Title
Street Tree Maintenance Manual
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the update to the Street Tree Maintenance Manual (STMM). Formerly known as the Master Street Tree Plan, the new name reflects the true nature of this document as an internal document used by the City staff to guide maintenance decisions for the street trees downtown and along 10 (ten) major arterial streets.
Staff Contact:
Shelly Bentley, Urban Forester, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8301
Presenter(s):
Stacey Ray, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development
Kate Hartman, Water Resources Habitat Biologist, Public Works
Gary Franks, Parks Maintenance Manager, Parks, Art and Recreation
Kevin McFarland, Sound Urban Forestry
Background and Analysis:
Street Tree Maintenance Manual
The Street Tree Maintenance Manual (STMM) is intended to provide City staff with the data and guidance needed to perform consistent and predictable street tree management and maintenance for a resource worth over $6 million. The guidance in this document should help staff to:
* Prune and maintain street trees to protect their health, safety, and value;
* Maximize the benefits and reduce the cost of street trees by using resources efficiently; and
* Communicate with business owners, property owners, and community members about street tree management.
Rather than a "Master Street Tree Plan," which is formally adopted and has a broader scope, the STMM is focused solely on the management of street trees in the downtown and on 10 major arterials. See Attached map.
The STMM will also be periodically reviewed and updated to respond to changes in the tree population and industry best management practices.
Urban Forest Strategic Plan
How the City manages the urban forest, including street trees, has evolved ...
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