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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2003 1217 CC REG ITEM 09BTo From: Date: ITEM 9 • B• of - /J ACTION: a4h4 9&:9& Moorpark City Council Agenda Report The Honorable City Council Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works December 5, 2003 (Council Meeting 12- 17 -03) 11, - Subject: Consider Replacement of Parkway Trees on the West Side of Spring Road South of Peach Hill Road DISCUSSION A. Eucalyptus Parkway Trees Attached as Exhibit 1 is a map showing the general location of the six (6) subject Eucalyptus parkway trees. B. Prior Project A number of years ago, the City Council considered a report from staff recommending the removal of the subject trees. The City received some opposition from adjacent property owners, about the then proposed removal of the trees. After considering the matter, the City Council directed staff to design and construct a project to correct the then existing sidewalk problems in a way which would preserve the trees. A project was designed and implemented which involved root pruning, installation of tree grates and sidewalk and curb removal and replacement. The cost of that project was approximately $30,000. C. Re- occurring Problem The subject trees have again caused significant damage to the sidewalks and curb /gutter in this area. This damage is a source of potential trip hazards for pedestrians. It is the view of staff that undertaking a repair project like that previously constructed, will not cure the source of the problem and damage will again reoccur. As you know, Eucalyptus grow to be quite large, both in height and in circumference. Spring Trees s -o Peach Hill-0312 000179 Spring Road Parkway Trees December 5, 2003 Page 2 Such trees are not suitable to be placed in an eight feet (8') wide sidewalk /parkway. It should also be noted that Eucalyptus trees can grow quite tall and that falling limbs may pose a risk to adjacent structures and to the walking and driving public. Accordingly, periodic ''topping'' of these trees would be warranted. D. Proposed Remedy Option 1: It is recommended that the Eucalyptus trees be removed and replaced with Crape Myrtles. This species of tree is compatible with the trees in the median in this area. It is also recommended that this project include the installation of a deep root irrigation system running from the existing water source at the southwest corner of Spring Road and Peach Hill Road. Option 2: If it is determined that it would be preferable to lessen the impact of loosing the tall trees all at one time, the project could be designed to be implemented in two phases. In Phase 1 only one -half the existing trees would be removed, along with the planting of a number of the new Crape Myrtle trees. Phase 2 would be deferred approximately five (5) years to allow time for the new trees to grow. Phase 2 would consist of the removal of the remaining eucalyptus trees and the planting of additional Crape Myrtle trees. E. Project Funding Attached is a Resolution amending the budget to create a new project [Project 80541 for the replacement of the subject trees. The requested funding sources are as follows: • Fund 2150: Trees and Landscaping $25,000 • Fund 2605: Gas Tax Fund $25,000 $50,000 Note: Fund 2150 is funded by developer fees. The current unappropriated Fund Balance for this Fund is $25,191. F. Letter Notice A letter has been sent to the owners of the properties backing -up to the subject parkway, advising them of the City's intent to consider the possible removal and replacement of the problem Eucalyptus trees. G. Committee Review On December 1 the Transportation and Streets Committee [Councilmembers Millhouse and Harper] considered this matter Spring 'Tees s -o Peach Hill 0312 `1 000180 Spring Road Parkway Trees December 5, 2003 Page 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Roll Call Vote Adopt Resolution No. 2003- , amending the Budget to establish a project for the replacement of the subject Spring Road parkway trees and approve project Option 1 as described in this report. Attachments: Exhibit 1: Diagram Exhibit 2: Resolution Spring Trees s -o Peach Hill_0312 g� 0 0018 . PvA to iA I L L- --7-7-7-� me CITY OF AIOOR)bl-4--RI( P- x Nip, 17 1 000-182 Exhibit 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2003/04 BUDGET TO ESTABLISH PROJECT 8054 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRING ROAD PARKWAY TREES SOUTH OF PEACH HILL ROAD [TREE AND LANDSCAPE FUND (FUND 2150) / GAS TAX FUND (FUND 2605)] WHEREAS, on June 18, 2003, the City Council adopted the Budget for Fiscal Year 2003/04; and WHEREAS, a staff report has been presented to the City Council requesting a budget increase in the aggregate amount of $50,000); and WHEREAS, Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and made a part hereof, describes said budget amendment and its resultant impacts to the budget line item(s). NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That a Budget amendment in the aggregate increase of $50,000, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A ", is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 2003. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk Attachment: Exhibit 'A': Appropriation and Budget Detail 000J.83 Resolution No. 2003 - Exhibit "A" Appropriations & Budget For Project 8054: Spring Road Parkway South of Peach Hill Road A. Fund Allocation - -------- -------- - -------- Fund Gas Tax Fund Trees and Landscape Fun B. FY 03/04 Budget Re-C - ------- - ------- T Account Number -7- 2605.8310.8054.XXXX - ------- - 21 S-6 - --------- .8310.8054.xxxx .8310.8054.5500 $ 2 .8310.8054.5500 --. - -- - - $ -.- 2 Current', Subject FY 03/04 1 Appropriation Budget! / (Reduction) $ 0. $ 25,000 $ 0 $ 25,000 Aev3.sea FY 03/04 Budget $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 50,000 C. Distribution of Appropriations to Expense Accounts ----------- --- -------- - - -- --------------- - - -T ------- Current, Subject ----------------- Revised FY 03/04 Appropriation! FY 03/04, LAccount Number ----- Budget (Reduction) Budgetl xxxx.8310.8054.9601: Design Design $ 0 $ 6,000 1 $ 6,000' r- - - - i xxxx.8310.8054.9640: --------- - ---------- — -- — ------ - Const - — --------- - -- $ Oi ------ $ _ � ---- — ---- 43,000 -- ------ - $ 43,000 — ------ - lxxxx.8310.8054.9650: -------- — --------- i nsp. $ 1, Total Project $ 0 50,000 $ 50,0001 Note: S-0 --0. Fund 2605 & 50o Fund cQb Approved as to form: MMURO.U.,