Chapter 2.30
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.30.040 Duties and responsibilities.
2.30.010 Establishment.
There is established an urban forestry committee of the city. The purpose of this committee is to act as an advisory body to the city council. (Ord. 2846 §2(part), 2000)
2.30.020 Membership.
A. The urban forestry committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council to hold office for a term of three years. The terms of members of the committee shall overlap with no more than three members’ terms expiring in a given year.
B. The members shall serve at the pleasure of the council.
C. If a vacancy occurs, the council shall appoint new members for the unexpired term.
D. No compensation shall be paid or allowed any member of the committee. (Ord. 2846 §2(part), 2000)
2.30.030 Officers.
At the first meeting each calendar year the committee shall elect from its members a chair, vice-chair and secretary. (Ord. 2846 §2(part), 2000)
2.30.040 Duties and responsibilities.
The committee shall:
A. Serve as an advisory committee to the city council regarding the community’s urban forest and make recommendations regarding the development and improvement of the urban forest to the city council;
B. Assist with the development and implementation of an urban forestry plan;
C. Seek grants and other funding assistance to improve the quality of the urban forest;
D. Administer, with the approval of the city council, a memorial tree program;
E. Act in an advisory capacity to the city manager and to all city departments regarding tree maintenance and related issues in the city and on the city’s properties;
F. Monitor the health and condition of the city’s urban forest;
G. Provide information to the public regarding proper tree selection, planting and care to improve the quality of the urban forest. (Ord. 2846 §2(part), 2000)
2.30.050 Report.
The committee shall present an annual written report in May to the city council regarding the condition of the urban forest and the activities of the urban forestry committee. (Ord. 3079 §1, 2017: Ord. 2846 §2(part), 2000)