HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 Kolb Park Tree Removal (2)
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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 18, 1999
SUBJECT:
Tree Removal and Replacement Project for Kolb Park
Report by: Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director
ATTACHMENTS:
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
1) Authorize Staff to issue a Purchase Order for tree removal
2) Provide input on preferred replacement tree
Tree Removal- $3,240; funds are available in the FY98-99 Budget
Tree Replacement - $4,565; funds will be included in the FY 99-00
Budget.
DESCRIPTION: At present there are 20 eucalyptus trees approximately 30' to 35'
tall surrounding two sides of the tennis courts at Kolb Park. Funds were included in the FY 1998-99 Park
Budget to remove one-half of the trees. Removal of the trees is recommended as the trees are an ongoing
maintenance problem dropping debris into the adjacent children's play area and onto the tennis courts. In
addition, the tree branches are brittle and are prone to breakage. Staff received quotes for tree removal
and the low bid is $3,240; sufficient funds are available in the budget.
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It is recommended that the trees be replaced with a tree that entails less maintenance and would blend
with the landscape character of the park. The following options have been developed for City Council
consideration.
1. Coast Redwood - Native to California Coast but well adapted to inland areas. Fast growing (3'-
5' per year).
2. Coast Live Oak or Canyon Live Oak - Native tree with wide range of varieties. Listed species
have moderate growth, are non-deciduous and have deep root systems. Trees will tolerate climate
with minimal care.
3. Cedar - Fast growing tree with soft colors. Will grow dense with light pruning in late spring.
Tolerates climate well with minimal care.
4. Sycamore - Native to California foothills. Fast growing to 50' with attractive bark with light
green leaves. Susceptible to various pest and disease problems but controllable with modem
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The estimated cost for 24" box container trees, 10' to IS' in height, with planting is $4,565. Funds will be
included in the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Staff to issue a Purchase Order for tree removal and
provide input on the preferred replacement tree.
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