City Council Appeal on March 11, 2025, of Parks and Recreation Commission’s Motion to Remove 13 Street Trees and Plant 37 New Trees for Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project

A resident appealed the Parks and Recreation Commission’s (PRC) motion to approve the removal of 13 street trees and planting of 37 new trees associated with the Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project. The appeal goes before City Council on March 11, 2025. The City is requesting the appeal be denied due to safety and accessibility issues associated with the 13 trees proposed for removal. Additionally, the PRC's approved motion includes planting 37 new street trees and preserving 82 trees along the project corridor. 

See the published March 11, 2025, Council Meeting Agenda for Item #8, which includes the staff report and attachments. 

You may also visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Council for the published agenda.