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Santa mollica,
City Council Meeting: December 13, 2011
Agenda Item: rim /8.}
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Barbara Stinchfield, Department Director
Subject: Adoption of the Proposed City of Santa Monica Urban Forest Master Plan
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that City Council:
1) Adopt the proposed City of Santa Monica Urban Forest Master Plan;
2) Give direction on extending the work of the Urban Forest Master Plan Working
Group by establishing a longer -term public advisory body;
3) Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance amending Santa Monica
Municipal Code Chapter 7.40 related to community forest regulations.
Executive Summary
The proposed City's Urban Forest Master Plan (1rtttachrllientt i -) would serve as a guide
for perpetuating and enhancing Santa Monica's urban forest. This comprehensive
Urban Forest Master Plan (Master Plan) establishes guiding principles, associated
goals and more specific strategies for ensuring that there is wide - ranging community
stewardship and best management practices for the care of this important natural
resource. The Master Plan also establishes detailed guidelines for ongoing
management of the urban forest and includes a Street Tree Designations List that would
be used to replace street trees by street segment under strict removal criteria. The
Master Plan is structured to be a policy guide as well as a living document that
acknowledges the environmental and urban conditions that fluctuate over time, and
thus, it is flexible enough to accommodate these future changes. By using this adaptive
management approach, new research and technologies would be incorporated into the
Master Plan as they become available. Proposed updates every seven years would
provide Council with opportunities to approve policy changes and additions.
The proposed Master Plan is the result of over two years of stewardship by the seven -
member Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force (Task Force) appointed by Council. The
process involved extensive public input through surveys, community workshops and
regular and special meetings of the Task Force. Staff recommends that Council adopt
the Master Plan, give direction to staff on the establishment of a longer -term public
advisory body to extend the work of the current time - limited Task Force, introduce for
first reading an ordinance amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.40 related
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to community forest regulations and authorize staff to begin implementation of the
strategies as outlined in the Master Plan.
Background
On July 23, 2008, Council received a public request to consider the creation of an urban
forest commission to better engage community members in urban forestry issues. As a
result, Council directed staff to explore options for a public process and present these
options to Council for its consideration. Staff conducted research on various
approaches used by other cities, both locally and nationwide, on how to enhance
community involvement with the urban forest.
On Aprill, 2009, Council approved the establishment of the Urban Forest Task Force to
advise staff on the development of a long -range urban forest master plan, review
specific urban forest issues, and serve in an advisory capacity to City Council on the
Master Plan until its completion.
n €J� 92 20Q9, Council approved a contract with Artecho Architecture and
Landscape Architecture (Artecho) in an amount not to exceed $203,791 to develop the
City's Urban Forest Master Plan.
On S)epternber 22, 2009, Council appointed the seven member Task Force to advise
staff through the completion of the Master Plan. The Task Force members are: Judy
Abdo, Chair; Susan McCarthy, Vice - Chair; and Tom Cleys, Peter Jensen, Linda Piera-
Avila, Grace Phillips, and Doris Sosin.
On November, 9, 201:0, Council authorized an amendment to the agreement with
Artecho in the amount of $100,839 for additional services related to the development of
the Master Plan and the web -based forest management system, resulting in a total
amended contract amount of $304,630.
Spearheaded by the Task Force, which met regularly and provided invaluable input
throughout the process, the Master Plan updates and expands upon the City's
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Community Forest. Management Plan approved by the City Council on Novernber.
1999_ The Master Plan is a long -range policy document to guide the future of the urban
forest as well as a working document of implementation strategies to achieve stated
goals. It is also intended to be a living document that can be amended as
environmental factors and best management practices in tree care change. The Master
Plan uses as its base an updated web -based tree inventory that includes, but is not
limited to, an estimated life expectancy of 33,318 publicly -owned trees on street right -of-
ways, parks, City facilities, and open spaces such as medians, the beach, and the bluff
below Palisades Park. The tree inventory establishes baseline data for a complete
analysis of the City's street tree population by using Free - new software developed by
the U.S. Forest Service. The analysis provides a dollar value indication of the
environmental benefits provided by each tree.
How to Use the Document. The Master Plan includes a Vision Statement and a Task
Force Mission Statement and contains the three chapters summarized below.
Chapter 1 — Background of the Urban Forest
This section includes the history of Santa Monica's urban forest, a summary of the
relationship to other City policy documents, a discussion on baseline environmental
conditions, a description of Santa Monica's current urban forest and its environmental
benefits, and a summary of the community's view of the forest obtained through various
outreach strategies.
Chapter 2 — Guiding Principles
This section is the main policy section of the Master Plan. The vision for the urban forest
is refined in this chapter to provide specificity as well as flexibility in meeting six broad
guiding principles. Goals and strategies for immediate and future implementation are
outlined. The Task Force created the guiding principles and corresponding goals to
serve as the framework for more specific strategies detailed in this chapter. A summary
of these guiding principles, corresponding goals, and strategies are described below.
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(1) The Urban Forest and Its Environment — "The urban forest is a living element of
the City that contributes to the quality of life and surrounding environment. The
City's public trees, found throughout the various neighborhoods and parks, offset
the impact of the built environment and provide residents and visitors healthy and
pleasant places for recreation and social interaction while providing habitat for
urban wildlife."
Goal: To enhance the understanding of the environmental benefits of the urban
forest and to assess and report on the progress gained.
Strategies:
• Biennial Performance Reporting
• Seven -Year Performance Reporting
• Public Advisory Body
(2) Understanding the Urban Forest — "The public will become better aware of the
urban forest if there is general understanding of its value and the benefits it
provides. To that end, an ongoing public education process appropriately
tailored to different age levels is essential."
Goal: To ensure that all sectors of the community are aware of the benefits trees
offer, are familiar with Best Management Practices for tree care and that
residents are included as stakeholders in decision- making.
