Item 115/2026
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 4/14/2026
Subject: Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in Garden Grove. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For City Council to proclaim Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Garden Grove.
BACKGROUND
For over 18 years, the City of Garden Grove has earned the status of “Tree City USA” from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The City is seeking to continue its annual designation through submittal of a new application later this year.
DISCUSSION
The Tree City USA application requires cities to comply with four standards. These include:
(1) a City -staffed tree maintenance section, (2) a n adopted tree ordinance, (3) an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, and (4) an Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation.
The Tree Maintenance Section in the Public Works Department is in compliance with all standards outlined above, except for a formal proclamation. Th erefore, staff is requesting City Council's formal proclamation to fulfill the remaining requirement a nd c omplete the annual application.
Additionally, the Tree Maintenance Section will host a tree planting ceremony, tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at Garden Grove Park to commemorate Arbor Day.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to proclaim Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Garden Grove.
RECOMMENDATION
Item 115/2026
It is recommended that the City Council:
Proclaim Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Garden Grove.
By: Ana V. Neal, Principal Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Proclamation