Ordinance 4067ORDINANCE NO.4067
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS THAT
GOVERN THE CITIZENS' TREE BOARD.
WHEREAS, in late 2016, it was realized that Chapter 10.95 ECC, the Edmonds code
chapter for the Citizens' Tree Board, contained problematic language about the process to
appoint tree board members; and
WHEREAS, having discussed the issues, the city council's consensus was to amend the
code to: (a) have each councilmember appoint an individual to the tree board, with the alternate
position being selected by the council president; and (b) have the appointed individuals be
interviewed and confirmed by the full council; and
WHEREAS, the chapter did not previously set a specific location for board meetings,
necessitating that every meeting be noticed as "special"; and
WHEREAS, it was deemed necessary to make other clarifications to the tree board
chapter; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 10.95 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Citizens' Tree Board" is
hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is
shown in s#fike thfeugh).
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.
APPROVED:
OR DAVE EARLING
ATTEST/ALIT TICATED:
CLERK, PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
J FF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: April 21, 2017
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April 25, 2017
PUBLISHED: April 30, 2017
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 30, 2017
ORDINANCE NO.: 4067
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.4067
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 251h day of April, 2017, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4067. 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 PROVISIONS THAT
GOVERN THE CITIZENS' TREE BOARD.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 26t" day of April, 2017.
Cftw7TLERK, S. SEY
Edmonds
Chapter 10.95 CITIZENS' TREE BOARD
ATTACHMENT A
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.
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10.95.010 Board created - Membership.
A. There is hereby created a citizens' tree board consisting of tg3-t seven members plus one alternate and one
nonvoting, ex officio position to be filled by an Edmonds city council member. Citizens 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. The i embeFs shel!'e the.,
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sEand(I_d, a o,t)= at ends siEi�en-bea tE-etKd�applieativn wi 1 E 6� used-Prespeetwe board r e+r+l s r► ill
klav"O-day54&-suiitrii# councilmember wimll-shall appoint one tree board member
to a term the duration of which shall coincide with the term oft lie ap3)ointitip, 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. .,.ithi., 0 days felleNving the ..... ^ram- a-1: men peFi .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. or mayor (as deienn esonek*All appointments must be confirmed by a majority of the full city
council. Newly elected couneiImembers 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 ap pointed 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. The se e0iens sb 11.Tbe inade basecton4k-qua4ieatians
deseribed per Elaeaptrlisttt+es ncii 1'n.rmay ^1 ^ "e.. ':.;^M,.o+I, S++irsc�tuer�t-Esi the
in4iaktWiff4nehits, feemendatien f49F feReWRW eplaeemei4f,;-whenr -required will -made by t lk owne-ih
C. late term o€,�ppoint+nentltaN-lie feti�years-l�Ea�vEwe�ini�isu+e trattsftienal r�sns+ste+asy t#
me'mbelss shall`tie-appiwed-te-te ers (phis the alternate) .-hall be appointed to t. year
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fa"^ems--�.. t'^•++zea+xte+�taers-whose-ter��pire-i�sl<3a31-appoiitt�rien�ars-t�ri+titial-lwo-yea:•ter-rt}s�'oi+n�ikrxernber�
whose Opp c F"Mlenis-Aalrl ire
with ilia t$r�a� � i;cil+l3ainber�: I acl� membervat-hi•s-er-heFdisewliionThere shall be no term limits ;
may seek ............. Should a vacancy occur on the tree board, a new member shall be
appointed by the council position that previously a ointed the vacant position on the tree board for the duration of the
enn he eF she is iffgremaindeT of the councilmember's term. [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 ful fill the quorum reouirement for that meetint= and vote accordin€tly. Otherwise, the alternate may not vote. The
board shall meet regularly on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at sorb-louatien within the eity of Edmonds
as it shall-esaabl:sh s FA fif a to ti ethe Edmonds city council chambers._ [Ord. 4034 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3807 § 1, 2010].
The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 4039, passed August 2, 2016.
Edmonds
Chapter 10.95 CITIZENS' TREE BOARD
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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 The NONE! may assist n de►feloping a tFee wdinanee And sin An urban forest management program_
and/orordinances 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 Rrojects or to organize invasive plant removal and
native vegetation planting in accord with the department of parks, recreation and cultural services.
-54. Facilitating relevant grant applications supporting ecology and watershed protection projects.
65. Sponsoring an annual Arbor Day Event.
-76. 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. 4034 § 2,
2016; Ord. 3807 § 1, 2010].
The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 4039, passed August 2, 2016.