Future Agenda Item Request Form
Future agenda items should be limited to new issues that emerge during the course of the year that are urgent and cannot wait until the next priority setting session of Council before requiring action.
Name: Wes Speake
Date: 8/2/2023
Title Name/Topic: Large Native Tree Ordinance/Placing Trees on Historic Tree List Background
1. What is the purpose for the request i.e. what you are trying to achieve or do? Broaden Tree ordinance to include large native trees on all properties except single family homes. Nominate City’s historic Trees that are not on the list
2. What is the scope of the work you wish to see done?
Sample language from other jurisdictions (Riverside County, San Jose, South Pasadena).
Do we have a list of city trees that could be nominated or we partnering with others.
3. Does this request align with the City’s Strategic Plan? How? #5 Sense of Place: Trees are community
4. What is the desired timeline to have the issue considered by Council? No Rush.
5. Is the issue urgent requiring action before the next priority setting session of Council (Spring Workshop)?
No
Staff Section (To be completed by staff)
Approximate Staff Time Required: ____ Hours
Approximate Cost: $ ____