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Ordinance 4290ORDINANCE NO. 4290 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHING TON, AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF TITLE 10: ECC 10.05.010, ECC 10.05.030, ECC 10.35.010, ECC 10.40.020, ECC 10.90.040, AND ECC 10.95.020. WHEREAS, the city's boards and commissions were forced to meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, now that boards and commissions are allowed to return to in person meetings, many of the city's boards and commissions would still like to have the option to conduct hybrid meetings where board members and members of the public have the option to attend the meeting in person or vitually; and WHEREAS, the Brackett Room at Edmonds City Hall will allow for easier hybrid meetings than the Council Chambers; and WHEREAS, the city code needs to be updated to change the regular meeting location for several of the city's boards and commissions from the Council Chambers to the Brackett Room; and WHEREAS, separately from the considerations above, the city has also determined that the Architectural Design Board would benefit from increasing the body's required number of architect members from one to two; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHING TON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The following sections of the Edmonds City Code are hereby amended to read as set forth in Attachment A hereto (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strike through), which attachment is incorporated herein as if set forth in full: ECC 10.05.010, entitled, "Board created -Membership", ECC 10.05 .030, entitled, "Officers of board -Meetings -Quorum", ECC 10.35.010, entitled, "Office of hearing examiner", ECC 10.40.020, entitled, "Planning board", ECC 10 .90.040, entitled, "Powers and duties", and ECC 10.95.020, entitled, "Officers of board-Meetings-Forum". Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: C~SEY APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY~ JEFFTARADfW - FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DA TE: ORDINANCE NO. January 13, 2023 January 17, 2023 January 20, 2023 February 19, 2023 4290 2 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4290 of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the 17 th day of January, 2023, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. 4290. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHING TON, AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF TITLE 10: ECC 10.05.010, ECC 10.05.030, ECC 10.35.010, ECC 10.40.020, ECC 10.90.040, AND ECC 10.95.020. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DA TED this I 7'1' day of January, 2023 . ~~ &so . SSEY 3 Chapter 10.05 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD Sections: 10.05.010 Board created – Membership. 10.05.020 Terms of membership. 10.05.030 Officers of board – Meetings – Quorum. 10.05.040 Powers and duties. 10.05.010 Board created – Membership. A. There is created an architectural design board consisting of seven members. The membership of said board shall be composed of one two architects and/or building designers, one landscaper and/or landscape architect, one builder or developer, one educated or having practical experience in planning, one person trained or having practical experience in any of the aforementioned categories or any related design science and two lay persons. The lay members shall reside within the city limits of the city of Edmonds. B. Voting members of said board shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council. Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliation and they shall serve without compensation. C. No person shall be appointed to serve more than two full terms on the board. An appointment to fill a vacancy for less than two years shall not constitute a full term for the purposes of this section. D. All references in the Edmonds City Code to “City Amenities Design Board,” “Amenities Design Board” or “ADB” shall be deemed to refer to the architectural design board. [Ord. 2281 § 1, 1982; Ord. 2040 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1846 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1683 § 1, 1973]. 10.05.020 Terms of membership. In order to ensure that the fewest terms will expire in any one year, the terms of the appointed positions by position number shall expire on December 31st of the year set opposite said position number as follows: Position No. 1 – 1991 Position No. 2 – 1988 Position No. 3 – 1989 Position No. 4 – 1990 Position No. 5 – 1990 Position No. 6 – 1991 Position No. 7 – 1988 Thereafter, the terms of membership for the members of the board shall be four years. No person shall serve more than two full consecutive terms; an appointment to fill a portion of an unexpired term less than two years in length shall not be considered a full term. Vacancies occurring otherwise than upon the expiration of terms may be filled for the unexpired terms. Members may be removed by the mayor following a public hearing, with the approval of the city council, for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misfeasance in office. Members shall be removed for failure to maintain attendance as required by the provisions of the Edmonds City Code. [Ord. 2656 § 1, 1988; Ord. 2040 § 2, 1978; Ord. 1846 § 2, 1976; Ord. 1683 § 1, 1973]. 10.05.030 Officers of board – Meetings – Quorum. Members of the board shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the board a chairman and a vice-chairman, and such other officers as may be determined by the board. It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside at all meetings. The vice-chairman shall perform this duty in the absence of the chairman. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of a quorum may transact any particular business of the board. The regular public meeting of the board shall be held on the first Wednesday of each respective month commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Edmonds Civic Center; provided, however, that regular meetings may be held at such time or place as may be designated by the chairman or the majority of the members of the board. A regular meeting of the board is held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. as a hybrid meeting that is accessible both virtually and in- person and where the in-person component is conducted in the Brackett Room, Edmonds City Hall, 121 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington [Ord. 2529, 1985; Ord. 1980, 1978; Ord. 1763 § 2, 1975; Ord. 1683 § 1, 1973]. 10.05.040 Powers and duties. The board is empowered to advise and make recommendations to the mayor, city council, planning commission and the planning department on matters hereinafter enumerated and on such matters as may be specifically referred to the board by the mayor, city council, planning commission or the planning department: A. To study and prepare a recommendation for a comprehensive architectural design plan including the recommendation of establishment of specific design districts which shall be a part of the comprehensive plan. B. To review and study land use within the city of Edmonds from a design standpoint. C. To establish goals, objectives and policies for design districts. D. To recommend legislation to effectuate the implementation of the comprehensive architectural design plan and the goals, objectives and policies for each established design district. E. And for such other matters as shall be referred to the board for review and recommendation by the mayor, city council, planning commission or the planning department. [Ord. 1683 § 1, 1973]. Chapter 10.35 HEARING EXAMINER Sections: 10.35.010 Office of hearing examiner. 10.35.010 Office of hearing examiner. A. Appointment. There is created the office of the hearing examiner. The hearing examiner shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council for a term of four years. The first year of the term will be probationary during which year he or she will serve subject to the approval of the mayor. During the balance of the four-year term the hearing examiner may be removed only for good cause. B. Temporary Appointment. The mayor shall appoint a temporary hearing examiner to serve whenever the hearing examiner informs the mayor that he or she cannot serve. C. Conflict of Interest. The hearing examiner may hold no other position in the city government of Edmonds or be an employee of or contractor for any person under contract to the city of Edmonds. The hearing examiner shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1.14 ECC, Public Official Disclosure. D. Freedom from Improper Influence. No person shall interfere with the hearing examiner in the performance of his designated duties. The hearing examiner shall avoid prehearing contact with persons interested in a particular land use proposal, including the staff persons working on the same matter. If there is any prehearing contact, the hearing examiner shall disclose it on the record at the start of the hearing. The hearing examiner shall disqualify himself or herself if the prehearing contact would result in an unfair hearing, or an appearance of unfairness, and arrange for a temporary hearing examiner to hold the hearing. E. Powers and Duties. The hearing examiner shall review land use applications and issues as specified in Chapter 20.10020.01 ECDC and related matters. F. Repealed by Ord. 4028.The Examiner holds regular hearings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. as hybrid meetings that are accessible both virtually and in-person and where the in-person component is conducted in the Brackett Room, Edmonds City Hall, 121 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington. G. Annual Review. Every year during the first quarter, the hearing examiner shall prepare and present an oral and written report to the city council outlining the actions of the hearing examiner during the preceding calendar year. The purpose of such review is to enable the city council and the hearing examiner to coordinate city land use policy and philosophy. [Ord. 4076 § 1, 2017; Ord. 4028 § 4, 2016; Ord. 2381, 1983; Ord. 2215 § 1, 1981; Ord. 2169 § 2, 1980]. Chapter 10.40 PLANNING BOARD Sections: 10.40.010 Purpose. 10.40.020 Planning board. 10.40.030 Repealed. 10.40.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the creation of a planning board pursuant to Chapter 35A.63 RCW, and provide for its membership, organization, operation, and expenses. The planning board shall generally serve in an advisory capacity to the city in regional and local planning and specifically assist in the development of the comprehensive plan and development regulations and their successive review and amendment from time to time. The board shall have the additional duties specifically set forth in this chapter and such ad hoc duties as the city council may from time to time assign to it. [Ord. 4222 § 1 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 2342, 1983; Ord. 2170 § 2, 1980]. 10.40.020 Planning board. A. Appointment. There is created the planning board, consisting of seven members. Each member shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council. 1. Members of the board must be residents of the city of Edmonds. 2. Although the city of Edmonds is not divided into political or geographical wards, it is the intent of this section that said board membership shall maintain a reasonable balance of geographical distribution throughout the city of Edmonds. 3. It is the intent of this section to maintain a diversified representation of occupations and experience on the planning board. To this end each appointee shall be considered for board membership according to his/her field of experience, among other factors. 