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CC - Adoption of a Resolution (1) Adopting the Culver City Urban Forest Master Plan, Which Shall Supersede and Replace the Existing Culver City Street Tree Master Plan and Implementation Guidelines Dated November 11, 2002; and (2) Adopting a Categorical Exemption Relating Thereto Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Contact Person/Dept: Eric Mirzaian/Public Works
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Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/24/16); (E-mail) Artecho (03/21/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson/Public Works Director/City Engineer (03/18/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution (1) adopting the Culver City Urban Forest Master Plan, which shall supersede and replace the existing Culver City Street Tree Master Plan and Implementation Guidelines dated November 11, 2002; and (2) adopting a Categorical Exemption relating thereto pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
BACKGROUND
On November 11, 2002, the City Council adopted the Culver City Street Tree Master Plan and Implementation Guidelines (STMP), which is utilized to identify a specific tree species for each street block in the City. As the City's urban forest has aged and become more susceptible to environmental factors such as adverse weather, diseases, and pests, the Public Works Department identified a need to create a long-term comprehensive planning document for managing the City's urban forest.
At its July 14, 2014 meeting, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Artecho in the amount of $8...
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