(A) Department of Public Works Superintendent. The Department of Public Works Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing the planting, protection, preservation, and removal of trees within the public rights-of-way.
(B) Parks and Public Works Committee. The Parks and Public Works Committee shall be responsible for considering appeals from denials of tree removal permit applications and reviewing policies regarding public trees and suggesting changes to City Council or to Planning Commission.
(C) Coordination and Assistance. The Department of Public Works Superintendent and Parks and Public Works Committee may be assisted in their official responsibilities by staff members of the city, including the City Manager, and a licensed arborist appointed by the City Council, or other appropriate city staff members.
(Am. Ord. 220613-A, passed 6-13-2022)