satisfied with the outcome. On Wed, Sep 2, 2020 at 10:44 AM Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org> wrote: We have started the process for this violation. Anthony visited the site Monday and contacted the property owner. The owner came down to the yard yesterday to submit and pay the ($157.17) for a Tree Removal Application. It was a clean removal approval due to the trees structural conditions and lean toward the house however without an application approval, before the removal began, we will be pursuing further compensation and mitigation for the violation. Ron From: Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:55 AM To: Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org> Subject: 1302 Peach Ron-- I emailed you Sunday (3 days ago) and haven't heard from you so I'm worried that you're not dealing with my complaint about 1302 Peach. (I also contacted Code Enforcement but they passed the buck to you.) As I said, without a permit, these scofflaws began to slaughter a tree in their backyard (on a Sunday afternoon, no less, thus violating the noise ordinance; nice folks). I was able to get the police to stop them, but the tree is permanently damaged. So, my question is this: when a citizen violates the code-demand for a permit, then ruin the tree, what's the consequence? Do they get away with saying, well, the tree's ruined, so now we have to remove it? I demand that they be fined; otherwise, what's to prevent people from going on and on, violating the ordinance, with no consequence? I'm also copying Christine Dietrick, in hopes that she will tell me what the consequence is for such egregious behavior. c: Christine Dietrick From:Liddell, Dan To:Combs, Ron Subject:1962 Hope Date:Thursday, November 5, 2020 3:40:42 PM Attachments:2020-11-5 1962 Hope - Tree Removal.jpg image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Ron, Here is a picture taken today. I don’t know if they got a permit to remove. Thank you, Dan Liddell Code Enforcement Technican 2 Community Development Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 E dliddell@slocity.org T 805.781.7591 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:Combs, Ron To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: 1962 Hope Date:Monday, November 9, 2020 9:44:20 AM Attachments:2020-11-5 1962 Hope - Tree Removal.jpg image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png From: Liddell, Dan <dliddell@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 3:41 PM To: Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org> Subject: 1962 Hope Ron, Here is a picture taken today. I don’t know if they got a permit to remove. Thank you, Dan Liddell Code Enforcement Technican 2 Community Development Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 E dliddell@slocity.org T 805.781.7591 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: To:Combs, Ron; Subject:Fwd: 841 Patricia Date:Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:53:45 AM Hi Ron, Asking for a neighbor, have you been consulted about tree removal at 841 Patricia? Please get in touch with who is very concerned. Best wishes, ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 10:47 AM Subject: Re: 841 Patricia To: Cc: Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>, , , Hill, Robert <rhill@slocity.org>, < I'm not aware of an consultation with Ron Combs. On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 10:45 AM wrote: Has the city arborist Ron Combs been consulted? On Thu, Nov 12, 2020, 10:29 AM wrote: Hi Freddy. I called you on Monday, Nov 5th. Greenvale brought a crew in with lots of equipment. I went out first and asked the supervisor what was happening. “Just removal of deadwood. Freddy gave approval”. Then lots was happened fast! Clearing live trees! I went out and yelled at them and the stopped. Sadly, a lot of damage to the corridor. Jim and I just documented (photos with tape measure) of destruction. Summary of trees we photographed....there are large cut branches up high as well! 10 Willows we could actually measure diameter of cuts. 6” - 1 Willow 7” - 5 Willows 8” - 1 Willow 9” - 1 Willow 10” - 1 Willow 11” - 1 Willow Sent from my iPhone From:Otte, Freddy To:Mezzapesa, John Cc:Hill, Robert; Combs, Ron Subject:RE: Destruction of San Luis Obispo Wildlife Corridor off Bishop Peak Date:Monday, November 23, 2020 10:54:10 AM Attachments:image002.png image003.png Thanks John, this is from MC 12.23 and I’ll schedule a meeting with you and Ron next week to review the property and determine our path forward. Thanks!! From: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 10:51 AM To: Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org> Cc: Hill, Robert <rhill@slocity.org>; Combs, Ron <rcombs@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Destruction of San Luis Obispo Wildlife Corridor off Bishop Peak If this is considered a wildlife corridor that can be regulated via SLOMC 12.25.030 then we would rely on yourself or Ron’s team to determine if the trimming that occurred on site would be considered more that the allowed pruning in 12.26.030(A)… It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person to engage in or maintain, or for any property owner to allow or maintain, any of the following activities or conditions in regulated areas: A. Collecting, gathering, or disturbance of any natural or cultural resources, except for pruning, removal of materials or any other activities authorized under appropriate permits from state and/or federal agencies or in conjunction with permitted city-sponsored activities. From your last email it sounded like you were going to try an coordinate an onsite meeting to discuss? John Mezzapesa Code Enforcement Officer Community Development Building and Safety 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668 E jmezzapesa@slocity.org T 805.781.7179 slocity.org From: Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 8:56 AM To: Hill, Robert <rhill@slocity.org> Cc: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Destruction of San Luis Obispo Wildlife Corridor off Bishop Peak FYI I had emailed Ron Combs and John Mezzapesa last week. I’ll follow up. From: Gil, Matthew@Wildlife <Matthew.Gil@wildlife.ca.gov> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 9:43 AM To: Hacker, David@Wildlife <David.Hacker@wildlife.ca.gov>; Claspill, Michael@Wildlife <Michael.Claspill@Wildlife.ca.gov>; Connolly, Linda@Wildlife <Linda.Connolly@wildlife.ca.gov> Cc: Cisneros, Justin@Wildlife <Justin.Cisneros@wildlife.ca.gov>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Destruction of San Luis Obispo Wildlife Corridor off Bishop Peak Hi Everyone, Warden Justin Cisneros went to the area and investigated the tree trimming that has taken place. It appears the area is not a blue line on a map or a defined creek. I looked at USGS maps with multiple overlays and google earth maps with different overlays and cannot find one where it shows this greenbelt as a blue line. It appears to be a drainage with some willow trees and foliage. The RP calls it a “wildlife corridor”. There was indeed some willow trees cut and pruned back. Since this is not nesting season nor a waterway/streambed I do not see how the vegetation removal or maintenance would fall under our jurisdiction at this time. I would suggest the reporting parties contact the city for possible code enforcement issues if there are any applicable to the work performed, otherwise it might be more of a civil issue between the parties. If you have any questions or feel we have over looked something please let me know so we can discuss it further. Thanks, Matt Matthew Gil Lieutenant #743 San Luis Obispo / South Monterey Counties (831) 212 – 5989 Cell (805) 472 - 0113 Office/Fax From: Hacker, David@Wildlife <David.Hacker@wildlife.ca.gov> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 5:20 PM To: Gil, Matthew@Wildlife <Matthew.Gil@wildlife.ca.gov>; Claspill, Michael@Wildlife <Michael.Claspill@Wildlife.ca.gov>; Connolly, Linda@Wildlife <Linda.Connolly@wildlife.ca.gov> Subject: FW: Destruction of San Luis Obispo Wildlife Corridor off Bishop Peak Hey all- I’m getting lots of calls on this still, can you let me know if there is any 1600 investigation? I have been not responding because of that potential. Thanks. Dave From: Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 3:41 PM To: Hacker, David@Wildlife <David.Hacker@wildlife.ca.gov> Cc: Wildlife R4 Manager Assistant <reg4assistant@wildlife.ca.gov> Subject: Destruction of San Luis Obispo Wildlife Corridor off Bishop Peak Warning: This email originated from outside of CDFW and should be treated with extra caution. Good Afternoon, Mr. Hacker, We are seeking your help regarding recent ongoing removal of vegetation including many willows in the Wildlife Corridor that runs between Patricia Drive and Twin Ridge Drive in San Luis Obispo. I phoned and left a message for you last week and have yet to hear back. New owners of the vacant lot that backs up to the Wildlife Corridor at 841 Patricia Drive, Tract 1182 have done extensive removal of vegetation......not creek maintenance. The most recent work was done on Monday, November 9th by Greenvale Tree Company. We confronted the crew after they attacked the willows with chainsaws. The workman stopped and neighbors went over to survey the destruction. The Greenvale crew cut down 10 willows as well as many large branches from mature willows. We took photos of the trees that were cut at ground level and set a tape measure across the diameter of each tree as documentation of trees' maturity. We have now had Freddy Otte out from the City of San Luis Obispo twice to ask for his help. His second meeting with us was after the November 9th "massacre". Freddy was dismayed by the destruction to the Corridor. We would appreciate hearing back from you and are hoping to schedule a meeting with you. Thank you, cell: From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:FW: Illegal tree removal Date:Wednesday, February 3, 2021 8:17:00 AM Attachments:StTreesMaster.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png This was a draft for 830 Columbine court illegal tree removal. From: Whipple, Anthony Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 8:10 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: Illegal tree removal Draft Greg, please review I wanted to keep it short and simple but we can add a timeline to this notification if required Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a proficient landscape. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. The tree list can be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees-and-urban- forestry Please advise me when this project is to begin and when you think it shall be accomplished for our records. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 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:Cruce, Greg To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: Illegal tree removal Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:35:13 AM Attachments:StTreesMaster.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 8:10 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: Illegal tree removal Draft Greg, please review I wanted to keep it short and simple but we can add a timeline to this notification if required Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. The tree list can be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees-and-urban- forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 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:Whipple, Anthony To: Bcc:Cruce, Greg Subject:Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:14:00 AM Attachments:StTreesMaster.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals located at 830 Columbine CT. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list. The tree list can also be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees-and-urban- forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 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:Steve Lodato To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. Date:Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:47:03 AM This message has originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Good morning Anthony. I am responding to your email and also left a voicemail for you. I am very relieved and will do as requested from you. Thank you! I am glad the City is going after quality tree service. They are very deceptive. I would like to chat at your convenience. Thank you again!!!!! Steve Lodato On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:14 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote:  Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals located at 830 Columbine CT. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list. The tree list can also be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees- and-urban-forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist <image001.png> Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org <image002.png> <image003.png> <image004.png> 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 <StTreesMaster.pdf> From:Steve Lodato To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. Date:Monday, February 22, 2021 1:47:59 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon Anthony. I spent some time with David at Forest Nursery in Los Osos. We will work out the details to pick trees from the cities list and purchase or order them tomorrow is the plan. When I tell landscape companies I have two 24” box trees to plant, they seem not to be interested. “Too small of a job.” I will continue to work on all the above. I would like to ask for some more time to get this properly done. I am not dragging my feet or taking my time. I want to get this completed. Thank you, Steve Lodato Sent from my iPad On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:14 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals located at 830 Columbine CT. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list. The tree list can also be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees- and-urban-forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist <image001.png> Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org <image002.png><image003.png><image004.png> 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 <StTreesMaster.pdf> From:Whipple, Anthony To:Steve Lodato Subject:RE: Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 8:41:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Steve, I appreciate the update, as far a timeline I would think a 30 day extension should be enough time. Please let me know when planting is complete. 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 805.781.7023 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: Steve Lodato < Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:47 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon Anthony. I spent some time with David at Forest Nursery in Los Osos. We will work out the details to pick trees from the cities list and purchase or order them tomorrow is the plan. When I tell landscape companies I have two 24” box trees to plant, they seem not to be interested. “Too small of a job.” I will continue to work on all the above. I would like to ask for some more time to get this properly done. I am not dragging my feet or taking my time. I want to get this completed. Thank you, Steve Lodato Sent from my iPad On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:14 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals located at 830 Columbine CT. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list. The tree list can also be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees- and-urban-forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist <image001.png> Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org <image002.png><image003.png><image004.png> 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 <StTreesMaster.pdf> From:Steve Lodato To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. Date:Tuesday, February 23, 2021 8:58:10 AM Good morning Anthony. Thank you for the extension. I will let you know when complete. Take care. Steve Lodato On Feb 23, 2021, at 8:41 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote:  Steve, I appreciate the update, as far a timeline I would think a 30 day extension should be enough time. Please let me know when planting is complete. Thank you, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist <image001.png> Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org <image002.png> <image003.png> <image004.png> 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: Steve Lodato < Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:47 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal - 830 Columbine CT. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good afternoon Anthony. I spent some time with David at Forest Nursery in Los Osos. We will work out the details to pick trees from the cities list and purchase or order them tomorrow is the plan. When I tell landscape companies I have two 24” box trees to plant, they seem not to be interested. “Too small of a job.” I will continue to work on all the above. I would like to ask for some more time to get this properly done. I am not dragging my feet or taking my time. I want to get this completed. Thank you, Steve Lodato Sent from my iPad On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:14 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Steve, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removals located at 830 Columbine CT. I recognize you were misled on the Tree Removal Permit procedure. We are actively in the process of penalizing the contractor Quality tree service for this illegal act. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list. The tree list can also be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public- works/trees-and-urban-forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Acting City Arborist <image001.png> Public Works Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7314 E awhipple@slocity.org T 805.781.7023 C 805.431.0398 slocity.org <image002.png><image003.png><image004.png> 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 <StTreesMaster.pdf> From: To:Horn, Matt Subject:Broad street tree removal permit? Date:Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:35:52 PM Get Outlook for Android 1 White, Kelly From:Horn, Matt Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:39 PM To: Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? On it 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 5 White, Kelly From:Horn, Matt Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To:Cruce, Greg; Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 9 White, Kelly From:Whipple, Anthony Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To:Horn, Matt; Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org 10 T 805.781.7191 C 805.431.5474 From: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 14 White, Kelly From:Whipple, Anthony Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:52 PM To:Gonzalez, Alejandro; Johnson, Kyle Subject:FW: Broad street tree removal permit? fyi From: Whipple, Anthony Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, 15 See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 19 White, Kelly From:Gonzalez, Alejandro Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:59 PM To:Whipple, Anthony; Johnson, Kyle Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? We arrived to the site at 1:00pm today and did not find a tree crew working on the sycamore tree. I made contact with the home owner and requested to see her tree removal permit. She informed me that the tree was not removed and that it was still in the back yard. After she opened the back gate I saw a 40+dbh trunk standing approximately 6-8 ft tall. I tried to get more information from here, but she said she was leaving. The home owner refused to give me access to photo document the tree. Let me know if you have any questions. From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:52 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org>; Johnson, Kyle <kjohnson@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? fyi From: Whipple, Anthony Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, 20 I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 24 White, Kelly From:Horn, Matt Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:24 PM To:Whipple, Anthony; Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? What did you find out? 