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Authorization to Amend the Street Tree Master Plan Designated Street Tree along Carson Street between Higuera Street and Ince Boulevard.
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City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council amend the Street Tree Master Plan (STMP) to
change the designated street tree from Chinese Pistache to Chinese Flame Tree
along Carson Street between Ince Boulevard and Higuera Street.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On January 28, 2008, the City Council amended the Street Tree Master Plan
(STMP) in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Commission’s
recommendation to change the designated street tree along Carson Street between
Higuera Street and Ince Boulevard from the Australian Willow to the Chinese
Pistache. This change was requested by the residents after the Engineering
Division Staff had worked closely with the Carson Street residents between Higuera
Street and Ince Boulevard through several meetings and advisory surveys regarding
the replacement of the street trees last year.
On July 28, 2008, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Imperial
Paving for the reconstruction of Carson Street between Higuera Street and Ince
Boulevard. The work commenced on September 15, 2008 and is anticipated to be
completed in December 2008.
On September 15, 2008, staff received a petition signed by multiple property owners
on Carson Street to change the designated street tree from Chinese Pistache to
Chinese Flame Tree. Staff reviewed the petition and found it valid with a total of
sixteen (16) property owner’s signatures out of twenty-seven (27) property owners
Meeting Date: 10/13/08 Item Number: A-5
AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Amend the Street Tree Master Plan Designated
Street Tree along Carson Street between Higuera Street and Ince Boulevard
Contact Person/Dept.: Lee Torres/PW Phone Number: 310.253.5623
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Master E-Mail Notification List via email (10/08/08)
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All property owners along the project site
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (10/02/2008)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (10/07/08)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (10/08/08)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (10/08/08) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
along this section of Carson Street. The City’s arborist confirmed that the Chinese
Flame Tree is suitable for Carson Street.
On October 7, 2008, as prescribed in the STMP amendment process, the Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended amending the Street Tree Master Plan to
change the designated street tree along Carson Street between Higuera Street and
Ince Boulevard from the Chinese Pistache to the Chinese Flame Tree.
Public Notification
All Carson Street property owners between Ince Boulevard and Higuera Street were
mailed a notification postcard on October 3, 2008. The postcard is attached for your
reference.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no additional cost for changing the street tree from Chinese Pistache to
Chinese Flame Tree.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Location Map
• Homeowner Petition to Change Street Tree
• City Council Approved Street Tree Master Plan
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
Amend the Street Tree Master Plan to change the designated street tree from
Chinese Pistache to Chinese Flame Tree on Carson Street between Ince
Boulevard and Higuera Street.