TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Caroline Chapman |
Parks Planning Manager |
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Public Works |
Tom Hardy |
Senior Environmental Scientist |
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Environmental Sustainability Program Manager |
TITLE:
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Tree Canopy Strategic Plan Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Tree Canopy Strategic Plan lays out cross-departmental actions to make progress on the citywide goal of 40% tree canopy coverage. Over the past year the Environmental & Utilities Services in Public Works updated the City of Redmond’s tree canopy assessment and calculated that the city has a canopy coverage 0f 37.5% or 4,001 forested acres. The City of Redmond lead 25+ tree planting events with volunteers and planted more than 2,000 trees.
In 2024, the tree canopy team will look to implement a tree-giveaway program for private property; implement the outcomes of the Climate Resiliency & Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan; and initiate streamlining and expanding Green Redmond volunteer efforts.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Tree Canopy Strategic Plan; Environmental Sustainability Action Plan; PARCC Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Review of 2023 progress
OUTCOMES:
Achieve the goals of the Tree Canopy Strategic Plan and further the goals of the ESAP.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
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Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ 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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Meeting |
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None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
A. 2023 Tree Canopy Strategic Plan Progress Summary