The Public Landscape Division of the Community & Cultural Services Department will be removing the dead Deodar Cedars (Cedrus deodara) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses.

These trees are structurally unstable. The removals will take place in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacements will be the same species and planted as part of the City’s fiscal year 11/12 planting program.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call:
Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974 E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community & Cultural Services Department will be removing the following dead street trees.

The removals will take place in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacements will be planted as part of the City’s spring planting program. For questions or concerns regarding this matter call:

Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community & Cultural Services Department will be removing the dead trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the addresses listed below.

1514 18^th Street – Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Replacement will be a 15 gal. Camphor tree planted as part of the City’s spring planting program.

901 6^th Street (Idaho Ave. side #1) - Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum)
The replacement species will be a 48” box Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba).

Due to the condition of these trees the removals will take place 7 days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matters call:
Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or
Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.
E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community & Cultural Services Department will be removing the Juniper hedge located adjacent to the south side of the Tennis Courts at Reed Park.

This hedge is being removed as part of the Reed Park Open Space Improvements project that will take place along Wilshire Boulevard. The hedge will be replaced with a new plant palate that will include drought tolerant and California native plantings that ultimately improves the City’s sustainability program. The removal of this hedge will also increase lighting in the area for public safety reasons.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community & Cultural Services Department will be removing the Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) tree located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 2401 California Ave., (side #1).

This tree has an unbalanced lean due to root pruning for curb and sidewalk repairs in the recent past. Cracking at the base of the trunk indicates that the tree is now structurally unstable. The tree now poses a risk to public sidewalk use and adjacent private property.

The replacement tree will be a 24” box Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) planted as part of the City’s spring planting program.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the trees located at the following sites:

The subject trees have outgrown their current conditions and make passage on the public sidewalk too restrictive for pedestrians. Consequently these sections of the sidewalk no longer meet ADA sidewalk requirements and will need to be replaced with a species that is appropriate for these locations. This work is being done as part of the Borderline Neighborhood & Wilson Place Streetscape Project that is currently underway. The existing street trees will be removed approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

The replacement species are being determined by the Urban Forest Task Force in conjunction with input from the Borderline Neighborhood. The replacement trees will be 36” box size trees with smaller trees being planted in areas with narrow parkways. The replacement trees will be planted during the landscaping phase of the Borderline Neighborhood & Wilson Place Streetscape Project.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) trees located in the street right–of-ways adjacent to the following addresses.

· 620 12^th Street – This tree has a heavy lean towards the south/east targeting the vehicle parking lane and traffic. Fruiting bodies of decay fungi were found at the base of the trunk on the same side of the lean. This indicates extensive internal decay at the base of the tree. This fungus destroys the internal structure of the tree and reduces wood strength and the overall stability. As the decay progresses the potential of tree failure increases.

· 454 12^th Street – This tree is approximately 95% dead and is structurally unstable.

Due to these conditions, the work will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement species’ will be 24” box Cork Oak (Quercus suber) planted as part of the City’s spring planting program.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the decayed Coral (Erythrina Kaffirboom) tree located in the San Vicente Blvd. median, third tree west of 23rd Street.

This tree has extensive root and trunk decay and its structural condition is very poor which has rendered it unstable regardless of weather conditions.

Due to these circumstances, the work will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement will be the same species and will be planted as part of the City’s spring planting program.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the 2 dead City trees located at the following locations.

· Palisades Park @ Arizona Ave. - Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis).

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the dead & declining Oleander (Nerium oleander) trees located adjacent to the addresses below due to Oleander Leaf Scorch (OLS), a disease of Oleanders.

The disease is caused by a tiny bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa which begins to yellow the leaves, progressing to a scorching of leaf tips and eventual die-back of twigs and branches. The disease carrying insect, "Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter" (Homalodisca coagulata), will spread OLS to adjacent plants with a single feeding visit. Presently, the only measures to control OLS are to remove Oleanders that show definite symptoms. Trees at the following addresses will be removed approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

It has been determined that this species is not suitable for this park site due its tendency to drop large, heavy bowling ball sized fruit (photo at right) without warning. When ripe, usually in September or October, these enormous cones will drop unexpectedly, sometimes breaking small branches as they descend. In spite of frequent inspections and aggressive pruning program in the past, staff is unable to prevent the fruit drop and is concerned about public safety.

The work will be done approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement species will be a 36” box Afghan Pine (Pinus eldarica) and will planted immediately following the removal.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call: Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following Ficus (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the addresses listed at the bottom of this Notice:

The cause of decline is from a disease called Nattrassia, a fungal infection; and a related disease called Sooty Canker that enters the trees through wounds in the roots and/or the canopy. Currently, there is no known chemical control for this newly discovered fungus that causes the decline of Ficus. Severe pruning back to good wood to remove infected parts would only provide temporary relief in that new wounds would quickly become new infection sites. To avoid disease spread to any nearby stressed trees or unstable structural conditions removal and replacement is the best option.

The work will be done approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. Replacement species for the sites are listed below and will be planted as part of the City’s fall 2009 planting program.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 1117 10^th Street and 1321 Hill Street. Both trees display symptoms of advanced internal decay in their trunks and scaffold limbs and overall their structural stability is in very poor condition. Fruiting bodies of sulfur fungus (Ganoderma applanatum), which indicates extensive internal decay, have been detected at the base of their trunks. This fungus destroys the internal structure of the tree, reducing the strength of the wood and the overall structural stability of the tree. As the decay has progressed, the potential of limb and/or trunk failure has increased and it has been determined that both trees have a high potential for failure.

1321 Hill St. will be a 36” box Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica “Muskogee”)

The replacement trees will be planted within 20 working days after the removals are complete.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the two Sugar Gums (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 434 Pier Ave.

Both trees have unbalanced canopies as a result of being topped years ago by Southern California Edison Co. contractors. The trees were topped in order to maintain legal clearance for the overhead power lines. In addition, both trees have distinct leans as a result of having their surface roots cut in order to repair the adjacent sidewalk. The unbalanced canopies combined with their compromised root masses have resulted in a structurally unstable condition for both trees. In the event either of these trees was to fail, the overhead power lines and adjacent property would be severely impacted.

The removals will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be two 24” box Water Gum (Tristania laurina) planted within 20 working days after the removals are complete.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 502 9^th Street.

This tree has suffered multiple large limb failures in its lifespan, throughout the canopy, with the most recent loss (5/30/09) causing private property damage. The new wound has revealed decay that weakened this heavy section enough to fail. The lower trunk also has a major decay pocket leaving the structural stability of the entire tree unpredictable.

The removal will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice due to the unacceptable condition of the tree.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call: Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department is permitting the contractor at 2704 Highland Ave. the removal and replacement of the Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) tree in the adjacent street right-of-way.The tree is in poor condition and will be impacted by the new driveway and meter. The homeowner will replace the tree with a 24” box Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), at his expense, under the supervision of the Community Forest Supervisor.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call: Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) trees.

The cause of the continual dieback in the canopies of these declining Ficus trees are caused by a fungus called Nattrassia and a related disease called Sooty Canker. These pathogens are newly discovered in southern California and enter the trees through wounds in the roots that are caused by root pruning. At this time there is no chemical registered with the EPA that will treat this problem. Previous pruning treatments to remove infected parts only provided a temporary solution and the trees have continued to decline.

The removals will take place in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be the Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’).

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call: Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following trees.

The removals will take place in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be of the same species for each location.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing a total of 10 Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) trees located in the 3rd Street Promenade adjacent to the following addresses.

This is part of a long range plan to replace defective Jacarandas with uncommon leans which pose significant risk to pedestrians. The leaning trees have also developed significant wounds caused by the trunks leaning onto the tree grates, and are displacing the tree grates creating pedestrian tripping hazards. The replacements will be 36” box Jacaranda’s planted directly after the removals. The work will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis).

These palms are in the terminal stage of Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum), a fungus which obstructs the water conducting tissue in the palm resulting in the Date Palm’s dehydration and death. In accordance with Policy 2.3 of the Community Forest Management Plan these trees should be removed as they are infected with a disease which cannot be treated successfully and/or there is a strong potential that the pathogen could spread to other trees in the immediate vicinity.

The removals will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The trees will be replaced in April 2009 with a different species of palm that is resistant to Fusarium.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

Date: February 18, 2009

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the 4 dead Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses.

814 22^nd Street
917 22^nd Street
941 22^nd Street
2202 Washington Ave., 22^nd Street side #3

They are structurally unpredictable and need attention.

The work will begin in approximately seven days from the date of this notice. The replacement species will be the Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata). They will be planted as part of the City’s spring 2009 planting program.

Date: January 23, 2009

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be permitting the removal of 7 New Zealand Christmas (Metrosideros excelsus) trees located adjacent to 1660 7th Street on the Colorado Ave. side of the Big Blue Bus yard for the purpose of the B.B.B. campus expansion project.

Morley Construction will perform the work in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice.

