TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Dave Tuchek
Deputy Director
Public Works
Chris Stenger
Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Council will receive an update on the recently completed Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan. On 8/2/2023, Council approved a consultant agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. to develop a plan related to climate resiliency and sustainability of Redmond's green infrastructure.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023/24 City of Redmond Adopted Budget, 2023 PARCC Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, 20-Year Forest Management Plan.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Building upon previous City planning efforts related to environmental sustainability, the consultant developed a plan focused on actionable items and strategies resulting in a more climate resilient and sustainable natural environment. Strategies included, but not limited to, tree canopy expansion on public lands, rewilding City owned properties, replacing formal lawns areas with naturalized meadows/pollinator habitat, modifications of maintenance practices, future equipment electrification recommendations, adjusting tree/plant species (varieties) to align with climate change, and additional carbon sequestration opportunities.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach occurred during plan development and will occur after plan completion
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Stakeholder focus groups, digital media, in-pers...
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