CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring March 30, 2023 as Arbor Day in the City of Commerce Meeting Date: March 28, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
With the consent of the City Council, the Mayor will proclaim Thursday, March 30, 2023, as Arbor Day in the City of Commerce.
ANALYSIS:
In a nationwide effort to encourage planting of shade and forest trees, harvesting of forest crops by approved conservation methods, and protection of forests from the scourge of devastating fires, insects and disease that destroy the beauty and usefulness of woodlands and wildlife, California State Legislature adopted an Act for the designation of Arbor Day. This Legislative Act encourages the participation of local governments to recognize and celebrate Arbor Day each year.
This year, the City will proclaim Thursday, March 30, 2023, as Arbor Day in the City of Commerce. Everyone capable of doing so is urged to observe this day by planting one or more trees and by participating in one or more programs offered by sponsors of Arbor Day.
The City coordinates an annual Arbor Day celebration and asks each of the local schools (Rosewood Park Elementary School and Bandini Elementary School) to conduct a poster contest among the 4th grade students and provide the names of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Staff will return to City Council to recognize the winners at a future meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
FISCAL IMPACT:
This activity may be carried out without additional impact on the current operating budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This item is related to a specific 2016 Strategic Goal to “improve and maintain infrastructure and beautify our community.” Respectfully submitted by: Edgar P. Cisneros, City Manager Approved by: Gina Nila, Department of Public Works
Prepared by: Hector Orozco, Street & Tree Maintenance Supervisor ATTACHMENT:
Proclamation