The replacements will be 24" box Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) trees planted by the contractor as part of the B.B.B. landscape project under the supervision of the Community Forest Supervisor. The new trees are anticipated to be planted once construction is completed.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.
E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

Date: January 13, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 231 16^th Street.

This tree has had more than one limb failure, with the most recent one revealing advanced decay as a result of the tree being topped several decades ago. The old stubbed off stems at the top of the tree now have internal decay where the limbs are attached to the stems. With the significant size and weight of the remaining limbs and the internal decay, this tree has a high probability of future limb or tree failure.

The work will begin in approximately seven days from the date of this notice. The replacement tree will be a Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara). It will be planted within 21 working days after the removal is complete.

Date: December 8, 2008

1407 & 1411 Grant Street -

These declining trees are displaying external fungus (fruiting bodies) at their bases (root flares) which indicates the presence of irreversible internal decay. These conditions present the potential for structurally unstable trees (limb or entire tree failure).

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement species will be the Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis) and will be planted as part of the City’s spring 2009 planting program.

Date: September 30, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following park trees.

1200 blk. of Palisades Park (across from 1221 Ocean Ave.) - Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus).
·1400 blk. of Palisades Park (3rd tree south of information center) – Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus).

Both of these trees display the fruiting bodies of Sulfur Fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus). This fungus causes heart rot of living trees and typically enters trees through wounds or dead branch stubs. It is one of the most serious causes of decay in trees and cannot be treated. The soft, fleshy, moist “conks” range from 2-12 inches wide, are bright orange-yellow above and red-yellow below and usually appear in the late summer or early fall. Conks will appear on the exterior of a tree many years after the onset of decay and is an indication of extensive internal decay. Wood decay is an irreversible process for which there is no effective treatment. The decay columns have compromised the structural stability of both trees and they now pose a significant risk of failure.

The work will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees have not been determined and will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in spring 2009.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

Date: September 25, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses. These trees will not tolerate the amount of root pruning necessary to continue performing the City wide sidewalk and curb repair program.

1425, 1507 and 1516 Maple Street

The work will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be 24” box Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) trees planted as part of the City’s fall 2008 planting program.

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008.

Date: September 18, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following park trees.

· Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) @ Christine Emerson Reed Park (south of BB courts).

· 1400 blk. of Palisades Park (north of information center) – Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus).

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that has resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees. The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage. The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1^st, 2008: No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) during the month of September, 2008. Replacement trees will have heights ranging from 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet. Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail community.forester@smgov.net.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees. The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage. The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1^st, 2008: No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Drake Elm (Ulmus parvifolia “Drake”) during the month of September, 2008. Replacement trees will have heights ranging from 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet. Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica “Muskogee”) during the month of September, 2008. Replacement trees will have heights ranging from 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet. Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size trees during the month of September, 2008. Replacement trees will have heights of approximately 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet. Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

Since there is currently no designated replacement species for this section of 10^th Street, a replacement species will be determined through a community process. Notifications detailing the process of species selection will be issued to the public. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008. Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size trees. Replacement trees will have heights of approximately 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet. Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the City’s contract rate of $600 for the 36” box tree.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) during the month of September, 2008. Replacement trees will have heights of approximately 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet. Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the street trees adjacent to the following addresses:

The work will begin approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City's tree replacement program in early fall of 2008.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees. The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage. The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 30^th, 2008: No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

For questions, concerns or the precise date of removal regarding these trees contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail walter.warriner@smgov.net.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees:

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees. The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage. The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 23^rd, 2008: No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008. No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees:

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees. The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage. The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 23^rd, 2008: No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Since there is currently no designated replacement species for this section of Lincoln Blvd., a replacement species will be determined through a community process. Notifications detailing the process of species selection will be issued to the public this summer. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the street trees adjacent to the following addresses:

· 2215, 2218, 2249, 2516 20^th Street and 1838 Pearl St. 20^th St. side – Carolina Cherry (Prunus caroliniana).

These trees are nearing the end of their useful life span and are in structurally unstable condition. They will be replaced with the Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’).

This tree has repeatedly dropped large limbs which in turn have exposed decay inside the trunk of the tree. It has been determined that this tree has the potential to continue dropping limbs. At this time the subject tree will not be replaced in order to allow the adjacent Silk Oak to grow.

This tree has a distinctive unnatural lean towards the sidewalk and residence and will only become more unstable with time and growth. The replacement species will be the same.

· 2921 Arizona Ave. #1 – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’).

This tree had outgrown its tree well and its trunk growth was being constricted by the surrounding concrete. In an effort to conduct sidewalk, driveway and curb repairs as well as provide more growspace for the tree the concrete was removed from around the base of the tree. It was revealed that the tree actually has a very narrow base and is unstable to support the weight of its canopy. This tree will not be replaced and the planting site will be abandoned due to a lack of available growspace and the adjacent driveway use.

The work will begin approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted in early fall of 2008.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the street tree adjacent to the following address.

· 1128 15^th Street – #1 Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis).

This palm is infected with Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum), an untreatable disease specific to this species. To reduce the potential of spread to the adjacent palm, this tree requires removal. The replacement species will be the Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica).

The removal will take place in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement tree will be planted in summer of 2008.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing 3 trees as part of the Colorado Ave. Street Improvement Project. The subject trees are located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following locations.

· Two Carrotwoods (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) located at 2700 Colorado Ave. (site #2 & #3). This part of the improvement project does not allow for replacement trees to be planted in the same location. Instead, 2 replacement trees will be planted in existing vacant sites on Colorado Blvd. in close proximity.

· One Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida') located on the Colorado side of 1551 Berkeley St. (site #2), will be removed to make room for a new pedestrian crosswalk and improved street lighting. This tree will be replaced with 2 Pink Flowering Tabebuias (Tabebuia ipe) on each side of the new crosswalk.

The removals will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacements will be planted during the landscaping phase of the street improvement project.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) tree located in the front street right-of-way adjacent to 1702 Franklin Street.

The health and structural stability of this tree has been determined to be in very poor condition. Fruiting bodies of sulfur fungus (Ganoderma applanatum), indicating internal decay, has been detected at the base of the trunk and the root flare. This fungus rots the internal structure of the tree, reducing the strength of the wood and the overall structural stability of the tree. It has been determined this tree has a potential for failure.

The work will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement tree will be Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia’Drake’ ) planted approximately 2 weeks after the removal has been completed.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the street trees adjacent to the following addresses:

· 175 Ocean Park Blvd., Neilson Way side #4, 5, 6, &7 – Eucalyptus species’

Two of the trees (#4 &# 5) have overgrown their tree wells, which has resulted in choking the base of the trunks. This condition leads to the deterioration of the root system and ultimately renders the tree unstable. The two other trees (#6 & #7) are displacing the adjacent sidewalk. Necessary root pruning in order to complete the sidewalk repairs will leave the trees in an unstable condition.

These trees have extensively displaced the surrounding narrow sidewalk. Necessary root pruning would leave the trees in an unstable condition.

v Due to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) these sites will not be replanted, allowing for the replacement of sidewalk at the appropriate dimensions.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the #1 Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) located in the median adjacent to 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. (Clover Park).

This tree sustained a substantial wound to the trunk (stem) as a result of an automobile collision and will continually decline in health and become unstable. The complete removal will take place in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement tree will be the same species and will be planted within 5 working days from the trees removal.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the street trees in the City right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses:

· 1823 10^th Street – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’).

Tree has extensive root and trunk (stem) decay producing a structurally unstable condition. The replacement species is yet to be determined.

Tree has widespread cavities of decay at the base of the trunk (stem). This tree is structurally unstable and has the potential for failure. The replacement species will be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

Due to the extreme condition of these trees the work will begin in approximately 7 (as opposed to 14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted late summer, early fall of 2008 as part of the City’s tree planting program .

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be permitting the removal of 20 Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) trees located adjacent to 1660 7th Street, east side of the Big Blue Bus yard, for the purpose of the B.B.B. campus expansion.

Morley Construction will perform the work in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

The replacements will be 36” box Chitalpa (Chitalpa tashkentensis) trees, or a species with similar character, planted by the contractor under the supervision of the Community Forest Supervisor. The new trees are anticipated to be planted once construction is completed in the spring of 2009.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing 7 Canary Island Pines (Pinus canariensis) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses:

· 533 24^th Street, #2 – This tree has had sidewalk and driveway repairs and is displaying sparse canopy growth. These signs indicate that several of its primary roots were cut. This tree’s condition has since deteriorated and is structurally unstable.

· 449 24^th Street, #2 – This tree is exhibiting an uncommon lean towards the street and has been determined to be structurally unstable.

· 376 24^th Street, #1 & #2: Tree #1 has severed and decaying roots from past sidewalk repairs and is leaning unnaturally toward the south. Tree #2 also displays severed decaying roots from past repairs and leans toward the residence. Both trees are in unstable condition.

· 235 14^th Street – This tree has an uncommon lean towards the residence and is in an unstable condition.