Strategies:
• Public Education
• Outreach to Residents and Businesses in Santa Monica
• An Educational Heritage Tree Program for Trees of Special Significance
• Community Tree Planting Initiatives
• Collaboration with Other Agencies to Promote Education and Awareness
(3) Economics of the Urban Forest — "The urban forest is a capital asset of the City
valued at well over $159 million dollars. It is the only element of the City's
infrastructure that actually increases in value as it ages."
Goal: To achieve sufficient financial resources to enhance and conserve the
urban forest and to raise awareness of its economic importance.
Strategies:
• City Funding
• External Funding
(4) Collaborating on Urban Forest Management — "There must be a collaborative
process in place where departments and contractors work to communicate
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effectively on proposed work that impact street trees and support the planting of
new trees where appropriate."
Goal: Develop an inter - departmental process to review development plans and
ensure optimum street tree conservation, as well as Best Management Practices
in the selection, planting and maintenance of public trees.
Strategies:
• Internal Collaboration
• Coordination with Private Entities
• Community and Neighborhood Collaboration
• Collaboration with the Santa Monica - Malibu School District
(5) Stewardship of the Urban Forest — "The urban forest includes all public trees and
they should be conserved for future generations. Efforts should include
maintenance standards for their ongoing management and clear criteria to allow
for selective removal of trees. The urban forest should be maintained with a
standard of care that is consistent with, and in some cases, greater than other
components of the City's infrastructure."
Goal: To take into account the entire life cycle of the City's public trees and
encourage stewardship practices in order to reap the maximum benefits possible
from the urban forest.
Strategies:
• Tree Care
• Tree Inventory
• Best Management Practices
• Annual Tree Maintenance Program
• New Technologies
• Mandatory Tree Protection During Construction
• Risk Assessment
• Declining Trees
• Inter - Planting In Lieu of Removal
• Street Tree Noticing and Removal
• Public Trees and City Public Improvement Projects
• Reporting Damage to Public Trees
• Parkway Planting Guidelines
• Landmarks and Historic Districts
• Landmark Trees
(6) Enhancing the Urban Forest — "With conscientious foresight, the urban forest can
evolve into an even greater treasure. The urban forest is in a constant state of
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change and is a dynamic natural system that must be managed to address the
inevitable growth and decline of the City's trees."
Goal: To enhance the urban forest by expanding canopy coverage and species
diversity throughout the City.
Strategies:
• Implementation of the Street Tree Designations List
• Expansion of Street Tree Species Diversity
• City Arboretum
• Modification of Infrastructure to Accommodate Larger Canopy Trees
• Prioritization of Areas Needing Greater Canopy Coverage
• Filling of Tree Vacancy Backlogs
• Freeway Mitigation
• Larger Trees
• Securing of Adequate Tree Supply
Chapter 3 - Appendices
The three appendices within this section serve as a "handbook' for defining specific
street tree care guidelines.
Appendix 1 - Tree Care Guidelines. Appendix 1 establishes technical guidelines and
specifications for the daily management of the urban forest. These guidelines would be
evaluated and updated periodically by City staff to incorporate new technology for Best
Management Practices and the continued improvement of the urban forest.
Appendix 2 — Street Tree Designations Criteria. Appendix 2 outlines criteria used to
designate future replacement trees.
Appendix 3 - Street Tree Designations List. To designate future replacement of City
street trees as they succumb to disease, become hazardous, or die, a Street Tree
Designations List is proposed to specify replacement species and alternative species for
all 394 street tree segments in the community. A tree is deemed hazardous after an in-
depth inspection is made by two staff certified arborists using the International Society
of Arboriculture's risk assessment form. The Street Tree Designations List would also
be used to fill current street tree vacancies. It is important to note that changes would
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be made by staff only under the Street Tree Designations criteria specified in Chapter 3,
pages 100 -103, of the Master Plan.
Discussion
The following outlines several key issue areas that were discussed at length by the
Task Force and participating community members, resulting in final recommendations
incorporated in the proposed Master Plan.
Increased Emphasis on Evaluation and Reporting. A major emphasis of several key
strategies in the Master Plan is on increased periodic evaluations of the urban forest to
assess progress in achieving performance goals. These goals include the number of
trees trimmed, removed and planted each year and the evaluation of newly introduced
species to the forest. A seven -year reporting schedule would assess the urban forest's
environmental benefits such as canopy coverage, energy savings, reduction of
stormwater runoff, air quality and carbon sequestration. Additional benchmarks that
would be reported include wildlife activity, the list of the top 15 species in the urban
forest, the number of native trees, and the ratio of deciduous trees to evergreen trees.
More detail on these benchmarks can be found in Chapter 2, page 43, Sections 1 and
2.
Public Advisory Body. The Master Plan outlines the possible responsibilities of an
extended urban forest advisory body that would be in place for a seven -year period
should the Council choose to do so (see Chapter 2, page 43, Section 3). The Task
Force letter included as Attachment 2 requests such a body be approved. As stated in
the letter, Task Force members recommend the extension of their work in the form of a
public advisory body with members who have special expertise and interest in the field
of urban forestry not otherwise found on other Boards and Commissions. The body
would assist staff to evaluate the environmental benefits of the changing urban forest,
assess the effectiveness of the Master Plan strategies being implemented and advise
on other urban forest issues. The letter emphasizes that this body could contribute to
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important issues impacting the City, especially at a time when LUCE policies are being
implemented, many of which impact the City's streetscape and urban infrastructure. As
noted in Attachment 3, the Landmarks and Planning Commissions also are
recommending the extension of the Task Force's work. Staff requests Council direction
on whether a reconstituted advisory body be formed as outlined on page 43 of the
Master Plan.
Community Stewardship and Education. Numerous Master Plan strategies emphasize
the need for community -wide understanding and stewardship of the urban forest. The
extensive community involvement to date has heightened awareness of the urban
forest's benefits and importance both to the city as a whole and individual community
members in a very personal way. The Master Plan includes strategies for continuing
community collaborations, public education for residents of all ages and the
implementation of such activities as Arbor Day celebrations, an educational Heritage
Tree Program and youth activities with the local schools.
