HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1999-139 Public Hearing - Vacation of Rock AvenueRESOLUTION NO. R-99- 13 9
A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of one locust tree located in the City right-
of-way on the southwest corner of First Avenue and "B" Street,
Yakima, Washington.
WHEREAS, one locust tree is currently located in the City right-of-way on the
southwest comer of First Avenue and "B" Street, , Yakima, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the roots from said tree are uplifting sections of the adjacent
sidewalk and creating a potential safety hazard for users of the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, the City Arborist has reviewed the situation and recommends
removal of the tree in order to address the potential safety hazard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to
authorize removal of said tree located in the City right-of-way on the southwest corner of
First Avenue and "B" Street , Yakima, Washington, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA:
The removal of one locust tree located in the City right-of-way on the southwest
corner of First Avenue and "B" Street, , Yakima, Washington is hereby authorized in
order to eliminate a potential safety hazard.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this /010
/ ( of October, 1999.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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John Puccinelli, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
To: Don Landis, Parks Operations Supervisor
From: Randy Murphy, Park Maintenance Supervisor
Re: Raised Sidewalk at ls` Ave and B
Date: September 21, 1999
The Locust Tree located and ls` and B has outgrown its planting site and has raised the
sidewalk considerably. I spoke with Mike Mills, the concerned business owner. He will
contact Shelley Willson concerning the raised sidewalk. The subject does not meet the
level of criteria for which I can authorize removal. The business owner will need City
Council approval for removal of this tree.
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
1�.
For Meeting of October 19, 1999
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Authorizing Approval of Tree Removal
Request: 1st Avenue and "B" St.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works"'
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols
575-6020
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Staff respectfully requests Council approval of the attached Resolution requesting removal of
one locust tree located in the city right-of-way at 1st Avenue and "B" Street. Currently the tree
in question does not meet the criteria of dead, dying and/or diseased; however, the roots are
causing serious upheaval of the adjacent sidewalk.
The business owner has requested this removal which will be done by Parks and Recreation
Staff. No replacement tree is recommended because no water is available to the planting
area.
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Funding Source Parks and Recreation
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully requests City Council approval of the
Resolution authorizing the removal of one locust tree located at 1st Avenue and
"B" Street.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: