DISCUSSION ITEM
FROM: Teniade Broughton, Chairperson
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“A” STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECT - STREET TREES
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SUMMARY:
The “A” Streetscape Revitalization project includes streetscape improvements to “A” Street from Cervantes Street to Main Street. Invitation to Bid No. 22-029 for construction of phase 1 of the project, from Cervantes Street to Garden Street, was advertised on January 28, 2022. At its March meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) discussed street tree planting and removal within the project area and took an action to postpone the bid opening until April 18, 2022. The CRA also requested that the trees scheduled for removal or replacement be further assessed.
In response to the CRA’s request, the City arborist has conducted an assessment of the street trees scheduled for removal or replacement. Of the 36 trees scheduled for removal or replacement, trees that were listed as in conflict with proposed infrastructure, palms, invasive species, non-street trees or trees found to be dead or missing were not physically inspected. The trees inspected include 1 Crape Myrtle, 6 Magnolia and 15 Holly trees.
The inspection revealed that most of the trees had been planted incorrectly resulting in structural defects that will cause the trees to decline and fail to reach potential. Further, the soil within the project area is heavily compacted and poorly drained.
It is the City arborist’s recommendation that the trees be removed and replaced with special attention paid to the planting method during installation.
A copy of the City arborist’s full report is attached.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 10, 2017 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2017-18 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
May 7, 2018 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2018-19 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
August 5, 2019 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2020 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
August 10, 2020 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2021 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
August 9, 2021 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2022 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
March 8, 2022 - The CRA postponed the bid opening for phase 1 of the “A” Street Revitalization project until April 18, 2022.
STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, AICP, Development Services Director
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Manager
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) City Arborist Report - “A” Street Tree Assessment
PRESENTATION: No