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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5836 ORDINANCE NO.5 8 3 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN URBAN TREE BOARD, AS AN ADVISORY ELEMENT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, TO ADVISE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IN MATTERS OF TREES AND TREE CARE WHEREAS, the City of Auburn set standards for plantings in the parks, public places, and public rights-of-way in their Design and Construction Standards; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to administer and manage this resource to minimize impact on the infrastructure and to plan program direction to maximize both utilitarian and aesthetic values; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn acknowledges the value of having a group of informed and concerned citizens involved in the development and administration of a comprehensive community tree management program for care of trees/plantings in parks, public places and public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn recognizes the need to involve and educate their citizens in proper tree planting and care; and WHEREAS, the Tree Board will work with designated Engineering Department staff, the Parks Planning and Development Manager and the City Horticulturalist, as well as Auburn citizens, to achieve these goals; ---------------------------- Ordinance No. 5836 March 31, 2004 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION ONE. CREATION OF CHAPTER TO CITY CODE. A new Chapter 2.43 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) is hereby created to read as follows: Chapter 2.43 TREE BOARD 2.43.010 Tree Board created. There is created an advisory board to be known as "The Tree Board of the City of Auburn." 2.43.020. Membership. There shall be three (3) members of the Tree Board who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The members shall be residents of the City. 2.43.030 Appointment. The members of the Tree Board shall be appointed from among members of the public to include, to the extent reasonably possible, representation from people involved with or interested in the preservation and protection of all public trees and plants of the community. 2.43.040 Terms and vacancies. Subject to the provisions of Section 2.43.020 of this Ordinance and the pleasure of the City Council, members of the Tree Board shall serve for a term of three (3) years or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. It is provided, however, that for the initial appointment, one (1) member shall be initially appointed for a three (3) year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; one (1) member shall be initially appointed for a two (2) year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; and one (1) member shall be initially appointed for a one (1) year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise ---------------------------- Ordinance No. 5836 March 31, 2004 Page 2 replaced. In case of any vacancies on the commission, vacancies shall be filled consistent with the procedures set forth in Section 2.43.020 of this Ordinance, for the unexpired terms for which such vacancies are filled. 2.43.050 Officers - Meetings. A. At its first meeting of each year, the Tree Board members shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among the members of the Tree Board. The Tree Board shall meet as needed to perform the duties of the Tree Board and to fulfill the role of being an advisory body to the City Council. B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preside over all meetings of the Tree Board. The vice chairperson shall preside at all meetings where the chairperson is absent. Minutes shall be kept and meeting agendas prepared in coordination between members of the Board and staff members. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any recommended action. 2.43.060 Role of the Advisory Board. The Tree Board is created to assist the Park and Recreation Commission and the City Council in promoting preservation and beautification of street trees through involvement of the citizens and through public education. The Tree Board shall recommend rules and procedures regarding the administration and management of street trees located in parks, public places and public rights-of- way in the City of Auburn. All recommendations, rules and regulations will be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Commission and approved by the City Council. 2.43.070 Compensation. The members of the Tree Board shall serve without compensation. 2.43.080 Annual reports of progress. The Tree Board shall annually provide to the City Council a report on progress made in carrying out the Board's responsibilities. Additional reports may be submitted when deemed appropriate by the Board or when requested by the City Council. 2.43.090 Severability. If any portion of this chapter, or its application to any persons or circumstances, is held invalid, the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any other ---------------------------- Ordinance No. 5836 March 31, 2004 Page 3 portion thereof, and its application to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. SECTION TWO. GENERAL SEVERABILITY. That if any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of such code, ordinance or regulation or the application thereof to other person or circumstances shall not be affected. SECTION THREE. IMPLEMENTATION. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. SECTION FOUR. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: APR 5 2004 PASSED: APR 5 2004 APR 5 2004 -~ ~ ---------------------------- Ordinance No. 5836 March 31, 2004 Page 4 ATTEST: /j (", P (\ /I ~tù-¿¿)¿'/ LÞ'-44#¿¡ÞJ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk PUBLlSHED(~ \ \ q \ ?Cç' ~ ---------------------------- Ordinance No. 5836 March 31, 2004 Page 5