Street Tree Removal. The proposed Master Plan outlines strict inspection and risk
assessment criteria for the removal of street trees and a revised tree removal process
that provides specific procedures for assessment of street trees to ensure they meet the
approved removal criteria. The public noticing process includes a new process that
involves multiple levels of staff analysis and one administrative appeals process, if
invoked, prior to removing a street tree (see Appendix 1, Section 1.8, page 93).
Included in this process are up to three assessments from certified arborists. The
proposed noticing period would be extended from the current 7 to 14 days to 14 working
days to give the public adequate notice and an opportunity to review the proposed
removal. Following adoption of the Master Plan, staff would work with the City
Attorney's office to address any legal issues associated with the suggested model for
the appeals process as proposed in the Master Plan and would return to Council with
ordinance changes as necessary.
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Tree Relocation and Removal in City Public Improvement Proiects. The proposed
Master Plan outlines a separate process for determining tree relocation and tree
removal in public improvement projects conducted by the City (Appendix 1, Section 1.8,
page 97). This process includes incorporation of existing healthy trees in the project's
design wherever consistent with the project's design objectives. When tree relocation
or removal is proposed, a Tree Relocation and Removal Plan would be prepared as part
of the community engagement and design process. The Tree Relocation and Removal
Plan would be made available to the public and presented at community workshops as
the design evolves. The process also includes reviews by all relevant advisory and
regulatory Boards and Commissions and final approval by the City Council.
Street Tree Designations. A Species Selection Subcommittee of the Task Force with
expertise in arboriculture and tree species met regularly with project consultants and
City staff to develop street tree replacement recommendations for all 394 street
segments in the event tree removal is necessary or when tree vacancies are to be filled.
The Subcommittee developed criteria for street tree selection to carefully balance the
need to achieve increased environmental benefits from the urban forest with specific
physical conditions, character and aesthetics of each street segment. These criteria are
described in Appendix 2, pages 100 -103 and include:
• Species Diversity
• Aesthetics and Neighborhood Character
• Tree Site and Growspace
• Canopy Size
• Land Use and Traffic Considerations
• Micro - Climate and Growing Conditions
• Availability
• Special Cases: Palm Allees
• Special Cases: Ficus Streets
Using such tools as Google Maps and site visits, the Subcommittee familiarized
themselves with all street segments and, working with the staff and consultants,
developed the proposed Street Tree Designations List (Appendix 3). A city -wide mailing
provided residents with information on how to access information about specific
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proposed species on their streets and how to provide public comment. Two special
Task Force meetings were held to obtain public input. Residents could also review
each proposed species by street segment, including a photographic image, on the
project website and provide comment. Comments from over 800 residents were
reviewed. As a result, the final Street Tree Designations List in the Master Plan
incorporates changes to 69 street segments in response to residents' comments,
including seven segments to streets with significant palm allees. As noted in the Street
Tree Designations List, the Landmarks Commission, in an advisory role, would provide
input to staff in order to gain an understanding of the historical context for street tree
species designations adjacent to Landmarks and in Historic Districts.
Commission Actions
On November 7, 2011, the Urban Forest Task Force voted to approve the proposed
Master Plan as transmitted to the City Council. In addition, the Task Force drafted and
approved the letter to Council, included in this staff report as Attachment 2,
recommending the extension of an urban forest public advisory body for the reasons
noted in the letter.
Prior to the Task Force's final action on the attached proposed Master Plan, drafts of
the Master Plan were reviewed by the Landmarks Commission on October 10, 2011, by
the Task Force on the Environment on October 17, 2011, the Recreation and Parks
Commission on October 20, 2011, and the Planning Commission on November 2, 2011.
Their recommendations and responses to these recommendations are included in this
staff report as Attachment 3.
Public Outreach
As an advisory group to Council, the Task Force and staff sought wide- ranging input
from the community. From its first meeting on October 28, 2009 to its last meeting on
November 8, 2011, the Task Force held 39 public meetings with a total of nearly 1,000
community members in attendance. In addition, specific outreach strategies included:
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• A project website ry ww,santarTionicatrees.com launched in spring 2010
• Three community workshops in 2010
® A city -wide bus tour of the urban forest with over 50 participants
® Online surveys distributed by email and posted on the website
® 13 advertisements in the local media to promote workshops and special
meetings
• The distribution of 30,000 door hangers to residents that served as a brief mail -in
questionnaire and also promoted community workshops and the online survey
• A postcard mailing to every Santa Monica household notifying residents how to
comment on proposed street tree species and receive updates by e -mail
• Information in Seascape, on City TV and at the 2010 and 2011 Santa Monica
Festival
• Two special street tree species selection workshops in 2011
Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.40
The proposed ordinance amends Chapter 7.40 of the Municipal Code to eliminate
sections of the code related to the urban forest that are no longer applicable and to
clarify the remaining sections of Chapter 7.40 for purposes of carrying out the care,
maintenance and protection of the urban forest.
Environmental Analysis
Adoption of the Urban Forest Master Plan is exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15307 (Class 7) of
the State Implementation Guidelines in that the Master Plan is a policy document that
outlines guiding principles, goals and strategies for the long term maintenance and
enhancement of Santa Monica's urban forest as a natural resource of the community.
Next Steps
Decision on an Urban Forest Advisory Body. Staff requests direction on whether the
Council desires to reconstitute an advisory body to perform the responsibilities as
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outlined in Chapter 2, page 43, Section 3 of the Master Plan. If approved, City staff
would return to Council with recommendations on the composition of the advisory body
and the necessary legal documents for Council action prior to recruitment and
appointment of members.
