Resolution No. 07-30 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 07-,30
A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AN INTERIM TREE
BOARD CHARGE STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A
COMPREHENSIVE TREE PROTECTION AND URBAN FOREST ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the current charge of the Tree Board (Council resolution 01-02) requires it to, "develop and
administer a comprehensive tree management program for the maintenance,removal,replacement and
protection of trees on public property"; and
WHEREAS, the Board's current charge does not provide the latitude for it to undertake other important
community tasks related to stewardship of Tigard's tree resources; and
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan and the Tree Board's services
are needed to address the important matters of tree stewardship and enhancement of the City's urban forest,
because:
a. Urban development has resulted in loss of trees;
b. Trees and other natural resources contribute to Tigard's quality of life and overall environmental
quality;
c. Urban density,unless well designed,results in loss of trees and private open space;
d. An attractive, treed environment is a component of an economically prosperous community;
e. A balance is needed between tree stewardship and the need for efficient use of valuable urban lands;
f. A sound technical basis is needed for useable and up-to-date tree codes and standards;
g. Tree stewardship and urban forest enhancement provides civic engagement opportunities; and
h. A healthy urban forest and its associated benefits require active management.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: For the purposes of developing a comprehensive City Tree Stewardship and Urban Forest
Enhancement Program, the Tree Board shall have the following responsibilities in addition to
those spelled out in its existing mission statement.
a. The Tree Board shall work with the Planning Commission to update the City's
Comprehensive Plan by developing Comprehensive Plan background information
(findings) and goals, policies, and action measures pertaining to tree stewardship and
the contribution of trees and other vegetation to Tigard's quality of life.
b. The Tree Board shall recommend updated goals,policies, action measures, and
background information to the Planning Commission. The Board shall participate in
the Commission's joint work sessions to review/discuss the same. These
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are subject to Planning Commission public
hearings and recommendation to the City Council.
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C. The Tree Board shall propose a tree stewardship program for Planning Commission
consideration which shall consist of municipal code and land use regulations to
implement the above "Trees and Vegetation" Comprehensive Plan goals,policies,
and action measures. Proposed Municipal and Development Code amendments shall
be subject to review by the City Attorney. Proposed land-use code changes shall be
subject to public hearings and recommendation to Council by the Planning
Commission. The Tree Board shall participate with the Commission in work sessions
to review/discuss the same.
d. The Tree Board may also make other general recommendations to enhance urban
forest resources for City consideration such as public education, incentives,tree
planting programs, and arboriculture practices, etc.
e. The Tree Board shall review recommendations from staff to develop specific interim
tree code standards intended to prevent tree removal during the period it takes to
develop the City's tree stewardship program. The Tree Board shall participate in
work sessions with the Planning Commission prior to the Commission holding
public hearings to recommend the interim standards to Council.
f. The Tree Board,in consultation with the Planning Commission and Committee for
Citizen Involvement, shall develop and implement a public information and
involvement program to hear public concerns and suggestions regarding tree
stewardship and urban forestry enhancement in Tigard. In addition, the Tree Board
shall prepare a citizen involvement report as part of the record of its proceedings.
g. Every three months the Tree Board shall forward a report of its progress to the City
Council and Planning Commission. Initially, the Tree Board shall prepare a schedule
and scope of work as the first step to implement this mission.
SECTION 2: Upon adoption of the Tree Protection Program, the Tree Board's charge statement shall be
reevaluated to address public issues associated with the urban forest and other natural
resources as seen fit by the City Council
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This a� day of2007.
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Mayor- .ity of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder- City of Tigard
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