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August 1.6, 2023 <br /> Dear Santa Ana Council Members, <br /> We have a situation that needs to be brought to the attention of our City Management and City Council. <br /> Santa Ana has an historic tree at the main library that is the largest Ficus Drupace tree in North America. <br /> Please look at the enclosed link that verifies and certified this is the largest Ficus Drupace in North America. <br /> https://californiabigtrees.caIpoly.edu/bt-tree-detail/548 <br /> Brian Sternberg, Executive Director of Library Services is rather new to Santa Ana and perhaps is not a long-time <br /> resident of Santa Ana that has the same passion for our historic trees as we do. <br /> Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works,who said Santa Ana Public Works will manage the project and cut <br /> down the tree, but they are definitely not the decision makers.The plan is to cut the tree down and replace with <br /> five parking spaces. <br /> The outside firm that the library has chosen to design the renovations, perhaps looks at this old tree just as that <br /> "some old tree". <br /> Please do not remove this landmark tree.It is shameful to remove this majestic and stately tree for 5 parking <br /> spaces. Live trees in a city provide life in spite of all the concrete around the library and it contributes to the <br /> historic value of our community. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Christine Switzer <br /> <br /> Santa Ana, CA <br /> <br />