· 439 14^th Street – This tree has an uncommon lean towards the street and is in an unstable condition.

· 724 14^th Street – This tree has an uncommon lean towards the street and is in an unstable condition.

The removals will be done in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. Each of these trees will be replaced with a 24” box Canary Island Pine in the spring of 2008.

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the Paperbark Tree (Melaleuca quinquinervia) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 407 Hill Street. An unnatural lean along with necessary root pruning for sidewalk repairs will leave the tree in a structurally unstable condition.

The replacement tree will be the Water Gum (Tristania laurina). It will be replaced as part of the City’s spring 2008 planting program.

January 30, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Dept. will be removing 8 Canary Island Pines (Pinus canariensis) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses:

· 601 24^th Street, front #1: This tree has had its roots pruned for sidewalk repairs. The fruiting bodies of fungal growth that are present around the base of the trunk are signs of extensive internal decay. These conditions indicate that the tree is structurally unstable.

· 636 26^th Street; Alta Ave., side #1 and #2: Both trees have had their roots pruned for new sidewalk, new curb and gutter. Tree #1 had new driveway repairs as well. Both trees have fruiting bodies of fungal growth at the bases of their trunks. This condition indicates extensive internal decay and presents a structurally unstable condition.

· 702 23^rd Street, Alta Ave., side #1: This tree has an uncommon lean towards the house. It is set in the middle of a driveway approach with the base of the trunk surrounded entirely by concrete. The tree displays symptoms that roots were pruned in the past presenting a structurally unstable condition.

· 702 23^rd Street, Alta Ave., side #3 and #4: These trees have their root pruned for new sidewalk, new curb and gutter. The tops of the trees are exhibiting die back, confirming that this tree is infested with pine bark beetle. Removal is necessary to prevent spread to other trees in the vicinity.

· 634 23^rd Street, Alta Ave., side #3: This tree has had its roots pruned for new sidewalk, curb and gutter. The tops of the trees are exhibiting die back, confirming that it is infested with pine bark beetle. Removal is necessary to prevent spread to other trees in the vicinity.

· 703 18^th Street, Alta Ave., side #3: This tree shows signs of being struck by lightening at one time. There is a large scar extending down the main stem (trunk) to the base. The trunk of this tree has a potential to split apart at this point.

The work will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice.

Each of these trees will be replaced with a 24” box Canary Island Pine in the spring of 2008.

Date: January 23, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the Paperbark Tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 3121 5^th Street. Necessary root pruning for sidewalk repairs will leave the tree in a structurally unstable condition.

The removal will take place in seven (7) days from the date of this notice.

The replacement tree will be the China Doll (Radermachera sinica). It will be replaced as part of the Spring 2008 planting program.

Date: December 27, 2007

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the 2 Canary Island pines (Pinus canariensis) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the home located at 402 25th Street, Carlyle Avenue side sites #2 and #4.

These trees have slight leans in the direction of the house at 402 Carlyle.

The removals will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacements will be of the same species and be planted in the spring of 2008.

Date: November 27, 2007

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the remaining 24 diseased Oleander (Nerium oleander) trees located on 27^th Street between Pico Blvd. and Pearl Street due to Oleander Leaf Scorch (OLS), a lethal disease of Oleanders.

The disease is caused by a tiny bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa which begins to yellow the leaves progressing to a scorching of leaf tips and eventual die-back of twigs and branches. The disease carrying insect, “Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter” (Homalodisca coagulata), will spread OLS to adjacent plants with a single feeding visit, making this project a priority. Presently, the only measures to control OLS are to do away with Oleanders that have definite symptoms.

The removals will be done in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacements will be planted shortly after the removals. The trees will be physically posted on 11/28/07.

As a continuation of the first phase of removals and replacements on 27th Street, the replacement species will be the Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus). Residents with new street trees in front of their homes are encouraged to water them while they acclimate to their new environment. The trees should be watered once a week during the cool winter season and twice a week during the summer season.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: November 16, 2007

As part of the City of Santa Monica’s community garden upgrades program the Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) located at the south west corner of Park Drive Park (1450 Park Drive The removal of this tree will create room for an additional 16 garden plots available for community use.

The work will be done in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: October 31, 2007

The Community Maintenance Department, Public Landscape Division will be removing the following street trees.

830, 840, 833 (90% dead) Bay Street – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’). Due to past root pruning, these 3 trees have reached the end of their useful life span. The replacement species will be the Catalina ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus).
2320 Carlyle Avenue #3 and #5 - Canary Island Pines (Pinus canariensis). Tree #3 is infested with pine bark beetle, evident by the dead top section. To avoid the spread of the beetle to adjacent trees, this tree needs to be removed. Tree #5 has an irregular lean in the direction of existing sidewalk pavers which indicate roots were once pruned for sidewalk repairs. The replacement species will be the same.
433, 444, 522 21^st Street – Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis). These palm trees are infected with a fatal and incurable disease called Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum). The replacements will be a palm species that is not susceptible to this disease.
260 15^th Street #1 – Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) Tree is dead. The replacement species will be the same.
37 15^th Street #1 – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). A decay column has been detected on the trunk, and the canopy is unbalanced due to the loss of 2 large lateral limbs. These two factors have created a structurally unstable condition for the tree. The replacement species will be Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara).
724 19^th Street – Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica). Tree is dead. The replacement will be the same species.

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

The replacement trees will be planted in the early spring of 2008.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Division Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: October 4, 2007

The Community Maintenance Department, Public Landscape Division will be removing/replanting the following trees.

1638 (2), 1644, 2025, & 2029 (2) Hill St. – Carobs (Ceratonia siliqua). These 6 trees have been diagnosed with root, trunk and limb decay and are considered to be structurally unstable. The replacement species’ will be the Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’).
2202 Wilshire Blvd., on 22^nd St. - #2 – Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides). Tree is completely desiccated and has a high potential for failure. The replacement species will be the Chinese Flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata).
954 15^th St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). Tree has been diagnosed with trunk and limb decay and has the potential to fail. The replacement species will be the Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica).

2470 Ocean Park Blvd., on 25^th St. - #2 – American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Tree has visible fruiting bodies (decay) located at the base of its trunk creating a structurally unstable condition. The replacement species will be the same.

2430 & 2621 #2 25^th St. – Brazilian Peppers (Schinus terebinthifolius).

Trees are dead. The replacement species’ will be the Chinese Flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata).

548 15^th St. – Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica).

Tree is dead. The replacement species will be the same.

1200 Blk. Palisades Park across from 1221 Ocean Ave. –

2 Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus). The presence of fungal fruiting bodies found on the trunk (stem) and severed buttress (support) roots of these trees are indicators of internal decay columns. These decay columns generally weaken the structural stability of a tree. Along with the location (site) of these trees being a high target area, makes these trees potentially risky. The replacement species’ will be the Red Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camuldulensis).

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

The replanting of trees will take place in the fall 2007.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

September 21^st, 2007

As part of the 2^nd and 4^th Streets Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements project this tree has been identified for removal and subsequent replacement.

The criteria for removal included but were not limited to internal decay, extensive root pruning, poor canopy structure, damaged canopies from oversized vehicles, design factors and too large for relocation.

The replacement species will be the Gingko biloba. The project calls for two trees to be planted in place of every tree that is to be removed.

The work is scheduled to begin approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice.

Questions or concerns regarding the tree removals may be directed to the Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner at (310) 458-8974 or by e-mail to walter.warriner@smgov.net .

To find out more about the 2^nd and 4^th Streets Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements project the public may call (866) 755 – 7679.

Date: September 20, 2007

The Community Maintenance Department, Public Landscape Division will be removing the following street trees.

1315 Pearl St. – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’)

Roots removed to install an underground vault, new sidewalk, and driveway has caused the extensive decline of this tree, bringing about a structurally unstable condition. The replacement species will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).

1648 (1) and 1654 (2) Hill St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua)

These three (3) trees are experiencing root, trunk, and limb decay and all have the potential for failure. The replacement species’ will be Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’).

1341 Ocean Ave. @ parking lot (2) – Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis). These two palms are infected with Fusarium Wilt, an untreatable disease specific to this species. To reduce the potential for further spread of this fungus to adjacent palms, these infected trees require removal. The replacement species’ will be of a palm species not yet determined.
· 938 22^nd St. – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)

Tree is dead. The replacement species will be the Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata).

1238 23^rd St. – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)

Tree is dead. The replacement species will be the Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergiana).

The removals will begin in approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice. The replacements will take place in the fall of 2007 as part of the City’s tree planting program.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

August 23, 2007

A recent study of the Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) in Palisades Park has been completed with the determination that 44 dead and dying palms will require removal. The primary disease that is killing off the palms is Fusarium Wilt of Canary Island Date Palm a fungus that is specific, to the Canary Island Date Palm. It has been verified that other palm species may be susceptible to this fungus as well.

