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File #: SS 25-044   
Type: Study Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/10/2025 In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 6/24/2025 Final action:
Title: Tree Canopy Update
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Presentation
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TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
Public Works
Aaron Bert
Enter director phone number as 425-556-****
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
Enter director phone number as 425-556-****

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Lindsey Falkenburg
Parks Planning Manager
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Environmental Sustainability Manager
Public Works
Tom Hardy
Senior Environmental Scientist
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.
body

? 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 (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 Con...

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