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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE LANDSCAPE MANAGER TO ATTEND AN ISA
WEST COAST CHAPTER BOARD AND CONFERENCE
PLANNING MEETING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, ON JULY 13,
2012
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: July 12, 2012
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize the Landscape Manager to attend an ISA West
Coast Chapter Board and Conference Planning Meeting in Las Vegas,
Nevada, on July 13, 2012.
Background
The Landscape Manager has been a member of the International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) West Coast Chapter for 13 years. Because the 2013 ISA West
Coast Chapter Conference and Trade Show will be held in the Coachella Valley, he was
offered and has accepted the position of Conference Chairman.
Attendees of the 2013 ISA Conference and Trade Show will be introduced to the
Coachella Valley's beautiful and unique desert environment. In addition, the Conference
Chairman position will provide an opportunity to highlight the many achievements of the
City, including the landscape, parks and art.
As Conference Chairman, the Landscape Manager is required to attend a Chapter
Board and Conference Planning Meeting on July 13, 2012. All trip expenses related to
the meeting will be covered by the ISA West Coast Chapter.
Staff Report
Authorize the Landscape Manager Out -of -State Travel to Las Vegas, NV
July 12, 2012
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Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact beyond the one work day from the Landscape Manager to
attend the meeting.
Prepared by:
H. r6n(Ir Knit , Landscape Manager Mark Gfe¢nwood, P..
Director f Public Wo ks
P 1 Gibson, Director of Finance
CITY COUNCILAf TION
APPROVED t/ DENIED
Approval: RECEIVED OTHER
n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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