Local LA politicians say Universal trimmed the trees without appropriate permits

UPDATE:

With cooperation from the Bureau of Street Services, we have found that no tree trimming permits have been issued over the last three years for this location outside Universal Studios.

Also, the City did not issue any tree trimming permits for the latest tree trimmings. https://t.co/8ge7LElRao pic.twitter.com/JChoiNvHhW

— LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia (@lacontroller) July 19, 2023

Regarding the tree trimming at Universal Studios -- after looking into the matter with the Urban Forestry Division (UFD), we found that no permit was issued for any tree trimming at this site. UFD and StreetsLA are investigating whether a citation can be issued.

BSS Statement: pic.twitter.com/3RyJpTO045

— Councilmember Nithya Raman (@cd4losangeles) July 19, 2023