TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
Enter director phone number as 425-556-**** |
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
Enter director phone number as 425-556-**** |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Lindsey Falkenburg |
Parks Planning Manager |
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Environmental Sustainability Manager |
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Public Works |
Tom Hardy |
Senior Environmental Scientist |
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Planning |
Lauren Anderson |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
title
Tree Canopy Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide an update on the Tree Canopy implementation across the city including updates on tree plantings, restorations, code updates, and future plans for projects and work to increase tree canopy in Redmond. Cross departmental staff will provide information and be available for further feedback.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan
PARCC Plan <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30976/2023-PARCC-Plan-with-Appendices-?bidId=> (2023)
Tree Canopy Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
City Council requested a comprehensive tree canopy update from staff.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Staff seek to brief council and receive input on current and future initiatives.
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:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Various departments work on projects and efforts in tree canopy expansion within their operating budgets.
Funding source(s):
N/A
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 |
This item hasn’t been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/24/25 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A