t 'h AGENDA TREE COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 520 J Street Los Banos, California FEBRUARY 14,2018

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1 LOS Banos t 'h AGENDA TREE COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 520 J Street Los Banos, California FEBRUARY 14,2018 ofc.alifornia Si requiere asistencia especial para atender 0 participar en estajunta por favor Ilame a la oficina de la Secretaria de la ciudad al (209) a 10 menos de 48 horas previas de lajunta. La Cuidad de Los Banos cumple con la Acta de Americanos con Deshabilidad (ADA) de Any writings or documents provided to a majority ofthe Tree Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the meeting and in the City Clerk's office located at City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City's website at * *' *... *' ** *... *... Cualquier escritura 0 los documentos proporcionaron a una mayoria de la Tree Commission con respecto a cualquier articulo en este orden del dla sera hecho disponible para la inspecci6n publica en la reuni6n y en la oficina del City Clerk del City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California durante horas de oficina norma/es. Ademas, tales escrituras y los documentos pueden ser anunciados en el website de la Ciudad en 1. CALL TO ORDER. 5:00 PM 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. ROLL CALL: Creighton _, Latham _, Menefee _, Rubio _, Spevak _ 4. NOMINATION OF AND SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Recommendation;' Approve the agenda as submitted. Tree Commission - February 14, 2018 Page 1 of2

2 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, Recommendation: Approve the minutes as submitted. 7. PUBLIC FORUM. (Members of the public may address the Tree Commission on any item of public interest that is within the jurisdiction of the Tree Commission; includes agenda and non-agenda items. No action will be taken on non-agenda items. Speakers are limited to a five (5) minute presentation. Detailed guidelines are posted on the Council Chamber informational table) TH ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION AND 28 TH TREE CITY USA PROGRAM REPORT. Recommendation: Informational item only, no action to be taken. 9. PARKS & RECREATION OPERATIONS MANAGERS REPORT. 10. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT. 11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS. A. Steve Creighton B. Brenda Latham C. Colleen Menefee D. Stefanie Rubio E. John Spevak 14. NEXT TREE COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9,2018 AT 5:00PM. 15. ADJOURNMENT. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this i h day of February 2018 Tree Commission - February 14, 2018 Page 2 of2

3 CITY OF LOS BANOS TREE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 2017 ACTION MINUTES - These minutes are prepared to depict action taken for agenda items presented to the Tree Commission. CALL TO ORDER: order at 5:00 p.m. Chairperson Latham called the Tree Commission Meeting to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Rubio led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL - MEMBERS OF THE TREE COMMISSION PRESENT: Latham, Rubio, Spevak; Creighton and Menefee absent. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin absent, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Cardoza, Public Works Administrative Clerk II Nelson. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Spevak, seconded by Rubio to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Tree Commission Members present; Creighton and Menefee absent. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 2017: Motion by Rubio, seconded by Latham to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Tree Commission Members present; Creighton and Menefee absent. PUBLIC FORUM: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST THAT IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; INCLUDES AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE POSTED ON THE COUNCIL CHAMBER IFORMATION AL TABLE. No one came forward to speak and the public forum was closed. PARKS & RECREATION MANAGERS REPORT: Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Cardoza reported the city decided on a softer approach regarding the downtown trees. They will only trim and not remove any trees at this time. Cardoza received a call from Commissioner Menefee concerned with the Burger King construction. Cardoza reported that the building plans are approved but that the landscape plans haven't been submitted. Cardoza spoke with Stacy Elms in. planning and she confirmed that they must submit and have approved plans per the

4 city's landscape and tree standards; otherwise they won't be allowed to reopen the business. Cardoza wants the Commissioners to be reassured that the City is overseeing that the construction company will comply with city standards. Cardoza explained and discussed the problems the large Egret birds migrating in the trees are causing along the walking path between Center Avenue and Pioneer Road. The City consulted with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Game Wardens and Department of Health to handle this problem properly. Cardoza informed the Commissioners that he is retiring and his last day will be December 22, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT: Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Cardoza spoke on behalf for Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin and Public Works staff to wish the Tree Commissioners a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS: CREIGHTON: Absent. LATHAM: Latham gave an update on the progress of the Food Forest that's happening at the local community college campus. MENEFEE: Absent. RUBIO: Rubio was unable to attend the Senior Day Event and hopes to have a better 2018 year to participate and start with all her ideas she presented. Commissioner Spevak suggested trying to get contributions for the fund to help get Rubio's ideas started. Spevak voiced his support for the great ideas of shirts, business cards, and advertising that Rubio has brought to this commission. Rubio asked if there is a list of events available so she and the other commissioners could attend and inform residents what the tree commission is about. Cardoza suggested putting a free ad on the Community Center Sign. SPEVAK: Spevak wanted on record is that he wants to thank Paul Cardoza for his 25+ years of service to the City and, particularly, in his position as Parks and Recreation Manager. "I think he has given exemplary service to the city and the entire community. All of us who have worked with Paul will miss him and wish him well." Spevak, if reappointed to the Commission, would like to work with Mark or someone before the February meeting on a draft of plan for the report to Council. Make it simple on what the tree commission does and its history. And would also include what can be done about budget funds, tree trimming, plant trees, parks, and bring the draft to the next tree commission meeting to review. Spevak encouraged all tree commissioners to think about which trees around town should be honored for Heritage, Residents, and Businesses on Arbor Day on March 2, This will be discussed at the February meeting.

5 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 5:45 p.m. APPROVED: Brenda Latham, Chairperson ATTEST: Patricia Nelson, Secretary

6 LOS Banos At the Crossroads ofcalifornia Agenda Staff Report TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Los Banos Tree Commission Mark Fachin, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer f(l!jjj~ February 14, th Annual Arbor Day Celebration and 28 th Tree City USA Program TYPE OF REPORT: Informational Item Recommendation: Information item only, no action to be taken. Background: The City of Los Banos is hosting the 30 th annual Arbor Day Celebration and 28 th Tree City USA program on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Los Banos Community Center located at 645 Seventh Street. Discussion: The Arbor Day celebration is an annual event for the public to attend. Awards are given to participants who submit art work, and a tree planting demonstration is held. along with community groups such as 4-H, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts planting trees. Los Banos is named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This will be the 28 th year Los Banos earns the national designation. The Arbor Day Foundation's mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Attachment: Arbor Day Flyer

7 (J II C:"t~ of W)s "&Q~s ~Arbor ay Lectve ct legctctj The City Los Banos invites you to come help us celebrate the beauty and significance of the trees in our city. This year's 30 th Annual Arbor Day celebration will tak~ place on Friday, March 2 nd at 4pm at the Los Banos Community Center th Street, Los Banos, CA Other holidays repose on the past Arbor Day proposes the future. - J. Sterling Morton For more info please contact the Recreation office at ext. 10 or 18.