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How the Downtown Specific Plan Addresses Trees Goal/Policy Section Relation to UFMP new tree in its place. One tree may not be an issue but if the placement of every tree that is moved is secondary to parking spaces, then there is a strong possibility of a large percentage of tree death along the corridor LD-P.73 Secondary Streets Remove and replace street trees that are in poor condition and add new trees and grate in places that do not have street trees Chapter 4: Land Use and Design Reaching the desired canopy goal of 25% in all neighborhoods is just one step on the path towards a healthy urban forest. Ensuring trees that are planted are healthy, growing, and resilient is paramount throughout the urban forest development. Section 1.3 covers the BMPs for pruning, removal requirements, and tree inspections to ensure the trees being counted towards the canopy cover are in an acceptable state. LD-P.77 Street Tree and Sidewalk Consistency Require planting of street trees and uninterrupted sidewalks in residential neighborhoods. Street trees should be planted with consistent spacing and use a consistent palette of species to establish a regular streetscape pattern Chapter 4: Land Use and Design This UFMP provides a recommend tree species selection list that is climate adapted for future temperatures and droughts. Using said list in conjunction with the Priority Planting Score, found in Section 2, assists planners on where to focus tree planting efforts when on the path to increased canopy. Ensure to follow the sustainability metrics outlined in Section 2.5 to prevent planting too many of the same species or genus in one area to prevent mass die off from climatic or pest event(s). LD-P.78 Mature and Heritage Trees Preserve mature and heritage trees Chapter 4: Land Use and Design Creating penalties for illegal tree removal and drafting clear guidelines for when a tree becomes mature or a designated as a Heritage tree will be requirements within the new Tree Ordinance. LD-P.79 Tree Survey Conduct a street tree survey of the existing species and condition of trees in residential neighborhoods and determine which trees are healthy and preferred by residents. Chapter 4: Land Use and Design A new inventory of all public trees was completed in July of 2024. The UFMP calls for community engagement to understand residents’ preferences and concerns around trees. Master Plan for the Downtown Parks and Trails system Plan Summary: City of Pleasanton’s Master Plan for the Downtown Parks and Trails System has planned the next serval years development through expansion of services, backfill of existing infrastructure, and more park/trail system for public use. Table M-4. Master Plan for the Downtown Parks and Trails System Relation to UFMP How the Master Plan for the Downtown Parks and Trails System Addresses Trees Goal/Policy Section Relation to UFMP Current Trail Maintenance Resources City Parks Division is responsible for maintaining most of the trials in the current system. The Division is currently divided into six working crews with the sixth crew, Area 6, having the responsibility for maintaining trials along with several other responsibilities: Current Trail Maintenance Resources Area 6 crew has logged 40, 60, and 63 hours of tree maintenance from 2016-2018, respectively. An increase in the number of trees being planted, especially young trees, will require additional upkeep in the first three years after planting.