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EWEB.WP Page 2 <br /> agree as follows: <br /> 1. Prior to performing routine cyclical tree trimming or any trimming or tree <br /> removal operations being done for the installation of new utility facilities <br /> within the street right -of -way, EWEB shall notify CITY of its intent to perform <br /> this work. <br /> 2. CITY shall not require prior notice from EWEB for "isolated" trouble- related <br /> trimming required for restoration of service, immediate threats to service <br /> reliability or trimming done in response to immediate public safety concerns. <br /> 3. On- prior notice is given, EWEB and CITY staff shall meet to evaluate the impact <br /> this work will have on the specific trees and reach a consensus of the extent of <br /> work to be performed. <br /> 4. A public notification plan will be agreed on depending on the magnitude of the <br /> work being performed may include but is not limited to: <br /> a. notice to abutting property owners <br /> b. notice to interested EWEB Board/ City Council members <br /> c. notice to Neighborhood Organization <br /> d. news release <br /> 5. In the case of emergency where EWEB needs to perform work which impacts trees <br /> under City jurisdiction to eliminate an 3,ediate threat to life or property, <br /> City waves the requirements of 1 through 4 Bove. Where EWEB has impacted trees <br /> under this provision they shall notify City of work performed within two working <br /> days of the incident. <br /> C. POWER LINE CLEARANCE PRUNING <br /> EWEB and CITY agree that the method of pruning has impacts on both the health of the <br /> tree and to the public perception of its aesthetic value. Therefore, both parties <br /> agree to the following: <br /> 1. Due to it's having a minimal detrimental affect to the health of the tree, <br /> "Directional Pruning" shall be the preferred method of power line clearance <br /> pruning for use on street trees. <br /> 2. Whenever EWEB or CITY are performing pruning on young trees, directional pruning <br /> methods shall be used to "train" the tree to grow away from the lines to minimize <br /> future power line clearance problems. <br /> 3. Where EWEB finds trees which can not be "directionally" pruned, due to previous <br /> pruning using other methods or due to a tree's structural inadequacy, then "round <br /> over" pruning is acceptable. <br />