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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE[U-
ADOPTING THE CITY'S URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN ANJ
STREET TREE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Downey considers trees an essential part of the community that
provide long-term environmental as well as aesthetic benefits to the community and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey considers management of its urban forest critical for the
long-term benefit of current and future generation of its residents; and
WHEREAS, in July 2017, the City of Downey applied and received a California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL -FIRE) grant in the amount of $379,750 for the
development and preparation of an Urban Forest Management Plan and planting of 540 trees in
the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2018, the City Council approved a professional services
2greement with Dudek for the development and preparation of the City's Urban Forest
Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City's Urban Forest Management Plan will review and update the
inventory of existing trees in the City, review and revise the tree ordinance and policies, review
and update the City's tree planting standards, identify tree care and maintenance best
management practices, establish regular tree trimming cycles and pest control, recommend
optimum tree removal and replacement cycles, recommend appropriate urban tree palette for
residential zones, commercial zones, manufacturing zones, open space areas and streetscape
areas, and build consensus and vision from community stakeholders regarding a desirable,
achievable and sustainable future urban forest; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-7877
appointing members to the Urban Forest Management Plan Workgroup. The Workgroup
consists of nine members five of which were appointed by the City Council and four staff
members representing the Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation
Department and Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Forest Management Plan Workgroup met once a month from
April 2019 through October 2019 and created a vision statement for the City's urban forest,
completed a gap score analysis, conducted 576 surveys of Downey residents and stakeholders,
developed a strategic plan of guiding principles and goals, developed an implementation
strategy to achieve short-term, mid-term and long-term benefits, prepared a recommended lisi
of street tree species, and prioritized needs and strategies for public education; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2019, the Urban Forest Management Workgroup met and
unanimously approved the Urban Forest Management Plan and recommended adoption by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2020, CAL -FIRE approved a grant modification reques'l
to incorporate a Street Tree Master Plan in the Urban Forest Management Plan; and
TZAEREAS, the Street Tree Master Plan will provide guidelines for a more consistent
and uniform tree canopy Citywide, help mitigate the spread of tree -related diseases or
infestations, improve efficiencies for tree selection and planting and schedule tree trimming
cycles based on trees species rather than rotating grids; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2020, the City Council approved a professional services
agreement with Dudek for the development and preparation of a Street Tree Master Plan: and
WHEREAS, to accomplish its long-term goals to manage the urban forest, the City has
prepared an Urban Forest Management Plan and Street Tree Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Forest Management Plan and Street Tree Master Plan are not
ground disturbing projects and, as such are exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15306 of the CEQA guidelines pertaining to statutory
exemptions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Urban Forest Management Plan and Street Tree Master Plan are in
conformance with the CEQA and are exempt.
SECTION 2. The Downey City Council adopts the Urban Forest Management Plan and
Street Tree Master Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. The Urban Forest Management Plan and Street Tree Master Plan shall be
the City's guiding policy document which establishes the City's urban forest management goals.
SECTION 4. The Urban Forest Management Plan and Street Tree Master Plan shall be
referenced when planting trees on development projects and planting trees in the public right-of-
way.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of March, 2021. 10,17
CLAUDIA M. FRO A, Wyor
AAR I �ALIC �IAD UARTE, MC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 21-8008
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I HEREBY CERTIFT that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 23 rd day of March, 2021 by the following
vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Alvarez, Ashton, Trujillo, Pacheco, Mayor Frometa.
NOES: Council Member: None.
ABSENT: Council Member: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member: None.
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