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In Attendance
Th:e following members were presenfi:: :
Memtiers: AI Dieckman,Troy Wigestrand, Mike.O'Donin, Marlene:Vllinter, Larry Reymann,
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Sfaff: Terry Higashiyama, Roberta Graver;:Leslie Betlach:,Kris Stimpson, Ter.�y:Flatley
Guests: Avni Mungra, Dhanji Mungra,John Parks; Barbara Parks '
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Chair, Troy Wigest.rand; called the meeting to order at 4:30:p;m, Roll caf[was:taken; Cynthia :: ::
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Burns:was nbt present. Mike:O'Donin motivne`d:to excuse her absence,AI Dieckman. : .
seconded:Cynthia.Burn's ab�ence was excused. '
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Marlene Winter made a motion seconded b .Larr Re mann to a rove the October:l3,
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2015 agenda as:presented. All were in faVor; motion car.ried;the agenda was approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES `
Mike 0'Donin made a.motion, seconded by Marlene Winter to approve the September 8,
- 2015 minutes as written.:All were in favor; motion:carried; the:minu.tes were approved.as :
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' IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maplewood Golf Course:River Rock Grill Owners Infroduced
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Kelly_Beymer introduced John and Barbara_Parks who took over ownersh.ip of:River. Rock Gci.11
: in:March 2015..Higlilights since Ma'rch include a Iowe.r tu:r.noVer in employee; some hiring,
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new carpet:and bar stools, new menu changes.and the continuingstrong leadership ofthe
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lead clief as responses.to menu additions deletions are acco.mmodated.:Marlene VVihter and
IVfike O'Donin gave high praise for the food and service they`ve experienced. Mike asked for .
clarification about fewer dinner options, and John confirmed that lunch entrees are available
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V.' �BOARD COMMUNICATION
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City Center Plan—Mike 0'Donin :
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: September 28th; the Cifiy Center Development Plan was presented to the Corrimittee of the
VVhole. The„next City Center Aduisory Committee meeting is scheduled for November 5tn,
6pm in the;7th floor Conferenci�g Center. ,
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Cedar River Stakeholders:-Mike 0'Donin and Larr:y Reymann
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Larry Reymann shared a salmon journe oster with the rou , identif in areas of salrnon
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extinction in Washington. Photos were also distributed sho�niing debris near:cr.e.ek runoff and
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nearby Coho.fatalities. Carry described the devastating impact on fatalities from the run:off. `
� Good news is that Chinook and Coho are being physically carried up above the dam and are
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VI. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ' -,
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VII. DISCU5510N/ACTION ITEMS. :
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Community Services Recreation V1/rap.Up/Kris St►mpson . • -
-Kr:is shared a slide presentation describing the data and.outcomes from the summer
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� recreation programs and 5pecial events. Highlights include the :2015 Endless Summer•' :
ex erienced weather with an avera e dail tem erature of 80 de rees u one de ree
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aVerage from last year),added summer lunchtime swim.lessons, new classes,:and a new Adult . :...
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Kickball program:A volleyball tournament was added to the July 4 event at Gene Coul,on
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� Park.The:Specialized Program's softball team went:to the state:level;competition,and :: -
returned with many awards. New comm:u:nity garden installation will commen:ce in November
next to the North Highfands Neigh6orfiood center.:The 5enior Center is now open:on
Wednesday nights with cbmputer classes and they are working:on:getting a looping prqgram,
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alon with havin an:active Senior Advisor:y Counal and the earned a Renton River Da s
Parade award for their float entr.y.The online Recr.eation guide is growing into more of a .
'magaiine' presence with helpful analytics for future design placemen# and program planning.
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Asmall, 'stand-alone' Free Library was installed at the.H'enry IVloses Aquatic Genter this
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Drqft Urban Fores#ry, Streef Tree Regulations Terry Flatley:
Terry shared a slide p:resentation describing the evaluation:and implementation:process of
the Street Tree Regulation, as identified in the Urban Forestry Development Plan. Currently
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there is no regulation in place for maintaining trees on city property: See the.attached slide _
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resentation and re ulation descri tion for next ste s in tMe process.
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Bird Island Update/Kelly:Beymer ' � '
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Kelly shared the maintenance and development status of the Shoreline Stabilization
Enhancement pro�ect in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources: Educational
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metal removal and.extension of th,e boardwalk railing;during the 'fish window' in 2016.
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Nfarlene.asked about the garbage in tlie`SECO area which is owned.by the developer._Kelly
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said she would check into it Troy Wigestrand ask:ed if the trail 6etween Boeing and the:lake
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had an easement. Leslie said thaf there is an easement, but the city is not currently exercising
it:because of security:issues related to Boeing's military contract.
