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Resolution No. PC-95-14 Page 8 with International Society of Arboriculture pruning guidelines and shall comply with the guidelines established by the International Society of Arboriculture, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition and any special conditions as determined by the Director. For developments which require a tree report, a certified or consulting arborist shall be in reasonable charge of all activities involving Heritage trees. (prior code 2- 17.11) 17.16.090 Public utilities. A. Any public utility installing or maintaining any overhead wires or underground pipes or conduits in the vicinity of a Heritage tree shall obtain permission from the Director before performing any work, including pruning, which may cause injury to the Heritage tree. B. The Director shall inspect said pruning work to ensure that appropriate pruning practices are followed. The public utility shall follow pruning practices conforming to the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards to promote the well-being of the tree. Topping shall not be permitted unless specifically approved by the Director. The Director shall stop any tree pruning performed by a utility if said practices are not being followed. 17.16.100 Insurance Requirements. Any person engaged in the business of pruning or removing trees within the City of Pleasanton shall be a California licensed contractor and shall carry public liability and property damage insurance as determined by the City Attorney. 17.16.110 Fines and penalties. A. Any person who unlawfully removes or destroys a Heritage tree shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of five thousand dollars or the appraised value of the tree, whichever is greater. Any person who unlawfully disfigures a Heritage tree whether through vandalism, improper pruning or other actions, shall pay a civil penalty commensurate with the damage; the amount shall be determined by the Director in accordance with the "Guide for Plant A ooraisal " under the auspices of the International Society of Arboriculture. The collection of the penalties may be enforced by civil action brought in the name of the City by the City Attorney. 17.16.120 Additional provisions. The provisions of this chapter shall supplement but not supplant other provisions of this code relating to the preservation of trees. (prior code 2-17.12)