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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-2024 Tree Committee Presentation1 City of San Luis Obispo Tree Committee Meeting October 28, 2024 2 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA The public is encouraged to submit comments on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Tree Committee that does not appear on this agenda.Although the Committee will not take action on items presented during the Public Comment Period,the Chair may direct staff to place an item on a future agenda for discussion.Comments are limited to 3-minutes,per person. 3 CONSENT ITEM(S) Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon at one time.A member of the public may request the Tree Committee to pull an item for discussion.The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Item 3a. Consideration of Minutes – August 26, 2024 Tree Committee Meeting Minutes 4 Tree Removal Convenience Application to remove two (2) Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oaks) located in the front yard at 2675 Johnson Street. Applicant: Ron Combs Item 4a: TREE-0497-2024 (2675 Johnson Avenue) October 28, 2024 5 Tree Committee Focus of Review Review the proposed tree removal request regarding its consistency with the policies and standards set forth in the Tree Regulations (San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 12.24.090(E)(3). Make a recommendation to the Community Development Director. 6 Location •2675 Johnson Ave •Applicant is requesting to remove 2 Coast Live Oaks (12” and 18” DSH) 7 8 Location Overview 9 Compensatory Planting •The applicant is proposing to replant thirteen (13) Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius (Catalina Ironwood) as a hedge along the wall to create sound barrier. •Landscape sketch show the location and species of the new trees: 10 Project Landscape and Site Plan 11 Summary of Applicable Criteria 12.24.090(G)(1-7) •G(1) Size of Tree : Two Quercus agrifolia with small and moderately-sized canopies •G(2-3) Location and Species: Trees are native and in the front yard •G(4) Forestry Best Practice: Front yard could support more trees •G(5) Right-of-Way Impact: Trees are not impacting the Public Right-of-Way either by obstruction or displacement •G(6) Compensatory Plantings: Landscaping plan exceeds required minimum for replanting (13:2). •G(7) Heritage Status: Not Heritage Trees. •https://sanluisobispo.municipal.codes/Code/12.24.090(G) 12 Tree Committee Actions Recommend findings of consistency with the Tree Regulations. An action recommending approval of the application based on consistency with the Tree Regulations (SLOMC Section 12.24) will be forwarded to the Community Development Director for final action. This action may include recommendations for revisions to the landscaping plan Continue the project to a hearing date certain, or uncertain. An action continuing the application should include direction to the applicant and staff on pertinent issues. Recommend findings of inconsistency with the Tree Regulations. An action recommending denial of the application should include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the General Plan, Tree Regulations, or other policy documents. 12 13 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 14 ITEM 5A. 2025-2027 TREE COMMITTEE GOAL-SETTING AND THE FINANCIAL PLAN /BUDGET PROCESS October 28, 2024 15 Background Bi-annually the City adopts a budget and financial plan. Advisory Bodies identify goals and major work programs for the next two years. City Council uses this information, along with public comment and other input, to set community priorities and to allocate resources to accomplish the identified Major City Goals. 15 16 Current Major City Goals 16 17 17A look-back on 2023-25 Financial Plan Objectives 18 Key Points 1.The Council is seeking advisory body input focused on the purview area of the advisory body and is also interested in input on other issues that are important to the community. 2.Advisory body input is highly valued by the Council and City staff . 3.Goals can include completing projects from a previous work program. 4.Identifying priorities implies recommending fewer rather than more goals to the Council. 5.Advisory bodies are encouraged to only recommend activities that can reasonably be accomplished during a two-year financial plan cycle. 18 19 Goal Setting: Current Goals 2023-2025 1.December 2, 2022: TC discussed the future of the Urban Forestry Program for the 2023-2025 budget cycle. 2.January 2023: City Council held a study session on urban forestry and reviewed the results of an organizational assessment. As a result: •A Community Forest Plan was completed. •February 27, 2023: the plan was presented to the TC. •February 2023: New positions were created in different city departments in response to support urban forestry. 19 20 Goal Setting 2025-2027 Discussion 1.Update the Tree Regulations in the Municipal Code based on an Ordinance Review, Advisory Body Case Study Report, and recent California State Laws. 2.Implement the Community Forest Plan. 3.Advocate tree planting in public spaces. 20 21 Goal Setting Steps: 2025-2027 1.Determine if any goals and/or programs have not been completed and should be carried forward; 2.Identify new goals or programs for possible inclusion in the work program; 3.Prioritize the goals and programs; and 4.Identify activities which may require additional resources to accomplish. This may include references to possible community partnerships or outside funding sources. 21 22 Goal-Setting & the Budget Process 23 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR 2025-27 GOAL SETTING 24 COMMENT & DISCUSSION Item 5b. Arborist Report Urban Forester Program Coordinator / City Arborist, Walter Gault, will provide an update on Tree Division activities 25 Arborist Report Arbor Day Celebration 2024 •Planting 25 Trees along the SLO Safety Trail •Sinshiemer Park (Boulevard Del Campo Cul De Sac) 10am-12pm •200 1-Gallon Tree Giveaways from Cal Poly 26 Arbor Day Event Map 27 The next Tree Committee Special Meeting will be held on December 2, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.