4. An alternative member shall be appointed to serve in the event any regular member is absent or disqualified for any reason. In the event a regular member is absent or disqualified for any reason, the alternate shall have all the powers of a regular member, including the right to vote on board decisions. The alternate shall be subject to the same attendance requirements as regular board members. In the event that a regular position on the board shall be declared vacant, the alternate shall be deemed to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. B. Term. In order to provide for continuity of membership, members shall be assigned a position number. Except as provided below, two positions shall expire each year. The term of each position shall be four years; provided, that the current term for each position shall expire, and a new term shall begin, at the end of the years shown, respectively, below; and further provided, that the current term for Position 1 will be a short term ending at the end of 2022, to be followed by a four-year term: Position One - 2022 Position Five - 2024 Position Two - 2022 Position Six - 2024 Position Three - 2023 Position Seven - 2021 Position Four - 2023 Alternate - 2021 C. Powers and Duties. The planning board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the mayor and the city council in the following matters: 1. The board shall advise on all amendments to the comprehensive plan. This includes reviewing all elements of the plan on a periodic basis and reporting to the mayor and city council on the need for changes in the plan. It also includes holding public hearings and making recommendations to the mayor and city council on proposed changes to the plan, to the text of the development regulations, and also to the zoning map in the case of rezones, as provided in ECDC Title 20. Review of and recommendations for the plan may be prepared as a whole or in successive parts. 2. The board shall advise the mayor and city council on all parking matters that involve an amendment or other modification to any city ordinance or code section within the jurisdiction of the board. 3. The board shall serve as an ongoing park board and advise the mayor and city council on all matters relating to the acquisition and development of all city parks and recreation facilities. 4. The board shall do research and investigation on specific projects assigned to it by the mayor and city council. The board will analyze data collected, arrange for public participation, and organize its findings. The board will then present its findings to the mayor and city council detailing a summary of pertinent data, public contribution, alternatives available, and may, if appropriate, recommend a course of action, giving reasons for such recommendation. 5. The board shall have such other powers and duties as contained in Chapter 35A.63 RCW, as may be amended from time to time, that are not otherwise specifically delegated to the hearing examiner or other specific staff or agency of the city. D. Operation. 1. The city planning division shall provide regular staff services to the planning board. Other city departments shall provide staff services as requested by the planning board. 2. The city council shall establish an annual budget for planning board operations for services in addition to regular staff services. Should the planning board and planning staff determine that a particular project requires services in addition to those normally provided by the city staff, then an estimate of needs detailing the type of assistance and funding required shall be presented to the city council for approval before that project is undertaken. 3. Four members of the board shall be the minimum number necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; provided, that the vote of not less than three members shall be necessary to take action on any particular item before it. 4. The board shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Edmonds city council chambers. Cancellation of a regular meeting, or a different location for a regular meeting, shall be announced at the last regular meeting preceding the affected meeting, if possible, otherwise the change will be advertised in the regular manner.Regular meetings of the board are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. as hybrid meetings that are accessible both virtually and in-person and where the in-person component is conducted in the Brackett Room, Edmonds City Hall, 121 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington. 5. The city council shall meet periodically with the planning board at a city council meeting in order to review and update planning board agendas. The intent of this section is to stimulate continuing communication between mayor, city council and the planning board in an effort to identify and solve the problems facing the city of Edmonds. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the manner in which items are placed on a planning board agenda nor the topics that may be considered by the planning board. 6. The board shall adopt rules of procedure and rules governing election and duties of officers of the board; provided, however, said rules shall pertain only to the internal procedures of the members and said rules and procedures may be questioned only by members of the board and do not give standing to question said procedures to nonmembers or other parties. [Ord. 4222 § 1 (Att. A), 2021; Ord. 3421 § 1, 2002; Ord. 3094 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2659, 1988; Ord. 2656 § 4, 1988; Ord. 2433, 1984; Ord. 2342, 1983; Ord. 2196 § 1, 1981; Ord. 2170 § 3, 1980]. Chapter 10.90 EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sections: 10.90.010 Creation and size. 10.90.020 Composition of the commission. 10.90.030 Terms. 10.90.040 Powers and duties. 10.90.050 Rules and officers. 10.90.060 Commission staff. 