Master Plan Implementation. Once approved and the necessary sections codified, the
Public Landscape Division would incorporate the implementation of the various
strategies outlined in the Master Plan into its annual work plan and develop timelines for
implementation. In addition, specific benchmarks would be included in the City's
Biennial Budget for Council and public review.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There are no immediate financial impacts and budget actions required to adopt the
proposed Master Plan. However, filling all street tree vacancies will require $325,000
annually over the next four years in addition to already approved funding. Staff will
request this funding in future budget cycles
Prepared by: Randy Little, Public Landscape Manager
Walter Warriner, Community Forester
Carlos Collard, Senior Administrative Analyst
Approved:
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Barbara Stinchfield
Director, Community and Cultural
Services
Attachments:
Forwarded to Council:
Rod Gould
City Manager
(1) Prop ed City of Banta Nflonica Urban Forest Master Plan
(2) Letter from the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force
(3) Master Plan Recommendations from Other City Commissions and Boards
(4) Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.40 (CCS)
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Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force
2600 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, California 90405.5204
Dear Mayor Richard Bloom and City Council,
Attachment 2
December 13, 2011
We, the undersigned members of the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force, request that the.City Council
appoint a future task force to continue our work of defining and redefining the role of trees in our
sustainable city. Urban trees are a key ecological component of our city. We believe that Santa Monica
needs to embrace a paradigm shift in how we prioritize infrastructure planning, in order to protect our urban
forest as'the City grows Increasingly dense. An Urban Forest Task Force could help guide the city toward
maximizing the ecosystem benefits provided by our urban forest while we move into the new zoning and
permitting process. We feel we can provide expertise not currently embodied In other City Boards and
Commissions.
We hope you will give a future Urban Forest Task Force broad discretion in addressing the responsibilities
outlined in the Urban Forest Master Plan.
Sincerely,
Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force
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Judy Abdo Gr a Phillips
Chair Tas Force Memb r
Tom Cleys Linda Piera -Avila -
Task Force Member Task Force Member
tel: 310 458 -8974 o fax: 310 399 -6984
Doris Sosin
Task Force Member
Pr'mintl o0 100%6 poskto muniw PCF papal
Attachment 3
Master Plan Recommendations from Other City Commissions and Boards
Landmarks Commission
On October 10, 2011 the Landmarks Commission reviewed the draft Urban Forest
Master Plan and provided the following recommendations:
1. Recommendation
Revise the Master Plan to include language about the treatment and selection of trees
in the public right -of way adjacent to designated City landmarks and /or historic districts,
including involving the Landmarks Commission in tree selection for those particular
areas at such time trees need to be replaced.
Response
The strategy on Landmark and Historic Districts on page 53 includes the following:
In the case of street tree designation adjacent to currently designated landmarks or
within currently designated historic districts, City staff will confer with the Landmarks
Commission in an advisory capacity to address contextual issues prior to selecting
replacement species. ff approved, Street Tree Designations need to be changed in
areas adjacent to future designated historic landmarks or within future designated
historic districts. City staff will confer with the Landmarks Commission in an advisory
capacity to further staffs understanding of the historic context.
Additionally, Appendix 3, Street Tree Designations List, has been amended to
identify street segments that contain designated landmarks and within designated
historic districts to reinforce this strategy.
2. Recommendation
Refer to the 1900- 1950's in the "History of Santa Monica's Urban Forest" with the
possibility of referencing the creation of neighborhood subdivisions.
Response
The section of Chapter 1 that is devoted to the "History of Santa Monica's Urban
Forest" incorporates historical information associated with tree planting activities
during the 1900's — 1950's in both the text and the timeline and broadly outlines
development patterns in Santa Monica as they relate to the City's urban forest.
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3. Recommendation
Reference both the Historic Preservation Element and the Historic Resources Inventory
in the section of Chapter 1 titled "Relationship to Other Documents" (page 14).
Response
The Historic Resources Inventory and the Historic Preservation Element have been
incorporated into the list of related City documents on page 14. Additionally, the
following text has been incorporated on page 14:
Additionally, through its goals, objectives and policies the Historic Preservation
Element recognizes that streetscapes can establish a context for historic buildings
and districts, and encourages consideration of history including the protection of
historic views and landscapes in designing public improvement projects. '
4. Recommendation
Reference neighborhood character as a key value of the LUCE and incorporate this
value as part of the Master Plan.
Response
The following text has been incorporated on page 14 to address the value of
neighborhood character in the LUCE:
The LUCE highlights the community's goals for protecting neighborhood character
and it recognizes the importance of the streetscape by encouraging neighborhoods
to function as gathering places that feature a landscaped environment with tree -lined
sidewalks. It recommends new trees for proposed residential districts through the
City's urban forest program.
Additionally the Species Selection Subcommittee of the Task Force considered
criteria including neighborhood character in developing street tree designations for
each street segment. The criteria is provided on page 100, Appendix 2 and includes
the following section:
Aesthetics and Neighborhood Character
If a new species is considered for a street segment, its appearance alongside
existing trees must be considered. Since this plan will be implemented over time,
new trees will be phased in one at a time, so they must blend aesthetically with
existing trees and consider the neighborhood character during the replacement
process.
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5. Recommendation
Incorporate the development of a Heritage Tree Program that recognizes both individual
trees and groupings of trees.
Response
The strategy for heritage trees outlined on page 45 allows for both individual and
groups of trees to be recognized as follows:
Within available resources, an educational Heritage Tree program will be
implemented and will be overseen by the Public Landscape Division and, if
extended, with input from the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force. The program
will define the process for the nomination and designation of a public tree or group of
trees. It will also define the means by which they will be recognized and used to
raise community awareness about their exceptional characteristics and contributions
to Santa Monica's urban environment. This designation will not include regulatory
restrictions and will not be governed by the Landmarks Ordinance but will
emphasize educating the community through creative educational outreach
strategies. The definition of, and the criteria for a public Heritage Tree may include
but is not limited to:
• A tree or group of trees represent specimens that are particularly rare in the Los
Angeles basin and of considerable size and age.
• A tree or group of trees possess unique characteristics or special horticultural
significance.
• A tree or group of trees are of a significant size and /or make a significant and
outstanding aesthetic impact on the setting and are exceptional specimens in good
condition and health.
• A tree or group of trees gives special significance to a historic building or district
because of their age.
6. Recommendation
The Landmarks Commission recommends that the Urban Forest Task Force continue
as a task force following the adoption of the Master Plan to continue its work on the
urban forest and also consider policies for trees on private property.