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VIII. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPO.RT
Terry Higa:shi.yama'welcomed high school student; Avni Mungra asthe pending new Fark
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Board Commissioner:.The Mayor has sent her name to the council to be on the 10/26/15
consent agenda. She also identified the following ne,w employees: Facilities IVlanager,Jeff
Minisci (sta:rting 10/21/15);and Parks Maintenance Workers, Kenny Rogers, Stephen
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Willenborg, and Donny:Sorensen.
IX. OLD BUSFNESS
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Capital Project Updates'-Leslie Betlach
� New.Land Acquisition-A parcel ad�acent to Cascade Park will expand parking and include a
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restroom: Leslie will be working with Renton Housing Authority to set up a short-terrn Iease
on:the current property until es such time the land can be converted to park needs.
Fawcett Property-:5:2 acres of an original homestead Iocated on the south:side of May
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Creek: Leslie is working with.a City Attorney to finalize the list o#contingencies as apart of
Purchase and Sale agreement.
Sunset Neighborhood Park— Next step is working with designers for a modified:''Phase 1"
with funding from a Department of Commerce grant.
" Rive.rview Bridge-The bridge gr.and opening Iias been delayed until:Spring 2016. The bridge
sliould be installed_10/20/15. (Note this:has been further delayed.)
Coulorr Park Paver Project— ls completed, the final landscaping to be instalfed along with
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concrete sealing.
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Meadow Crest Playground—Phase 11-:working with designers to finalize next stage of the : .
interactive la round which is:scheduled for 201.6 construction.-
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New Dog Park Committee— looking for:two small parcels of.land for off-leash dog parks.
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Oct. 1Oth FaII.Festival at the Piaaza Park—was cut short due to inclement weather: ':
Oct::24 Holiday Craft Bazaar-at the Senior Activify Center.
Noye 20 & 21 Holiday Bazaar—at tlie Renton Community Genter
Highlands Library Update- possible late Noyember or early December grand opening.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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A motion was.made by Larry Reymann and seconded by Mike O'Donin to adjourn the
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September meeting at 6:00 p.m. All were in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned.
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Toxic road runoff kills adult coho salmon in hours, study finds
Origi��ally ��tiblisl�F�d October f3, "LO15 at 1 L(l� atr� I1p�lat���i C)ct��ber �, 2015 at E:25 an�
A new study shows that stormwater runoff from urban roadways is so poisonous to coho
salmon that it can kill adult fish in as little as 21/z hours.
By Sandi Doughton
S�>attle Times scie�lce re�or�ter �
A new study shows that stormwater runoff from urban roadways is so toxic to coho salmon that it can
kill adult fish in as little as 2�/z hours.
But the research by Seattle scientists also points to a relatively easy fix: Filtration through a simple,
soil-based system.
"It's basically ... letting the Earth do what it does so well,what it has done For eons: cleaning things up,"
said Julann Spromberg, a toxicologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and
co-author of the report published Thursday in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
In the Pacific Northwest, contamination in rain runoff is killing salmon before they can spawn. Scientists
are working on solutions, but to help the salmon, they first must sacrifice a few in an experiment. (Video
by Associated Press,2014)
Scientists have long suspected that the mixture of oil, heavy metals and grime that washes off
highways and roads can be poisonous to coho,but the study is the first to prove it.
The research got its start more than a decade ago,when habitat-restoration projects began coaxing a
trickle of coho back to several urban streams in the Puget Sound area. But many of those fish died
before they could spawn.And the deaths seemed to coincide with rainstorms that sent runoff surging
through drainage pipes and into the waterways.
In some place, like Longfellow Creek in West Seattle's Delridge area, up to 90 percent of females were
killed.
"It was apparent that something coming out of those pipes was causing it," Spromberg said.
She and her colleagues tried to reproduce the effect in the lab. But the artificial mixture of oil and other
chemicals they concocted had no effect on the fish.
So their next step was to try the real thing: Actual runoff, collected at NOAA's Northwest Fisheries
Science Center from a downspout that drains a Highway 520 onramp near Montlake.
"When we brought out the real urban runoff: Bang! They were down,they were sick,they were dead,"
said co-author Jenifer Mclntyre, a researcher at Washington State University's Puyallup Research and
Extension Center.
In experiments at the Suquamish tribal hatchery near Poulsbo,every coho exposed to the runoff died
—some within a few hours,all within a day. Before death,the fish became lethargic, rolled around and
swam to the surface as if gulping for air, Mclntrye said.