There is no effective treatment for Fusarium. Fungicides have been evaluated for their effectiveness, but none have been successful. Disease management is based solely on prevention and sanitation. In order to reduce the potential for the further spread of this fungus the infected trees will be removed and replaced with a different palm species.

A detailed analysis of this removal project was submitted on August 14, 2007 to the City Council. The complete Council Information Item can be found on the City’s Web Site at http://www.smgov.net/cityclerk/council/information_items.htm .

The work will begin approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s Community Forest Renewal Program in the winter of 2007 / 2008.

Questions or concerns regarding this matter may be directed to Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.ne

Date: July 24, 2007

The Community Maintenance Department, Public Landscape Division will be removing the following street trees.

· 3019 Ocean Park Blvd. – Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilior).

This tree sustained a substantial wound to the trunk as a result of an auto collision and will continually decline, becoming unstable. The replacement tree will be the American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).

· 225 22^nd St. #1 and 360 22^nd St.- Deodar Cedars (Cedrus deodara).

Both trees are dead and considered structurally unstable. The replacement trees will be of the same species’.

· 221 25^th St. and 227 25^th St. – Atlas Cedars (Cedrus atlantica).

Both trees are dead and considered structurally unstable. The replacement trees will be of the same species’.

· 951 10^th St. – Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua).

Tree is dead and in an unstable condition. The replacement tree will be the Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora).

· 135 17^th Street – Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum).

Tree has reached the end of its useful life span. The replacement tree will be the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommer’).

· 1727 Delaware Ave., 18^th St. side – American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).

This tree has trunk rot and also has a lean toward the street. This is a structurally unstable condition. The replacement tree will be the Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba).

The work will begin in approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree planting program in the fall of 2007.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: June 27, 2007

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

2508 28^th St. – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)

This tree has crown rot and is structurally unbalanced due to loss of a large lateral limb. The replacement species will be Chinese Flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata).

1445 25^th St. – California Pepper (Schinus molle)

This tree has a large section of decay in the lower trunk and has been determined to be structurally unstable. The replacement species will be the Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora).

2348 29^th St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua)

This tree has crown rot and has had repeated limb failures causing personal property damage. The replacement species will be Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides).

1814 Hill St. – Camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)

Tree is dead as a result of severe root pruning done as part of a sidewalk repair program several years ago. The replacement species will be Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’).

2027 Pearl St., 21^st St. side #2– Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’). Tree is dead from root decay. The replacement species will be Grecian Laurel (Laurus nobilis).
352 20^th St. – Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)

Tree is dead. The replacement species will be the same.

The work will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacements will be planted soon after July 2007.

Date: June 26, 2007

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division has permitted the contractor removal of the declining Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) tree located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 2655 33^rd Street.

The tree will be replaced at the home owners expense with a 36” box Evergreen Pear (Pyrus kawakamii).

The removal will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The planting will be done by the contractor under the supervision of the Open Space Management Division, Community Forest Operations.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: June 6, 2007

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division is permitting the homeowner at 2343 29^th Street to remove the Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) tree located in the adjacent street right-of-way.

The redevelopment of the property allows for only one driveway configuration which will result in the loss of the existing street tree. The developer will replace the tree with a 60” box Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommer’).

The work will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: May 9, 2007

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 430 7^th Street.

Several years ago the roots of the subject tree were pruned as part of a sidewalk repair program. Over time, these severed roots suffered a natural decline in their structural strength as a result of the necessary pruning. As the severed roots began to decay they also became infected with a soil borne fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus) that enters the tree through the wounds and exacerbates the decay process. The fungus is not visible until the yellow conks (fruiting bodies of fungal growth) begin to bloom and are visible on the exterior of the trunk. Once these yellow conks appear this indicates that the fungus is well established and the tree has a significant amount of internal decay. Experience with the Eucalyptus species has shown that when these conditions exist, the tree’s structural strength has become compromised and has a high potential for failure. Based on these factors the Community Forester has determined that this tree should be removed.

The removal will take place in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement species will be the Brisbane Box (Lophostemon confertus). It will be planted by the end of June 2007.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Subject: Emergency Tree Removals: 17th St. & Alta Ave.

On Monday (May 7th) Community Forest Operations will be doing emergency tree removals from 303 17^th Street (Georgina Ave side) and 1920 Alta Ave.

This week, during a recent routine inspection of the area, the City Arborist determined that the subject pine trees had died suddenly as a result of infestation from pine bark beetles. Unfortunately, pine trees that are under any type of stress (i.e. drought, mechanical injury, air pollutants, extreme temperatures, etc.) are subject to infestation by pine bark beetles. The subject trees were found to be infested with two different kinds of aggressive bark beetles that also have the ability to attack healthy trees if the infested trees are not removed in a timely manner. An emergency removal of these infested trees is necessary to reduce the potential spread of further insect infestation to the healthy stand of pine trees that are in the immediate vicinity.

The tree on Alta will be replaced with a Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) and the tree on 17^th Street will be replaced with a Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis).

If you have any questions regarding this matter please don’t hesitate to contact me either by e-mail or on my cell at (310) 925 – 9963.

Respectfully submitted

Walt Warriner

Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing a New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros excelsus) that is located at the east entrance to the Civic Center Parking Lot off of Civic Center Drive.

This tree will need to be removed in order to accommodate a requirement by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to install a manhole over an existing 120” diameter storm drain line that runs underneath the existing tree. The dedicated location for the manhole is just south of the entry drive from 4^th street and its construction will cause extensive damage to the root system of the tree and most likely result in its demise. Due to existing infrastructure both above and below ground, relocation of the existing tree is cost prohibitive. Since time is of the essence, the most effective way to complete this project in a timely and cost effective manner is to remove and replace the existing tree.

The tree will be removed at the commencement of the project and the replacement tree will be a 60” box sized New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros excelsus), which will be planted at the completion of the project. The cost for the replacement tree will be incorporated into the cost of the project.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division has permitted the Southern California Edison Company to remove thirteen (13) Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta) located in the City street right-of-way adjacent to 1644 Cloverfield Blvd., Olympic Blvd. side (@ Ralph’s). Please see special comments below.

These palm trees have begun to encroach on the Edison Co. power lines which are high voltage. The palms must be removed to prevent their eventual contact with the high voltage lines. This will prevent potential power outages during adverse conditions such as Santa Ana winds or stormy conditions. The trees will be removed in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

The replacement trees will be the Purple Orchid Tree (Bauhinia variegata), which can be safely maintained under the power lines.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

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Some background in regards to the latest tree removals notice where the City of Santa Monica is permitting Southern California Edison to remove 13 Mexican Fan palms adjacent to Ralph’s market (1644 Cloverfield Blvd., Olympic Blvd. side).

Before the City of Santa Monica developed the Community Forest Management Plan, where it requires planting the right tree species for the existing situation, the developer for Ralph’s planted these 13 palm trees without consent from the City in the early 1990’s.

As a result, the S.C. Edison Co. has notified the City that the palms have now reached a height that is within the S.C. Edison Co’s power line clearance requirement of 12 feet. Their clearance requirement overrides the state law clearance requirement given that this transmission circuit conducts 66,000 volts from substation to substation. In the event any of these palms/fronds would cause a power outage at this location, a major interruption of multiple circuits would occur in this commercial/residential area disturbing thousands of customers.

In collaboration with the Edison Co., they will pay for the cost of the palm removals and the City of Santa Monica will pay for the cost of the tree replacements.

With the Community Forest Management Plan in effect the City’s pro active position in planting the right tree in the right place will prevent these types of situations in the future.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Yew Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus) located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the Civic Center Auditorium @ 1855 Main Street #3.

The subject tree is situated in a location which will prevent the construction of a new crosswalk that will cross Main Street. A new tree well and tree, Tipu Tree (Tipuana tipu), will be located elsewhere in the surrounding area.

The removal will take place in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The trunks of these trees have grown at angles which interfere with the public right of ways and can not be corrected with pruning. The replacements will be Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’).

Tree is dead. A replacement tree may not be planted due to the abundance of existing landscape plantings.

These trees suffer from root rot and trunk decay and are determined structurally unstable. The replacement trees will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) trees.

Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be the Chinese Flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata).

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted in early July 2007.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

The complete removals will be done in approximately seven (7) days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted within twenty (20) working days after the removals are complete.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 921-929 19^th Street – 2 Red Flowering Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus ficifolia).

These trees will be removed in order to allow room for the relocation and preservation of a historical house. The property owner is required to replace these trees with two 36” box Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) trees which will be planted on the City street right-of-way adjacent to 702 19^th St. and 316 19^th St.

The removals will be done in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted within twenty working days after the removals are completed.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing targeted Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses. These specific trees have been declining in health, appearance, and in their structural stability. It has been determined that they have reached the end of their useful life span.

The complete removals will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement species’ will be 24” box Cork Oak (Quercus suber), planted within ten (10) working days after the Carob trees are removed.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing targeted Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) trees located on Pearl Street in the street right-of-way adjacent to the addresses below. These specific trees have been steadily declining in health, appearance, and in structural stability and it has been determined they have reached the end of their useful lifespan.

