Authorization to Amend the Street Tree Master Plan Designated Street Tree along Carson Street between Higuera Street and Ince Boulevard. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 10/13/08 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Amend the Street Tree Master Plan Designated Street Tree along Carson Street between Higuera Street and Ince Boulevard Item Number: A 5 Contact Person/Dept.: Lee Torres/PW Phone Number: 310.253.5623 Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No X Action Item: X Attachments: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List via email (10/08/08)h All property owners along the project site Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (10/02/2008) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (10/08/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (10/07/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (10/08/08) 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: in accordance with On January 28 2008 the City Council amended the Street Tree Master Plan (STMP) 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. O...
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