HomeMy WebLinkAboutWaiver Certified Arborists' and Tree Workers' Course Li TY OF PALM DESEic I'
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Community Affairs Specialist
Date: January 13, 2000
Re: USE OF FACILITIES
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, waive the usage fees and recurring meeting restriction for Certified Arborists' and Tree
Workers' Course to be held at Palm Desert City Hall.
Background:
Per the attached,Ted Stedman will be conducting an Arborists' and Tree Workers' Certification Preparation Course
once a week from June 21,2000,through August 30,2000. In return for waived facility usage fees,the instructor
has agreed to defer the $695.00 per person course fee for two City of Palm Desert employees who would benefit
from this type of certification. In addition,use of City meeting facilities by outside agencies is restricted to nonprofit
organizations for use on a single time basis,and a waiver of that policy would be required by the City Council prior
to this request being approved.
The fees that would be waived as a result of this request total$990.00,and the educational training for appropriate
City employees would total $1,390.00. Because the continuing education and certification of employees benefits
the City,staff recommends that Council waive usage fees as well as the restriction against recurring meetings at its
facilities. CITY COUNC I_ LACT I ON:
APPROVED DENIED
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST ABSTAIN: A_Aac
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SHEILA R. LIGAN RAMON A. DI
ACTING ACM/DIR OF MIN SVS CITY MANAGER
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L ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST • HORTICULTURE CONSULTANT
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November 30, 1999
Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager
City of Palm Desert — Public Works
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Dear Spencer:
I am enclosing a detailed proposal and the completed application for use of
facilities.
Spencer, needless to say, your help is most appreciated. Please call me, if you
see something in the proposal that needs to be changed.
Thanks, again.
Sincerely,
Ted Stamen
ISA Certified Arborist
Professor Emeritus, University of
California Riverside
Encl: Proposal
Application for use of facilities
Business card
231 EAST ALESSANDRO BLVD. A-325, RIVERSIDE, CA 92508 • 909-656-3431 FAX 909-656-3451
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V / APYLIC.A'1ION FOR Ur t't1C.1L1I1�J
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73-510 Fred Waring Drive
•••,•„fi Palm^ r Palm Desert, C A 92260
Tel: (619) 346-0611
Organization:
Course : Certified Arborists ' and Tree Workers ' Course
Person(s) In Charge: Ted Stamen Phone: 909 6 5 6-3 4 31
Address: 231 East Alessandro Blvd . , A-325 , Riverside , CA 92508
Facility Requested.
Council Chambers
Type of Event: Public x Private
Description of Activity: 11-week preparation course for thos desiring to become
a Certified Arborist and Tree or er .
June 21 , 28 , 2000 August 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 & 30 , 2000
Date(s) of Use: July 5 , 12 , 19 & 26 2000 Size of Group: 30-50
Time of Use: Start a.m. ! 1n, 6 : 00 PM 9 : 3 0 PM
( P ) Finish (a.m. /p.m.)
Will Admission Fees Be Charged: Yes/No Will Contributions Be Solicited? Yes/No
If"Yes',, the net receipts are to be expended for. Please see attached
The general benefit af the public proposal of December 1 , 1999
Charitable purposes-
Support
x of the
organization
Other(speciy):
The undersigned hereby agrees to abide by the rules and regulations ofthe City ofPaim Desert relating to the
use of public chilies.
Date: (�/-2 �1 Signature: t 42a
Title: SA
NOTE: The person signing the application and the statement o information must be an °After of the 2oasoring
organization. Elbe person'snots',offfcer ofthe organizadon for which applicatiou Is nude,he/she must present written
authorization from the group to sips
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
City Clerk: . City Manager:
Public Works Department: Date Approved:
Employee Assigned: Charge:
Conditions (in addition to those in Use Policy): _
Please note , the city will be sending 2 complimentary students to
this e-ourse and all fees will be waived .
Proposal to Hold the
Arborists' and Tree Workers'
Certification Preparation Course at
the City of Palm Desert's Council
Chambers
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December 1, 1999
Ili- Ted Stamen, Consultant
1 ISA Certified Arborist
Professor Emeritus, University of California
City of Palm Desert
•AMEN
Ted Stamen
Can be contacted at:
(909) 656-3431
Fax (909) 656-3451
231 East Alessandro Blvd.
A-325
Riverside, CA 92508
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City of Palm Desert
ARBORISTS' AND TREE WORKERS'
CERTIFICATION
This is a national and international educational program administrated by
the International Society of Arboriculture.