Response
Page 43 of the master plan outlines a role for a public advisory body to continue for
a seven year period at the discretion of the City Council.
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II. Task Force on the Environment
On October 17, 2011 the Task Force on the Environment reviewed the draft Urban
Forest Master Plan and provided the following recommendations:
1. Recommendation
Highlight an emphasis for the preference of native trees.
Response
The Species Selection Subcommittee considered California natives as part of their
selection criteria. Staff is introducing 1,000 native trees to the urban forest through a
grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) which requires
the use of native trees as well as the hiring of youth to participate in the planting.
Additionally, the Master Plan incorporates a seven year report on performance which
will be based on regular tree inventory updates and will include reporting on the ratio
of native to exotic trees within the forest. This strategy is found on page 43 of the
Master Plan.
2. Recommendation
City trees should be installed to maximize storm water retention and infiltration.
Response
This goal is incorporated into all city streetscape projects. There is no current
technology available to address this recommendation when planting individual trees.
3. Recommendation
As soon as practical provide a quantified estimate of the environmental benefits of the
recommended tree planting plan.
Response
This recommendation is incorporated into the strategy for seven year reporting on
performance found on page 43 of the Master Plan.
III. Recreation and Parks Commission
On October 20, 2011 the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed the Draft Urban
Forest Master Plan and adopted a motion to recommend that the City Council approve
the Master Plan as proposed. No further recommendations were provided.
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IV. Planning Commission
On November 2, 2011 the Planning Commission reviewed the draft Urban Forest
Master Plan and provided the following recommendations:
1. Recommendation
That the City Council recognize the entire City as an Arboretum with Palisades Garden
Walk as the center of the Arboretum and that the language of the Master Plan be
amended to strengthen the Arboretum strategies of the Master Plan.
Response
The following text has been incorporated on page 5 (Vision) and page 55 to address
this recommendation.
Page 5. The urban forest of 2011 is the result of the decisions of those who
managed the forest before us, and is greater than the sum of individual tress outside
our homes, shops and offices. It is the environment in which we work and play and
through which we travel daily. It is the aesthetic setting for our schools, businesses,
cultural attractions, and places of recreation and renewal. It is our ecosystem, the
habitat in which we thrive. It is our shared community resource. It creates the
opportunity to view the entire City as an Arboretum as a way to broaden and
diversify street tree species throughout Santa Monica.
Page 55. City Arboretum: The City Council should recognize the entire City as an
Arboretum with the Palisades Garden Walk site serving as the centerpiece to display
uncommon specimen trees. The City will also use parkways to plant specimen trees
over time, and incorporate groves of trees and specimen trees in new park designs.
2. Recommendation
Add language in the document addressing the challenges of pollution created by the
Santa Monica Airport.
Response
Chapter 1, page 15, "Background of the Urban Forest' includes a section on
baseline environmental conditions in the community. Environmental conditions
associated with the Santa Monica Airport in particular are not detailed in the Master
Plan.
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3. Recommendation
Strengthen the language in the Freeway Mitigation strategy (p.55) to incorporate
working with non - profit tree planting and environmental organizations such as Tree
People and Heal the Bay to lobby Caltrans for planting along the freeway slope.
Response
The following text has been incorporated in the strategy on Freeway Mitigation (page
55) to address this recommendation.
The City will pursue planting on freeway slopes with Caltrans, enlisting the support
of elected representatives at the State level and regional non - profit tree planting
organizations.
4. Recommendation
The City continues to examine strategies for maintenance of trees on portions of school
property that are used by the public.
Response
The School District and College District are responsible for maintenance of trees on
their respective properties. Keeping this in mind, the strategy regarding Other
Agencies on page 45 incorporates the following:
The City will promote cooperative relationships with the Santa Monica - Malibu Unified
School District, Santa Monica College and other agencies located in Santa Monica
to promote awareness of the urban forest and the contribution that it makes to the
community. In addition, the City will share tree planting opportunities with these
institutions that will include educational programs for youth.
Additionally page 49 includes the following strategy related to the School District
within the guiding principle of collaborating on urban forest management.
School District. The Public Landscape Division will initiate tree planting activities in
the schools on Arbor Day each year. Additional educational activities should be
conducted at other times throughout the year to promote the benefit of trees. By
involving youth and the general public in Arbor Day activities and other community
events, they will gain an appreciation for the urban forest.
5. Recommendation
The City should not spend financial resources on planting palms when there are so
many other trees that better support the City's sustainability goals.
Response
The Species Selection Subcommittee considered a street's character including the
presence of existing palm trees as criteria for tree selection. Additionally, during the
community input process regarding the street tree designations, there was
considerable support expressed for preserving existing palm trees and incorporating
palm planting themes in certain neighborhoods. Furthermore, in some cases the
planting area restrictions makes palms a good planting choice.
6. Recommendation
The City Council approve the continuation of the Task Force in some form to serve as
an advisory body to city staff, other boards and commissions and to the Council.
Response
Page 43 of the master plan outlines a role for a public advisory body to continue for
a seven year period at the discretion of the City Council.
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Council Meeting: 12 -13 -2011
Santa Monica, California
ORDINANCE NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.40 OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO COMMUNITY FOREST REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City consists of just eight square miles of coastal land which is
home to 90,000 residents, the job site of 300,000 workers, and a destination for as
many as 500,000 visitors on weekends and holidays; and
WHREAS, the City's coastal setting and its physical beauty offer an enviable
quality of life to those who live, work and visit here; and
WHEREAS, the City's community forest significantly contributes to the City's
physical beauty; and
WHEREAS, the City's community forest has grown into a complex ecosystem
that requires ongoing maintenance and attention; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and general welfare of the public and the
conservation and protection of the natural resources of the City and their values
necessitate the implementation of regulations to guide the planting, maintenance and
removal of public trees; and
WHEREAS, improper pruning or care can lead to insect infestation, disease, and
even death of public trees; and
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WHEREAS, improper planting and maintenance of public trees could cause
damage to utilities, sidewalks, roadways and adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, A well- managed community forest provides benefits to all the
citizens of the community with respect to air quality, water quality, storm water
management, temperature amelioration, community aesthetics and general quality of
life; and
WHEREAS, A healthy community forest enhances local commercial and
residential property values;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 7.40.001 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
7.40.001 Purpose and Construction.
The purpose of this Chapter is to protect trees on public property within the City.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit the City's discretion or ability to plant,
maintain or remove public trees.
Section 2. Section 7.40.010 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.40.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter, whenever the following words or phrases are
used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
(a) Diameter at Standard Height (DSH). The diameter of a tree measured at
four (4) feet six (6) inches above finish -grade.
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(b) Director. The Director of Community and Cultural Services, or the person
acting in such a capacity,
(c) Parkways. That portion of a public street right -of -way lying between the
curb and sidewalk.
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Section 3. Section 7.40.020 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
Section 4. Section 7.40.030 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
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Section 5. Section 7.40.040 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
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Section 6. Section 7.40.050 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
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Section 7. Section 7.40.060 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
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Section 8. Section 7.40.070 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
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The cost of planting or replanting trees in parkways in residential districts shall
be borne by the City as f6IRdG feF this purpose are nrnyided by the
excepting the planting of trees in w0sioris --r Pursuant to Section . The
City- Mariager $hall present 4o the City (`ninon- annually e reeemmen lc l ip planting
program for its City will bear the expense of tree maintenanGe from
the r ate_nof- p4aafitirig -.
— The I —iiy `hall be responsible for the expeRse of and shall remove
rd �c.no?c�f_atf r�ey�+_ }0 .terl ia_rn.._`�;r parli%Aiays 4hot i �_thq opinion of the rl -ef
�^. r� i r blown down
in- indstorm or destroyed frnmi a is+e._or--an4iono n-ey � hfvh_thn nrnn�ri� oyy!nr°r ii as
no control, The City shall replant said trees with the official tree for said street at Gity
expense.
Section 9. Section 7.40.080 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
7.40.0 .
n shall ho wrid the__s prising ref tha Direntor o of on
�Il- tree- {�{arFt+ny�,,a,r -�.,a p..
and Parks. I'ller the official tree for any Street has been designated, Gwners of property
fFGRtfng -on-s nh street desiring trees planted in the parkway-fronting
may de pv`.4 'th the City Treasurer _ sum of money determined by the D'rentGF 9
ReBreation - -aild Parks to he the asst #n the Gity for3+ald tree planting, such s r� 8 the • al Inh n# al and equipment. After the deposit of the
money, vrrc the Dirv= vter-of Re rand a ks�D � shap9Geedwith the planting of said
trees.
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Section 10. Section 7.40.090 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.40.090 Responsibility of Director -e,- !?tiotiation and Parks.
It shall be the duty of the Director of Reoreatien ^ Ito supervise the
planting, trimming, pruning, maintenance, removal, and care for all trees, shrubs, or
plants located in any street sidewalk, parkway, alley or other public propertypa*ways
and-te-supervlse -the estimable trees, " rubs, or plant&4P igd -upen
any - parkways within the City.
Section 11. Section 7.40.100 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
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appropriate security for planting along 0— --,L,,-,a
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AbdivisieR map.
Section 12. Section 7.40.110 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.40.110 Permit requirements.
(a) No person, fiFrn, GF GGFPGF shall remove, cut, trim, prune, plant, injure, or
interfere with any tree, shrub, or plant upon any street sidewalk, parkway, alley or other
public property Gr-p HG -place ofthe Gil, ithout having first obtained a CitVpermit
authorizinq such work fFeR the Director of Recreation M, d Parks or the DireGtor 9 f
General gerv;Ge . The permit may be granted on the condition that the owner or
authorized representative bears the cost of removal -the permitted work and on the
condition that the owner or authorized representative bear the cost of replanting any
tree, shrubs, or plant. The permit shall become void unless work is completed within
thirty (30} calendar days from the date of issuance of the permit. The time for
completion of the work required by the permit may be extended by the Director of
ReGreatien- and -- Barks- or-the n•FBGtGF ^ G eral- Services upon a deterrninatien that
serves the interest of the City to do coif the applicant can demonstrate that continued
delay:
(1) presents no health or safety hazard; and
(2) will not create any unreasonable aesthetic impact to the neighborhood or
substantial economic detriment to neighboring property owners.
(b) The Director of °,�atien and Parks may require the posting of a cash
deposit or bond in an amount sufficient to secure the completion of the work, and to
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indemnify the City against any damages to public property arising from the exercise of
rights granted under the permit and to include the cost of inspection.
(G) Any person, Gorporation,--Gr-�hiGh removes, ruts, trims, prunes, or
otherwise injures or in terferes with any tree_, shr 7- er p4anf on any stree+�y pWiG
place of the City, shall be assessed a fee payable te � up
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amount of u Gh— remviced —tree, shrub, er plant—,as—determined her the h•rentof —of
Reoreation and Parks In aGGerdaRGG with standards develep d by the Council of Trees
aad- L-a+idssape-- Appraisers. The fee shall be paid w4hip,44irt� -days of re„e' „in„ n + e sf
the fee from the _City. The ne"Ge Emall contain an explanation of appeal is
Gen+•+'
w„tR,n�d � „ant her- s�hsesNarE -(d) -- a # -tM +s- Sect +er -r
(d) Any person, Gorporation, or firm assessed a fee pursuant to subseotion (G)
may-appeal - the assessment n •'�wmrdcaiwec with +hzh prvoedLir-eS- a aft TM Gipat
Code prior Section 6126. ISIG hearing request shall - earned ”, fil ss-N&�4
the tme peFied -4e- request- a heaFing, ttae- person; ceFp en; er firm F u st ng -the
hearing deposits with the City Treasurer ;_
result Gf the heagng -, 4&- determiner! +ha + +ho 6`jt -rn ed-to fees in
of the deposit, the 1G ita shall refund the amo mt Gf the excess fermis
Section 13. Section 7.40.120 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
7- 40.120 lnterfe%RGe ,en4h4ffik,i str ,
Any person, firm, OF GGFPGFat;GR maintaining any overhead wi-
undwgreundGendufts- alon"r aGress any street, paFk heu4ev ey, eF pubh -piase
park, or public��
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d+seretFen of the I)irentnr of Penreatlen and III to r n i fe - wr4tten_agreement-upon_the
part of the petitioner to nnv the cost thereof nnr7 to rlTno nh �•rerk in the manner
11, stipulated by the fY Ynntnr of Penreatinn and Par Lc. hetere4he4s&uaRGe of any perm't
hereunder.
