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Motion would require StreetsLA plan to fill 74,910 empty tree wells citywide

Councilmember Imelda Padilla asks the street services bureau to report in 30 days on staffing and funding to plant and water trees.

City Council· posted Sep 16Motion

The motion seeks a plan to plant trees in about 74,910 vacant sidewalk tree wells, which could lower street-level temperatures in neighborhoods with little shade. Councilmember Imelda Padilla asks the Bureau of Street Services to report back in 30 days on staffing, funding, maintenance, and a tracking dashboard.

What happens next

Bureau of Street Services to report back to Council in 30 days

How the Council voted on this file
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  1. 13–0–2

    Motion would require StreetsLA plan to fill 74,910 empty tree wells citywide

    Council File 26-1333Item 2 · Oct 27 meetingAdopted
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San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley

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