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Ordinance 2855
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPEALING
PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.71 RELATING
TO THE TREE COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE
TREE COMMITTEE BY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Ordinance 2760 (2001), generally removed
from the Port Townsend Municipal Code all references to various advisory city
committees (except for certain committees established pursuant to state law, interlocal
agreement or otherwise, for example, Planning Commission) in order to provide more
flexibility in assigning tasks and providing direction to committees formed by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2837 (codified Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter
2.71, adopted 2004) established a citizen advisory tree committee.
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it appropriate to remove provisions
retaining to composition, terms, and rules for the Tree Committee from the PTMC and
provide for those matters by separate Council resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend ordains
as follows:
SECTION 1. Repeal. Chapter 2.71 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is
hereby repealed (strike is deleted and underline is added):
Chapter 2.71
TREE COMMITTEE
Sections:
2.71.010 Created.
2.71.020 Composition, terms of offiee and rules.
2.71.030 Definitions.
2.71.010 Authorit.y and functions.
2.71.010 Created.
There is established a Port Townsend tree committee, hereinafter referred to as "the
tree committee." (Ord. 2837 § 3(Exh. C § 2), 2003).
2.71.020 Composition, terms of office and rules.
Composition, terms of office, rules and other scope of work assigned by the city
council shall be as provided by council resolution with the following additional
provisions:
A. The members of the tree committee shall include but not be limited to members of
community organizations and civic groups involved in arboriculture; as well as tree
related professionals such as arborists, tree professionals, landscape architects; and
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landscape designers, as well as citizens who have an interest in trees (but no particular
knowledge or expertise).
B. AU members of the committee must have demonstrated interest in and/or knowledge
of the community's trees and/or the principles of ilrban forestry. (Ord. 2837 § 3(Exh.
C § 2), 2003).
2.71.030 Definitions.
A. "Arboriculture" means the art, science, technology, and business of tree care and
cultivation.
B. "Tree City USA" is an organization sponsored by the National Arbor Day
Foundation in cooperatien with the USDA Forest:-Service and the National Associatien
ef State Foresters, which provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and
national recognition for urban and community forestry programs.
C. "Urban forestry" means the management of urban vegetation to meet local needs.
(Ord. 2837 § 3(Exh. C § 2), 2003).
2.71.010 Authority and functions.
A. Authority. The tree committee is authorized to:
1. Serve as the citizen advisory committee to allow Port Townsend to obtain and
maintain "Tree City USA" designation;
2. With the assistance of the public works director, or his or her designee, write and
implement an annual ceTIllllunity ferestry work plan;
3. Apply for grants to help fund and implement the annual work plan;
<' . Gather and maintain information and inventories about the city's trees;
5. Promote through education the proper selection, planting, and care of trees in Port
Townsend;
6. Promote Arbor Day activities and celebrations;
7. Work with other similar community groups in Port Townsend to maintain and
enhance the city's trees, parks, and open spaces;
8. Upon request of the public works director, make recommendations on matters
including, but not limited to: nominations for landmark tree designations, removal or
significant pruning of street trees, selection of street or park trees, the development of
public education programs, the development of educational materials;
9. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive
programs pertaining to the city's urban forestry resources;
10. Establish liaison support, communication and cooperation with federal, state and
other local government entities to promote urban forestry objectives, including public
education, within the city area;
11. Recommend legislation regarding the city's street and park trees;
12. Adopt rules of operation and schedule of meetings;
13. Such other functions as directed by the city council. (Ord. 2837 § 3 (Exh. C § 2),
2003).
SECTION 2. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, or the
application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
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This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after the date of its
publication in the manner provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a
regular meeting thereof, held this twenty-ninth day of March, 2004.
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Catharine Robinson, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
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John P. Watts, City Attorney
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