Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/11/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: BUSINESS SERVICES
Type: Action
Subject: 9.4 Recommend Board Approval for Multiple Tree Removal at Yermo School with Mason's Landscape
Strategic Plan:
Policy:
Enclosure Mason Landscape Quote.pdf
Yermo Tree Pictures.pdf
File Attachment:
Estimate_2423_from_UTF8QMasonE28099sTreescapeInc.pdf
YS TreeFall.pdf
Summary: Yermo School campus, due to age and need, has experienced many updates and improvements over the past few years. One area that has been ongoing in maintenance and safety is the various mature trees on campus.

During the Labor Day Holiday weekend, a fallen tree incident occurred. In the grassy area, near the cafeteria, one of the mature Elm Trees fell during a high wind incident. This incident raised concern about the other trees on the campus.

An arborist came and examined the trees of concern on campus. The opinion of the arborist was to remove the following trees:
*6 trees located on the grassy area near the cafeteria
*1 large tree located in front of rooms 1,2 & 3
*1 tree located near the office.

It was determined that these trees are in danger of falling over or of large branches falling off. The various trees in question are diseased and infested with insects. They are in a similar condition to the tree that fell during Labor Day weekend, which means the heartwood or interior part of the tree is dead and rotten.

If any one of these trees and/or parts of these trees fell and hit a person or child, it could result in severe injury.

Based on the data, and past events with these trees, it is also recommended these trees be removed for safety purposes.

All trees will be cut down, stumps ground down, and all debris and clipping will be removed from the school campus properties.
Funding: Operations Fund: $12,000.00
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the removal of multiple trees at Yermo School with Mason's Landscape.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Robert Saffel - Senior Director of Technology, Maintenance and Operations
Signed By:
Robin Schreiner - Senior Director, Business Services
Signed By:
Marc Lacey - Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services
Signed By:
Jesse M. Najera - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Mark Staggs Moved, Member Lynn McKee seconded to approve the Original motion 'I Recommend Board Approval for Multiple Tree Removal at Yermo School with Mason''s Landscape'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0