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i MTG. 12/14/99 REMOVAL OF A DISEASED AND DEAD % PALM TREE AT 3702 JEFFERSON STREET CITY ATTY.
DEPT. PW/GS CITY MGR
Adopt Resolution No. 5’9-mF authorizing the removal of a diseased and dead
palm tree (Phoenix canariensis) at 3702 Jefferson Street.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On November 2, 1999, City Council adopted a resolution which temporarily
prohibited the removal of street trees in the northwest area of the City. Specifically,.
property identified in the study area, which is bounded by El Camino Real west to the
ocean between Agua Hedionda and Buena Vista Lagoons.
Subsequent to that time, Tree Division staff has identified a palm tree at 3702
Jefferson which is diseased and dead. A more in-depth evaluation of this tree by
staff arborists concluded this tree poses a threat to the health and safety of Carlsbad
citizens and generated the recommendation for its removal. A second opinion was
additionally obtained by a private certified arborist, Steve Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb is
also recommending the removal of this palm tree (see attached letter, Exhibit 3).
The same disease (phytophthora bud rot) from this tree has caused the demise of
other palm trees along Jefferson Street. The remaining trees are showing signs of
the spread of disease. Staff will closely monitor the remaining trees, but the possibility of their infection is significant. Further improvements to this area will necessitate the replacement of these trees with another species in the near future.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The removal of this tree can be accommodated as a normal operation expense of the
Street Tree Assessment District budget. Adequate funds are available in the current
budget to remove the tree.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. w-mP authorizing the removal of a diseased and dead palm tree at 3702 Jefferson Street
2. City memorandum dated November 9,1999
3. Private Certified Arborist, Stephen Holcomb’s letter, dated November IO, 1999.
EXHIBIT 2
November 9, 1999
TO: GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER
FROM: Park Supervisor
HAZARDOUS TREE CONDITION (3700 BLK JEFFERSON STREET)
A 35 foot Phoenix canariensis located in the 3700 block of Jefferson Street has
died as a result of phytophthora bud rot.
If the palm is not removed in a timely manner it will continue to deteriorate, which
could cause the head to fall and /or trunk to collapse. This failure could place
people and property in harms way, and create a liability for the City of Carlsbad.
FRED
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EXHIBIT 3
ARBORICWLTURAL
November 10, 1999
Doug Duncanson
City of Carlsbad
Subject: Phoenix canariensis at 3702 Jefferson Street, Site #2.
Dear Sir:
Pursuant to your request I inspected the subject tree on November 3, 1999. This letter contains
the findings of the inspection and recommendations for the tree. Also attached to this report are
two photographs taken on the date of the inspection. Findings and conclusions of this report are
based on the results of the tree and site inspection and from current industry standards for
determining tree condition. Unless otherwise stated in this report, information contained herein
relates to the condition of the trees at the time of this inspection. There is no warranty or
guarantee, expressed or implied, that information in this report will mitigate existing or future tree
conditions, problems or deficiencies of the subject tree or other trees. Based on the foregoing
the following opinions are offered for your consideration:
The subiect tree is dead. It has been dead for some time. It has probably died as a result of
Pink Rot (Gliocladium vermoesenf]. It is also possible but not as likely that the causal agent of
disease was Fusarium oxysporum another lethal disease of desert palms in coastal areas. The
City is advised to take a tissue sample from the bud of the dead palm at the time the tree is
removed. This sample can be cultured to determine the causal disease. It is important to know
exactly which disease caused the death-of the tree so that other trees can be protected. .
Remove the tree as soon as possible. The tree is a point Source of inoculum for whichever of
the diseases caused its death. You will notice the two crows in the photograph. These birds
will spread the inoculum from the diseased tree to other trees. In the future I advise you to
determine the cause of decline in palms by tissue sampling and if the trees are infected with
Gliocladium they can be treated for the disease. lf they are infected with fusarium there is no
treatment and infected trees should be removed as quickly as possible.
The opportunity to serve you in this matter is appreciated,
Yours truly,
.,, Stephen G. Holcomb
WC-ISA Certified Arborist #0183
San Diego County Office Orange County Office
2236 S. Santa Fe Ave, 4251 Sandburg Way
Vista, CA 92084 It-vine, CA 92612
Telephone 760-727-I 130 Telephone 949-786-2343
Fax 760-727-3813 Fax 949-786-2377
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-528
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF A DISEASED AND DEAD PALM TREE AT 3702 JEFFERSON STREET
WHEREAS, staff has identified a palm tree at 3702 Jefferson Street to be diseased and
dead; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted a more in depth evaluation of this tree and concluded the
Palm tree poses a threat to the health and safety of Carlsbad citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City hired a private certified arborist to inspect the subject tree, in which
the arborist concluded the tree must be removed as soon as possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City of Carlsbad Tree Division is hereby authorized to remove the palm tree
at 3702 Jefferson Street and replace said tree with a different species at a later time.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 14th day of DECEMBER , 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
CLA@lYE~K. LEVV~MaylY’ ”
ATTEST:
AL&HA ~EN&@NZ, City Clerk
KAREN R. KUNDTZ, Axistant City Clerk
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