The complete removals will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be 36” box Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) trees planted within ten (10) working days after the trees have been removed.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division is permitting the removal of the Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) tree located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 1204 Pearl Street.

This tree is declining in health, appearance, and structural stability and it has been determined that it has reached the end of its useful lifespan.

In order to accommodate construction schedules, the removal will be allowed on or after January 11, 2007 (seven days from the date of this notice).

The permittee is required to replace the tree at their cost with a 36” box Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) tree within five (5) days after the tree removal takes place.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division are permitting the removal of two (2) Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) trees located adjacent to 3200 Airport Ave., east end @ phone booth and 3400 Airport Ave., east end @ driveway. The removals are part of the Airport Park development.

These trees will be replaced as part of the overall landscape design for Airport Park.

The complete removals will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following City trees.

Tree has root decay and is declining due to root pruning done for new driveway construction. It is in a structurally unstable condition.

Palm is dead. The replacement species will be the Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata).

Tree is located on property and will be removed due to necessary improvements to dog run section. Due to existing site conditions and the proposed improvements there is no available space for a replacement tree.

The work will begin in approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice. Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s fall planting program now taking place.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street and park trees.

This tree is infected with a fungus called Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) for which there is no treatment. Signs of this wilt are wilting fronds, loss of vigor, and death. The replacement species is yet to be determined.

This tree has decay located at the base of the trunk creating a structurally unstable condition. The replacements will be 2-24” box Crape Myrtle’s (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’ ) supplied and planted by the on site contractor.

A significant amount of decay has been found in both of these trees. There are no arboricultural treatments that can be performed to save these trees. They possess the potential for failure. The replacement species’ will be 2-24” box Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s fall planting program.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

32nd STREET FICUS TREES

Date: October 26, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses. As part of the second phase of replacing the declining Ficus trees, these specific trees have been monitored due to their decline in the recent years. At this point in time it has been determined that they have reached the end of their useful lifespan and will continue to decline in health, appearance and stability. The replacement species will be 36” box Maidenhair Trees (Ginkgo biloba).

2312 32^nd Street
2316 32^nd Street
2336 32^nd Street
2425 32^nd Street.
2426 32^nd Street
2611 32^nd Street
2615 32^nd Street
2638 32^nd Street
2653 32^nd Street
3201 Pearl St., 32^nd Street side #2

The complete removals will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. Replacement trees will be planted within 10 working days from the tree removal completions.

For any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: October 5, 2006

As part of the Yale Street Parkway Widening Improvements program, the Indian Laurel Figs (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) at the following addresses are targeted for removal and replacement.

808 Yale Street
824 Yale Street
839 Yale Street
842 Yale Street
866 Yale Street
912 Yale Street
917 Yale Street
935 Yale Street
938 Yale Street
941 Yale Street
944 Yale Street
1024 Yale Street
1111 Yale Street
2901 Wilshire Blvd., Yale St. side #1
2901 Washington Ave., Yale St. side #1

The removals will begin shortly after construction begins, during the week of October 16, 2006. The replacement trees will be planted as part of this project with 36” box Tipuana Tipu (Tipu Tree) trees.

For questions or concerns regarding this project call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: September 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) located in the street right of way adjacent to 175 Ocean Park Blvd., on the Neilson Way side. This tree is dead and in a structurally unstable condition.

The tree will not be replaced in this location as there is no room for a street tree on this narrow section of sidewalk.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: September 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space

Management Division has permitted the adjacent property owner at 1221 Ocean Avenue, site #3, the removal and replacement of the dead Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis), at their expense. The replacement will be the same palm species.

The work will be done in approximately ten (10) days from the date of this notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net.

Date: September 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the street trees located at the following addresses on 14^th Street.

717, 623, 611 #1, 428 #2, 354 #2
1401 Georgina Ave., 14^th St. side #5

These Monterey Pines (Pinus radiata) have reached the end of their useful life span. They are failing due to stress from their urban environment (drought and smog). These conditions have subjected the trees to repeated attacks from mites and Pine Bark Beetles. These trees are now in structurally unstable conditions and need to be removed.

The replacement species’ will be Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis).

They will be replaced as part of the City’s fall planting program.

201 14^th –Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis)

Tree is dead and will be replaced with the same species as part of the City’s fall planting program.

The work will be done in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: September 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

730 and 740 Navy Street – Fern Pines (Podocarpus gracilior).

In order to repair the displaced sidewalks at these locations, the subject trees will have the majority of their remaining surface roots removed. This will create an unstable condition for the trees.

The replacement trees will be China Doll (Radermachera sinica).

They will be replaced as part of the City’s fall planting program

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: September 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) located in the street right of way adjacent to 1212 Alta Ave. #2.

The tree has a large pocket of decay where the top of the trunk forms the base of the canopy. This creates a structurally unstable condition and a potential for the failure of the entire canopy.

The replacement species will be the Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus). It will be planted as part of the City’s fall planting program.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: September 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

1836 and 1840 17^th Street – Black Acacia (Acacia melanoxylon).

This Division was notified of the need for root pruning to repair sidewalk displacements adjacent to these two trees in conjunction with the sidewalk repair program. An in depth inspection of the trees was conducted that revealed several defects.

1. The tree at 1836 has a lean towards the street on the opposite side of where the root pruning needs to be done. This tree has had past root pruning and the removal of the remaining roots will create the potential for tree failure.

2. Both trees have columns of dead and decaying wood throughout their trunks, large scaffold limbs and sections of their canopies.

3. Both trees display exterior cracks on the trunks and scaffold limbs that suggests internal decay.

The work will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice in order to meet sidewalk repair schedules. The replacement trees will be Chinese Flame Trees (Koelreuteria bipinnata) planted as part of the City’s fall planting program.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: August 22, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

904 24th Street #1 and #2 – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius).

Trees are dead. The replacement species’ will be Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata).

437 10^th Street – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Repeated limb failures. Fungus found at limb failure sites indicates significant internal decay. Entire tree has a potential for failure. The replacement species will be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

556 12^Th Street – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Multiple stems growing from the trunk are beginning to split apart at their point of attachment. This indicates a structurally unstable condition with a potential for future limb failures. The replacement species will be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

1317 Ashland Ave. – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius).

Tree is dead. The replacement species will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).

2816 Montana – Bottle Tree (Brachychiton populneus).

Mushroom fruiting bodies found on the trunk base represent internal decay in progress. Entire tree has a potential to fail. The replacement species will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).

323 9^th Street, Carlyle side #1 – American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua).

North west side of tree has an extensive wound traveling from the base of the tree up the trunk brought about by mower or other machinery damage. This decaying section is now infested with termites.

The work will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: August 2, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the declining Oleander (Nerium oleander) trees located on 27^th Street between Pico Blvd. and Pearl Street at the following addresses.

2233, 2239, 2249, 2270, 2271, 2302, 2303, 2309.

Oleander Leaf Scorch (OLS) is a lethal disease of Oleanders. It is caused by a tiny bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa which begins to yellow the leaves progressing to a scorching of leaf tips and eventual die-back of twigs and branches. The disease carrying insect, “glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca coagulata)”, will spread OLS to adjacent plants with a single feeding visit. Presently, the only measures to control OLS are to destroy oleanders that have definite symptoms.

The removals will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement species will be the Chinese Fringe Tree (Chionanthus retusus). Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006.

For any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Supervisor or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walt.warriner@smgov.net

Date: July 14, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

2525 14^th Street #2 – American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).

Extensive decay is present in large wound located at a point where two major stems are attached which has a negative impact on the structural stability of the tree. The replacement species will be the same.

222 Alta Avenue – Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).

Tree was severely cut back and damaged during a house moving project. The responsible party was fined and will pay for the tree removal and its replacements. The replacements will be two 60” box Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommer’.

1102 Grant Street, 11^th St. side #2 – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’). Tree is dead. The replacement species will be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: June 22, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following park and street trees.

Location

Species

Reason for removal

Replacement species

Clover Park extension @ observation deck.

Eucalyptus nicholii

(Nichol’s Willow Leafed Peppermint)

Large limb failure has uncovered fungus that will lead to decay and affect the structural stability of the tree.

Same Species.

260 15^th Street, #1

Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)

Tree has declined past point of recovery.

Same species.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters contact Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: June 6, 2006

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past eucalyptus tree failures that resulted in serious injuries and extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature eucalyptus trees. The study has identified a total of 77 eucalyptus trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.

The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 19^th 2006:

Location	Species	Reason for removal
431 7^th Street	Ash Gum	Poor form & structure
940 7^th Street	Silver Dollar Gum	Bowed over sidewalk; wired to building for support
1038 7^th Street	Sugar Gum	Tree is leaning to the south
811 7^th Street	Sugar Gum	Poor form & structure. Basal wounds on all sides. Decayed, heavy lateral limb over street. Decay column on main stem.
1052 7^th Street	Sugar Gum	Codominant trunks @ 7'; both stems twisted to building; high, open crown.
1058 7^th Street	Sugar Gum	Leans over 7^th Street; high, open crown; basal wounds on 2 sides.