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: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP 25 From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 29 White, Kelly From:Cruce, Greg Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:41 PM To:Horn, Matt Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? That AW is good at finding houses on Broad St. with just a picture and no address. AW and I were meeting with Bunyon at 1:00pm, so Alejandro went out to investigate. It was large 40+” diameter cypress, and the property owner told Alejandro it was just trimmed, not cut down. Once Alejandro informed work was illegal she told them to leave the property and went into the residence. The property owner did not give staff the contractor info and any other info. We will be starting an enforcement case. Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:24 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? What did you find out? 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: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, 30 I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 34 White, Kelly From:Horn, Matt Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:54 PM To:Cruce, Greg Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Your first sentence was the highlight of my day and thank you EOTY Whipple. 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: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:41 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? That AW is good at finding houses on Broad St. with just a picture and no address. AW and I were meeting with Bunyon at 1:00pm, so Alejandro went out to investigate. It was large 40+” diameter cypress, and the property owner told Alejandro it was just trimmed, not cut down. Once Alejandro informed work was illegal she told them to leave the property and went into the residence. The property owner did not give staff the contractor info and any other info. We will be starting an enforcement case. Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:24 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? What did you find out? 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 35 From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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 36 From: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 40 White, Kelly From:Horn, Matt Sent:Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:45 PM To: Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? This was an unpermitted tree removal. When Urban Forest staff made contact, the property owner told them to get off the property and they went into the house. Urban Forest staff will begin an enforcement case. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? 44 White, Kelly From:Whipple, Anthony Sent:Friday, March 5, 2021 9:04 AM To:Horn, Matt; Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Quick update, Investigator Whipple found an old application in the streets and address folder for the 234 Broad location. Cross referenced it with CityWorks and the Property owner is Jann Collett. I will be calling her to find out more information on this matter ASAP. Have a great weekend, Anthony From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:54 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Your first sentence was the highlight of my day and thank you EOTY Whipple. 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: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:41 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? That AW is good at finding houses on Broad St. with just a picture and no address. AW and I were meeting with Bunyon at 1:00pm, so Alejandro went out to investigate. It was large 40+” diameter cypress, and the property owner told Alejandro it was just trimmed, not cut down. Once Alejandro informed work was illegal she told them to leave the property and went into the residence. The property owner did not give staff the contractor info and any other info. We will be starting an enforcement case. Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 45 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:24 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? What did you find out? 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: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:49 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Broad street tree removal permit? Gentlemen, I looked in City Works and I have nothing for this location. I will investigate ASAP 46 From: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Broad street tree removal permit? Gents, See photo below. Is this an approved removal? Thanks, 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: Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 12:36 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: Broad street tree removal permit? Get Outlook for Android From:message@advantage-plus1.com To:Cruce, Greg Subject: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Date:Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:16:56 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today About A Tree That Was Cut Down . Wanting To See If It Was Permitted. I Have Not Heard Back . URGENT CALLS From:Cruce, Greg To:Gonzalez, Alejandro Cc:Whipple, Anthony; Kline, Jeff Subject:FW: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Date:Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:19:44 PM Alejandro, I'm not sure if you guys got tis earlier, but would you mind following-up since AW is out for the day? Or feel free to let me know the info and I can call. Thanks, Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org -----Original Message----- From: message@advantage-plus1.com <message@advantage-plus1.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:17 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today About A Tree That Was Cut Down . Wanting To See If It Was Permitted. I Have Not Heard Back . URGENT CALLS From:Kline, Jeff To:Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Date:Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:23:11 PM I will look into it Greg. -----Original Message----- From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:20 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org> Subject: FW: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Alejandro, I'm not sure if you guys got tis earlier, but would you mind following-up since AW is out for the day? Or feel free to let me know the info and I can call. Thanks, Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org -----Original Message----- From: message@advantage-plus1.com <message@advantage-plus1.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:17 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today About A Tree That Was Cut Down . Wanting To See If It Was Permitted. I Have Not Heard Back . URGENT CALLS From:Kline, Jeff To:Cruce, Greg; Gonzalez, Alejandro Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Date:Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:34:30 PM I just spoke with Alejandro and he just finished speaking with the home owner He will relay the information to AW this Monday. (All is well) -----Original Message----- From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:20 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org> Subject: FW: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Alejandro, I'm not sure if you guys got tis earlier, but would you mind following-up since AW is out for the day? Or feel free to let me know the info and I can call. Thanks, Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org -----Original Message----- From: message@advantage-plus1.com <message@advantage-plus1.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:17 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today About A Tree That Was Cut Down . Wanting To See If It Was Permitted. I Have Not Heard Back . URGENT CALLS From:Gonzalez, Alejandro To:Kline, Jeff; Cruce, Greg Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Date:Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:36:15 PM Feel free to call me if any questions arise. Have a good weekend, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:34 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + I just spoke with Alejandro and he just finished speaking with the home owner He will relay the information to AW this Monday. (All is well) -----Original Message----- From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:20 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org> Subject: FW: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Alejandro, I'm not sure if you guys got tis earlier, but would you mind following-up since AW is out for the day? Or feel free to let me know the info and I can call. Thanks, Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org -----Original Message----- From: message@advantage-plus1.com <message@advantage-plus1.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:17 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today About A Tree That Was Cut Down . Wanting To See If It Was Permitted. I Have Not Heard Back . URGENT CALLS From:Cruce, Greg To:Gonzalez, Alejandro; Kline, Jeff Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Date:Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:38:37 PM Thank you all! Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org -----Original Message----- From: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:36 PM To: Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Feel free to call me if any questions arise. Have a good weekend, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:34 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + I just spoke with Alejandro and he just finished speaking with the home owner He will relay the information to AW this Monday. (All is well) -----Original Message----- From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:20 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Kline, Jeff <jkline@slocity.org> Subject: FW: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + Alejandro, I'm not sure if you guys got tis earlier, but would you mind following-up since AW is out for the day? Or feel free to let me know the info and I can call. Thanks, Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org -----Original Message----- From: message@advantage-plus1.com <message@advantage-plus1.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:17 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today + This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ 1331 Garcia Drive I Called Earlier Today About A Tree That Was Cut Down . Wanting To See If It Was Permitted. I Have Not Heard Back . URGENT CALLS From:Chellis Ying Hood To:Gonzalez, Alejandro Subject:1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Monday, April 12, 2021 11:29:54 AM Attachments:Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 2.47.41 PM.png Hood_1331GarciaDr_Treeremovalapp2021.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Gonzalez, Alejandro To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Monday, April 12, 2021 12:05:23 PM Attachments:Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 2.47.41 PM.png Hood_1331GarciaDr_Treeremovalapp2021.pdf -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Gonzalez, Alejandro To:Chellis Ying Hood Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Monday, April 12, 2021 3:30:04 PM Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Chellis Ying Hood To:Gonzalez, Alejandro Subject:Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Monday, April 12, 2021 4:02:40 PM Hi, Alejandro, We will submit our application along with the check. All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636- 0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx? LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:Fwd: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:08:23 AM Attachments:Screen Shot 2021-03-29 at 2.47.41 PM.png Hood_1331GarciaDr_Treeremovalapp2021.pdf Get Outlook for iOS From: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 12:05 PM To: Whipple, Anthony Subject: FW: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Chellis Ying Hood To:Gonzalez, Alejandro Subject:Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00:31 PM Hi, Alejandro, Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciated our conversation this morning. I sent Dave Ruiz from Quality Tree Service a text saying that we would not issue him a payment unless he contacts you. We intend to pay him some amount for the completed job. Keep me posted on if/when he does call you. Also, I attached the photo he sent me when I requested an invoice and W-9. Not sure if any of this information will be helpful for you, but it looks like he has a couple of business names: "Reasonable & Quality Tree And Concrete Service" and "R-R Reasonable Tree Service." All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM Chellis Ying Hood < wrote: Hi, Alejandro, We will submit our application along with the check. All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636- 0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx? LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Gonzalez, Alejandro To:Chellis Ying Hood Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Monday, April 19, 2021 3:31:01 PM Thank you for all the information I really appreciate it. I will let you know if we get in contact with David. Alejandro From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Hi, Alejandro, Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciated our conversation this morning. I sent Dave Ruiz from Quality Tree Service a text saying that we would not issue him a payment unless he contacts you. We intend to pay him some amount for the completed job. Keep me posted on if/when he does call you. Also, I attached the photo he sent me when I requested an invoice and W-9. Not sure if any of this information will be helpful for you, but it looks like he has a couple of business names: "Reasonable & Quality Tree And Concrete Service" and "R-R Reasonable Tree Service." All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM Chellis Ying Hood < wrote: Hi, Alejandro, We will submit our application along with the check. All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Chellis Ying Hood To:Gonzalez, Alejandro Subject:Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:10:10 PM Hi, Alejandro, I received a text from Dave this afternoon that said he spoke to you already and just wanted to confirm if this was true. Take care, Chellis On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:31 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Thank you for all the information I really appreciate it. I will let you know if we get in contact with David. Alejandro From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Hi, Alejandro, Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciated our conversation this morning. I sent Dave Ruiz from Quality Tree Service a text saying that we would not issue him a payment unless he contacts you. We intend to pay him some amount for the completed job. Keep me posted on if/when he does call you. Also, I attached the photo he sent me when I requested an invoice and W-9. Not sure if any of this information will be helpful for you, but it looks like he has a couple of business names: "Reasonable & Quality Tree And Concrete Service" and "R-R Reasonable Tree Service." All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM Chellis Ying Hood < wrote: Hi, Alejandro, We will submit our application along with the check. All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx? LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Gonzalez, Alejandro To:Chellis Ying Hood Subject:RE: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:29:38 AM Good morning Chellis, Yes we received a call from David yesterday. Thank you. Alejandro From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:10 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Hi, Alejandro, I received a text from Dave this afternoon that said he spoke to you already and just wanted to confirm if this was true. Take care, Chellis On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:31 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Thank you for all the information I really appreciate it. I will let you know if we get in contact with David. Alejandro From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Hi, Alejandro, Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciated our conversation this morning. I sent Dave Ruiz from Quality Tree Service a text saying that we would not issue him a payment unless he contacts you. We intend to pay him some amount for the completed job. Keep me posted on if/when he does call you. Also, I attached the photo he sent me when I requested an invoice and W-9. Not sure if any of this information will be helpful for you, but it looks like he has a couple of business names: "Reasonable & Quality Tree And Concrete Service" and "R-R Reasonable Tree Service." All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM Chellis Ying Hood < wrote: Hi, Alejandro, We will submit our application along with the check. All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636- 0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Chellis Ying Hood To:Gonzalez, Alejandro Subject:Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Date:Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:24:40 AM Thanks for getting back to me. I hope the conversation went well. Best, Chellis On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 7:29 AM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good morning Chellis, Yes we received a call from David yesterday. Thank you. Alejandro From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:10 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Hi, Alejandro, I received a text from Dave this afternoon that said he spoke to you already and just wanted to confirm if this was true. Take care, Chellis On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:31 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Thank you for all the information I really appreciate it. I will let you know if we get in contact with David. Alejandro From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 2:00 PM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal Hi, Alejandro, Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciated our conversation this morning. I sent Dave Ruiz from Quality Tree Service a text saying that we would not issue him a payment unless he contacts you. We intend to pay him some amount for the completed job. Keep me posted on if/when he does call you. Also, I attached the photo he sent me when I requested an invoice and W-9. Not sure if any of this information will be helpful for you, but it looks like he has a couple of business names: "Reasonable & Quality Tree And Concrete Service" and "R-R Reasonable Tree Service." All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 4:02 PM Chellis Ying Hood < wrote: Hi, Alejandro, We will submit our application along with the check. All best, Chellis On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> wrote: Good afternoon Chellis, Thank you for providing us with the tree company's information. The tree removal application needs to be submitted in person or mailed to the address shown on the application with a payment of $157.17 Thank you, Alejandro -----Original Message----- From: Chellis Ying Hood < Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 11:27 AM To: Gonzalez, Alejandro <agonzalez@slocity.org> Subject: 1331 Garcia Dr. Palm Removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Hello, Alejandro, Per our conversation over the phone, here is our completed Tree Removal application, a picture of the removed tree via Google Maps, and an image of the flyer we received from Quality Tree Service. Our contact number with Dave is the number on the flyer: 805-636-0714. Here is additional information that we found online about Quality Tree Service, based out of Fresno: 1. Information on a suspended contractor's license: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx? LicNum=1021137 2. Negative Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-tree-service-fresno-2 If there is anything else you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding our situation and for reaching out to the neighbor who had concerns. All best, Chellis & Joshua Hood From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:234 Broad illegal tree removal 50 inch Sycamore Tree. Date:Wednesday, May 19, 2021 3:40:00 PM Attachments:234 Broad street Replacement Cost Method.doc image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png 234 Broad st.docx Greg, When you have a min please review and see if you can find any corrections to the letter of any thing we want to add. Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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:Cruce, Greg To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 234 Broad illegal tree removal 50 inch Sycamore Tree. Date:Thursday, May 20, 2021 8:41:00 AM Attachments:234 Broad st.docx image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png I made a few minor changes. Make sure to list any enclosures on the botton. From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 3:40 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 234 Broad illegal tree removal 50 inch Sycamore Tree. Greg, When you have a min please review and see if you can find any corrections to the letter of any thing we want to add. Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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:Chang, Argelia To:Basden, Adam; S. Weidler, Hayley; Whipple, Anthony; Johnson, Kyle Cc:Boyle, Ellen Subject:Illegal Tree Removal at 1628 Nipomo Street Date:Friday, June 4, 2021 10:17:48 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Good day, ” asked me to see if there was an application filed for this address, but there was none on CityWorks. She then moved on to report an illegal tree removal at 1628 Nipomo Street. She noticed that on Memorial Weekend two tree companies came by and removed a total of 5 trees. She is concerned that one of the larger trees was a 40 year old Oak Tree. She took pictures of the trucks and also of the trees been removed. She mentioned that the tree companies are not local. One company focused on removal, while the other worked with a wood chipper to “destroy the evidence”. She has pictures to share in case you want to move forward and fine them. Thank you, Argelia Chang Administrative Assistant III Public Works 919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E AChang@slocity.org T 805.781.7057 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:Johnson, Kyle To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: Illegal Tree Removal at 1628 Nipomo Street Date:Friday, June 4, 2021 2:23:24 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png From: Chang, Argelia <AChang@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 10:18 AM To: Basden, Adam <abasden@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Johnson, Kyle <kjohnson@slocity.org> Cc: Boyle, Ellen <eboyle@slocity.org> Subject: Illegal Tree Removal at 1628 Nipomo Street Good day, ” asked me to see if there was an application filed for this address, but there was none on CityWorks. She then moved on to report an illegal tree removal at 1628 Nipomo Street. She noticed that on Memorial Weekend two tree companies came by and removed a total of 5 trees. She is concerned that one of the larger trees was a 40 year old Oak Tree. She took pictures of the trucks and also of the trees been removed. She mentioned that the tree companies are not local. One company focused on removal, while the other worked with a wood chipper to “destroy the evidence”. She has pictures to share in case you want to move forward and fine them. Thank you, Argelia Chang Administrative Assistant III Public Works 919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E AChang@slocity.org T 805.781.7057 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: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Tree Removal Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 8:45:43 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Can you check to see if 1159 Islay Street got a permit remove the large Avocado tree in the back yard? From:Whipple, Anthony To: Subject:RE: Tree Removal Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 8:53:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Yes it’s on the list I will run by asap Thank you, AW From: Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 8:46 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Removal Can you check to see if 1159 Islay Street got a permit remove the large Avocado tree in the back yard? From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: Tree Removal Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 8:55:03 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Thanks! From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 8:54 AM To: Subject: RE: Tree Removal Hi Yes it’s on the list I will run by asap Thank you, AW From: Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 8:46 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Removal Can you check to see if 1159 Islay Street got a permit remove the large Avocado tree in the back yard? From:Oetzell, Walter To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Tree Removal Permit Information Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 9:00:57 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hello Anthony, … just wanted to check with you quickly about records for tree removal permits. Where can one access information about approved tree removal permits? I tried to look some info up in EnerGov, didn’t see anything. I have someone asking about tree removal observed on a property and would like to provide the relevant permit information if it’s available. Thanks for any help you can provide. Walter Oetzell Assistant Planner Community Development Development Review 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E woetzell@slocity.org T 805.781.7593 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:Oetzell, Walter To: Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 1159 Islay Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 9:07:24 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hello No record of tree removal permit shows up for the property in EnerGov, however I suspect that Public Works is not using EnerGov to keep record of tree removals. I have emailed Anthony Whipple (Interim City Arborist) to find out where they provide tree removal permit records. As depicted in landscape plan, there was no removal of Avocado proposed as part of this project, under this application. -- Walter Oetzell Assistant Planner (805) 781-7593 From: Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:26 PM To: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org> Subject: 1159 Islay Did 1159 Islay Street have a permit to remove the Avocado in the back yard? It was a very large tree in the riparian zone. Was this part of their approved plans? From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: Tree Removal Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 9:09:25 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png No hurry, it’s already removed Just wanted to follow up. My renters are bummed! From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 8:54 AM To: Subject: RE: Tree Removal Hi Yes it’s on the list I will run by asap Thank you, AW From: Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 8:46 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Removal Can you check to see if 1159 Islay Street got a permit remove the large Avocado tree in the back yard? From:Whipple, Anthony To:Oetzell, Walter Subject:RE: Tree Removal Permit Information Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 9:13:00 AM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png image010.png image011.png Walter, We use Cityworks for all Urban Forest Asset Management along with Public Works G-drive streets and addresses folder chstore8 I received an email from asking about the removal and I will be following up with her. 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: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 9:01 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Removal Permit Information Hello Anthony, … just wanted to check with you quickly about records for tree removal permits. Where can one access information about approved tree removal permits? I tried to look some info up in EnerGov, didn’t see anything. I have someone asking about tree removal observed on a property and would like to provide the relevant permit information if it’s available. Thanks for any help you can provide. Walter Oetzell Assistant Planner Community Development Development Review 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E woetzell@slocity.org T 805.781.7593 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:Oetzell, Walter To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: Tree Removal Permit Information Date:Monday, June 14, 2021 9:24:13 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png … thanks for that. Unfortunately am not successful logging in to Cityworks (“number of licenses exceeded”). I suppose I should check with IT about license for access. -- Walter Oetzell Assistant Planner (805) 781-7593 From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 9:14 AM To: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Tree Removal Permit Information Walter, We use Cityworks for all Urban Forest Asset Management along with Public Works G-drive streets and addresses folder chstore8 I received an email from asking about the removal and I will be following up with her. 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: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 9:01 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Removal Permit Information Hello Anthony, … just wanted to check with you quickly about records for tree removal permits. Where can one access information about approved tree removal permits? I tried to look some info up in EnerGov, didn’t see anything. I have someone asking about tree removal observed on a property and would like to provide the relevant permit information if it’s available. Thanks for any help you can provide. Walter Oetzell Assistant Planner Community Development Development Review 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E woetzell@slocity.org T 805.781.7593 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 To:Cruce, Greg Subject:234 Broad California Sycamore totem pole Date:Tuesday, June 29, 2021 3:20:00 PM Attachments:image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Greg, Quick recap I just got off the phone with Richard the Husband of Jan Collet 234 Broad. He stated we didn’t do a crown inspection of the tree in question and he wanted to inform us that the tree has a decay pocket in the middle and that it had codominant limbs. I asked he email TREES@SLOCITY.ORG the Contractor information and that we would get back to him as soon as we collected all the information. He did state he would retain an attorney before he would Pay the $17,800.00 fine. I informed him we were looking to mitigate in a reasonable manner. I will update as needed. 12.24.100 Control of trees and shrubs for protection of public safety. A. To prevent hazards to the public, property owners shall maintain all trees, shrubs and other plant growth on their property or adjacent to their property and within the public right-of-way and shall at all times ensure that no tree, shrub or other plant for which the property owner bears responsibility is maintained so as to create a dangerous condition of public property. Hazards shall include, but not be limited to, branches hanging over sidewalks and shrubbery growing into the right-of-way which interferes with passage or visibility. D. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the property owner shall bear responsibility for injuries to and shall be responsible for any liability caused by or resulting from the property owner’s negligent failure to maintain or repair any tree, shrub or plant growth as required by this chapter. E. In case of emergency caused by a tree in a hazardous condition, the tree may be removed by order of the director. 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. Thanks, 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:Whipple, Anthony To:Sabatini, Hayley Subject:1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Date:Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:30:00 AM Attachments:1628 Nipomo Steet.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png Hayley, Can you start the letter for an illegal tree removal at this location,, NOV letter. Let me now if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Date:Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:53:00 AM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png Sure can! I was wondering where that document lives. I believe the last time you sent out one and I just certified mailed it. Happy to work on it if you can show me where the document is? Hayley (also love the graphic) From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:30 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Hayley, Can you start the letter for an illegal tree removal at this location,, NOV letter. Let me now if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Date:Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:40:00 PM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png 1628 Nipomo- illegal removal.docx I am not sure what info you want on this but from the application this is what I have, just changed name, address etc. Also not sure what date you want them to contact you back by… ? Let me know! Hayley From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:30 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Hayley, Can you start the letter for an illegal tree removal at this location,, NOV letter. Let me now if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Tree removal Date:Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26:08 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree memoval of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. From:Whipple, Anthony To: Subject:RE: Tree removal Date:Monday, August 9, 2021 6:16:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png I will investigate and see what’s going on. I remember the trees in front got hat racked 5-6 years ago and have no record on file about the removals. Thanks for keeping an eye on our Urban Forest. 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: Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree memoval of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Tree removal Date:Monday, August 9, 2021 7:17:30 AM Attachments:image003.png image004.png image001.png image002.png Thanks- It is odd to see a Davey crew working on a residential project on a Saturday. A number of neighborhood residents expressed surprise and concern at the removal. It was a large tree in a prominent spot . - On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 06:16 Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: I will investigate and see what’s going on. I remember the trees in front got hat racked 5-6 years ago and have no record on file about the removals. Thanks for keeping an eye on our Urban Forest. 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: Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree memoval of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:4299 Poinsettia illegal tree removal Date:Wednesday, August 11, 2021 3:35:38 PM Attachments:4299 Pointsettia illegal tree removal 08-11-21.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Please review I might need to adjust #’s Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Cruce, Greg To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 4299 Poinsettia illegal tree removal Date:Wednesday, August 11, 2021 3:53:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png I wish I could tell you it looks great, but honestly, I have no clue! I do trust you as the expert. From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 3:36 PM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 4299 Poinsettia illegal tree removal Please review I might need to adjust #’s Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Sabatini, Hayley Cc:Cruce, Greg Subject:4299 Poinsettia illegal tree removal NOV #1 Date:Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:02:00 PM Attachments:Illegal tree removal 4299 Pionsettia 1 tree.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hayley, Attached is the Tree Appraisal RCM (replacement cost method). Please send out a NOV #1 letter at your convenience all the appropriate information should be on the RCM. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Whipple, Anthony Cc:Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: 4299 Poinsettia illegal tree removal NOV #1 Date:Thursday, August 12, 2021 4:47:14 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Thanks, I will get this taken care of come Monday when I am back in office. Is there a name elsewhere for me to address the NOV to? I couldn’t find any one on the RCM, otherwise I will address it as (Attn: Owner of 4299 Poinsettia). Thanks! Hayley From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:02 PM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: 4299 Poinsettia illegal tree removal NOV #1 Hayley, Attached is the Tree Appraisal RCM (replacement cost method). Please send out a NOV #1 letter at your convenience all the appropriate information should be on the RCM. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:McKeand, Cc:Cruce, Greg; S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Date:Friday, September 17, 2021 10:10:17 AM Attachments:IMG-3384.jpg image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Corymbia citriodoras located at 4223 Poinsettia SLO.png Tina, This is the email we received from a concerned Citizen about the Corymbia citriodora, lemon-scented gum trees removal. I deleted the name of stakeholder for confidentiality reasons. My investigation with the property owner lead me to believe this was a unauthorized removal. Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree removal of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. We wanted to make this a teachable moment to all Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Cruce, Greg To:McKeand, Tina; Sitz, Rachael Cc:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:26:20 PM Attachments:IMG-3384.jpg image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Corymbia citriodoras located at 4223 Poinsettia SLO.png Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:10 AM To: McKeand, <Tinatina.mckeand@davey.com> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Tina, This is the email we received from a concerned Citizen about the Corymbia citriodora, lemon-scented gum trees removal. I deleted the name of stakeholder for confidentiality reasons. My investigation with the property owner lead me to believe this was a unauthorized removal. Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree removal of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. We wanted to make this a teachable moment to all Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:jhanlon To:Advisory Bodies; Whipple, Anthony Subject:Tree Committee - 150 Chorro Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04:51 PM Attachments:image.png image.png image.png 150 Chorro Removal.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Whipple, Anthony To:jhanlon; Advisory Bodies Bcc:Cruce, Greg; Sabatini, Hayley Subject:RE: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:21:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png John, I will investigate this issue at respond asap. 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:McKeand, Tina To:Cruce, Greg Cc:Sitz, Rachael; Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: FW: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:30:26 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Thank you, Greg. I will pass this information on today. Please feel free to follow up with me if you don't receive a follow up. Tina McKeand Principal Consultant - Urban Forest Planning ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #WE-5005BM Davey Resource Group, Inc. (928) 246-7048 Mobile (800) 966-2021 Toll-Free tina.mckeand@davey.com www.davey.com/drg This email message and any attachments are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately reply to the sender and delete the message from your email system. Thank you. On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 12:26 PM Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> wrote: Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:10 AM To: McKeand, <Tinatina.mckeand@davey.com> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Tina, This is the email we received from a concerned Citizen about the Corymbia citriodora, lemon-scented gum trees removal. I deleted the name of stakeholder for confidentiality reasons. My investigation with the property owner lead me to believe this was a unauthorized removal. Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree removal of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. We wanted to make this a teachable moment to all Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Krebbers, Amber To:Whipple, Anthony Cc:Emily Spillett; McKeand, Tina; Rachael Sitz; Cruce, Greg Subject:Re: FW: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Date:Thursday, October 7, 2021 4:04:12 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Anthony, Thank you for your time on the phone today. As discussed, I am sharing with you contact information for the local Davey Tree Surgery manager overseeing work within SLO city limits. I will follow up on other items discussed including identifying an opportunity to meet up with local leadership and future collaborations, lunch and learn/workshops. Feel free to reach out to me at any time. Guadalupe (Lupe) Maldonado Davey Tree Surgery Company, Account Manager (805) 779-0364 Guadalupe.Maldonado@davey.com Best Regards, Amber On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 3:33 PM McKeand, Tina <tina.mckeand@davey.com> wrote: Tina McKeand Principal Consultant - Urban Forest Planning ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #WE-5005BM Davey Resource Group, Inc. (928) 246-7048 Mobile (800) 966-2021 Toll-Free tina.mckeand@davey.com www.davey.com/drg This email message and any attachments are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately reply to the sender and delete the message from your email system. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Date: Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 12:26 PMSubject: FW: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. To: McKeand, Tina <tina.mckeand@davey.com>, Sitz, Rachael <rachael.sitz@davey.com> Cc: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021 10:10 AMTo: McKeand, <Tinatina.mckeand@davey.com> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Davey Tree Employees Removing a Tree with no permit on file. Tina, This is the email we received from a concerned Citizen about the Corymbia citriodora, lemon-scented gum trees removal. I deleted the name of stakeholder for confidentiality reasons. My investigation with the property owner lead me to believe this was a unauthorized removal. Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2021 1:26 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree removal On Saturday morning (8/07/2021) Davey Tree was doing a tree removal of a live, apparently healthy eucalyptus at 4299 Poinsettia (cross of Fuller). The tree was in the side yard adjacent to Fuller St. The tree appeared to be over 22 ' diameter, especially with several leaders combined. I asked the crew leader if they were working under a permit and he first said that they were, then that a permit was not required because the tree was in the side yard and then he said the homeowner "Jim" had taken care of that. There was also a cavity on one of the trunks that was or had been wildlife habitat. I asked the crew leader if they had checked that and he said they had. I drive by this parcel several times a day and have never noticed any permit signage posted. I am aware that the City of SLO posts permit notice signs. I have never noticed any tape/flagging on the tree. I remarked to the leadworker that doing tree work without a City permit permit could expose the company. Several things concern me: -This work was being done by a major tree company on a Saturday- which is unusual. - This residential work was being done by Davey Tree which does utility related trimming almost exclusively in this area. - I am on the HOA Board for this subdivision and the City requires HOA approval of removal of large trees prior to obtaining a permit from the City. I have not seen any such request go through the HOA. - The homeowner of 4299 Poinsettia has done self "pruning" of two London plane trees that resulted in major damage to the trees adjacent to Poinsettia St that were a condition of the original subdivision Attached is a photo of the Davey Tree equipment at the site. If you zoom in on the trunk near the rope you can see the wildlife hole I referenced. We wanted to make this a teachable moment to all Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 -- Amber Krebbers | Regional Operations Manager | Environmental Consulting Davey Resource Group, Inc. | The Davey Tree Expert Co. M: 805.235.3632 Sign up for Environmental Consulting News! From:jhanlon To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro Date:Monday, October 18, 2021 9:24:54 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Anthony, was there any determination on this? thank you, On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 3:21 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, I will investigate this issue at respond asap. 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6:55:43 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Corner lot line of sight.png line of sight 150 Choro.png Draft John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 10:26:09 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png TreePlantingStandards 2020.pdf Guideline Specs for nursery Quality.pdf Chapter 12.24 Code Tree Regulations.pdf StTreesMaster.pdf Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Cruce, Greg To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 1:42:39 PM Attachments:image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png image010.png Looks good, please send. Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6:56 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro Draft John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:Cruce, Greg; S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:34:22 PM Attachments:Corner lot line of sight.png image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png line of sight 150 Choro.png image005.png image006.png image007.png John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:jhanlon To:Whipple, Anthony; Advisory Bodies Cc:Cruce, Greg; S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:Re: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:58:33 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Thanks Anthony. Did the City remove the tree? I had assumed that the property owner did. If it was removed by the owner, then the permit requirements are spelled out in MC 12.24.090: Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if ALL of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5.. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. My understanding of this is that even though it was not a street tree, because it was within 10 feet of the BOS, it does not meet the criteria for "Permit Not Required." Secondly, per the photos I provided, the tree was in declining health because of the Owner's previous violation of muni code by pruning more than 30% of the canopy....exactly what happened with the 36-inch Walnut. I understand that if the owner had applied for a permit, it would likely have been granted due to the line of sight issue, but the point is that this owner has a habit of illegally removing trees, and the City takes no action against these repeated violations. There is an established code for applying for tree removal, and there is an established code for enforcement (12.24.170). The Walnut removal should have resulted in penalties 2X the tree value (it was sold to a local business for the wood), plus staff costs AND he should have been required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. Same goes for the orange tree - rather than simply "working with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by" the owner should be conditioned to provide replacement trees, plus the fine, at his expense rather than sticking ECO-SLO with the financial burden of mitigating the Owner's violation of the municipal code. By the way, Mr. Combs previously stated that conditioning the owner to provide replacement trees throughout the neighborhood to help reestablish the urban forest over time would be an appropriate mitigation to the removal of the Walnut tree. Of course, he never implemented this measure either, so my confidence in the City following through with this plan is not high. I appreciate the time you took looking into this and responding to my email. I do not however feel that the City is consistent in following the established rules that we, as CIty residents, have ALL agreed to, and are ALL expected to abide by. My expectations to have the City uphold the established codes in the City should not be trumped by another citizen's desire to ignore the codes. There is an established process for this and the City has a responsibility to follow the municipal code, particularly when a citizen is specifically requesting it. I ask that you take another look at the code, and the City's responsibilities to follow the enforcement procedures which are spelled out in detail. If there is some other document used by the City to address permits and enforcement, please let me know where I can review this so that I have a better understanding of what the CIty's responsibilities are and what my expectation should be. On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Stephenson, Nehemiah Subject:FW: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:04:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png FYI From: jhanlon < Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:58 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Thanks Anthony. Did the City remove the tree? I had assumed that the property owner did. If it was removed by the owner, then the permit requirements are spelled out in MC 12.24.090: Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if ALL of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5.. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. My understanding of this is that even though it was not a street tree, because it was within 10 feet of the BOS, it does not meet the criteria for "Permit Not Required." Secondly, per the photos I provided, the tree was in declining health because of the Owner's previous violation of muni code by pruning more than 30% of the canopy....exactly what happened with the 36-inch Walnut. I understand that if the owner had applied for a permit, it would likely have been granted due to the line of sight issue, but the point is that this owner has a habit of illegally removing trees, and the City takes no action against these repeated violations. There is an established code for applying for tree removal, and there is an established code for enforcement (12.24.170). The Walnut removal should have resulted in penalties 2X the tree value (it was sold to a local business for the wood), plus staff costs AND he should have been required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. Same goes for the orange tree - rather than simply "working with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by" the owner should be conditioned to provide replacement trees, plus the fine, at his expense rather than sticking ECO-SLO with the financial burden of mitigating the Owner's violation of the municipal code. By the way, Mr. Combs previously stated that conditioning the owner to provide replacement trees throughout the neighborhood to help reestablish the urban forest over time would be an appropriate mitigation to the removal of the Walnut tree. Of course, he never implemented this measure either, so my confidence in the City following through with this plan is not high. I appreciate the time you took looking into this and responding to my email. I do not however feel that the City is consistent in following the established rules that we, as CIty residents, have ALL agreed to, and are ALL expected to abide by. My expectations to have the City uphold the established codes in the City should not be trumped by another citizen's desire to ignore the codes. There is an established process for this and the City has a responsibility to follow the municipal code, particularly when a citizen is specifically requesting it. I ask that you take another look at the code, and the City's responsibilities to follow the enforcement procedures which are spelled out in detail. If there is some other document used by the City to address permits and enforcement, please let me know where I can review this so that I have a better understanding of what the CIty's responsibilities are and what my expectation should be. On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Boyle, Ellen Subject:FW: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:07:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png fyi From: jhanlon < Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:58 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Thanks Anthony. Did the City remove the tree? I had assumed that the property owner did. If it was removed by the owner, then the permit requirements are spelled out in MC 12.24.090: Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if ALL of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5.. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. My understanding of this is that even though it was not a street tree, because it was within 10 feet of the BOS, it does not meet the criteria for "Permit Not Required." Secondly, per the photos I provided, the tree was in declining health because of the Owner's previous violation of muni code by pruning more than 30% of the canopy....exactly what happened with the 36-inch Walnut. I understand that if the owner had applied for a permit, it would likely have been granted due to the line of sight issue, but the point is that this owner has a habit of illegally removing trees, and the City takes no action against these repeated violations. There is an established code for applying for tree removal, and there is an established code for enforcement (12.24.170). The Walnut removal should have resulted in penalties 2X the tree value (it was sold to a local business for the wood), plus staff costs AND he should have been required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. Same goes for the orange tree - rather than simply "working with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by" the owner should be conditioned to provide replacement trees, plus the fine, at his expense rather than sticking ECO-SLO with the financial burden of mitigating the Owner's violation of the municipal code. By the way, Mr. Combs previously stated that conditioning the owner to provide replacement trees throughout the neighborhood to help reestablish the urban forest over time would be an appropriate mitigation to the removal of the Walnut tree. Of course, he never implemented this measure either, so my confidence in the City following through with this plan is not high. I appreciate the time you took looking into this and responding to my email. I do not however feel that the City is consistent in following the established rules that we, as CIty residents, have ALL agreed to, and are ALL expected to abide by. My expectations to have the City uphold the established codes in the City should not be trumped by another citizen's desire to ignore the codes. There is an established process for this and the City has a responsibility to follow the municipal code, particularly when a citizen is specifically requesting it. I ask that you take another look at the code, and the City's responsibilities to follow the enforcement procedures which are spelled out in detail. If there is some other document used by the City to address permits and enforcement, please let me know where I can review this so that I have a better understanding of what the CIty's responsibilities are and what my expectation should be. On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Boyle, Ellen To:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:RE: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:30:27 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Thank you! From: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:07 PM To: Boyle, Ellen <eboyle@slocity.org> Subject: FW: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree fyi From: jhanlon < Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:58 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Thanks Anthony. Did the City remove the tree? I had assumed that the property owner did. If it was removed by the owner, then the permit requirements are spelled out in MC 12.24.090: Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if ALL of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5.. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. My understanding of this is that even though it was not a street tree, because it was within 10 feet of the BOS, it does not meet the criteria for "Permit Not Required." Secondly, per the photos I provided, the tree was in declining health because of the Owner's previous violation of muni code by pruning more than 30% of the canopy....exactly what happened with the 36-inch Walnut. I understand that if the owner had applied for a permit, it would likely have been granted due to the line of sight issue, but the point is that this owner has a habit of illegally removing trees, and the City takes no action against these repeated violations. There is an established code for applying for tree removal, and there is an established code for enforcement (12.24.170). The Walnut removal should have resulted in penalties 2X the tree value (it was sold to a local business for the wood), plus staff costs AND he should have been required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. Same goes for the orange tree - rather than simply "working with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by" the owner should be conditioned to provide replacement trees, plus the fine, at his expense rather than sticking ECO-SLO with the financial burden of mitigating the Owner's violation of the municipal code. By the way, Mr. Combs previously stated that conditioning the owner to provide replacement trees throughout the neighborhood to help reestablish the urban forest over time would be an appropriate mitigation to the removal of the Walnut tree. Of course, he never implemented this measure either, so my confidence in the City following through with this plan is not high. I appreciate the time you took looking into this and responding to my email. I do not however feel that the City is consistent in following the established rules that we, as CIty residents, have ALL agreed to, and are ALL expected to abide by. My expectations to have the City uphold the established codes in the City should not be trumped by another citizen's desire to ignore the codes. There is an established process for this and the City has a responsibility to follow the municipal code, particularly when a citizen is specifically requesting it. I ask that you take another look at the code, and the City's responsibilities to follow the enforcement procedures which are spelled out in detail. If there is some other document used by the City to address permits and enforcement, please let me know where I can review this so that I have a better understanding of what the CIty's responsibilities are and what my expectation should be. On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Cruce, Greg To:Horn, Matt Subject:FW: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:47:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Fyi Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: jhanlon < Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:58 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Thanks Anthony. Did the City remove the tree? I had assumed that the property owner did. If it was removed by the owner, then the permit requirements are spelled out in MC 12.24.090: Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if ALL of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5.. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. My understanding of this is that even though it was not a street tree, because it was within 10 feet of the BOS, it does not meet the criteria for "Permit Not Required." Secondly, per the photos I provided, the tree was in declining health because of the Owner's previous violation of muni code by pruning more than 30% of the canopy....exactly what happened with the 36-inch Walnut. I understand that if the owner had applied for a permit, it would likely have been granted due to the line of sight issue, but the point is that this owner has a habit of illegally removing trees, and the City takes no action against these repeated violations. There is an established code for applying for tree removal, and there is an established code for enforcement (12.24.170). The Walnut removal should have resulted in penalties 2X the tree value (it was sold to a local business for the wood), plus staff costs AND he should have been required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. Same goes for the orange tree - rather than simply "working with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by" the owner should be conditioned to provide replacement trees, plus the fine, at his expense rather than sticking ECO-SLO with the financial burden of mitigating the Owner's violation of the municipal code. By the way, Mr. Combs previously stated that conditioning the owner to provide replacement trees throughout the neighborhood to help reestablish the urban forest over time would be an appropriate mitigation to the removal of the Walnut tree. Of course, he never implemented this measure either, so my confidence in the City following through with this plan is not high. I appreciate the time you took looking into this and responding to my email. I do not however feel that the City is consistent in following the established rules that we, as CIty residents, have ALL agreed to, and are ALL expected to abide by. My expectations to have the City uphold the established codes in the City should not be trumped by another citizen's desire to ignore the codes. There is an established process for this and the City has a responsibility to follow the municipal code, particularly when a citizen is specifically requesting it. I ask that you take another look at the code, and the City's responsibilities to follow the enforcement procedures which are spelled out in detail. If there is some other document used by the City to address permits and enforcement, please let me know where I can review this so that I have a better understanding of what the CIty's responsibilities are and what my expectation should be. On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From:Horn, Matt To:Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 5:41:54 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png Let’s update on this one at our maintenance meeting. Matt Horn Director of Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E mhorn@slocity.org T 805.781.7191 From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 4:48 PM To: Horn, Matt <mhorn@slocity.org> Subject: FW: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Fyi Greg Cruce City of S.L.O. Public Works 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: jhanlon < Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:58 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org> Cc: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: 150 Chorro Citrus Tree Thanks Anthony. Did the City remove the tree? I had assumed that the property owner did. If it was removed by the owner, then the permit requirements are spelled out in MC 12.24.090: Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if ALL of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5.. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. My understanding of this is that even though it was not a street tree, because it was within 10 feet of the BOS, it does not meet the criteria for "Permit Not Required." Secondly, per the photos I provided, the tree was in declining health because of the Owner's previous violation of muni code by pruning more than 30% of the canopy....exactly what happened with the 36-inch Walnut. I understand that if the owner had applied for a permit, it would likely have been granted due to the line of sight issue, but the point is that this owner has a habit of illegally removing trees, and the City takes no action against these repeated violations. There is an established code for applying for tree removal, and there is an established code for enforcement (12.24.170). The Walnut removal should have resulted in penalties 2X the tree value (it was sold to a local business for the wood), plus staff costs AND he should have been required to plant up to three trees under the direction of the city arborist. Same goes for the orange tree - rather than simply "working with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by" the owner should be conditioned to provide replacement trees, plus the fine, at his expense rather than sticking ECO-SLO with the financial burden of mitigating the Owner's violation of the municipal code. By the way, Mr. Combs previously stated that conditioning the owner to provide replacement trees throughout the neighborhood to help reestablish the urban forest over time would be an appropriate mitigation to the removal of the Walnut tree. Of course, he never implemented this measure either, so my confidence in the City following through with this plan is not high. I appreciate the time you took looking into this and responding to my email. I do not however feel that the City is consistent in following the established rules that we, as CIty residents, have ALL agreed to, and are ALL expected to abide by. My expectations to have the City uphold the established codes in the City should not be trumped by another citizen's desire to ignore the codes. There is an established process for this and the City has a responsibility to follow the municipal code, particularly when a citizen is specifically requesting it. I ask that you take another look at the code, and the City's responsibilities to follow the enforcement procedures which are spelled out in detail. If there is some other document used by the City to address permits and enforcement, please let me know where I can review this so that I have a better understanding of what the CIty's responsibilities are and what my expectation should be. On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:35 PM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: John, After researching this location, I have determined this Street tree (Citrus species) was in decline and was not on the approved Master list for the City of San Luis obispo, and removed due to it being Dead, Dying, Diseased or Damaged beyond reclamation. We are not recommending a replant in this location due to the line of sight rule at residential corners and a meter box. Diagram attached: However, We will work with a City non Profit and the property owner to get a tree close by without competing/conflicting with the Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). I will try and get the Oak tree pruned for Side walk and street clearance, sooner than later. Your passion for trees and your patience is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions 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: jhanlon < Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:04 PM To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Tree Committee - 150 Chorro This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear Mr. Whipple and Tree Committee, in November 2019 I submitted a letter (attached) regarding the systematic unpermitted tree removals at 150 Chorro Street. At that time, a 36 inch black walnut had been removed without a permit. I attended a Committee Meeting and the Committee subsequently found that a violation had occurred. They moved for the City Arborist (Ron Combs) to seek mitigation measures and replacement plantings. Despite this direction, Mr. Combs accepted a few trees that had previously been planted on the property prior to removal of the oak as mitigation. At the public meeting, Mr. Combs had recommended that a specimen tree be required as replacement to mitigate the loss of such a large tree that was important to the community. I provided the letter below expressing my dissatisfaction and disappointment at the conclusion of this effort. Mr. Combs' decision demonstrated to the property owner and others that illegal tree removals, even when repeated, egregious, and associated with large skyline trees, will be tolerated by the City. Since that time, tree removals have continued at this property. Please see the attached photos of the orange tree removed from the green belt. Like the walnut, the orange tree was systematically pruned hard (>30% of the canopy and against muni code) and ultimately removed as the tree health declined. I have not seen this tree on the agenda and so I assume the removal was unpermitted. In that the tree was within 10 feet of the back of sidewalk, it does not appear to be exempted from a permit under MC 12.24.080. Now, of course, the tree is gone. Could the City please investigate this removal? If a violation has occurred I would ask that mitigation measures and replacement trees be required. There are very few trees left on the property. Thank you. From: To:lopezlandscape2011@gmail.com Cc:Trees Subject:Unlicensed work by Lopez Landscaping SanLuis Obispo Date:Sunday, November 7, 2021 9:58:54 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. This Sunday morning (November 7, 2021) at 0800 there was a Lopez Landscaping truck and crew of two ( the truck had Lopez Landscaping logo and phone number (805)266-8166) doing a tree removal at 4473 Poinsettia St, San Luis Obispo. I have several concerns: 1. The removal of the tree (approximately 12 " dsh chinese pistache in an HOA, within 10 ' of the sidewalk that had been planted as a replacement tree for a development required planting) required a tree removal permit from the City of San Luis Obispo which would have required posting for ten days. There has been no posting or indication that a permit was obtained. The Lopez Landscaping worker indicated that the homeowner had obtained a permit - this is not correct. 2. The City of San Luis Obispo requires that tree work be conducted by contractors with a current Certified Arborist overseeing the work. I could find no indication that Lopez Landscaping from Santa Maria has a Certified Arborist on staff and the Lopez Landscaping worker said they did not have a certified arborist. 3. The City of San Luis Obispo requires a business license to do work in the City. The current list of business licenses for the City of San Luis Obispo does not list Lopez Landscaping from Santa Maria as having a San Luis Obispo business license. 4. The tree work was being done early on a Sunday morning which is suspect for apparently attempting to avoid notice by regulators. From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:Trees Subject:RE: Unlicensed work by Lopez Landscaping SanLuis Obispo Date:Monday, November 8, 2021 6:33:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png I will be contacting Lopez Landscape and educate them of City Tree Removal policy. I will start my field observations today to start this possible violation. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 9:59 AM To: lopezlandscape2011@gmail.com Cc: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Unlicensed work by Lopez Landscaping SanLuis Obispo This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. This Sunday morning (November 7, 2021) at 0800 there was a Lopez Landscaping truck and crew of two ( the truck had Lopez Landscaping logo and phone number (805)266-8166) doing a tree removal at 4473 Poinsettia St, San Luis Obispo. I have several concerns: 1. The removal of the tree (approximately 12 " dsh chinese pistache in an HOA, within 10 ' of the sidewalk that had been planted as a replacement tree for a development required planting) required a tree removal permit from the City of San Luis Obispo which would have required posting for ten days. There has been no posting or indication that a permit was obtained. The Lopez Landscaping worker indicated that the homeowner had obtained a permit - this is not correct. 2. The City of San Luis Obispo requires that tree work be conducted by contractors with a current Certified Arborist overseeing the work. I could find no indication that Lopez Landscaping from Santa Maria has a Certified Arborist on staff and the Lopez Landscaping worker said they did not have a certified arborist. 3. The City of San Luis Obispo requires a business license to do work in the City. The current list of business licenses for the City of San Luis Obispo does not list Lopez Landscaping from Santa Maria as having a San Luis Obispo business license. 4. The tree work was being done early on a Sunday morning which is suspect for apparently attempting to avoid notice by regulators. From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Date:Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56:28 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 To:Cruce, Greg Subject:FW: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Date:Monday, November 8, 2021 2:12:46 PM Sounds like we have some push back I measured the logs on the ground when I completed my site visit. From: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:Sabatini, Hayley Bcc:Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Date:Monday, November 15, 2021 8:43:00 AM Attachments:IMG_3489.jpg IMG_3491.jpg IMG_3492.jpg IMG_3490.jpg image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png TreePlantingStandards.pdf Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Date:Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51:15 AM Attachments:image001.png image003.png image002.png image004.png Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Jim Pollina Cc:Sabatini, Hayley Subject:RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11:12:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:54:15 PM Attachments:image003.png image002.png image001.png Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Jim Pollina Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 6, 2021 10:11:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 6, 2021 11:03:10 AM Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Date:Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:37:07 AM Attachments:image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image009.png 1628 Nipomo- illegal removal.docx From: Sabatini, Hayley Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:40 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV I am not sure what info you want on this but from the application this is what I have, just changed name, address etc. Also not sure what date you want them to contact you back by… ? Let me know! Hayley From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:30 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 1628 Nipomo Illegal tree removal NOV Hayley, Can you start the letter for an illegal tree removal at this location,, NOV letter. Let me now if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 7:22:00 AM Greg, Rodney has completed his assessment. From: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 1:31 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: arborist report for 234 broad st. