HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 18, 1984 (89)allFUi 9MM Council was reminded of the range of problem created
MIM RMUVAL by the existing Camphor trees on Church Street and a
AND REPIAVM Memo which had been authorized by the Street Superin-
tendent which categorized the problem created by the
subject trees was presented for Council's peiasal.
It was Staff's recornnendation that 81 trees in three
categories be replaced at this time with an Evergreen
Pear (Pyrus Kawakami Standard).
Following discussion, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro
Tempore 11inchman. Reid second, authorized the Public
Works Department to enter into a Change Order with the
Downtown Assessment District Contractor for tree
removal on Church Street from Lodi Avenue to Lockeford
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allFUi 9MM Council was reminded of the range of problem created
MIM RMUVAL by the existing Camphor trees on Church Street and a
AND REPIAVM Memo which had been authorized by the Street Superin-
tendent which categorized the problem created by the
subject trees was presented for Council's peiasal.
It was Staff's recornnendation that 81 trees in three
categories be replaced at this time with an Evergreen
Pear (Pyrus Kawakami Standard).
Following discussion, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro
Tempore 11inchman. Reid second, authorized the Public
Works Department to enter into a Change Order with the
Downtown Assessment District Contractor for tree
removal on Church Street from Lodi Avenue to Lockeford
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CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: July 13, 1984
SUBJECT: Church Street Tree Removal
Lodi Avenue to Lockeford Street
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
RECOMMEND' D ACTION: That the City Council authorize the Public Works Depart-
ment to enter into a change order with the Downtown Assessment District con-
tractor for tree removal and that the City Council authorize tree replanting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In May of this year we discussed with the City Council
the range of problems created by the existing Camphor trees on Church Street.
We have again attached for Council information the memo dated May 8 from the
Street Superintendent which categorizes the problems created by the Camphor
trees on Church Street. It is the staff's recommendation that all trees in
Categories 1, 2 and 3 be removed and replaced at this time. The replacement
tree will be an Evergreen Pear (Pyrus Kawakami Standard).
The approximate removal costs will be $10,000. It is recommended that the City
purchase the replacement trees and plant them with City personnel. A tree and
planting costs are estimated at $3,000.
It is recomme d that SB325 funds be used to
ack L. Ronsko
ubl c Works Director
Attachment
cc: Street Supt.
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APPROVED:
fund this work.
HENRYA. GLAVES. City Manager
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MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Public Works Department
TO: Public Works Director
FROM: Street Superintendent
DATE: May 8, 1984
SUBJECT: Camphor Trees - Church Street
Per our discussion the Camphor trees on Church Street between lockeford
Street and Lodi Avenue were inspected to determine the degree of damage
they have caused to the sidewalk, curb and gutter. There are a total of
140 trees in sidewalk planters within the above mentioned area.
The trees were placed into four categories with paint dots on the trunk
of the tree facing the street approximately 1 foot above the sidewalk.
1. One yellow dot where tree has raised
and cracked the sidewalk 1/2" or more;
2. Two yellow dots where trees have raised
and cracked the sidewalk, curb and gutter
1/2" or more;
3. One white dot where tree has cracked the
sidewalk, curb and gutter but does not
constitute a hazard at this time; and
4. No markings where trees have not shown
evidence of damage.
Following is a breakdown of the above mentioned categories:
Category 1
- 12
Category 2
- 29
Category 3
- 40
Category 4
- 59
Following is a breakdown
of the categories
per
block within
the area inspected:
200 Blk N.
Church 100
Blk
N. Church
00 Blk N. Church
1- 2
1-
3
1- 1
2- 4
2-
7
2- 7
3- 5
3-
5
3- 9
4- 11
4-
1
4- 0
Total Trees 22
16
26
00 Blk S.
Church 100
Blk
S. Church
200 Blk S. Church
1- 4
1-
0
1- 2
2- 2
2-
4
2- 5
3- 8
3-
5
3- 8
4 - 9
4 -
16
4 - 13
Total Trees 23
25
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Memorandum
May 80 1984
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Placing the dots on the trees should make it easier for you to review the
trees. if you would like me to accompany you when you review the trees
please feel free to contact me.
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Glen C. alt r
Street Superintendent
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