Ordinance 38070006.90000
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9/14/10
ORDINANCE NO. 3807
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE,
TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.95 CITIZENS TREE
BOARD, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council developed a sustainability agenda during
their 2009 retreat; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council enacted Resolution 1129 to adopt the
United States (US) Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd Annual US
Conference of Mayors; and
WHEREAS, old growth forests have been heavily logged in the Pacific Northwest
section of the US resulting in a significant loss of native conifers, and native deciduous trees
including big leaf maples and red alders are in decline; and
and
WHEREAS, urban forests provide habitat for wildlife, including migratory birds;
WHEREAS, urban forests lessen the effects of storm events by slowing the rate of
surface water runoff and thus reducing the need for construction and maintenance of flood
control structures; and
WHEREAS, tree roots stabilize steep slopes minimizing the amount of soil
erosion; and
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and
WHEREAS, urban forests improve air and water quality and sequester carbon;
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council finds it to be in the public interest to
establish a Citizens' Tree Board, one of the four steps to becoming certified as a Tree City
USAO by the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry
Program; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
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Section 1. The Edmonds City Code, Title 10, is hereby amended by the adoption
of a new Chapter 10.95 Citizens' Tree Board to read as follows:
10.95.010 Board created - membership
10.95.020 Officers of Board - meetings - forum.
10.95.030 Powers and duties.
10.95.010 Board created - membership.
A. There is hereby created a Citizens' Tree Board consisting
of up to seven (7) members plus one (1) alternate. Citizens must
be Edmonds residents. It is recommended the Board include
citizens from throughout the City (representing different
watersheds and neighborhoods). Additionally, those with
professional or hobbyist interest/experience in urban forestry,
horticulture, and habitat enviroscaping are preferred; these may
include arborists, botanists, horticulturists, native plant experts,
master gardeners, wildlife experts, and related. The members shall
be appointed in the following manner: Within thirty (30) days
after this ordinance is passed, the City shall draft and publish an
announcement seeking applicants for board membership. The
standard City of Edmonds Citizen Board and Commission
Application will be used. Prospective board members will have
thirty (30) days to submit their application. Initially, each
Councilmember will appoint one (1) Tree Board member within
thirty (30) days following the close of the application period. The
alternate member shall be appointed by the Council President or
Mayor (as determined by the Council). The selections shall be
made based on the qualifications described per the applications;
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Councilmembers may also interview applicants at their discretion.
Subsequent to the initial appointments, recommendations for
renewal /replacements, when required, will be made by the full
Council.
B. " The term of appointment shall be four (4) years. However,
initially, to ensure transitional consistency three (3) members shall
be appointed to four (4) year terms and four (4) members (plus the
alternate) shall be appointed to two (2) year terms.
Councilmembers whose terms expire in 2011 shall appoint
members to initial two (2) year terms. Councilmembers whose
terms expire in 2013 shall appoint members to initial four (4) year
terms. Thereafter, appointments shall coincide with the terms of
newly elected Councilmembers. Each member, at his or her
discretion, may seek renewal for one additional term.
10.95.020 Officers of Board - meetings - forum.
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by election,
from the members of the Board, a chair and vice chair and other
officers as may be determined by the Board. It shall be the duty of
the chair to preside at all meetings. The vice chair shall perform
this duty in the absence of the chair. A majority of the filled
positions on the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business. The Board is expected to meet monthly or as
otherwise agreed to by the Board. The regular public meeting of
the Board shall be held at such time or place as may be determined
by the chair or a majority of the members of the Board.
10.95.030 Powers and duties.
A. The Board is empowered to advise and make
recommendations to the Mayor and City Council and, as
appropriate, to the Planning Board and other boards or
commissions of the /City on such matters including but not limited
to:
1. Developing a tree ordinance designed to preserve and
protect existing trees, encourage planting of additional trees,
safeguard trees on parcels where construction or renovation is
occurring or planned to occur, and encouraging the Edmonds
citizenry to become active stewards of the urban forest.
2. Increasing community outreach and education regarding
the value of trees, proper selection of trees, and correct methods
for planting of and caring for trees.
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3. Working with civic, religious, and citizen groups to
organize invasive plant removal and native vegetation planting in
accord with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services.
4. Coordinating with other citizen groups to specific projects.
5. Facilitate relevant grant applications supporting ecology
and watershed protection projects.
6. Sponsoring an annual Arbor Day Event.
7. Working towards achievement of Tree City USA® status.
B. The Board shall provide an annual report to the City
Council in December of each year.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifi-
cally delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect
five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the
title.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR, MIKE COOJD/LER
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF( H Y A RNEY:
BY
W. SCOTT SNYDER IIIJ
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 09/17/2010
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 09/21/2010
PUBLISHED: 09/26/2010
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/2010
ORDINANCE NO. 3807
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3807
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 21st day of September, 2010, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. 3807. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.95 CITIZENS TREE
BOARD, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 22nd day of September, 2010.
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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