Ordinance No. 3172, Temporarily Suspending the City of Whittier Parkway Tree Manual
Summary
SCH Number
2025110938
Public Agency
City of Whittier
Document Title
Ordinance No. 3172, Temporarily Suspending the City of Whittier Parkway Tree Manual
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/21/2025
Document Description
The proposed Ordinance No. 3172 would suspend Municipal Code Section 12.40.100(D) and the provisions of the Parkway Tree Manual until June 30, 2026. Municipal Code Section 12.40.100(D) and the Parkway Tree Manual contain extensive procedures governing tree inspections, removal, notice, hearing, and appeal requirements. During this period of suspension, City staff would conduct a comprehensive review of the Parkway Tree Manual and Municipal Code Chapter 12.40 for potential revisions as part of a comprehensive update associated with all liability policies. These revisions would be designed to promote efficiency by streamlining the processes related to City trees to better protect the City’s urban forest and preserve public safety. Additionally, during this suspension period, the City Manager would exercise discretion based on the health of the tree and as recommended by the City designated certified arborist in determining whether a tree should be removed in a manner that comports with the purposes of the Parkway Tree Manual. The City would continue the practice of replacing trees that are removed (removed trees would be replanted with a minimum 15-gallon replacement tree).
Contact Information
Name
Kyle Cason
Agency Name
City of Whittier
Job Title
Director of Public Works
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Whittier
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Numerous cross streets
Zip
90602
Total Acres
Numerous
Jobs
20
Parcel #
Numerous
State Highways
SR 72, I-605
Railways
yes
Airports
N/A
Schools
Whittier High School, St. Mary's Elem, Whittier College
Waterways
N/A
Township
2s
Range
11W
Section
21
Base
N/A
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15060(c)(2), and 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
City of Whittier Ordinance No. 3172 is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) because the ordinance allows for the maintenance of existing facilities. Further under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), the adoption of the ordinance would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and is further and independently exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301(c)
Reasons for Exemption
City of Whittier Ordinance No. 3172 is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) because the ordinance allows for the maintenance of existing facilities. Further under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), the adoption of the ordinance would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is further and independently exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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