TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Carrie Hite |
425-556-2326 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Jeff Aken |
Park Planning Manager |
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Parks |
Dave Tuchek |
Park Operations & Maintenance Manager |
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Environmental Sustainability Program Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Cathy Beam |
Principal Planner |
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Public Works |
Tom Hardy |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Tree Canopy Strategic Plan 2021 Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Provide the Parks & Human Services Committee of the Whole an update regarding activities related to the implementation of the Tree Canopy Strategic Plan.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Community Strategic Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
When the Tree Canopy Strategic Plan was adopted, staff committed to annual updates on the implementation of the plan.
OUTCOMES:
The Tree Canopy Strategic Plan was adopted on January 15, 2019 and set a goal of 40% canopy coverage for Redmond over a thirty-year time horizon (2049). This will represent a net 200-plus acre increase in canopy that will be accomplished both on public lands and by engaging the community to plant trees on private property. Approximately half of the opportunities to increase canopy currently exists on private property.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$150,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000220 - Environmental Sustainability
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Tree Canopy planting, maintenance and removal are also part of Parks and Public Works workplans.
Funding source(s):
General Fund/CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: 2021 Tree Canopy Update
Attachment B: 2019 Tree Canopy Strategic Plan
Attachment C: 2019 Canopy Map