During a Winter storm this year a Pacifica woman could have died as the result of a fallen live overhead utility wire. She was savvy enough to stay in her car and use her cell phone to call 911 for help. There was no "save the people" outcry at that time. Another overhead wire hazard has become apparent in Vallemar where urban trees are threatened and in conflict with power lines. In this case Canary Island palms trees apparently were planted in 1906, and have a potential lifetime of 300 years.
Pacific Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, Tuesday (3/23/10) voted to remove 3 of 11 palm trees, and this issue will also come back to city council for their approval. Bad urban planning? That was the charge from one citizen. There was no city in 1906. Another charge was PG&E should underground these utility wires? No, the responsibility for undergrounding city wires is that of a city. As usual this city claims "no money" and defaults its responsibility. A neighborhood would need to pay for utility wires undergrounding if agreed upon by the neighborhood. Meantime, significant economic development to maintain and improve our city infrastructure continues to be defeated by some of the same people who are defending Vallemar trees.
There is a children's book collection fund raiser rally on Sunday, March 28, 12 noon to 2 pm at the corner of Reina del Mar and Nataqua and a donation website for those interested. Full article http://www.coastsider.com/
Posted by Kathy Meeh
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