(A) It shall be the responsibility of the Committee to study, investigate, counsel, develop and administer a written plan for care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. The plan will constitute the official comprehensive tree plan. The Committee will provide the Council with an annual update, preferably in January.
(B) The Committee shall promote and supervise the establishment of a tree inventory for boulevard and park trees. The inventory shall be updated with the results of ground inspection annually.
(C) The Committee, when requested by the City Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work.
(D) The Committee will:
(1) Recommend the adoption and alteration of all rules, regulations and ordinances which it shall, from time to time, deem in the public interest and most likely enhance and beautify the urban forest;
(2) Recommend policies for the review and approval of capital projects where trees or other vegetation will be planted on or removed from city property;
(3) Encourage landscaping, installation and maintenance on private property by providing information on the value of landscaping and on the proper planting and care of trees and other vegetation;
(4) Promote appreciation of trees and the urban forest through annual Arbor Day observations and other activities in conjunction with the school district and community organizations; and
(5) Review those portions of the city budget allocated for the planting and care of trees and other vegetation and advise the City Administrator on the appropriateness of funding levels.
(E) It shall be the duty of the Committee in collaboration with the City Forester or other designated officer, to recommend to the City Council activities and policies related to the control and prevention of infectious diseases within the city.
(Prior Code, § 22-30) (Ord. 381, passed 4-22-2003; Am. Ord. 604, passed 7-14-2020)