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Home My WebLink AboutCTAB Min 2013-06-05 CITY TREE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, June 5, 2013 3:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, California �OF SEA/ �F \�cp9PaggTFO qty CD d Q' ��G'�`o�FA 27 ��UIVT`[ GP CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ernest Area, Maintenance Services Supervisor, led the board and other meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Tree Advisory Board (CTAB) members Jan Stillwell, Paul Christanson, and Mario Voce were present at the meeting. Jim Caviloa was absent from the meeting. The meeting was chaired by Ernest Area, Maintenance Services Supervisor. Also in attendance were Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager, and Luis Estevez, Deputy Director of Public Works. Heather Gibbs, Executive Assistant, was present to take the meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2013 Mario Voce moved to approve the minutes of the April CTAB meeting; Paul Christanson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. STAFF CONCERNS A. Tree Removal Request: 1. Located at 620 Island View Drive Ernest Area stated that the tree was diseased and that he recommended to the board that the request by the resident to remove and replace the tree at the owner's expense be approved. Mario Voce moved to approve the tree removal request, Jan Stillwell seconded the motion. Motion was passed unanimously 2. CTAB Summer Schedule — Next Meeting Wednesday September 4, 2013 Ernest Area suggested they suspend regularly monthly meetings until September, unless something urgent comes up. Action does not require board approval. Board members in agreement next meeting to be held September 4, 2013 BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS A. Pending Action Items 1. Lampson Ave. — New Zealand Christmas Trees, Being Topped? Ernest Area stated that letters had been sent out to six residents regarding proper care of trees owned by the City and requesting information on who performed the illegal tree topping. Ernest stated he did not receive any feedback from the residents who received letters. 2. Lampson Ave. Median — Lampson Ave. New Tree Plantings Ernest Area stated that a final walk through had been completed and that 24 new trees were planted. Paul Christanson complimented the work that was completed comparing it to another local project that was done at the same time in a different City. 3. Lampson Ave. Median — Condition of Existing Eucalyptus Trees Sean Crumby stated that an analysis of the trees is being completed by an arborist. 4. Grants/ grant writer Sean stated that there are no current grants being applied for, but any that becoming available will be researched. 5. Tree Planting Wednesday—June 5, 2013 Ernest stated that 46 locations on Hazelnut and 29 locations on Ironwood have been identified as locations for planting of 40 trees. Ernest suggested that for beautification purposes it would be best to plant all 40 trees on Hazelnut. Paul Christanson agreed. All 40 trees will be planted on Hazelnut. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 5, 2013 Wednesday—June 5, 2013