The fact that actual runoff proved fatal while the scientists' concoction did not underscores an
unsolved mystery about which chemical or combination of chemicals are so toxic to the fish. It could
be any number of compounds that weren't part of the artificial brew, including byproducts of oil and
gasoline combustion, chemicals released by tires or tiny particles from brake linings, Spromberg said.
"We still need to keep looking at what exact compounds are involved."
But whatever the chemical culprit,the scientists found it could be removed by passing the runoff
through 55-gallon drums packed with layers of gravel, soil and compost. None of the fish exposed to
the filtered stormwater died or fell ill.
"It was remarkable," Mclntyre said.
The finding is a strong endorsement of rain gardens,grassy swales and other"green"alternatives to
traditional drains and pipes designed to collect stormwater.The idea is instead to let the runoff
percolate through the ground, as it did before so much of the area was paved and developed.
State regulations strongly encourage developments to use such approaches,according to the
Washington Department of Ecology.A project called 12,000 Rain Gardens in Puget Sound is also
promoting their use,
"We should be seeing more and more of these systems in the future," Mclntyre said.
Coho,which were once abundant throughout the Northwest, may be particularly vulnerable to toxic
runoff because they spawn in the fall, prompted by seasonal rains. Habitat destruction, fishing and
other factors almost certainly contributed to the species' precipitous decline,Spromberg said,
Chum salmon,whose habitat and spawning seasons overlap those of coho in many places, don't appear
to be as affected by runoff— something the scientists plan to investigate this fall.
Perhaps the major limitation of the study is the small sample size. Only 60 coho were used in the
experiments, 20 in each of two experimental and one control groups.The scientists were lucky to get
that many, thanks to the cooperation of the Suquamish Tribe, Mctntryre said.
Also,the urban runoff collected near Montlake was undiluted in the experiments and represents about
the worst possible case: runoff from a busy highway in a big city, a DOE official who was not involved
in the study pointed out.
"It's great that the treatment gets rid of toxicity from this nasty stuff," Karen Dinicola of DOE's
stormwater program wrote in an email. But it's particularly challenging to retrofit urban-collection
systems with greener alternatives,she said.
But the results of the research could help guide future development in rural watersheds where coho
runs remain,the researchers said.And it can also be used to help inform urban-restoration projects as
well,so fish aren't lured back to appealing habitats, only to be clobbered by toxic runoff.
The researchers are preparing for their next round of studies,which will include tests to zero in on
what is actually killing the coho.
The rain that soaked the region Wednesday also filled their runoff-collection barrels,Spromberg said.
"We only have one shot a year,when the fish come back and we can do the experiments and take the
samples,"she said. "Hopefully,with this rain we'll have more fish coming in soon."
Sandi Doughton at:206-464-2491 orsdoughton@seattletimes.com
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gifttagsat: SUNDAY, 2PM DEC. 13 SUNDAY, 3PM, DEC. 13
, Renton City Hall Renton IKEA Performing Carco Theatre
1055 S Grady Way Arts Center,400 S 2nd St. 1717 SE Maple Valley Hwy
&Renton Comm.Center Come enjoy the sounds of the : Enjoy music performed by
1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy season with this 65 member r the young and talented
band under the direction Youth Symphony Orchestra
Gifts will benefit low income families in the Renton area. of Mike Simpson. ��, and the Debut Orchestra.
Donations to the Gift of Play Recreation Scholarship fund will ; TICKETS S�o Adu�ts C TICKETS 510 Adults,57 Studencs
assist low income seniors,yoUth and people with disabilities ` 57 Students and Seniors � �`, and Seniors,S5 Children
with registration fees. Information,call 425-430-6694.
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STREET TREE REGULATIONS—10/8/15 Draft Version
OVERVIEW: There is no formal policy to guide planting and maintenance of street trees. During
2009, numerous street tree issues were identified by stakeholders during the preparation of the �
Urban and Community Forestry Development Plan. These stakeholders comprised the task �
force consisting of representatives from various City departments. The need to regulate
planting and maintenance and reduce damage and maintenance costs was the primary concern
of the task force members. The following policy is proposed from the fask forces' effort to have
beautiful street trees, improve public safety and reduce damage to sidewalks, light poles and �
' other infrastructure.
Policies and regulations concerning trees exist and reside in development code and elsewhere,
the bulk of which address private property trees. For example, Chapter.l3 is entitled "Trees
and Shrubbery". Chapter 13 is concerned with the appearance of caterpillars in trees. Other
tree-related regulations are administered by the Community and Economic Development
Department.
