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by commercial arborists; and 7) tree planting standards in new <br /> commercial and neighborhood developments. <br /> * Develop standards for pruning, planting, and maintenance of trees <br /> * Flexible policies to allow the growth of the urban forest <br /> * Put flexibility in building code to encourage retaining trees <br /> * Give incentives for private sector tree planting and maintenance <br /> * Ensuring that concrete and asphalt have to adjust to trees not vice <br /> versa <br /> * Well defined enforceable and comprehensive municipal tree ordinance <br /> 5. Intergovernmental (4) <br /> * Lobby Federal government for money for urban tree maintenance <br /> * Lobby State for licensing of tree companies in order to prevent the <br /> improper pruning and provide recourse for violations <br /> * New residential areas - -a showpiece of our attitude toward trees and a <br /> healthy environment <br /> * Work with public utilities and Department of Transportation on <br /> standards for tree planting, placement etc. <br /> * Encourage Bethel and 4J school districts to create beautiful tree <br /> spaces as necessary for a healthy world environment <br /> * Encourage communication between them (EWEB) and us (City) <br /> * Active interaction with PARCS staff to carry out goals <br /> * Have representation when EWEB makes decisions affecting trees <br /> * Have representation when the Planning and Development Department makes <br /> decision affecting street trees <br /> * Be a facilitator to avoid trees becoming a growth /no growth issue <br /> 6. Staff (3) <br /> * Hire an urban forest planner who is vocal, passionate, and capable <br /> * City staff must take a position <br /> * Hire staff who speak out for trees because they care, not because its <br /> their job to do so <br /> * Explore and implement alternative design practices by City Planning, <br /> Public Works, and PARCS Department <br /> 7. Communication (1) <br /> * Treating trees, etc., as a community health issue <br /> * Encourage neighborhood involvement and recognize achievement with <br /> annual award of recognition by City Council <br /> * Write summary of Tree Commission role and distribute to developers, <br /> realtors, landscapers, etc. <br /> * Encourage public input on their priorities for trees <br /> * Publicize role of function of Tree Commission <br /> 8. $ (0) <br /> * Increased budget for tree pruning <br /> * Encourage agencies to look at alternatives to present vegetation and <br /> tree - management practices <br /> * Make trees a part of the infrastructure -- allocations for new trees, <br /> maintenance, inventory, etc. <br /> MINUTES - -Tree Commission March 8, 1990 Page 8 <br />