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Council Member Krishnan discusses proposed legislation for tree maintenance prioritization
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Council Member Krishnan introduces and discusses Intro 800, a bill sponsored by Council Member Nantasha Williams, which focuses on tree maintenance prioritization criteria.
- Explains that the bill would require the Parks Department to develop criteria for prioritizing tree maintenance
- Outlines key factors to be considered in the criteria, such as potential harm to persons or property and proximity to buildings
- Emphasizes the importance of addressing tree maintenance and care in a timely and safe manner
- Notes that the criteria would be required to be posted on the Parks Department website
Shekar Krishnan
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On a slightly different note, we will also be considering and hearing another bill today, intro number 800, sponsored by my colleague, council member, Nantasha Williams.
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This bill would require the parks department to develop criteria by which they prioritize tree maintenance by considering the likelihood of potential harm to persons or property, whether a tree or limb that has already fallen is still capable of causing harm, and the proximity of a damaged tree or limb to nearby buildings.
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As we all know, and I speak, I think, for our entire city council, we are very concerned about tree maintenance, and care in our city.
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And we need to make sure that it's addressed in a timely way and in a safe way.
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I know the Parks Department feels the same way too.
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And I think this legislation will help to get us there and to make sure that we can address tree safety and tree maintenance in a comprehensive way.
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Parks, pursuant to this legislation, would also be required to post this criteria on its website.
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I look forward to examining this further today, and I applaud my colleagues for my colleague for introducing this and being tuned into how important the health of our trees are to the life of our city and to our communities.
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I look forward to engaging with everyone at this hearing today.