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ORDINANCE NO. 171
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
ADOPTING CHAPTER 19
ESTABLISHING THE ATASCADERO TREE COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero has appointed an
Ad hoc Tree Committee to prepare recommendations for the management
and protection of trees in the City; and
WHEREAS, said committee has completed this aspect of its charge,
leading to the approval of Ordinance No. 168, "Tree Ordinance" ; and
WHEREAS,E S, said Ordinance requires that the .Tree Committee advise
Council on certified arborists to insure compliance with the City' s
tree protection goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, there are other matters in the City requiring advice
relative -to preserving natural flora and fauna; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Council of the City of Atascadero
to have a standing Tree Committee to serve in this advisory capacity;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain
as follows:
Section 1.
Chapter 19 is added to Title 2 of the Atascadero Municipal Code
relating 'to the Tree Committee, to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 19. TREE COMMITTEE
2-19.01. Tree Committee.
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There is hereby created and established a City of Atascadero Tree
Committee which shall consist of seven (7) members, citizens and resi-
dences of this City, who shall serve without compensation and be
appointed by the City Council. Said members shall be selected to rep-
resent a broad range of perspectives in furtherance of the City' s goal
to preserve natural flora and fauna within the City of Atascadero.
2-19.02. Term.
The term of the seven persons to be appointed shall be three (3)
years, except that the initial terms of all members shall be for a six
month period, ending on October 25, 1988. Thereafter, three members
shall be appointed for terms which expire on August 1, 1990. Four
members shall be appointed for terms which shall expire on August 1,
1991. Thereafter, all terms shall be for three (3) years and shall
expire three (3) years after August l of the date of appointment, ex-
cept those appointments made after the commencement of the term to
fill a vacancy or a removal, in which case the term of office shall be
for the balance of the unexpired term.
2.19.03. Duties and Responsibilities.
Duties and responsibilities of the Tree Committee shall include the
following:
1. Monitor the effectiveness of Ordinance No. 168 and make recommen-
dations for its' administration and modification.
2. Recommend a street tree ordinance and a street tree planting
master plan, including the establishment of specific tree plant-
ing patterns and details for the City.
3. Recommend a tree management ordinance.
4. Recommend educational programs to encourage the general public to
become knowledgeable in tree preservation methods.
5. Recommend guidelines for the protection of trees within the pub-
lic right-of-way.
6. Recommend Heritage Trees to the City Council.
7. Recommend on any question referred to it by the City Council for
investigation, finding or report.
2-19.04. Operations.
The Tree Committee shall choose its' own officers, make its' own rules
and regulations and keep a journal of its' proceedings. A majority of
its' members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.
2-19.05. Meetings.
The Committee shall meet at the discretion of its' elected chair, pro-
vided that proper notice of time and place and agenda of said meetings
be posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 54956 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
Section 2. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated
in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code,
shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall
cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of
posting to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of this City.
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Section 3. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
On motion by COUNCILWOMAN MACKEY and seconded
COUNCILMAN BOURBEAU , the motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BOURBEAU, MACKEY AND MAYOR PRO TEM BORGESON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HANDSITY AND MAYOR NORRIS
DATE ADOPTED: 5/10/88
By: Ce,?
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City of Atascadero, California
ATTEST:
BOYD C. SH ITZ, City Clerk
By: CINDY WILK Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
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BI'L HANLEY, nterim City Manager
APPROVED A TO FORM:
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E EY J GE EN, City Attorney
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HENRY ENGEN
Community D velopmen Director