Section 14. Section 7.40.130 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.40.130 Interference with administration.
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-ark &; the— Birestef- sf- eneral Services --o any City employee or City contractor
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removing any tree, shrub, or plant in —&treet- on public propertyia4he -City, or
bL_+n- theinstalling, maintaining or removing of-any stone, cement, or other
substance from about -the area immediately adjacent to trunk of any tree, shrub, or plant
Section 15. Section 7.40.140 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.40.140 Intentional damage.
(a) No person, f',�,r,4)-P�rperation shall cause or, authorize; sr- preoure any
brine water, oil, liquid dye, or other substance deleterious to tree life, to lie, leak, pour,
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flow or drip upon or into the soil about the base of any tree, shrub, or plant in any street,
sidewalk, parkway, alley or other public propertystfee , pa*, er pUbkG -place Of-within the
City, or onto any sidewalk, gutter, road, or pavement within the City at a point from
which such substance may be lying i+a5, er- seepinp.,g i ta sush
sGil injure SUGh tree, shrub, or plant, or to harm or kill any such tree, shrub, or
plant.
(b) No person„ firm, or GOrporation without the approval of the Director -of
Resr-eation an fks -shall place or maintain any stone, cement or other substance on
any sidewalk, street, parkway, alley or other public property so that it shall impedes the
free access of water or air to the roots of any up blic tree or otherwise harm the health of
the public tree, shrub, or plant in any street,
(c) No person without the approval of the Director, shall attach or keep
attached any wire rope swing or anV other object to anV public tree.
(d) No person shall plant or permit to prow any vine or planting that would
interfere with the growth or maintenance of any public tree.
Section 16. Section 7.40.150 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
7-.404-50- Attaehrne 4e4r9e&.
No persen, firm, or corporation -Without the peFmi6sien of the DiPeGtGF Of
Re & reation- and -Parks shall attach-0 tree, chhF er- pfant4n -any
street, park, pleasure gFGunA-, boulevard, or other guard or stake inteRded fo
pr^+,zeGt;en thereof,-any-wife, repe; sign; er-any- y ^+ot�F dev;se- whatsee„er-.�ali -be
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Al to plant or permit to grow any vines or other plantings that would interfere with
th"T- owth- or -ma+at parkway-trees.
Section 17. Section 7.40.160 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
7.40.160 Protection of trees.
During the erection, repair, alteration or removal of any building, house, or
structure in the City, any person, firm or corporation in charge of such work shall protect
any tree, shrub or plant in any street, sidewalk parkway, alley or other public property
with in the City in the vicinity of such building or
structure with sufficient guards or protectors as shalt -to prevent injury to said tree, shrub
or plant arising out of or by reason of said erection, repair, alteration or removal. The
Director may promulgate regulations detailing the scope of protections necessary to
achieve the purpose of this Section.
Section 18. Section 7.40.170 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
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If in the opinion of the Director
plant is_haaz Fdous to the traveling p„hlin operation -of vehi ales or impedes the-vypgress
place, or theViSiGn of said public on any such street, park, alley, or public h
+nterfe�yvith.. }he nFawth of any tree in any parkway —he or she m pause s nh party
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parts thereof as are hazardous or an impediment to be trimmed so as to remedy Such
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Nothing ta' d herein shall he deemed to impose a 1'ah'14v upon the r'fi,
its offiE;eFs or employees, per -- _ Iieve-the-owner of any private property FGM tr,@ -ditty
to I(eep any tree, shrub, or plant on the property Or under his OF her control On su
n as to prevent '} from nn a hazard r p n nt to travel n
condition flSt ltd: Ft 11lyYe- rrezu, �^ o ,- rn= r�,;,p@CiIIY- }..m- co- em-��r VtSien
upon any street, park, alley, or publiG plaGe within the I—iIV or an impediment e
iRterfeFeFlGe-tG-th" th of any tree lepated n_ally�
Section 19. Section 7.40.180 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
7.40.180 Enforcement and penalties.
(a) Criminal Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this Chapter,
includina anv reaulation lawfully promulgated pursuant to this Chapter, shall be guilty of
an infraction which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty ($250)
dollars or a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one
thousand ($1000) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not
exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
In addition in any case involving the destruction, defacing, removal or injury to
any public tree the court may require restitution in an amount necessary to reimburse
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the City for the value of the items or material destroyed, defaced, removed or damaged
as well as any labor necessary to replant restore, and cultivate the area item or
material affected.
(b) Civil Action. The City Attorney may enforce the provisions of this Chapter by
means of a civil action.
(c) Any person who violates any _provision of this Chapter shall be subject to
administrative fines and administrative penalties pursuant to Chapters 1.09 and 1.10 of
this Code.
(d) Nonexclusive Remedies and Penalties. The remedies provided in this
Chapter are not exclusive and nothinq in this Chapter shall preclude any person from
seeking any other remedies penalties or procedures provided by law.
