City of Goleta - File #: 26-234

• File #: 26-234
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion/Action
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 5/22/2026
• In control: Public Tree Advisory Commission
• On agenda: 6/10/2026
• Title: Heritage Tree Nominations

Recommendation

A.                     Review the botanical assessment reports and approve the Heritage Tree designation nominations for:

a.                     Australian willow (Geijera parviflora) at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave)

b.                     Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo) at the Rancho La Patera & Stow House (304 N. Los Carneros)

c.                     Brush cherry (Syzygium australe) at the Rancho La Patera & Stow House (304 N. Los Carneros Rd)

d.                     Moreton Bay chestnut (Castanospermum australe) at the Rancho La Patera & Stow House (304 N. Los Carneros Rd)

e.                     Western sycamore (Platanus racemosa) at San Jose Creek at Jonny D. Wallis Park (170 S. Kellogg Ave.)

B.                     Recommend a name to the City Council for each of the designated Heritage Trees

Staff

Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director

George Thomson, Parks and Open Space Manager