CHAPTER GU/DE:The proposed policy contains regulations governing trees'and vegetation on
public property. In particular it addresses street trees along the public right-of-ways. It does
not contain specific standards or guidelines;these are covered in manuals such as best
management practices,tree standards and other guidelines referenced within this Chapter.
The backbone of this policy resides in 1.1.50. Regulations Respecting Trees in Public Right-Of-
Ways. It is considered the backbone because 90%or more of the issues with trees as they
currently exist will be resolved implemeriting that section.
13-1-010 INTENT AND PURPOSE: �
A. It is.hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Renton to regulate trees in
the city in order to promote the public health, safety and welfare, enhance aesthetics and
reduce the potential for. trees becomirig public nuisances.
B. Trees contribute to the quality of life in Renton and provide numerous public �
benefits as single trees and as a forest. The most valuable trees are the healthiest, largest-
maturing species,that maximize public benefits. Furthermore,trees are a valuable resource
that enhance the livability and value of property, prevent soil erosion,filter airborne pollutants,
minimize stormwater runoff, reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, and
amerliorate harsh climatic conditions,thereby reducing energy consumption from a local to a
global aspect.
C. Trees minimize the impacts of lantl disturbing activities and impervious surfaces
reducing the public and private costs for stormwater control,water treatment and utility
maintenance. Trees stimulate the economy for businesses and tourism and create a greater
sense of community and livability that attracts new residents, businesses and visitors to the
city. `
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A. ."Person:'shall mean any p:er.son,firm, asso.ciat�on or,corporation. :: . .
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D:: :; . .Certified Arborist shall mean a�perso:n that possesses an:arb.orist certificatian . .
numbe:r:from the Interna.tio:nal Society of:Ar,bariculture.
E... "Best IVlenagement Practices" shall include the most recent.versions of.the . .
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trees::Specific reference is made depending upon the subject as it relates to
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trees(e.g. Managing Trees:During Construction:).. . : . �
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F.. : ANSI shall mean_tfie American National Standards Institute:and includes the -
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current editions of publications-for s�andard practices. .
' G. Landscaped strip shall mean an area between the curb (or edge of a street with -
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no curbing):and the:sidewalk or.private;property lot line wit:hin the public right=: .
of-way also:knowrras a planting strip:. , .
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"Public Property" she:ll.be construed to m:ean:all:public right-of-ways;City
�: parkways, bo.uleyards, medians; parks;:natural areas and:other lands owned,
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1. "Public Trees" shall mean any tree locate.d or. to be planted in or upon an'y,public:
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' M: "Public Nuisance"shall mean:any tree or part:thereof which:by reason of its
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conditio:n,interferes witli:tlie use of any p:ublic;area; or which is irifected with a
plant disease.,• or which is infested witfi:injurious insects or pests that tfireaten :
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N. : :"Replacement Tree" shall mean a tree that replaces a tree previously removed.:.
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owner of City requirements but assists property owners in meeting City
regulatory requirements.
P. Tree Topping shall mean the indiscriminate rernoval of branch and trunk ends
and also referred to as rounding-over, heading, hat-racking and other similar �
, terms. Reference: "Why.Topping Hurts Trees," International Society of
� _ Arboriculture publication. �
Q. Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) is the area around a tree or group oftrees in which
� no grading or construction activity.may occur. The TPZ is more accurately
located using the publication, "Best Management Practices Managing Trees for
- � ,Construction," an International Soaiety of Arboriculture publication.
� R. Tree Removal shall be construed to mean the�removal of at least forty(40%)
� percent of live branches. -
S. Manager shall mean the Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager,
responsible for administering this ordinance and the Urban Forestry Program or
the Manager's designated representative. -
T. "Urban Forestry Program" shall mean a comprehensive plan that includes �
� planning strategies, maintenance,inventory and new plantings with budget
� projections for annual and long range implementation.
U. "Visual Clearance" shall be defined as provided in Chapter 4, City-wide Property
Development Standards.
, 1.1.30. AUTHORITY �
A. Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager.
1. The City may employ an Urban Forestry and Natural Resource Manager
(Manager), or designate a City employee to perform the duties thereof,who,
under the supervision of the Administrator of Community Services and the .
Tree Board, shall exercise designated-authority and duties: �
2. Conducts or authorizes inspections,tests, and issues permits as necessary to
� implement the Urban Forestry Program, City policies and this ordinance.
` Inspections of private propertyshall be at reasonable times with the consent
of the'owner or person in charge or by Special Inspection Warrant.