Certification is awarded after a person qualifies and passes an extensive
examination. Certified Arborists and Tree Workers must keep abreast of new
technology by attending seminars, workshops, and other approved educational
events in order to obtain required Continuing Education Units (CEU{s}).
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City of Palm Desert
HISTORY
There are now over 12,000 ISA Certified Arborists in the United States.
Most governmental and business agencies require certification as a condition of
employment.
Progressive cities, Homeowners' Associations, and other organizations will
not contract with a tree service company, unless they have Certified Arborists and
Tree Workers on their staff.
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City of Palm Desert
THE COURSE
I started the Arborists' and Tree Workers' Certification Preparation Course
in 1993, when I retired from the University of California. I was employed as an
Extension Horticulturist and Arborist from 1975 to 1993.
The 11 week Arborists' and Tree Workers' Certtification Preparation
Course is held each fall in Orange County. The course is offered one night per
week from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
The teachers are all top notch consultants, who have practical and
academic credentials. Most of all, they have the ability to present information
in a clear, concise manner.
I have had numerous requests from Coachella Valley people to have the
course in the Desert, since the travel time is too long to Orange County on a
weekly basis.
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COMPLIMENTARY USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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My request is to use the Council Chambers each Wednesday night with-
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out paying a rental fee. However, the City of Palm Desert would receive the
following benefits:
1. The City would send two (2) employees to this 11-week course. The
registration fee of $695.00 per person would be waived.
2. The City would be taking a leadership position in helping to train a core
of arboriculture professionals in the Desert. These professionals would
go on to elevate the standards of tree care in the Valley.
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City of Palm Desert mins
MY REQUEST TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
I would like to use the City of Palm Desert Council Chambers each Wednes-
day night from 6-10:00 P.M. The dates I am requesting are:
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Session/Class Dates:
1 (June) June 21, 2000
2 June 28, 2000
3 (July) ; July 5, 2000
4 July 12, 2000
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5 ' July 19, 2000
6 July 26, 2000
f.. 7 (August) August 2, 2000
8 August 9, 2000
9 August 16, 2000
10 August 23, 2000
11 August 30, 2000
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City of Palm Desert
REGISTRATION FEE
The monies are to be used for printing, mailing, consultant teachers, re-
freshments handouts, reference books, etc.
LIMITATIONS
I need a minimum of 30 students to make this 11-week course a reality.
This information will be included in the course brochure.
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City of Palm Desert
PROMOTION
I will have brochures printed which will be mailed to:
• Cities
• Golf courses
• Homeowners' Associations
• Landscape Contractors
• Others associatedwith the Landscape and Tree Industry
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• My comprehensive mailing list
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City of Palm Desert
I am enclosing a brochure from this year's course. The course I will con-
duct in Palm Desert will be very similar. I am also enclosing other related in-
formation.
uy Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions.
Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
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BIOGRAPHY OF TED STAMEN
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Ted Stamen is a professional Horticulturist and an International Society of Ar-
__ boriculture Certified Arborist (individual who is involved in the care of trees). He has
been in the horticulture and arboriculture industry since 1962. From 1975 to 1993, he
was employed by the Universityof California Cooperative Extension, Riverside, as a
L. Horticulturist and Arborist. The majority of his time was spent working in the field
with landscapers, nurseries, arborists, pesticide applicators and public entities. Mr.
Stamen continues to work with the University of California as a Professor Emeritus,
conducting training seminars, short courses, and workshops.
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Since retiring, he has been involved in the field of arboriculture (trees) in a vari-
ety of positions. For four years, he was employed as a sales representative for the
largest tree care company in California. He inspected, bid, and sold tree care services
from $25,000 to $1,000,000. Other duties included tree inventories, diagnosis of tree
problems and writing technical reports and conducting training courses. Ted resigned
from this position to become a full-time independent consultant.
Because of his education, experience and reputation, Ted is often called upon to
be a consultant for public and private entities at the local, state and national level. Mr.
Stamen also speaks and writes on tree litigation, specifications for tree contracting,
troubleshooting tree problems, and other related topics. Finally, he is involved in the
research, design, and marketing of horticulture and arboriculture products. Companies
draw upon the knowledge and personal contacts Ted has as a result of working in the
horticulture and arboriculture industry for over thirty-seven years.
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..,. ; , ists dedicated to excellence in the field property, commercial property, or the town you live in,
i44 ,` L; of Arboriculture.They are highly qualified Certified Arborists are there to help you.
