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RESOLUTION 2007-96 RESOLUTION OF THE CI'T' Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO CREATING THE EL CERRITO TREE COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, in 2004 thf; City Council revised El Cerrito Municipal Code Section 10.90, Obstruction of Views by_ Trees on Private Property, repealing the duties of the established Tree Commission; and V! C WHERE?.S,' in; 2005 the City Council conducted a review of all City Boards, Commissions and Committees and'-ihd~ cated"that an advisory body of the City Council dedicated to trees should remain; and WHEREAS, in 2007,the Urban Forest Management Plan completed by Vanier Design Associates identified several goals ford the stewardship of the urban forest, including establishing a citywide commitment to a` growing forest, and creating a coordinated, high quality forestry management program including a Community Tree Committee; and WHEREAS, such a committee would not only serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding trees, but would also be charged with the education of residents in the proper planting and maintenance of trees throughout the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of EI Cerrito hereby establishes a Tree Committee, with the necessary staff liaison assigned by the City Manager, with the following duties and responsibilities: To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, other commissions, and the citizens of the City with regard to the growth, maintenance, and location of trees within the City; To recommend programs, policies, and ordinances to implement and promote the City's Master Street Tree Plan and Urban Forest Management Plan and to coordinate with the Public Works staff regarding management and maintenance efforts; Promote and faster public awareness, education, interest and support for urban forestry efforts, foster volunteer opportunities for tree planting and irrigation along the city's streets and in residential front yards, and educate El Cerrito residents regarding selecting, planting and maintaining trees; and Promote and foster public awareness and education about potential hazards of trees near underground and above ground utilities and the appropriate tree species for avoiding such hazards. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Committee shall meet and will be open to all El Cerrito residents with knowledge of, concern about, and/or participation in issues affecting the City's urban tree population. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms for. members of this Committee are four years, commencing on January ls' unless a member is removed from office pursuant to Section 2. 04. 220 ofthe El Cerrito Municipal Code, with the membership being divided into equal groups appointed in consecutive years. Members serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed by a majority of the City Council. s * * + ---PAGE BREAK---