Escalon City Council members learned of an expansive pipeline safety project in the city being done by Pacific gas & Electric, a project that will mean the removal of dozens of trees. But utility officials are quick to point out that they will work with the city and property owners to replace the trees that have to be removed because they pose a potential hazard. “We are in the early phases of starting the gas safety initiative in the city,” said PG&E spokesman Shaun Maccoun.