The work will commence approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006. No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Date: June 6, 2006

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following park trees.

The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 19^th 2006:

Location	Species	Reason for removal
REED PARK	Blue gum	NW corner; codominant trunks @ 12' & 18'; corrected lean to E. with large basal cavity on compression side; surface decayed.
REED PARK	Blue gum	Leans N.; flat area on tension side; basal wound on W.; decayed; heavy lateral limbs have been reduced.
REED PARK	Blue gum	Leans S.; towards Lincoln; crown one-sided to S.; basal wounds; sounded, normal; heavy lateral limbs have been reduced.
REED PARK	Blue gum	High crown; dense; large basal wound on N.; decayed; small basal wounds; sounded, normal; bowed to Lincoln but reduced.
REED PARK	Blue gum	Leans S. towards Lincoln; flat area on tension side; dense crown.
REED PARK	Blue gum	Bowed S. over building; one-sided; tips seem thin; pillowed over walk on S.
REED PARK	Blue gum	Btwn. building & sidewalk; sulfur fungus conks @ base on SW.; sounds decayed @ base on S.; irregular form one-sided over building.

Date: May 30, 2006

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following street trees.

The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 12^th 2006:

Location	Species	Reason for removal
407 7^th Street	Silver Dollar Gum	Leans west towards the street. High, open crown and sparse canopy indicates poor/weak root system.
547 7^th Street	Yate	Large decaying wound @ curb. Trunk is cracked. Tree leans southwesterly. Codominant trunks high in the crown.
717 7^th Street	Blue Gum	Thin crown & sulfur fungus conk @ base on curb indicates extensive internal decay.
811 7^th Street	Sugar Gum	Poor form & structure. Basal wounds on all sides. Decayed, heavy lateral limb over street. Decay column on main stem.
630 San Vicente Bl.	Yate	Tree has been root pruned on 3 sides. Decay on the southwest side of trunk. Tree leans leans southwest towards street & power lines.
631 Georgina Ave.	Eucalyptus spp.	Codominant trunks @ 18' with powerlines between the two stems. High, open crown; 1 stem heavy over 7^th St. Surface root is lifting sidewalk.
710 Marguerita Ave.	Eucalyptus spp.	Old root pruning wounds with decay at base of trunk. Tree leans.
710 Marguerita Ave.	Eucalyptus spp.	Tree is bowed to the south and has no basal flare. The high, open crown and thin canopy indicates poor/weak root system.
624 Marguerita Ave.	Eucalyptus spp.	Tree leans to the south. Basal wounds and cracked trunk.

Date: May 22, 2006

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following street trees.

The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 6^th 2006:

Address	Species	Reason for removal
1700 WILSHIRE AVE.	RED FLOWERING GUM	Corrected lean to south; basal wounds on 2 sides; crown appeared normal but thin.
818 11^th St	RED FLOWERING GUM	Bowed to the south
838 11^th St	RED FLOWERING GUM	Multiple attachments @ 9'; large basal wound on driveway; basal wound on northwest.; both decayed; leans south
843 11^th St	RED FLOWERING GUM	At 848 11th; codominant trunks @ 10' & 12'; upper crown thin; heavy lateral limb towards house.
601 9^th St	RED FLOWERING GUM	Codominant trunks @ 6'; naked bark on lower trunk.
720 ALTA AVE	RED FLOWERING GUM	Codominant trunks @ 6'; 1 stem over street.
802 ALTA AVE	RED FLOWERING GUM	Leans east. with large basal wound on tension sidewalk; decayed but well-buttressed; corrected lean; hanging canopy.
920 ALTA AVE	RED FLOWERING GUM	Basal & trunk cavities; extensive; codominant trunks @ 8'.
801 ALTA AVE	RED FLOWERING GUM	Bowed to the south; Trunk cavity.
931 MONTANA AVE	RED FLOWERING GUM	Leans southeast towards street; naked bark; history of branch failure.
1102 MONTANA AVE	RED FLOWERING GUM	Codominant trunks @ 8' with 3rd stem removed; thin upper crown; long trunk wound on sidewalk; decayed.

Date: May 22, 2006

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following park trees.

The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of June 6^th 2006:

Location	Species	Reason for removal
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Series of low codominant trunks forms 6 scaffolds; big gall on S. trunk; 3 stems lean heavy to the south.
PALISADES PARK	Sugar gum	Oppos. 701; @ fence; codominant trunks @ 3'; included bark; high crown.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Bowed west with 3 scaffolds; reduced in past; branch dieback over path.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Oppos. 825; strong lean over path; low trunk wound; surface decayed; vase-shaped form.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Leans sharply south with large wound @ stress point.
PALISADES PARK	Eucalyptus Spp.	Outside fence; leans over path; poor form & structure.
PALISADES PARK	Red gum	At restroom; leans south
PALISADES PARK	Red gum	At Idaho; outside fence; top of slope; very high crown.
PALISADES PARK	Red gum	Codominant trunks @ 6'; long basal wound extends into south facing stem; branch wounds; high, open crown.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	3 long trunk wounds on opposite sides; 1 with old sulfur fungus conk.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Outside fence; multiple attachments @ 3' from stump; upright.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Outside fence; top of slope; multiple attachments @ 2'.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Strong lean south; codominant trunks @ 12' & 15'; gall on trunk @ 20'; reduced with stubs @ old pruning wounds.
PALISADES PARK	Blue gum	Multiple attachments @ 10'; 5 stems; 3 generally upright; 2 bowed east & southeast

Date: May 15, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

902 Carlyle Ave., on 9^th St. - #2 Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis).

This pine has come to the end of its useful life span and is declining with root, trunk, and limb decay. The replacement tree will be the same species.

415 Palisades Ave. – Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).

Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be the same species.

506 Palisades Ave. – Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).

This tree has a major decay column in the trunk and determined structurally unstable. The replacement tree will be the same species.

These trees will be removed in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s planting program in the fall of 2006.

Date: May 15, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the #2 Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) located in the parkway adjacent to 1540 2^nd St., due to redevelopment of this property.

The amount of underground utilities around this tree makes the relocation of this tree cost prohibitive.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

Two (2) replacement Ginkgo biloba trees will be planted as part of the Downtown Urban Streetscape project.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

May 11, 2006

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the six City trees from the parking lot between 1647 & 1659 Appian Way.

· 2 Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis).

· 4 Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta).

The six trees were not planted by the City but have outgrown their sites and are now causing structural damage to concrete walls, wood fences and a public street light. The trees will be removed approximately fourteen (14) days from this dated notice.

The trees will be replaced with the Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei). This is a medium sized palm that will be suitable for the limited grow space available in the parking lot. They can reach a mature height of 20 – 30 feet with a trunk diameter of 7 - 8 inches.

The following steps will be taken prior to installing the replacement trees:

1. Tree wells will be marked out in advance of a three week comment period to allow residents time to comment on whether the proposed locations will affect view corridors. Comments are to be directed to the Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent

2. At the end of the three week comment period the tree well cutouts will be made.

3. Soil samples taken to determine the suitability for trees.

4. Specimens will be selected that have trunk heights which are already taller than the vehicles that park in the lot to avoid conflicts between a developing canopy and parked vehicles.

5. The replacement trees will be planted sometime after October 2006 as part of the City’s fall planting program.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the placement of the new trees please call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent at (310) 458-8974 or contact by E-mail @: walter.warriner@smgov.net .

May 8, 2006:

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following street trees.

Address	Species	Reason for removal
1450 17^th Street	Red Flowering Gum	TREE IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON BROADWAY: Partial failure to W.; lifted pavement; long trunk cavity on N.; extensively decayed
1507 17^th Street	Red Flowering Gum	TREE IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON BROADWAY: High, open crown; thin; numerous basal wounds & trunk wounds; 1 trunk wound decayed; leans SE over sidewalk.
1458 Berkeley	Red Flowering Gum	TREE IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON BROADWAY: Corrected lean to S.; long trunk wound on tension from old codominant trunk failure; sounded, normal.
1504 Berkeley	Red Flowering Gum	TREE IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON BROADWAY: Codominant trunks @ 8' with included bark; both upright; branch wound on curb; basal wounds; large on curb; decayed.
1124 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Leans S.; towards house; large basal wound on W.; decayed; other basal wounds; sounded, normal; high & one-sided to street.
1451 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Numerous trunk wounds; leans W.
2001 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Multiple attachments @ 8'; large trunk wounds on SE. & SW.; SW extends into ground; decayed; SE sound.
2218 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Strong lean SW over sidewalk; long wounds on both curb & sidewalk; both decayed; poor form.
2902 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Thin; no basal flare.
2916 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Lean to S.; partly corrected; narrow upright crown; basal wounds; area of decay on sidewalk.
3126 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Massive base; codominant trunks @ 7' with included bark to 12''; good form; basal wounds on 2 sides; decayed on curb.
3221 Broadway	Red Flowering Gum	Slight lean S.; huge basal wound on curb; sounded, normal.
1458 Princeton	Red Flowering Gum	TREE IS ACTUALLY LOCATED ON BROADWAY: High, open crown; leans SW.; basal wounds on all sides; sounded, normal..

