Updating the City of Sacramento s Tree Ordinance: Employing a Comprehensive Methodology

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1 Updating the City of Sacramento s Tree Ordinance: Employing a Comprehensive Methodology Sources: sacbee.com; actrees.org; imagesbychrisa.com; csus.edu presented to 5 th Annual Greenprint Summit presented by Amy Lapin, Executive Vice President Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. Oakland Sacramento Denver Los Angeles January 29, 2015 Economic & Planning Systems, Inc Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 250, Sacramento, CA fax

2 Presentation Overview Project Background Project Objectives Project Approach Next Steps Source: csus.edu Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 1

3 Project Background City of Sacramento City of Trees Source: girlsonthegrid.com Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 2

4 Project Objectives 1. Ensure updated ordinance is clear and concise 2. Ensure updated ordinance reflects public input and best practices 3. Align policies among internal City departments 4. Serve as foundation for future urban forestry resources Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 3

5 Project Approach 2. Solicit input from stakeholders 3. Conduct research on urban forestry best practices 1. Identify key issues to be resolved Prepare Revised City Tree Ordinance 4. Solicit input from key City commissions Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 4

6 Project Approach 1. Identify key issues to be resolved 1. Maintenance Easements and Maintenance Easement Trees 2. Trees within Right-of-Way (ROW) 3. Posting and Notice for Removal of City-Managed Trees 4. Applications for Development 5. Appeals 6. Mitigations/Fines 7. Heritage vs. Other Special Trees 8. Dutch Elm Disease 9. Project Review and Design Guidelines 10. Tree Shading Requirements for Parking Lots Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 5

7 Project Approach 2. Solicit input from stakeholders Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Identify community values and goals Identify and address information gaps, concerns, obstacles and opportunities City Working Group (CWG) Apprise staff of the Project Facilitate Project objective of aligning urban forestry policies with other City departments Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 6

8 Project Approach 3. Conduct case study research 3. Conduct research on urban forestry best practices Case study jurisdictions Tree ordinances, master plans, and technical resources Other Urban Forestry and City Resources Sacramento Tree Foundation s Draft Model Ordinance International Society of Arboriculture s (ISA) October 31, 2001 Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Tree Ordinances City General Plan and Other City Code Sections Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 7

9 Project Approach 4. Solicit input from key City commissions Parks and Recreation Commission Planning Commission Preservation Commission Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 8

10 Project Approach: Overview Gathered diverse set of perspectives Integrated significant stakeholder component in policy process Opportunity to review and integrate best practices in urban forestry Allowed for focused policy revisions Limitations in incorporating myriad perspectives Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 9

11 Next Steps: Proposed Schedule February 9, 2015 Release of Draft Revised Ordinance March 10, 2015 Law and Legislation Committee March 17, 2015 City Council (Consent Calendar) March 24, 2015 City Council (Final Presentation) Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 10

12 Next Steps: Urban Forestry Department Submit resolutions for Council approval Implement procedural changes within department Develop public outreach strategy Prepare Urban Forestry Master Plan Prepare urban forestry resources Source: sacramentoarborist.com Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. 11

13 Project Team Contact Information EPS Amy Lapin, Project Manager Jamie Gomes, Principal-in-Charge City of Sacramento Department of Public Works Joe Benassini, Urban Forester Endicott Communications Gene Endicott, Owner HortScience, Inc. James Clark, Vice President 12