HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 5, 2003 D-03eCITY OF LODI
AGENDA T(TLE; Presentation of City Street Tree Planting on South Hutchins Street with the Lodi-Tokay Rotary
Club
MEETING DATE: Novernber 5, 2003
PREPARED BY: Public WorXs Director
RECOMMENDED ACTIONI Presentation to City Council by Street Superintendent George Bradley of City.Street
Tree Planting on South Hutchins Street with the Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club.
BACKGROUND INFORMAT[ONi The South Hutchins Street medians between Kettleman Lane and Harney Lane
were installed in the 1970's. Landscaping for these medians was not provided
until the City Council took action on September S., 2001, approving plans for
landscaping and tree planting of the median and east frontage island. At the same
time, there was discussion, regarding akematives for improving the tree plantings in the sidewalk area. The sidewalk
tree wells are planted with Crape Myrtle trees, many in poor condition. The tree wells along this roadway were not
included due to a lack of funding.
The Lodi-Tokay Rotary Dub has been working with staff to provide replacement trees for the vacant tree wells as a
community service project. They have very active support from the Tokay High School Interact Club, which willalso
be participating H the actual planting. We will be removing 37 Crape Myrtle trees in poor condition, and plan ting 140
'our Gum trees to replace them and the vacant tree wells. Ninety of 140 trees were purchased by the LodlJokay
Rotary Club.
The Sour Gum tree (lyssa sylvatica) was selected for this location because it is a very long Jived tree (greater than
100 years) with a strong branch structure that will grow to a rnaximurn height of 50 feet and presents minimal root
damage potentiM, making for less sidewalk damage. The remaining Crape Myrtles will be replaced over time. Shade
from these taller trees will help reduce the heat island effect. The irrigation system was recently renovatedand is
totally operational.
South Hutchins Street is a major gateway to our city and, as such, it should and does reflect the beauty and .pride our
citizens have in our community. As a Tree City USA city, this effort supports our ongoing commitment to our urban
forest.
Prepared by George M. Bradley, Street Superintendent
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cc: Curt Juran, Assistant Street Superintendent
Ray Fye, Tree Operations Supervisor
APPROVED�
Richard C. Prima, J
Public Works Director
:nn -- City Manager
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