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Hall, Jennifer <br />From: Joan Renner < <br />Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 11:38 AM <br />To: Ridge, Kristine; eComment <br />Cc: Sternberg, Brian <br />Subject: Please save the Parrot Tree <br />I am writing in support of keeping the "Parrot Tree" intact. I grew up in Orange County, <br />and have used the library many times over the years. I will be 75 this month. <br />echo the opinion of Donald R. Hodel, Emeritus Environmental Horticulture Advisor, <br />University of California Cooperative EXtension.He said, "The tree's significant location <br />adjacent to the main center of learning and enlightenment in Santa Ana, make its <br />destruction all the more harmful and unnecessary. It could easily and less expensively be <br />incorporated into the City's plans for the library renovation. Removing the concrete <br />surrounding the tree and replacing it with one of a multitude of modern, technologically <br />advanced, permeable surfaces along with the amphitheater type seating would create an <br />instant, outdoor, cool, green, leafy, and unique educational and event meeting venue. To <br />destroy it is illogical and contrary to the best interests of the citizens of Santa Ana and <br />society as a whole." <br />Please reconsider this disastrous plan. <br />Thank you. <br />Joan Renner <br />1 <br />