Section 20. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices
thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such
inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary
to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 21. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause,
or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion
of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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Section 22. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the
official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become
effective 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DEC 13 2011
From:
Council Mailbox
To:
Clerk Mailbox
Subject:
FW: Request to modify Santa Monica "s Urban Forest Master Plan Draft prior to December 13 Vote
Date:
Wednesday, December 07, 20117:41:53 AM
Attachments:
Request to modify Segment 120 Tree Listdoc
Attachment A. Reoest to Modify 120 Tree Des ignation List
Importance:
Seam nt opt
High
Add to Dec 13, 2011 meeting
- - - -- Original Message-
From: Anikst, Lev [ mailto:lev.anikstCalboeing.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 20115:59 PM
To: Richard Bloom; Gleam Davis; Robert Holbrook; Kevin McKeown Fwd; Pam OConnor; Terry O'Day;
Bobby Shriver; Council Mailbox
Cc: spacelev @roadrunner.com; spacelev @netscape.net
Subject: Request to modify Santa Monica's Urban Forest Master Plan Draft prior to December 13 Vote
Importance: High
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
My name is Lev Anikst. I reside at 914 21st street in Santa Monica. I am sending this correspondence
on behalf of the residents of 800 -1100 blocks of 21st street between Montana Avenue and Wilshire
Boulevard.
Please see attached memo and chart package. Please review the information enclosed and consider our
request prior to the December 13 meeting.
Please add these documents to the December 13 2011 City Council Meeting Agenda Packet. Members
of the public will be present to address this issue with the City Council prior to your consideration of the
Urban Forest Master Plan Draft. We will also submit signed petitions from the residents.
We ask for a motion to amend the Urban Forest Master Plan Draft as described in the attached
documents.
Sincerely
Lev Anikst
Manager, Solar Array Manufacturing
Boeing Satellite Development Center
Office (310) 662 -6122
Mobile (310) 463 -8419
Home (310) 828 -6720
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urc 13 2011
Date: 12/06/2011
To: richard.bloom @smgov.net, gleam.davis @smgov.net, robert.holbrook @ smgov.net,
kevin @mckeown.net, pam.oconnor @smgov.net, terry.oday @smgov.net,
bobby.shriver @smgov.net
From: Residents of 21st street segment 120 (800 -1100 blocks between Montana and
Wilshire).
RE: Request to modify Santa Monica's Urban Forest Master Plan Draft prior to
December 13 Vote
Dear Santa Monica City Council Members,
This correspondence relates to 800 -1100 blocks of 21 st street between Montana Ave and
Wilshire Blvd defined as segment 120 ( "segment 120 ") on page 118 of the Urban Forest
Master Plan Draft ( "the Draft").
On Tuesday November 8th 2011 the Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force approved the
Draft.
The Draft will come before you on December 13 2011 for a vote.
Segment 120 residents ( "the residents ") wish to preserve the look and aesthetics of street
segment 120. The residents request that the Draft is revised prior to your vote and approval
as described herein.
The residents are strongly against any interplanting and wish to preserve the current
Washingtonia robusta palm monoculture ( "palms "). Segment 120 is a special case palm allee
as defined on page 102 of the Draft ( "palm allee").
See Attachment A: Segment 120 palm allee detailed description.
The current draft Street Tree Designation List for segment 120 (Appendix 3, page 118) lists
"Cercis occidentalis" (Western Redbud, a deciduous shrub -like tree) in the Recommended
Replacement Species column. The comments state "interplant with Cercis" indicating intent
to interplant palms with Cercis aka Western Redbuds.
A nearby segment 106 defined on page 117 of the Draft as 19th street between Montana
Ave and Wilshire Blvd ( "segment 106 ") lists Washingtonia robusta as the exclusive
replacement species with no interplanting.
Segment 120 is identical to segment 106 and as such shall be treated equally.
Treating segment 120 differently than segment 106 is discriminatory.
Please revise the Draft prior to your vote and approval such that segment 120 is treated the
same as segment 106 with Washingtonia robusta as the exclusive replacement Species.
11/2812011
Attachment A
Segment 120 Palm Allee
detailed description
Compiled by:
Lev Anikst, 21 st street resident
on Behalf of
914 21 st street Home Owners Association
and
Residents of 800 -1100 blocks of 21 st street, Santa Monica,
CA 90403
12/06/2011
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Special Cases: Palm Allees as defined in the
Santa Monica Urban Forest Master Plan page 102
... palm al lees are an integral part of the
neighborhood's identity... .
"There are a limited range of circumstances where the inter
planting of broadleaf trees is not preferred and
continuance of the existing palm monoculture is
appropriate. They include, (in some combination) the
following:
9. Where 80% or more of the trees on a street are of the same or
closely- related species, providing an attractive, unified
appearance. (see slide 3)
2. Where the placement and form of the mature trees in the allee
do, or in the case of like- species replacements, will, frame and
preserve an existing or exceptional view. (see slide 4)
3. Where historic photographs and records show that the existing
trees date from the earliest period of development of the
neighborhood or are like - species replacements of original trees,
and that the historic allee has not been significantly altered over
time. (see slide 6)
4. Where the mature scale of the species comprising the allee is
well suited to the street width, parkway size and prevailing
setback of adjacent structures. (see slide 7) "
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21St Street Segment 120 as defined in the Santa. Monica Urban Forest Master Plan pg. A2 -19
c N ,aco
-Total current street tree count: 104
N ` -Total current palm street tree count in the segment: 92 (89% of total)
!� -Total non -palm street count: 12 (includes 8 unauthorized conifers on
12 North -West c orner of 21St and California)
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or more of the trees on a street
are of the
same
or closely
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species, providing an attractive,
unified appearance..."
Existing Street Views
21 st street view of Santa Monica Mountains
21 st street view South -East
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Recent 21St street aerial view between. California and
Washington for comparison
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Historic Data
Typical Setback, Planter, and Sidewalk
Dimensions (Segment 120, 21St street)
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Appendix S - Street Tray Designations List
City of Santa Monica Street Tree Designations List
Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force
Long Range Urban Forest Master Plan Species Selection Subcommittee
STREET STREET FROM TO EXISTING SPECIES RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ALTERNATESPECIW COMMENTS
SEGMENT SEGMENT SPECIES'
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City of Santa Monica Street Tree Designations List
Lone Ranee Urban Forest Master Plan
SEGMENT SEGMENT
Appendix 3 . Street Tres Designations Ust
Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force
Species Selection Subcommittee
SANTA MONiCA'S URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN 1 117 9
Additional attachments
available for review in the
City Clerk's Office.