May 8, 2006

NOTICE of INTENT to REMOVE PARK TREES

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following street trees.

Address	Species	Reason for removal
Los Amigos Park	Red Gum	Codominant trunks @ 6' & 10'; SE-facing stem heavy over cage; rest of tree upright; nice canopy of foliage.
Los Amigos Park	Red Gum	Near home plate; codominant trunks @ 10'; attachment okay but stems spread apart; 1 heavy over street; high, open crown has been pruned on forever; base of trunk lifts retaining wall.
Joslyn Park	Blue Gum	Opposite 617 Strand multiple attachments @ 3'; upright; sulfur fungus conk on old wound on SW & btwn. attachment; vase-shaped form; dense; been shortened; base covered in ivy; could not inspect base of trunk.
Joslyn Park	Blue Gum	SW corner near Kensington; codominant trunks @ 10' & 14'; spreading apart & becoming heavy; base engulfed in ivy; could not be inspected.
Joslyn Park	Blue Gum	Parking lot; codominant trunks @ 4', 12' & 18'; fork at 12' has huge stub @ attachment; sulfur fungus conk on stub; no flare on N.; vase-shaped form; thin on W.
Joslyn Park	Blue Gum	Dog park; group of 2; lean SE.; with gap from adj. tree; dense crown; looks better from E. side.

May 8, 2006

NOTICE of INTENT to REMOVE STREET TREES

The Open Space Management Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department will be removing the following street trees.

Address	Species	Reason for removal
2550 Beverly Ave	Silver Dollar Gum	Suppressed; leans sharply E.
947 3^rd Street	Sugar Gum	Multiple attachments @ 8' with included bark; one-sided over street; basal wounds on 2 sides; sounded, normal; thin; twig dieback.
3104 4^th Street	Red Flowering Gum	Root pruned on all sides.
3104 4^th Street	Red Flowering Gum	4' wide planting strip; long basal wound on sidewalk; smaller on curb; trunk cavity on NE.; all sounded, normal; codominant trunks @ 10'; high, open crown.
1620 5^th Street	Lemon Scented Gum	Bowed to the east
1620 5^th Street	Lemon Scented Gum	New tree – weak and declining
2009 6^th Street	Eucalyptus spp.	Codominant trunks @ 4'; spreading apart; topped.
2271 29^th Street	Red Flowering Gum	Thin & off-color; declining; basal wound on sidewalk; sounded, normal.
2802 Delaware	Cabbage Gum	Series of upright codominant trunks form vase-shape crown; stem on SE starting to separate; basal wounds on 2 sides; sounded, normal; pillowed on both sides of the trunk.

For questions, concerns or the precise date of removal regarding these trees contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or

E-mail walter.warriner@smgov.net.

Date: April 18, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

1638 Franklin Street – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Root crown and trunk decay has been detected indicating a potential for failure. The replacement tree will be Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’).

1747 Franklin Street – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Root crown, trunk and scaffold limb decay is present and spreading. The replacement tree will be Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’).

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walt.warriner@smgov.net

Date: February 23, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

1717 Hill St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides).

602 21^st St. #2 – Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis).

Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be a palm species not yet determined.

· 1217 Georgina Ave. #1 – Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis). Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be a palm species not yet determined.

2508 3^rd St. – California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera).

Palm is dead and has no canopy. The replacement tree will be Tristania laurina (Tristaniopsis laurina).

514 10^th St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

Limb failure from storm damage has left this tree in a structurally unstable condition.. The replacement tree will be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

907 12^th St. – Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara).

Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be the same species.

1600 blk. Pico Blvd. south side #2,#4,#5,#6 – Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).

These trees have served their useful life span and have declined past recovery. The replacement trees will be London Plane (Platanus acerifolia).

The work will be done in approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice. For questions or concerns call Walt Warriner, Community Forest Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: February 7, 2006

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division are permitting the removal of two (2) Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) trees located directly across from 3200 Airport Ave. The removals are part of the Airport Park development.

These trees will be replaced as part of the overall landscape and streetscape design for Airport Park.

The complete removals will be done in approximately seven (7) days from the date of this notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walt.warriner@smgov.net

Date: December 2, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) located in the Neilson Way parking lot adjacent to the alley behind 2820 Main St.

The removal is due to extensive root damage and loss as a result of the installation of underground infrastructure by the Los Angeles County Public Works (L.A.C.P.W.). The root loss has left this tree in a structurally unstable condition.

The replacement tree will be a 48” box Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’).

The complete removal will be done in approximately seven (7) days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: November 30, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

951 Ocean Ave. - California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera).

Palm is dead and has no canopy. The replacement tree will be a palm species.

722 21^st St. – Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis).

Palm is dead from Fusarium Wilt. The replacement tree will be a palm of a different species.

475 17^th St., Marguerita side #2 and #4 – Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis).

Palms are dead from Fusarium Wilt. The replacement trees will be palms of a different species.

527 23^rd St. – California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa).

This trees growth pattern over the street is below the legal vehicle clearance height of 14 ft. 6 in. (The existing height is 13 ft. 7 in.). There are no pruning applications that will alleviate this condition. There is no room for a replacement tree at this location.

1130 20^th St. – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’).

This tree is in an advanced state of decline as a result of root pruning through its life. There is no room at this location for a replacement tree.

616 23^rd St. – Bottle Tree (Brachychiton populneus).

This tree is leaning and heaving up the soil. These factors indicate an unstable condition. The replacement tree will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).

911 14^th St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

A split in the trunk with dead wood and a slight trunk lean indicates a potential for failure. The replacement tree will be Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommer’).

The work will be done in approximately fourteen days from the date of this notice.

Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City Of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: November 16, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing two (2) Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to 711 Olympic Blvd. due to the construction of the new postal center.

The replacement trees will be two (2) 48” box Carrot Wood trees supplied by the contractor.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: November 14, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following Moreton Bay Figs(Ficus macrophylla).

2501 (@ driveway), 2029, 2154 #1, and 2407 La Mesa Drive.

It has been determined that root pruning performed for sidewalk repairs and past construction has negatively affected the root zones of these trees which has led to their decline.

1615 San Vicente Blvd. – Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).

The tree is dead. The replacement tree will be Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommer’.

*These removals are scheduled to take place in late November or early December 2005. At the same time, all the trees on the block will be pruned.

*The contractor will notify residents in the neighborhood several days prior to work start.

*The replacement trees will be Moreton Bay Figs planted as part of the City Of Santa Monica tree planting program commencing in early 2006.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: October 27, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) located in Palisades Park across from 1535 Ocean Avenue.

The fruiting bodies of sulfur fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus) found growing on the trunk indicates extensive internal decay.

The complete removal will be done in approximately seven (7) days from the date of this notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Supt. or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner @smgov.net

Date: October 11, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

2245 Cloverfield Blvd. – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’). Past root pruning for sidewalk repair has left this tree in this state of decline. Tree is surviving on stored reserves. The replacement tree will be Grecian Laurel (Laurus nobilis).
422 19^th Street – Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica). Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be the same species.
1219 California Ave. – Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum). Tree is dead due to root decay. The replacement tree will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).
2430 25^th Street – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius). Root crown decay from past root pruning for sidewalk repair. The replacement tree will be Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata).
2201 7^th Street – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius). Tree is dead from line trimmer blight. The replacement tree will be California Pepper (Schinus molle).
519 21^st Place – Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara). Tree has been growing at an unnatural 45 degree angle. A hazard to pedestrian traffic. The replacement tree will be the same species.
1117 #1 & #2, 1120 Pacific Street – River She-Oaks (Casuarina cunninghamiana). Trees have died of unknown causes. The replacement trees will be the same species’.

This work will begin in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. Replacement trees will be planted as part of the City Of Santa Monica’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2006.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Supt. or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: July 14, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

345 25th St. – Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica). This tree has reached the end of its useful lifespan and is potentially unstable. The replacement tree will be the same species.

2652 32nd St. – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’). This tree is in decline due to past root pruning for sidewalk repairs. The replacement tree will be the Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba).

502 16th St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). Structurally unstable due to evident root and trunk decay. The replacement tree will be Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica).

1824 12th St. – Carolina Laurel Cherry (Prunus caroliniana). This tree has reached the end of its useful lifespan. The replacement tree will be Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia).

617 14th St. – Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata). Tree is in decline due to infestation of pine borers. The replacement tree will be Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis).

1455 Berkeley St., Broadway side #1 and #2 – Red Flowering Gum (Eucalyptus ficifolia). The adjacent developer has been given permit by the City to remove these two trees and replace with four 24” box Coral Gums (Eucalyptus torquata).

