Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE COAST LIVE OAK (QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA)
AS THE OFFICIAL NATIVE TREE OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond does not currently have an official native tree; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the Richmond City Council approved the creation of a community survey to identify and select an official native tree; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC), composed of Richmond residents dedicated to supporting the City’s urban forest, developed a list of candidate native trees based on criteria such as drought tolerance, disease resistance, wildlife value, and cultural significance; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a community survey from August to September 2025, and the Coast Live Oak ( Quercus agrifolia) received the most votes in the survey and was strongly supported as the community’s choice; and
WHEREAS, the Coast Live Oak is a native evergreen tree that supports hundreds of wildlife species, improves air quality and provides shade; and
WHEREAS, the Coast Live Oak symbolizes resilience, longevity, and sustainability, qualities that reflect the spirit and aspirations of the City of Richmond.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond that the Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) is hereby designated as the official native tree of the City of Richmond.
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***THE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW****
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Reso. No. _____
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County of Contra Costa : ss.
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I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond