2.22.020 General duties and responsibilities.
The urban forestry committee is an appointed citizen body with the primary responsibility of providing recommendations to the mayor and city council on direction, planning and policy on matters pertaining to Tree City USA activities, tree planting care and establishment, and protection of public street trees. Duties and responsibilities of the urban forestry committee shall be as follows:
A. To conduct an inventory of public properties and city rights-of way in need of tree plantings, recommend priorities for planting efforts, and provide a written report yearly to the city council.
B. To develop and recommend to the city council for its adoption a master list of approved street tree species suitable for planting along the streets of the city, along with recommended and prohibited species for other locations and uses. Such lists shall be reviewed periodically and incorporated into the Talent zoning code.
C. To develop and recommend to the city council for its adoption policies for the planting, care and protection of public trees throughout the city.
D. To promote public knowledge and understanding of the value of urban tree canopy and street tree planting programs and requirements, and support community engagement through volunteer opportunities.
E. To work with city staff on Tree City USA planning and documentation requirements including the annually updated city of Talent Urban Forestry Plan and planning Arbor Day events.
F. To conduct an inventory and map the locations of “heritage trees” within the city.
G. To make recommendations to city staff for placement and species selection for all trees planted in parks and other city-owned properties.
H. Upon request, to act in an advisory capacity to city staff or other city committees and commissions regarding implementation of arboriculture best practices and standards.
I. Upon request, to make recommendations to developers regarding placement and species selection for new developments in the city. [Ord. 958 § 2, 2019.]