1028 24th St. – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius). Tree is dead and the structural stability is of concern. The replacement tree will be the Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata).

2128 Delaware Ave., 22nd St. side #2 and #3 – Siberian Elms (Ulmus pumila). These trees have reached the end of their useful lifespan. The replacement trees will be Chinese Elms (Ulmus parvifolia).

These removals will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

The replacements will be a part of the City’s annual tree planting program in the fall of 2005.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Urban Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: June 22, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees. The work will be done in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.

· 212 Marine St. – (2) New Zealand Christmas Trees (Metrosideros excelsus), (1) Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilior) on Main St. side. These trees have been damaged beyond repair by ongoing construction and will each be replaced by the contractor with the same species.

· 363 17^th St. – Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum). Structurally unstable condition due to root decay. Replacement species will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).

· 323 10^th St. – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). Extensive root decay. Unstable condition. Replacement species will be Cork Oak (Quercus suber).

· 509 20^th St. – Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara). Tree has grown at an unnatural and unsafe angle. Structurally unstable. Replacement species will be the same.

· 1750 Euclid St. – Holly Oak (Quercus ilex). Extensive root decay. Unstable condition. Replacement species will be the same.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Urban Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: June 6, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following City trees.

2 Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis).

4 Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta).

These trees are located in the parking lot adjacent to 1647 and 1659 Appian Way. All six trees are most likely the result of urban wildlife. These volunteer trees have outgrown their sites and are now causing structural damage to concrete walls, wood fences and a public street light.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from this dated notice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: May 24, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

848 22^nd Street – Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius). Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata).
2215 and 2223 Marine Street – Indian Laurel Figs (Ficus microcarpa ‘nitida’). Trees have declined past recovery from previous root pruning for sidewalk repair. The replacement trees will be Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’).
1324 Pine Street – Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘nitida’). Tree has declined past recovery from previous root pruning for sidewalk repair. The replacement tree will be Grecian Laurel (Laurus nobilis).

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: May 6, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing three (3) Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) trees and two (2) Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta) located on the old RAND Corporation property across the street from City Hall.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: May 4, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following street trees.

217 19^th Street – Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica).

This tree has extensive root and trunk decay with an unbalanced canopy. The replacement tree will be the same species.

827 6^th Street #1 and #3 – Southern Magnolia’s (Magnolia grandiflora). Both trees are experiencing unrecoverable decline from root decay. The replacement trees will be Magnolia grandiflora ‘Samuel Sommer’.

The work will be done in approximately seven (7) days from the date of this notice. The date of replacements has not been determined as of yet.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walt.warriner@smgov.net

Date: April 28, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management division will be removing the declining Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) located in Hotchkiss Park on the 3^rd Street side. The tree is infested with pine bark borers, evidenced by the ‘shot holes’ found from the lower trunk to the upper leaders. Removal is critical in order to minimize spread of these insects to the adjacent stand of pines.

The work will be done in approximately seven (7) days from the date of this notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: April 26, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing and replacing the following street trees.

· 1653 Franklin – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia).

· 1351 Hill Street – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). Root crown and trunk decay. The replacement tree will be Crape Myrtle ‘Muskogee’ (Lagerstroemia indica).

· 1116 Pacific – River She-Oak (Casuarina cunninghamiana). Tree is dead. The replacement tree will be same species.

· 1405 Washington – Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). Root decay. The replacement tree will be Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora).

· 907 and 1116 24^th Street – Brazilian Peppers (Schinus terebinthifolius). Both trees are dead. Replacement trees will be @907 24^th - Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba) and @1116 24^th – Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata).

· 1807 Montana Blvd. – Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilior). Tree is dead. Replacement will be same species.

· 621 25^th Street – Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica). Tree has declined from root decay and will not survive. Tree replacement will be same species.

The work will be done in approximately fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The tree replacement dates have not been determined at this time.

E-mail: walt.warriner@smgov.net

Date: April 18, 2005

The Community and Cultural Services Department, Open Space Management Division will be removing the following city street tree.

1600 Lincoln Blvd. tree #3 – American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). This tree is being removed in order to replace the existing curb adjacent to Taft Way with an A.D.A. (American Disabilities Act) required wheelchair ramp. The tree will not be replaced.

The work will be done in approximately ten (10) days from the date of this notice.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter call Walter Warriner, Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974
E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

1217 25th Street	1226 25th Street	1230 25th Street	1231 25th Street
1237 25th Street	1240 25th Street #1	1240 25th Street #2	1244 25th Street
1251 25th Street	1257 25th Street	1259 25th Street	2439 Wilshire Blvd., (25th St. side)

802 Franklin Street	1124 Franklin Street	1153 Franklin Street
1038 Franklin Street	1129 Franklin Street	1154 Franklin Street
1043 Franklin Street	1130 Franklin Street	1165 Franklin Street (3)
1047 Franklin Street	1135 Franklin Street	1171 Franklin Street
1050 Franklin Street	1136 Franklin Street	1301 Franklin Street
1060 Franklin Street	1140 Franklin Street (3)	1302 Franklin Street (2)
1112 Franklin Street	1146 Franklin Street
1121 Franklin Street	1147 Franklin Street

1102 Pacific, 11th St., side # 1, 2, 3.	replaced with: Holly Oak
1101 Pacific, 11th St., side # 2.	replaced with: Bay Laurel
2110 11th St. F # 1.	replaced with: Holly Oak
1047 Grant St., 11th St. side # 1, 2.	replaced with: Bay Laurel
1048 Grant St., F #1 AND 11th St. side #1	replaced with: Bay Laurel / Holly Oak
1044 Grant St. F # 1.	replaced with: Bay Laurel
1040 Grant St. F # 1.	replaced with: Bay Laurel
1034 Grant St. F # 1.	replaced with: Bay Laurel

Address	Street	Tag #	Reasons for removal
2524	29^th Street	1164	Extensive decay at base of tree with a lean to the southwest.
2605	29^th Street	1165	Tree is dead
2607	29^th Street	1167	Old root pruning wounds at the base of the trunk and the long wound on the trunk has resulted in decay.
2639	29^th Street	1172	Tree is in dead.
2639	29^th Street	1173	Tree is in poor condition and declining in health and structural stability.
2640	29^th Street	1174	Tree is in poor condition and declining in health and structural stability.

Address	Street	Tag #	Reasons for removal
1636	Franklin St.	1141	Extensive decay at the base as a result of root pruning.
1641	Franklin St.	1142	Fungal growth at the base of the trunk indicates extensive internal decay which renders the tree unstable.
1723	Franklin St.	1147	Extensive decay on the east side of the base as a result of root pruning. Tree has an off balanced canopy with dieback.
1736	Franklin St.	1151	Extensive decay on sidewalk side as a result of root pruning. Tree is in very poor structural condition.

711	16^th Street	1009	Decay fungi found on trunk on north side of tree. Multiple attachments @ 7'; huge crown.	Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
939	16^th Street	966	Leans west. Root pruned on east side. Surface roots on S. lifting out of ground; co dominant trunks @ 10'.	Tristania (Lophostemon conferta)
2820	17^th Street	1202	On 17^th Street. Extensive decay fungi found on trunk @ base of tree.	Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
1111	Euclid Street	1030	Leans east towards building. Trunk cavity; Decay fungi found on south side of trunk	Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
1748	Franklin Street	1153	Severe root pruned; multiple attachments @ 6'; heavy to street.	Drake Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) or Purple Leaf Plum (Prunus blreana)
827	Idaho Street	1042	Leans south. Decay fungi found on trunk; multiple attachments @ 6'; twig dieback.	Cedar (Cedrus deodara) or California Pepper (Schinus molle)
1521	Washington Ave	962	Co dominant trunks @ 4' & 7'; Decay found in buttress roots and extends into the trunk.	Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)

220	12^th Street	826	Decay from old pruning wound in attachment. Tree leans to the northwest with the base outside dripline. Previous branch failures.
515	12^th Street	886	Co dominant trunks @ 6' cracking apart with decay at the attachment.
728	12^th Street	934	Extensive fungal growth and cavities @ base. Tree is in decline.

310	LINCOLN BLVD	1054	Tree is in very poor condition, leans to the west and has fungal growth on the east side of the tree at the base.
718	LINCOLN BLVD	1124	Tree is in very poor condition, has wounds, decay & cavities at the base of the trunk and leans to the southeast leans to the southeast..

1112	Ocean Park Blvd.	1288	Tree leans to the west with decay and cavities at the trunk base.
1128	Ocean Park Blvd.	1293	Tree is in very poor condition with old wounds and fungal growth found on the north side of the trunk
1308	Ocean Park Blvd.	1307	Tree has extensive basal wounds and is leaning to the West.
1336	Ocean Park Blvd.	1312	Tree is in very poor condition with an extensive old wound on the north side of the trunk base
1424	Ocean Park Blvd.	1315	Trunk is bowed to the south with extensive trunk decay and a cavity on the north side of the tree.