I oppose the agreement with Nieves Landscape. The company has consistently violated the city's natural resources section of the general plan by destroying native and habitat-supporting plant resources throughout the City and increasing the impact of urban development on important ecological and biological resources.. They use toxic pesticides and polluting gas-powered equipment which are known health hazards to humans and wildlife. They are unwilling to incorporate sustainable land management practices. They have no understanding of the local ecosystem and directly cause the decline of native pollinators, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Some of the Nieves landscape equipment operators are disrespectful and threatening to tax-paying residents when approached about their own toxic and destructive practices. I recommend that the city request proposals for a landscape company that is educated in sustainable practices and the local ecosystem and is willing to follow the City's own policies in regards to natural resources, health and safety.
Joel Robinson
5907 E Valley Forge Dr.
Orange, CA 92869
714-639-8480
jrobinson@naturalist-for-you.org
I oppose the agreement with Nieves Landscape. The company has consistently violated the city's natural resources section of the general plan by destroying native and habitat-supporting plant resources throughout the City and increasing the impact of urban development on important ecological and biological resources.. They use toxic pesticides and polluting gas-powered equipment which are known health hazards to humans and wildlife. They are unwilling to incorporate sustainable land management practices. They have no understanding of the local ecosystem and directly cause the decline of native pollinators, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Some of the Nieves landscape equipment operators are disrespectful and threatening to tax-paying residents when approached about their own toxic and destructive practices. I recommend that the city request proposals for a landscape company that is educated in sustainable practices and the local ecosystem and is willing to follow the City's own policies in regards to natural resources, health and safety.
Joel Robinson
5907 E Valley Forge Dr.
Orange, CA 92869
714-639-8480
jrobinson@naturalist-for-you.org