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony. Hoping you'll have a warm and happy holiday season! Attached find Rodney Thurman's report Richard McConaghay From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 7:48:00 AM Hi Anthony, I have a bid from Bunyan Brothers for $835 for them to acquire and install the tree. I assume they have contacted you? My assumption is the City will maintain the tree. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM, Jim Pollina < wrote: Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Jim Pollina Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 7:49:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Jim, They have, and I have given direction on tree placement. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 7:48 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, I have a bid from Bunyan Brothers for $835 for them to acquire and install the tree. I assume they have contacted you? My assumption is the City will maintain the tree. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM, Jim Pollina < wrote: Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 9:34:38 AM Two questions: Will the city be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the tree and will I receive a release from the city once the tree is planted? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 7:50 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, They have, and I have given direction on tree placement. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 7:48 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, I have a bid from Bunyan Brothers for $835 for them to acquire and install the tree. I assume they have contacted you? My assumption is the City will maintain the tree. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM, Jim Pollina < wrote: Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Jim Pollina Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 9:48:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Jim, Once the tree is planted the City will take over all maintenance. Can you give me a timeline, so I can inform the Parks Site Manager. 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 9:34 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Two questions: Will the city be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the tree and will I receive a release from the city once the tree is planted? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 7:50 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, They have, and I have given direction on tree placement. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 7:48 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, I have a bid from Bunyan Brothers for $835 for them to acquire and install the tree. I assume they have contacted you? My assumption is the City will maintain the tree. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM, Jim Pollina < wrote: Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Jim Pollina To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 9:57:02 AM I will sign Bunyun's contract today. Again, Anthony, will the City give me a release? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, Once the tree is planted the City will take over all maintenance. Can you give me a timeline, so I can inform the Parks Site Manager. 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 9:34 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Two questions: Will the city be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the tree and will I receive a release from the city once the tree is planted? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 7:50 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, They have, and I have given direction on tree placement. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 7:48 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, I have a bid from Bunyan Brothers for $835 for them to acquire and install the tree. I assume they have contacted you? My assumption is the City will maintain the tree. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM, Jim Pollina < wrote: Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Jim Pollina Subject:RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 10:31:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Jim, Once the tree has been planted, you will have satisfied the conditions set forth in our prior discussions. The city has been mindful of your concerns and cautious in mitigation measures on this enforcement issue. 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 9:57 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park I will sign Bunyun's contract today. Again, Anthony, will the City give me a release? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, Once the tree is planted the City will take over all maintenance. Can you give me a timeline, so I can inform the Parks Site Manager. 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 9:34 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Two questions: Will the city be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the tree and will I receive a release from the city once the tree is planted? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 7:50 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, They have, and I have given direction on tree placement. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, December 20, 2021 7:48 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, I have a bid from Bunyan Brothers for $835 for them to acquire and install the tree. I assume they have contacted you? My assumption is the City will maintain the tree. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:02 AM, Jim Pollina < wrote: Will do. I have 4 calls into Arbor First. I'll try others. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:11 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, I would try to call some of our local Tree contractors. I have worked with several ISA Certified Arborist they also plant trees as mitigation for all Tree Removal Applications within the City of San Luis Obispo. Not to formally recommend just a quick search of tree care company’s I would get an estimate first, but the location would be drivable meaning pull up in a truck and trailer, drop tree off, dig hole, plant tree, no big equipment needed. A couple of shovels and appropriate stakes and ties. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Sunday, December 5, 2021 7:53 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: 24" box tree to be planted in French park Hi Anthony, Thanks for your good thoughts. I have gotten a couple ball park bids: D’Alfonso’s Landscapes says his labor charge is 4x the tree cost and is not available until 2023! Dan's Landscaping can get the job done tentatively 2nd quarter 2022. They can get the job done much sooner if the tree 24" box didn't weigh so much. They have to operate heavy equipment to transport it. A smaller tree container can be planted very quickly. I have repeated calls out to other landscape contractors, but they are not answering or returning my messages. I'll keep trying. Both D'Alfonso and Dan's Landscaping said they would not guarantee the survival of the tree nor be responsible for its maintenance. Jim Pollina On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 11:12:22 AM PST, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, Hope all is well, I’m in agreement with the one 24” box Tipuana tipu shade tree. If you could have your Landscaper contact me. I can give specific instructions along with City Standards, I spoke with the Parks Manager and he is in the process of picking out a location this week. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 9:51 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia Hi Anthony, I'm hoping since your sentence describing a suitable tree placement is in the singular, I would be in agreement to plant a single city tree in French Park. Again, I made a good faith effort to comply with the city code and I have been a very good contributer to the City's urban forest by planting 11 trees on my property over the past 33 years. Let's put this issue to bed. I'm putting a lot of effort in getting my daughter who is a senior in high school accepted into college and Thanks for your consideration. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Jim, I do have photos, attached along with our City Standards 8220 for tree planting. I measured with a diameter tape the logs laying on the ground. Do you have any photo documentation you can provide the City with to defend your statement? If so, I would be open to a conversation. As far as the replanting’s I can meet with the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager for a suitable tree placement and provide you with a detailed map. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, "Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature's trick or treat!" -Rusty Fischer 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: Jim Pollina < Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:56 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Illegal tree removal 4299 Poinsettia This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Mr. Whipple, I have reviewed your requirements in your email. I have contacted licensed landscape contractors and a licensed arborist; all of whom have busy schedules well into the future. They all told me they need more information from you or the City before they could give me a bid and commit to a date on planting the (3) 24 inch box trees that you are requiring to be planted. They need to know: 1) where "exactly" in French Park would the planting location be. They are concerned about sidewalks, irrigation pipes, and other structures they would have to avoid. 2) what irrigation requirements are required to be installed with the tree(s) if any? 3) are there any root growth mitigating efforts required. 4) what, if any, are the on going maintenance requirements for the contractor. Also, I want you to know that I made a good faith effort in reviewing the city code to determine if I needed to request a permit to remove the 3 eucalyptus trees. I was confident I met all 5 requirements in lieu of a permit: 1) the trees were not a "city street tree" 2) the trees were not palm trees 3) the trees were more than 10 feet from the sidewalk 4) the trees are not located in a creek 5) the trees' diameter 4.5 feet high were less than 20" I used the Biltmore stick method and determined the diameter was 19 inches. You claim the diameter was 22 inches. Could you please provide me with your proof. I removed 3 Eucalyptus Lemon Gum trees that were posing a hazard to the many pedestrians walking beneath the limbs. Two of the three trees we are in agreement had less than a 20" diameter. The third tree is in dispute. I read in the tree regulation:enforcement that you have the discretion as to what is required for the enforcement. I request that you allow me to plant 1 avocado tree on my property in lieu of the 1 tree in dispute. I am in agreement that an urban forest is desirable. Of the 14 large, mature trees on my property, I planted 11. Most home have 1-3 trees. I feel I am doing my part promoting and maintaining San Luis Obispo's "Urban Forest" for the past 35 years that I owned this home. I take great pride in owning this home and it shows. I am asking you to be more equitable and proportional in resolving this issue. Jim Pollina Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Jim, The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with a licensed landscape contractor. This landscape shall include three 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. Per our conversation you were open to the mitigation in lieu of fines with replanting trees on and off your property. I am requiring you to replant a combination of one or two 24 inch box trees on your property located at 4299 Poinsette and one or two 24 inch box tree at the Park across from you property (French Park) Placement of said trees shall be at the discretion of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Please submit a time line when you can complete this action. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Here: Trees-and-Urban-Forestry 12.24.090 A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. 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. All trees replanted shall be maintained as a condition of mitigation for illegal tree removal(s). To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. This should complete the mitigation for your violation of our tree ordinance Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Tree regs., Nursery quality and Standards. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Hernandez, Marjorie Cc:Cruce, Greg; Whipple, Anthony Subject:Invoice Request update- 163 Serrano Date:Monday, December 20, 2021 1:32:49 PM Attachments:Updated Invoice Request - 163 Serrano.pdf image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png 163 serrano hights dr Tree Replacement Cost Method.doc 163 Serrano-Fine update.docx Chapter 12.24 Code, Tree Regulations.pdf Hi Marjorie, Please see attached for updated information in the 163 Serrano case. We have attached a new invoice request for the updated amount. Is there anyway to officially cancel the previous one in the system and update to this one? Thanks, Hayley Hayley Sabatini pronouns she/her/hers Administrative Assistant II Public Work 25 Prado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E hsabatin@slocity.org T 805.781.7002 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Cruce, Greg To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: arborist report for 234 broad st. Date:Tuesday, December 21, 2021 8:02:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png No Bold! Hi Richard, Thank you for submitting the Arborist Report from Heritage Tree. The information Rodney provided in his report supports the pruning. The City is requesting you to follow the crown restoration plan as outlined in the report as well as the plant of one 24” box shade tree from our approved city master tree list on your property. That would mitigate any formal enforcement proceedings and close the enforcement case. The tree list can also be found on our city website, here is a link - Trees and Urban Forestry If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Respectfully, Greg Cruce Deputy Director of Maintenance Operations Public Works Department 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 7:35 AM Subject: RE: arborist report for 234 broad st. Draft Format ? bold? Hi Richard, I concur with the findings of the Heritage Tree Arborist Report. I’m hoping we can agree on a Crown Restoration Plan as outlined in Rodney’s Report and the planting of one 24 inch box shade tree from our approved city master tree list. That would mitigate any formal enforcement proceedings. The tree list can also be found on our city website. Trees and Urban Forestry Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list and our Planting standards. If you have any questions feel free to contact me Respectfully, 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: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 1:31 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: arborist report for 234 broad st. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony. Hoping you'll have a warm and happy holiday season! Attached find Rodney Thurman's report Richard McConaghay From:Whipple, Anthony To: Subject:FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Date:Tuesday, December 21, 2021 8:45:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Richard, Thank you for submitting the Arborist Report from Heritage Tree. The information Rodney provided in his report supports the pruning. The City is requesting you to follow the crown restoration plan as outlined in the report as well as the plant of one 24” box shade tree from our approved city master tree list on your property. That would mitigate any formal enforcement proceedings and close the enforcement case. The tree list can also be found on our city website, here is a link - Trees and Urban Forestry If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Respectfully, 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: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 1:31 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: arborist report for 234 broad st. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony. Hoping you'll have a warm and happy holiday season! Attached find Rodney Thurman's report Richard McConaghay From: on behalf of R.a.McConaghay To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Date:Tuesday, December 21, 2021 9:49:34 AM Hey Anthony, if the report supports the pruning and the crown restoration is going forward with at least 7 or 8 sizable shoots, why plant another shade tree in the yard? I already have two other trees in the front. It has been proven by rodney that the pruning was not deliberate harming or disfiguring the sycamore which prompted the citation in the first place. At this point I appreciate working with you on this, but It already cost me a lot of money and as far as Im concerned Im done. respectfully, Richard McConaghay From: "Whipple, Anthony" <awhipple@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Dec 21, 2021 8:45 am To: " Subject: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Hi Richard, Thank you for submitting the Arborist Report from Heritage Tree. The information Rodney provided in his report supports the pruning. The City is requesting you to follow the crown restoration plan as outlined in the report as well as the plant of one 24” box shade tree from our approved city master tree list on your property. That would mitigate any formal enforcement proceedings and close the enforcement case. The tree list can also be found on our city website, here is a link - Trees and Urban Forestry If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Respectfully, 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: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 1:31 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: arborist report for 234 broad st. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony. Hoping you'll have a warm and happy holiday season! Attached find Rodney Thurman's report Richard McConaghay From:Whipple, Anthony To: Subject:RE: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Date:Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:55:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Richard, Happy New Year I have reviewed your enforcement case and agree that the Crown Restoration strategy is sufficient mitigating for your citation. I know you will follow the Consulting Arborist Crown Restoration procedure. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, You'll never get bored when you try something new. There's really no limit to what you can do. -Dr. Seuss 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: Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 9:49 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Hey Anthony, if the report supports the pruning and the crown restoration is going forward with at least 7 or 8 sizable shoots, why plant another shade tree in the yard? I already have two other trees in the front. It has been proven by rodney that the pruning was not deliberate harming or disfiguring the sycamore which prompted the citation in the first place. At this point I appreciate working with you on this, but It already cost me a lot of money and as far as Im concerned Im done. respectfully, Richard McConaghay From: "Whipple, Anthony" <awhipple@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Dec 21, 2021 8:45 am To: " Subject: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Hi Richard, Thank you for submitting the Arborist Report from Heritage Tree. The information Rodney provided in his report supports the pruning. The City is requesting you to follow the crown restoration plan as outlined in the report as well as the plant of one 24” box shade tree from our approved city master tree list on your property. That would mitigate any formal enforcement proceedings and close the enforcement case. The tree list can also be found on our city website, here is a link - Trees and Urban Forestry If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Respectfully, 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: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 1:31 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: arborist report for 234 broad st. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony. Hoping you'll have a warm and happy holiday season! Attached find Rodney Thurman's report Richard McConaghay From: on behalf of R.a.McConaghay To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Date:Thursday, January 6, 2022 5:25:58 PM Thank you brother. Same to you From: "Whipple, Anthony" <awhipple@slocity.org> Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2022 10:55 am To: " Subject: RE: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Richard, Happy New Year I have reviewed your enforcement case and agree that the Crown Restoration strategy is sufficient mitigating for your citation. I know you will follow the Consulting Arborist Crown Restoration procedure. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, You'll never get bored when you try something new. There's really no limit to what you can do. -Dr. Seuss 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: Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 9:49 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Hey Anthony, if the report supports the pruning and the crown restoration is going forward with at least 7 or 8 sizable shoots, why plant another shade tree in the yard? I already have two other trees in the front. It has been proven by rodney that the pruning was not deliberate harming or disfiguring the sycamore which prompted the citation in the first place. At this point I appreciate working with you on this, but It already cost me a lot of money and as far as Im concerned Im done. respectfully, Richard McConaghay From: "Whipple, Anthony" <awhipple@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Dec 21, 2021 8:45 am To: " Subject: FW: arborist report for 234 broad st. Hi Richard, Thank you for submitting the Arborist Report from Heritage Tree. The information Rodney provided in his report supports the pruning. The City is requesting you to follow the crown restoration plan as outlined in the report as well as the plant of one 24” box shade tree from our approved city master tree list on your property. That would mitigate any formal enforcement proceedings and close the enforcement case. The tree list can also be found on our city website, here is a link - Trees and Urban Forestry If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Respectfully, 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: Sent: Friday, December 17, 2021 1:31 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: arborist report for 234 broad st. This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony. Hoping you'll have a warm and happy holiday season! Attached find Rodney Thurman's report Richard McConaghay From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:RE: Permit issued for healthy pine tree cutting on upper Tassajara San Luis Obispo, CA Date:Friday, February 18, 2022 7:22:41 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi We don’t issue permits for pruning trees here in the city. I recall this address as they requested a removal permit last year and it was denied. I can schedule a site visit and determine the extent of the pruning you speak of. Trees may be pruned but not to exceed 33% of total canopy. 12.24.150 Protection of trees. 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. 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: webmaster@slocity.org <webmaster@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:49 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Permit issued for healthy pine tree cutting on upper Tassajara San Luis Obispo, CA This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Message submitted from the <City of San Luis Obispo, CA> website. Site Visitor Name: Site Visitor Email: Dear Anthony Whipple, The limbs on this majestic and healthy pine tree that housed many species were cut randomly and excessively. I am questioning the permit and who filed. The address is 113 S. Tassajara. Please look at the hack job - please tell me how this was permitted. Thank you. From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Permit issued for healthy pine tree cutting on upper Tassajara San Luis Obispo, CA Date:Friday, February 18, 2022 7:33:00 AM Hi Anthony, Tree was pruned excessively and randomly - more than 33%. Please take a look. When asked tree “cutters” what they were doing, their response, “Removing dangerous branches…”. If you notice, tree was hacked on left side, branches remain on right side. Thank you so much for your quick response. This breaks my heart - this tree was full and beautiful. With kindness, On Fri, Feb 18, 2022 at 7:22 AM Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi We don’t issue permits for pruning trees here in the city. I recall this address as they requested a removal permit last year and it was denied. I can schedule a site visit and determine the extent of the pruning you speak of. Trees may be pruned but not to exceed 33% of total canopy. 12.24.150 Protection of trees. 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. 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: webmaster@slocity.org <webmaster@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:49 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Permit issued for healthy pine tree cutting on upper Tassajara San Luis Obispo, CA This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Message submitted from the <City of San Luis Obispo, CA> website. Site Visitor Name: Dear Anthony Whipple, The limbs on this majestic and healthy pine tree that housed many species were cut randomly and excessively. I am questioning the permit and who filed. The address is 113 S. Tassajara. Please look at the hack job - please tell me how this was permitted. Thank you. -- “Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV From:Cruce, Greg To:Mezzapesa, John; Otte, Freddy Cc:Stephenson, Nehemiah; Sabatini, Hayley Subject:RE: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Date:Monday, March 7, 2022 10:31:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Freddy and John, Fyi on vegetation removal in the creek Greg Cruce Deputy Director - Maintenance Operations Public Works Department 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:25 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: Re: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 No this is private property. They have been doing the work she mentioned. I don’t have any info on permits or not. -Nemo Get Outlook for iOS From: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:13:23 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org> Subject: FW: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Hey Greg and Nemo, Is this a part of the BJT ? the address she gave is near it but I don’t have any records on our end as far as any tree removals go. Thanks! Hayley From: Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:56 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Cc: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Re: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 The address is 12500 Los Osos Valley Road. On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 9:32 AM Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> wrote: Hi By chance do you have the address for this? My program is not wanting to work on my end currently and I do apologize for that. Once I get an address, I can look into this for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best, Hayley Hayley Sabatini pronouns she/her/hers Administrative Assistant II Public Work 25 Prado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E hsabatin@slocity.org T 805.781.7002 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 1:02 PM To: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. The owners of APN 053-141-013 have been working for several days removing trees and shrubs along the SLO Creek. Can you confirm that this activity is being done with permits? Concerned neighbors, -- Phone: ( -- Phone: ( From:Otte, Freddy To:Cruce, Greg; Mezzapesa, John Cc:Stephenson, Nemo; S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:RE: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Date:Monday, March 7, 2022 10:53:39 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png The property owner is Matt Wade and he has purchased both lots on either side of LOVR and down to Lower Higuera. I have talked to him about what is allowed although not sure how well he heard me. I know he has suffered many fires out there so I will circle back around with Matt and call as well. Thanks and happy Monday! From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:32 AM To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org> Cc: Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Freddy and John, Fyi on vegetation removal in the creek Greg Cruce Deputy Director - Maintenance Operations Public Works Department 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:25 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: Re: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 No this is private property. They have been doing the work she mentioned. I don’t have any info on permits or not. -Nemo Get Outlook for iOS From: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:13:23 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org> Subject: FW: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Hey Greg and Nemo, Is this a part of the BJT ? the address she gave is near it but I don’t have any records on our end as far as any tree removals go. Thanks! Hayley From: Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:56 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Cc: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Re: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 The address is 12500 Los Osos Valley Road. On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 9:32 AM Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> wrote: Hi By chance do you have the address for this? My program is not wanting to work on my end currently and I do apologize for that. Once I get an address, I can look into this for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best, Hayley Hayley Sabatini pronouns she/her/hers Administrative Assistant II Public Work 25 Prado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E hsabatin@slocity.org T 805.781.7002 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 1:02 PM To: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. The owners of APN 053-141-013 have been working for several days removing trees and shrubs along the SLO Creek. Can you confirm that this activity is being done with permits? Concerned neighbors, -- Phone: ( -- Phone: ( From:Sabatini, Hayley To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Date:Tuesday, March 8, 2022 11:30:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Fyi From: Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:54 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org> Cc: Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 The property owner is Matt Wade and he has purchased both lots on either side of LOVR and down to Lower Higuera. I have talked to him about what is allowed although not sure how well he heard me. I know he has suffered many fires out there so I will circle back around with Matt and call as well. Thanks and happy Monday! From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:32 AM To: Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org> Cc: Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: RE: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Freddy and John, Fyi on vegetation removal in the creek Greg Cruce Deputy Director - Maintenance Operations Public Works Department 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:25 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Subject: Re: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 No this is private property. They have been doing the work she mentioned. I don’t have any info on permits or not. -Nemo Get Outlook for iOS From: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:13:23 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nehemiah <nstephenson@slocity.org> Subject: FW: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 Hey Greg and Nemo, Is this a part of the BJT ? the address she gave is near it but I don’t have any records on our end as far as any tree removals go. Thanks! Hayley From: Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:56 AM To: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Cc: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Re: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 The address is 12500 Los Osos Valley Road. On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 9:32 AM Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> wrote: Hi By chance do you have the address for this? My program is not wanting to work on my end currently and I do apologize for that. Once I get an address, I can look into this for you. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best, Hayley Hayley Sabatini pronouns she/her/hers Administrative Assistant II Public Work 25 Prado, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E hsabatin@slocity.org T 805.781.7002 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 1:02 PM To: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: San Luis Obispo Creek Trees being removed at LOVR & US 101 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. The owners of APN 053-141-013 have been working for several days removing trees and shrubs along the SLO Creek. Can you confirm that this activity is being done with permits? Concerned neighbors, -- Phone: ( -- Phone: ( From: To:Trees Subject:Neighbor pruning a city tree Date:Monday, March 14, 2022 8:10:32 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello: are pruning the city tree located in front of their house. These folks are not very tree friendly and so I wanted to make sure they went through the process of getting permission to trim the city tree: SLO, 93405 -- “The Earth is what we all have in common.” -Wendell Berry From: To:Trees Subject:Pruning/removal of tree at 1377 Diablo Drive, SLO Date:Saturday, March 26, 2022 2:13:41 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. ________________________________ Gentlemen, The tree at 1377 Diablo Drive is being pruned today, 95% of the canopy has been removed, and it looks as if what remains is to be cut down. I am concerned that this may have been done without the appropriate permit(s). Please advise. Best Regards, From: To:Trees Subject:Fw: Pruning/removal of tree at 1377 Diablo Drive, SLO Date:Saturday, March 26, 2022 3:20:43 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Please see attached photo. ----- Forwarded message ----- From: " To: "trees@slocity.org" <trees@slocity.org> Sent: Saturday, 26 March 2022, 21:13:49 GMT Subject: Pruning/removal of tree at 1377 Diablo Drive, SLO Gentlemen, The tree at 1377 Diablo Drive is being pruned today, 95% of the canopy has been removed, and it looks as if what remains is to be cut down. I am concerned that this may have been done without the appropriate permit(s). Please advise. Best Regards, From:John Rourke To:Whipple, Anthony; shawn@greenvaletree.com; Johnny Rourke Subject:247 Warren way tree work Date:Tuesday, March 29, 2022 1:08:04 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony, Nancy the realtor told me you are trying to get a hold of the buyer of 247 Warren Way. My Son Johnny is one of the buyers and he is coordinating the trimming of a large Brazilian pepper on site and removal of smaller trees. Work is scheduled for Friday at 11 if you would like to be there I will be there at 1030 if you would like to go over scope of work. I've included Shawn from Greenvale who is contracted to do the work. Thanks John From:Whipple, Anthony To:Cruce, Greg Subject:Fwd: 247 Warren way tree work Date:Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:05:12 PM Get Outlook for iOS From: John Rourke < Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 1:08 PM To: Whipple, Anthony; shawn@greenvaletree.com; Johnny Rourke Subject: 247 Warren way tree work This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony, Nancy the realtor told me you are trying to get a hold of the buyer of 247 Warren Way. My Son Johnny is one of the buyers and he is coordinating the trimming of a large Brazilian pepper on site and removal of smaller trees. Work is scheduled for Friday at 11 if you would like to be there I will be there at 1030 if you would like to go over scope of work. I've included Shawn from Greenvale who is contracted to do the work. Thanks John From:Whipple, Anthony To:John Rourke; shawn@greenvaletree.com; Johnny Rourke Subject:RE: 247 Warren way tree work Date:Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:34:00 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi John, We received a public concern about a potential tree removal from a new property owner at 247 Warren way. I appreciate your quick response and just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page. I have inserted the Tree Regulation language below for reference. I wanted to take this time to remind you and your contractor, specifically the Tree removal section 12.24.090 B. , 12.24.090 C.1 and 12.24.090 C.3 Tree removal. A. Policy. 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. When reviewing requests for tree removal permits, the city shall discourage removing healthy trees that present no threat to people or property. B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, no person shall cut down, remove or destroy any tree, or cause the cutting down, removal or destruction of any tree, unless that person has obtained a tree removal permit issued by the approving authority. C. Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if all of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. Let me know if you have questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From: John Rourke < Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 1:08 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org>; shawn@greenvaletree.com; Johnny Rourke < Subject: 247 Warren way tree work This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony, Nancy the realtor told me you are trying to get a hold of the buyer of 247 Warren Way. My Son Johnny is one of the buyers and he is coordinating the trimming of a large Brazilian pepper on site and removal of smaller trees. Work is scheduled for Friday at 11 if you would like to be there I will be there at 1030 if you would like to go over scope of work. I've included Shawn from Greenvale who is contracted to do the work. Thanks John From: To:Trees Subject:Tree Cuting Date:Sunday, April 3, 2022 8:25:56 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. At 4667 Poinsettia on Saturday a large old tree was cut down. The tree was over 20 years old and a beautiful tree. All that is left is a dirt yard. Sent from Mail for Windows From:Mezzapesa, John To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:FW: Trees cut down at 247 Warren Date:Monday, April 4, 2022 5:08:28 PM Attachments:image001.png Anthony, Forwarding to your crew for follow up. Thanks, John Mezzapesa Code Enforcement Supervisor Community Development Building and Safety 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668 E jmezzapesa@slocity.org T 805.781.7179 slocity.org From: Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022 12:37 PM To: Code Enforcement <code@slocity.org> Subject: Trees cut down at 247 Warren This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi, I was wondering if I missed a tree permit being posted for this address. I think it just sold, but on Friday multiple trees were removed that were large in size. It is on the corner of Christina and Warren way. I noticed this when walking my dog around the neighborhood. One of them looked like to be a street tree since it was next to that street and their driveway. The other bigger ones were in their backyard and you could just see stumps when looking along the driveway. Most of the tree stumps were a couple of feet across and they seemed to be healthy trees. I looked on your website but could not find a permit. Hopefully, I just missed it. Thanks. From:Boyle, Ellen To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Illegal Tree Pruning at 1377 Diablo Date:Tuesday, April 5, 2022 11:02:58 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi Anthony, I received a call from a woman named calling to report a possible illegal tree removal/pruning at 1377 Diablo. She claimed the tree was trimmed significantly, causing her to believe it was damaged permanently. I looked on the G-Drive and CityWorks to see if there was a permit for that residence and was not able to locate one. would like to remain anonymous, but she shared her phone number if you would like to give her a call with any questions you may have. She can be reached at ( Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of more assistance. Thank you! Ellen Boyle Administrative Assistant II Public Works PW - PW Admin 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E eboyle@slocity.org T 805.781.7274 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Hernandez, Marjorie To:Cruce, Greg Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:John Rourke Tree Invoice Date:Thursday, April 14, 2022 9:37:52 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Greg, In December we invoiced John Rourke for an illegal prune of a tree. I understand he was going to appeal the invoice. Do you know if this has happened or will happen soon? Thanks, Marjorie Hernandez Accounting Assistant III Finance Finance Operations 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mhernandez@slocity.org T 805.781.7436 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Whipple, Anthony To: Subject:Illegal tree removal at 4667 Poinsettia street Date:Thursday, April 14, 2022 11:58:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Guideline Specs for nursery Quality.pdf TreePlantingStandards.pdf Street Trees Master List.pdf Mark Orback, I wanted to follow up on our conversation about your Illegal tree removal located at 4667 Poinsettia Street. I recognize you were unaware of the Tree Removal Permit procedure. The City of San Luis Obispo’s Urban Forest Services is requiring you to mitigate with landscape plan. This landscape shall include two 24 inch box shade trees of your choice from our approved city master tree list. One 24 inch box tree onsite and one comparable tree off site at the local French Park specific site TBD By City Staff / Park Site Manager. Attached: San Luis Obispo’s Master Street Tree list, Guidelines Specs, City Planting standards. The tree list can also be found on our city website. https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/trees-and-urban- forestry To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Cruce, Greg To:Hernandez, Marjorie Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley; Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: John Rourke Tree Invoice Date:Monday, April 18, 2022 7:05:07 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Good morning, John has appealed this fine. He also submitted a public records request that is going to take the City Atty office until May to review all records. Mr. Rourke has requested to put his hearing on hold until he receives the documents of his public records. So, at this point we’re in a holding pattern. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Greg Cruce Deputy Director - Maintenance Operations Public Works Department 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Hernandez, Marjorie <mhernand@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 9:38 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: John Rourke Tree Invoice Greg, In December we invoiced John Rourke for an illegal prune of a tree. I understand he was going to appeal the invoice. Do you know if this has happened or will happen soon? Thanks, Marjorie Hernandez Accounting Assistant III Finance Finance Operations 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mhernandez@slocity.org T 805.781.7436 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Hernandez, Marjorie To:Cruce, Greg Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley; Whipple, Anthony Subject:RE: John Rourke Tree Invoice Date:Monday, April 18, 2022 8:23:52 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png No questions, just wanted to check the status. I will make sure I note the invoice to check again in a month or so. From: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 7:05 AM To: Hernandez, Marjorie <mhernand@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org>; Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: RE: John Rourke Tree Invoice Good morning, John has appealed this fine. He also submitted a public records request that is going to take the City Atty office until May to review all records. Mr. Rourke has requested to put his hearing on hold until he receives the documents of his public records. So, at this point we’re in a holding pattern. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Greg Cruce Deputy Director - Maintenance Operations Public Works Department 805.781.7264 gcruce@slocity.org From: Hernandez, Marjorie <mhernand@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 9:38 AM To: Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org> Cc: Sabatini, Hayley <hsabatin@slocity.org> Subject: John Rourke Tree Invoice Greg, In December we invoiced John Rourke for an illegal prune of a tree. I understand he was going to appeal the invoice. Do you know if this has happened or will happen soon? Thanks, Marjorie Hernandez Accounting Assistant III Finance Finance Operations 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mhernandez@slocity.org T 805.781.7436 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley; Cruce, Greg Subject:RE: Pruning/removal of tree at 1377 Diablo Drive, SLO Date:Tuesday, April 19, 2022 7:26:29 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png I was able to inspect the tree located at 1377 Diablo Drive. This tree did not require a tree removal application on file. The criteria for an application on file is as follows. 12.24.090.C. Permit Not Required. Removing a tree in R-1 and R-2 zones does not require a permit if all of the following conditions exist: 1. The tree is a designated native species and the trunk is less than ten inches in diameter as measured by diameter standard height (DSH, four feet, six inches per International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards) (see Section 12.24.030, Definitions; native trees), or when the tree is nonnative and the trunk is less than twenty inches DSH; and 2. The tree is not located within a creek setback area (see Section 17.70.030); and 3. The tree is not a designated street tree, and is not located within ten feet of the back of the sidewalk; and 4. Planting or retention of the tree was not a condition of development; or 5. The tree is a palm and the trunk is less than twelve inches DSH. In short, the tree was 19 inches at 4.5 feet above grade. And not within 10 feet of the sidewalk. I did speak with the property owners and they are planning on a complete removal and replacement asap. Let me know if you have any further questions Thank you, Anthony Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 3:23 PM To: Trees <trees@slocity.org> Subject: Fw: Pruning/removal of tree at 1377 Diablo Drive, SLO This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Please see attached photo. ----- Forwarded message ----- From: " To: "trees@slocity.org" <trees@slocity.org> Sent: Saturday, 26 March 2022, 21:13:49 GMT Subject: Pruning/removal of tree at 1377 Diablo Drive, SLO Gentlemen, The tree at 1377 Diablo Drive is being pruned today, 95% of the canopy has been removed, and it looks as if what remains is to be cut down. I am concerned that this may have been done without the appropriate permit(s). Please advise. Best Regards, From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:clearings Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 9:35:40 AM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Anthony, I find it odd that I had to pay a fee and have a single dead tree looked at to get permission to cut it down when all around me there is whole-scale clearing of backyards....of all trees. They've cleared 244 Albert. They're clearing 1573 as I type. I thought San Luis was about keeping trees. What is the purpose of the tree committee? "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" *sigh* It's so sad. From:Whipple, Anthony To: Cc:S. Weidler, Hayley Subject:RE: clearings Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 10:59:55 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi The owners of 1573 Slack Street did submit a Tree removal Application. I went out and measured and the tree was under the diameter limit in out tree regulations they are replanting 2 trees for the removal. I ‘m not sure about 244 Albert Drive I would need more information. did any of the plant material require a tree removal application? Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple 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: Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 9:35 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: clearings This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Anthony, I find it odd that I had to pay a fee and have a single dead tree looked at to get permission to cut it down when all around me there is whole-scale clearing of backyards....of all trees. They've cleared 244 Albert. They're clearing 1573 as I type. I thought San Luis was about keeping trees. What is the purpose of the tree committee? "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" *sigh* It's so sad. From: To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: clearings Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 11:52:54 AM Anthony, Thank you for answering me. I don't know if 244 had any tree that met the requirements for approval. It was a backyard completely filled in with trees and now its just dirt. It's so incredibly sad that all the foliage is being demolished. I know it sounds stupid but there are so many birds, squirrels, possum, raccoons, lizards, bugs that live in the foliage. Every year so many different migrating birds stop in this area. There has always been so many trees and bushes for them. Now they're clearing these lots to nothing. It breaks my heart to see the urbanization fill in. I'll be the last green dot on the google satellite picture. On Monday, August 8, 2022 at 10:59:59 AM PDT, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi The owners of 1573 Slack Street did submit a Tree removal Application. I went out and measured and the tree was under the diameter limit in out tree regulations they are replanting 2 trees for the removal. I ‘m not sure about 244 Albert Drive I would need more information. did any of the plant material require a tree removal application? Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple 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: Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 9:35 AM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: clearings This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Anthony, I find it odd that I had to pay a fee and have a single dead tree looked at to get permission to cut it down when all around me there is whole-scale clearing of backyards....of all trees. They've cleared 244 Albert. They're clearing 1573 as I type. I thought San Luis was about keeping trees. What is the purpose of the tree committee? "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot" *sigh* It's so sad. From:Whipple, Anthony To: Subject:Tree removal application Date:Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6:56:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Hi mark, I have received your Tree Removal Application, To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:slocw@slocity.org Subject:Service Request: 12818 is CLOSED Date:Friday, August 19, 2022 9:49:06 AM SERVICE REQUEST: 12818 REMOVAL APPLICATION REQUEST Address:1919 Broad Submitted To:TREE CREW, Dispatch To:WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H Initiated By:SABATINI, HAYLEY Date Initiated:8/1/2022 9:48:04 AM Details:replacing 3 trees Status:Closed Closed By:WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H Date Closed 8/19/2022 9:48:56 AM Comments: By WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H: 8/16/2022 3:18:41 PM Mark King has summited a tree removal application and is going to replant at said location By WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H: 8/19/2022 9:48:53 AM I'm Working with applicant to replant location. Location: http://cityworks.slocity.org/cwserver/WorkManagement/RequestEdit.aspx? RequestId=12818 From:Mark King To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:Re: Tree removal application Date:Monday, August 22, 2022 8:07:08 PM This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony, I am scheduling to remove the stumps on Saturday, Sept. 3. Once I have the stumps ground, I will be removing the debri and adding dirt and plant mix. I will order the three trees when this is done and plant them when I receive them. Let me know the location you have chosen for the third tree. Thanks, Mark King King Gardening Services On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 06:56:38 AM PDT, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi mark, I have received your Tree Removal Application, To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Whipple, Anthony To:Mark King Subject:RE: Tree removal application Date:Tuesday, August 23, 2022 6:45:00 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png TreePlantingStandards.pdf Mark, Thanks for the update, We can plant the 3rd tree at Meadow park in a irrigated section that should reduce the need for supplemental water. I will contact Jeff he is the site manager for that park for a location and desired species. I have attached the standards for Tree Planting for record. Let me know if you have any questions Thank you, Anthony Whipple 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: Mark King < Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 8:07 PM To: Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Tree removal application This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Anthony, I am scheduling to remove the stumps on Saturday, Sept. 3. Once I have the stumps ground, I will be removing the debri and adding dirt and plant mix. I will order the three trees when this is done and plant them when I receive them. Let me know the location you have chosen for the third tree. Thanks, Mark King King Gardening Services On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 06:56:38 AM PDT, Whipple, Anthony <awhipple@slocity.org> wrote: Hi mark, I have received your Tree Removal Application, To avoid formal enforcement, please respond to me with a timeline for completion within 10 business days of this email. Failure to complete the replanting within the proposed timeline will result in the City initiating formal enforcement. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Anthony Whipple Urban Forester 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 From:Boyle, Ellen To:Whipple, Anthony Subject:City trees outside 1765 Huasna Date:Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:52:50 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png Good morning, Anthony! I just spoke with a woman named who lives near 1765 Huasna Drive. She mentioned that the City maintained trees outside of 1765 were being cut down/removed and she was concerned as to why they are being removed. Would you mind giving her a call back at ( I looked on the G-drive and Cityworks and could not find a tree removal application for these trees (not sure if removal applications are required for City maintained trees). Thanks! Ellen Boyle Administrative Assistant II Public Works PW - PW Admin 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934 E eboyle@slocity.org T 805.781.7274 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From:slocw@slocity.org Subject:Service Request: 12818 is CLOSED Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 7:25:23 AM SERVICE REQUEST: 12818 REMOVAL APPLICATION REQUEST Address:1919 Broad Submitted To:TREE CREW, Dispatch To:WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H Initiated By:SABATINI, HAYLEY Date Initiated:8/1/2022 9:48:04 AM Details:replacing 3 trees Status:Closed Closed By:WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H Date Closed 8/29/2022 7:25:14 AM Comments: By WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H: 8/16/2022 3:18:41 PM Mark King has summited a tree removal application and is going to replant at said location By WHIPPLE, ANTHONY H: 8/19/2022 9:48:53 AM I'm Working with applicant to replant location. Location: http://cityworks.slocity.org/cwserver/WorkManagement/RequestEdit.aspx? RequestId=12818