Willaman Drive Trees Project
Summary
A longtime resident said the council-approved tree replacement on Willaman Drive has stalled, blaming unresponsive communication from the city arborist despite diseased, sidewalk-damaging trees. She asked the council to investigate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $100,000 to plant 50 trees, within the existing street tree master plan budget.
Willaman Drive residents, many of them seniors, who want healthier street trees.
Residents living with diseased trees that damage sidewalks and overhang streets.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Adjourned Study Session - Sep 22, 2026
Dying Canary Island pines can't be replanted in this high fire-hazard zone, and staff recommended Chinese pistache based on a resident ballot won by just 21 of 67 property owners. The council wants more resident input and possibly test plantings before locking in a 30-year streetscape choice.
City Council Study Session - Aug 4, 2026
A new program would let donors dedicate a city park tree for $20,000, helping the city hit its canopy goals while covering long-term maintenance. Council members agreed on safeguards: plaques last for the tree's life, with a 25-year replacement window and no refunds.
City Council Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting - May 5, 2026
A longtime resident said the council-approved tree replacement on Willaman Drive has stalled, blaming unresponsive communication from the city arborist despite diseased, sidewalk-damaging trees. She asked the council to investigate.
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