10.90.010 Creation and size. There is hereby established an Edmonds historic preservation commission. Members of the Edmonds historic preservation commission shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. All appointments shall be residents of Edmonds, except as expressly provided in ECC 10.90.020(B). [Ord. 4274 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3870 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3669 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002]. 10.90.020 Composition of the commission. A. All members of the commission must have a demonstrated interest or competence in historic preservation and possess qualities of impartiality and broad judgment. B. The commission shall consist of seven voting members and one nonvoting, ex officio position to be filled by Edmonds city council members; provided, that if the commission has more than seven voting members at the time this code is adopted, all members shall remain full voting members until the size of the commission can be reduced to seven through term expiration or other occurrence of vacancy. The commission shall include at least two professionals who have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources and are selected from among the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, cultural anthropology, archaeology, cultural geography, American studies, law, and/or real estate. Four positions shall be filled by citizens of Edmonds with demonstrated interest in historic preservation. One position shall be filled as recommended by the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society. A commission action that would otherwise be valid shall not be rendered invalid by the temporary vacancy of one or all of the professional positions, unless the commission action is related to meeting certified local government (CLG) responsibilities cited in the certification agreement between the mayor and the historic preservation officer. Furthermore, in special circumstances, exceptions to the residence requirement of commission members may be granted by the mayor and the city council in order to obtain representatives from those disciplines. [Ord. 4274 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3870 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3813 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3669 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3526 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002]. 10.90.030 Terms. The original appointment of members to the commission shall be as follows: three for two years, two for three years, and two for four years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for a three-year term. Vacancies shall be filled by the mayor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. [Ord. 4274 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002]. 10.90.040 Powers and duties. The major responsibility of the historic preservation commission is to identify and actively encourage the conservation of the city’s historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties; to raise community awareness of the city’s history and historic resources; and to serve as the city’s primary resource in matters of historic planning and preservation. In carrying out these responsibilities, the historic preservation commission shall engage in the following: A. Conduct and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic resources within the boundaries of the city and known as the Edmonds historic inventory; publicize and periodically update inventory results. Properties listed on the inventory shall be recorded on official zoning records with a “HI” (for historic inventory designation). This designation shall not change or modify the underlying zone classification. B. Initiate and maintain the Edmonds register of historic places. This official register shall be compiled of buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts identified by the commission as having historic significance worthy of recognition and protection by the city and encouragement of efforts by owners to maintain, rehabilitate and preserve properties. C. Review nominations to the Edmonds register of historic places according to criteria in ECDC 20.45.010 and adopt standards in its rules to be used to guide this review and the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or waiver. D. Review proposals to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, move, demolish or significantly affect properties or districts on the register as provided in Chapter 20.45 ECDC and adopt standards in its rules to be used to guide this review and the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or waiver. E. Provide for the review either by the commission or its staff of all applications for approvals, permits, environmental assessments or impact statements, and other similar documents pertaining to identified historic resources or adjacent properties. F. Conduct all commission meetings in compliance with Chapter 42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings Act, to provide for adequate public participation and adopt standards in its rules to guide this action. A regular meeting of the board is held the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. as a hybrid meeting that is accessible both virtually and in-person and where the in- person component is conducted in the Brackett Room, Edmonds City Hall, 121 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington. G. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive programs pertaining to historic and prehistoric resources. H. Establish liaison support, communication and cooperation with federal, state and other local government entities which will further historic preservation objectives, including public education, within the city. I. Review and comment to the city council on land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the city, other neighboring communities, Snohomish County, the state or federal governments, as they relate to historic resources of the city. J. Advise the city council and chief local elected official generally on matters of historic planning and preservation. K. Perform other related functions assigned to the commission by the city council or chief local elected official. L. Provide information to the public on methods of maintaining and rehabilitating historic properties. This may take the form of pamphlets, newsletters, workshops or similar activities. M. Officially recognize excellence in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures, sites and districts, and new construction in historic areas; and encourage appropriate measures for such recognition. N. Be informed about and provide information to the public and city departments on incentives for preservation of historic resources including legislation, regulations and codes which encourage the use of adaptive reuse of historic properties. O. Review nominations to the state and national registers of historic places. P. Investigate and report to the city council on the use of various federal, state, local or private funding sources available to promote historic resource preservation in the city. Q. Serve as the local review board for special valuation and: 1. Make determinations concerning the eligibility of historic properties for special valuation; 2. Verify that the improvements are consistent with the Washington State Advisory Council’s standards for rehabilitation and maintenance; 3. Enter into agreements with property owners for the duration of the special valuation period as required under WAC 254-20-070(2); 4. Approve or deny applications for special valuation; 5. Monitor the property for continued compliance with the agreement and statutory eligibility requirements during the 10-year special valuation period; and 6. Adopt bylaws and/or administrative rules and comply with all other local review board responsibilities identified in Chapter 84.26 RCW. R. The commission shall adopt rules of procedure to address subsections (C), (D), (F), (O) and (Q) of this section. [Ord. 4274 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3951 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002]. 10.90.050 Rules and officers. The commission shall establish and adopt its own rules of procedure, and shall select from among its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary to conduct the commission’s business. [Ord. 4274 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002]. 10.90.060 Commission staff. Commission and professional staff assistance shall be designated by the mayor with additional assistance and information to be provided by other city departments as may be necessary to aid the commission in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this chapter. [Ord. 4274 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002]. Chapter 10.95 CITIZENS’ TREE BOARD Sections: 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 seven members plus one alternate and one nonvoting, ex officio position to be filled by an Edmonds city council member. Board members 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. B. Each councilmember shall appoint one tree board member to a term the duration of which shall coincide with the term of the appointing councilmember. Each of the seven tree board positions, numbers one through seven, will be appointed by the councilmember holding the respective position number, one through seven. The alternate member shall be appointed by the council president to a term the duration of which shall coincide with the term of the council president. All appointments must be confirmed by a majority of the full city council. Newly elected councilmembers may reappoint an existing tree board member or alternate member or may appoint a new member in the sole discretion of the individual councilmember. Where a councilmember is appointed to fill a vacant council seat, that councilmember may only appoint a person to the tree board if the tree board position associated with that council position becomes vacant. C. There shall be no term limits. Should a vacancy occur on the tree board, a new member shall be appointed by the council position that previously appointed the vacant position on the tree board for the remainder of the councilmember’s term. [Ord. 4067 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 3875 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3807 § 1, 2010]. 10.95.020 Officers of board – Meetings – Forum. Members of the board 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. Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If four regular members are not present, the alternate member may fulfill the quorum requirement for that meeting and vote accordingly. Otherwise, the alternate may not vote. The board shall meet regularly on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Edmonds city council chambers. A regular meeting of the board is held the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. as a hybrid meeting that is accessible both virtually and in-person and where the in-person component is conducted in the Brackett Room, Edmonds City Hall, 121 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington [Ord. 4067 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4034 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3807 § 1, 2010]. 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. An urban forest management program and/or ordinances to help 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. 3. Working with civic, religious, and citizen groups on specific projects or to organize invasive plant removal and native vegetation planting in accord with the department of parks, recreation and cultural services. 4. Facilitating relevant grant applications supporting ecology and watershed protection projects. 5. Sponsoring an annual Arbor Day event. 6. Working towards achieving and maintaining a Tree City USA® status. B. The board shall provide an annual report to the city council within the first quarter of each year. [Ord. 4067 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord. 4034 § 2, 2016; Ord. 3807 § 1, 2010].