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Orozco, Norma <br /> From: Timothy Rush < <br /> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:58 PM <br /> To: eComment; Sternberg, Brian <br /> Subject: Removal of Fig Ficus Tree on East Side or the Historic Main Library <br /> Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council; <br /> Madam Mayor and Councilmembers; <br /> After a lengthy discussion with Mr. Brian Sternberg this morning I now understand the FACTS of this <br /> issue. And that is that we can save the tree (which is a volunteer and not part of the original landscape plan of <br /> the building and grounds) or we can save the historic building. Without question we vote to save the <br /> building. He went on to say that an effort to relocate the giant tree was explored.....and not viable as it would <br /> cost several hundred thousand dollars and transplanting carries no guarantee of continued success for the tree.. <br /> There was also a rumor floating around that the primary reason for the tree removal was to create five parking <br /> spaces........that is false as well. <br /> I suggested that perhaps cuttings/slips of the tree could be offered to the public and given the hearty nature of <br /> this tree variety we could wind up with several hundred "children" of this tree and it can be a legacy of fostering <br /> the Tree City designation of our city. The Library and City are working with Preserve Orange County and at <br /> their suggestion have hired a preservation architect to oversee the buildings renovation. This is a very smart <br /> move to have hired these consultants. <br /> While I am truly saddened to see any large tree be destroyed.....I now understand all the issues and vote for the <br /> preservation of the structure. <br /> Tim Rush <br /> Founder& Chairman G-7 <br /> Neighborhood Leaders Alliance <br /> Tim Rush <br /> Chairman <br /> The G-7 Neighborhood Leaders Alliance <br /> "Leaders Leading The Way to a Better Santa Ana" <br /> ( <br /> i <br />