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DATE: September 3, 2008 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Consideration of Changes to Palm Tree Trimming Policy - Minute Order
No. 944
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Parks and Recreation Department
SUMMARY
The City annually trims seed pods and fronds from City-owned palm trees to maintain
the health and appearance of the trees, as well as reduce the need for cleanup efforts
caused by wind. This year, at City Council's request, staff obtained pricing for additional
trimming of the skirts and skinning of the trees in a section of the downtown corridor.
Existing Minute Order No. 944 identifies the practice of palm tree trimming, and staff will
need direction to prepare a resolution if City Council desires new practices in palm tree
trimming.
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND:
At the July 30, 2008 City Council meeting, the contract for annual palm tree trimming
was awarded. Council directed staff to return at a later date with photos of palm tree
trimming options for discussion. Included with the staff presentation will be a
presentation of photographs illustrating both Washingtonia robustas (Mexican Fan
Palm) and Washingtonia filiferas (California Fan Palm), with un-skinned and skinned
trunks and with and without skirts.
The additional costs to skin the trunk of a palm were bid at $90 per tree. The additional
costs to remove the skirts of a palm were bit at $80 per tree. Note that these costs are
particularly low. In past years, the costs of $130 to $500 per tree have been bid.
ITEM I\10. �'�'
City Council Staff Report
(September 3, 2008) -- Page 2
(Palm Tree Trimming)
As has been previously noted in Council discussions of the care of the City's palm trees,
different approaches may be appropriate for different types of trees and in different
areas or districts of the City. Staff seeks Council direction at the Council's discretion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Dependant upon Council direction
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Sharon Heider, Director Thomas J. Wilson, sistant City Manager
Department of Parks and Recreation
David H. Ready, City
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