- ; - 4. in the care of your valuable trees and shrubs To qtaffy as a Certified Arborist, an experienced tree care
'''` with knowledge of the most up-to-date professional must pass an extensive examination developed
; '" -,,,1t .- , advances, and proven age-old techniques. by an international panel of experts in the industry and
Certified Arborists are widely recog- academia.The International Society of Arboriculture main-
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4S1nized professionals. They are educated tains this voluntary certification program.
and trained in: The educational program does not stop with testing.
A Certified Arborist must keep abreast of new technology,
• Diagnosis and treatment of your tree and shrub related by attending seminars and reviewing the latest publications
problems. to obtain necessary continuing education credits.
• Proper pruning and management techniques for your In today's fragile environment, a Certified Arborist can
valuable trees and shrubs. maintain your landscape and help you preserve the aesthetic
• Understanding tree biology and ecological value of your trees and shrubs. D
• Identifying and selecting the appropriate trees and shrubs
for your landscape.
• Installation and establishment of trees and shrubs to litPt-Oli.s. , `enhance your landscape. `► , �,•;R ;;,�v,k: 'F' k .
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR ARBORISTS' AND TREE WORKERS' CERTIFICATION
Ted Stamen,M.S.,is a horticulturist,arborist,writer and PREPARATION COURSE
consultant.He has conducted Certified Arborist training
programs and has spoken before many national All Thursday Evenings
organizations on arboriculture,landscape maintenance September 30 - December 16, 1999
and preventing costly landscape lawsuits. He retired in Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1993 from the University of California, Cooperative
Extension, Riverside, where he was an urban Sessions Topics Speakers Dates
horticulture advisor for almost 20 years. He is now a
freelance arboriculture and horticulture consultant. 1 Tree Biology Witney September 30
CERTIFICATION 2 Water Management Gonzalez October 7
Certification is earned by the successful completion of 3 Tree Identification Witney October 14
exam administered by the International Society of
nculture(ISA)covering the principals and practices 4 Tree Nutrition & Fertilization Ries October 21
ree care.Certification by the International Society of
Arboriculture is the number one program in the United
States establishing a standard of competence for tree 5 Pruning Concepts Matranga October 28 w
care and management.The program is a self-regulating a
device administered by the International Society of o
Arboriculture which provides a measurable assessment 5 Tree Installation & Establishment T. Stamen October 28 c.1
of an individual's knowledge and competence required G
to do a job. This is a voluntary program that has no 6 Cabling & Bracing/ Lee November 4 <~
connection with state licensing programs found in some Lightening Protection
states.
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There are currently more than 11,000 ISA Certified 7 Problem Diagnosis Sims November 11a.
Arborists demonstrating a positive step for our C
profession.One of the main objectives of any certification 8 Tree Selection Matranga November 18 p
program is education. The primary method to be sure i;
that Certified Arborists continue their education is
through the continuing education unit(CEU)component 8 Construction Management T. Stamen November 18
ape program. w
9 Climbing Techniques Lee December 2
CONTINUING 10 Arboriculture Saftey Rules Lee December 9 5
EDUCATION HOURS 10 Arboriculture and the Law R. Stamen December 9 w
ISA- If you are now a •
11 Overall Review December 16
Certified Arborist, you can'
obtain 15 CEU's or hours. Cost Single Session Attendance
Pest Management 28 CEU's $595.00 Course, Study Guide, or Guests
or hours have been approved and Handouts will be provided at You can Register at the door.
towards PCA, QAL, and QAC. the first class. The cost is$60.00 per session.
\Mr \` - - ,: ,' Please remember, Certification can
�\ t,'s attest to the knowledge background of
V�4 an arborist, but it does not guarantee
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' "',,. or assure quality performance. It is
a means to assist you in selecting an
arborist who has a proven level of
knowledge based competency.
Not all arboricultural firms have Certified Arborists on their
staff. When choosing a tree care firm, check the classified
pages for those companies that employ arborists who are
certified. Do not hesitate to ask any prospective arborist '
to see their International Society of Arboriculture(ISA)
Certification Identification Card.
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For additional information,contact your local Cooperative
Extension Office, State Urban Forestry Department, ISAINTERNATIONAL OF SOCIETY
Chapter, or the ISA Certification Office at(217)355-9411. !ARBORICULTURE
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LIFE: Open to professional members who desire to make a 1-time predeter-
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