3. Assist other City departments with issues, concerns,formation of
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regulations,:inspections and other information required concerning trees and
vegetation.
4. Promulgate written guidelines for permitted work,to be filed in the
Community Services Department.
B. Tree City USA Program and Growth Award. The Manager shall prepare annually
a Recertification Application and Growth Award Application, if qualified, and
� submit to the State of Washington and the Arbor Day Foundation,
1.1.40. FORESTRY PERMIt
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A. Permit Requirement. No person shall remove, plant, replace, prune; alter, perform
surgery on a tree, or disturb the land within the dripline of•any tree within public
right-of-ways, or cause such work to be done by others,without first obtaining a .
written permit for such work from the Manager, as herein.provided. The permit
holder shall be responsible for paying for.the cost of all work performed, unless
acting under contract with the City. -
B. Permit Exemptions. No person shall be required to obtain a permit to water trees,
add mulch to trees, mow lawn or maintain shrubs or ground covers beneath trees in
the public right-of-way abutting their property.Such activities shall not result in
� damage to`trees. City staff performing tree work directed by the Manager.
C. Permit Application. Any person who applies for a permit shall make said application
in writing, on City forms.
D. Permit Issuance, Fee and Term. When the Manager determines that any proposed
work described in an application for a permit is in accordance with the provisions of
this ordinance,taking into account the public health, safety and welfare,the location
of utilities above and below ground, public sidewalks, driveways,street lights and
signs, the general character of the area in which the tree is located or proposed to
be located,the type of soil,the characteristics and physiological need of the genus,
� � species and variety of the tree,then a permit may be issued or denied'as
appropriate under circumstances, with conditions.or limitations. It shall be
recommended by the Parks Commission to City Council an appropriate fee, if any,
for permits. Tree Bank in-lieu-of payments may be collected from a property owner
for each tree removed but not replaced.
E. Permit and Duration. Every permit under this section issued by the Manager shall
° include a description of the work to be performed and shall specify the genus,
species,variety, size, nursery grade, location of trees and other conditions. Any
work performed under such permit shall expire on the date stated on the permit.
F. Permit Violation. It shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person to perform
work under a permit contrary to the,permit terms and provisions of this Ordinance.
A permit violator shall be responsible for the repair and replacement of any tree
damaged or destroyed due to defective work or noncompliance with this Ordinance
for a minimum of two (2)full growing seasons following performa�nce of repair or
replacement work,.unless otherwise required by the Manager.
G. Annual Public Utility and Contractor Permits. .Public utilities,franchise utilities and
contractors may apply for and obtain, in accordance witli this Ordinance, an Annual
Forestry Permit subject to the following additional conditions, unless waived for just
cause by the Manager. " .
a. Provide the Manager with fifteen (15) days advance, written notice of work to be -
performed. The Manager shall have (15) days to review said notice and to
respond back to the utility.
b. Perform work in conformance with this Ordinance and written guidelines and
directives of the City.
c. Perform work in conformance to the most recent edition of Best Management
'Practices Utility Pruning of Trees (International Society of Arboriculture
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publication) and American National Standards lnstitute A300 Part 1:Tree, Shrub,
and Other Woody Plant Maintenance—Standard Practices Pruning.
d. All costs of pruning; removal, stump grinding, site restoration, r.eplacement
trees, plantirig and site preparation sliall be paid by the utility.
1.1.50. REGULATIONS.RESPECTING TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS
The following regulations respecfing trees in public right-of-ways shall apply, unless a variance
�is granted for just cause by the Manager. '
A. Genus, Species;Variety,Size and Manner of Planting. The Manager shall approve the �
genus, species,variety, size and manner of planting of trees planted in the public right-
of-way.
B. Minimum Size for Planting. The minimum size of any tree planted in the public right-of-
way shall be two (2") inches in diarneter measured at six(6") inches above the ground
� or top of root ball. -
C. Planting Limitations. Trees shall be planted in the public right-of-way with the following
limitations:
a. Street corner and traffic signs—minimum distance to sign or corner is 40 feet.
b. Street light and power pole—minimum distance to pole is 30 feet.
c. Traffic signal—minimum distance to signal is 80 feet. .
d. Private tree- minimum distance to tree is 40 feet
e. Planting strip size—minimum width shall be 3 feet or wider.
f. No more than one (1)tree shall be planted in�the public right-of-way abutting a
single lot having a frontage at the street of less than one hundred twenty(120')
feet.
g. The species, quantity and site location will be determined by the Manager prior
to planting a tree.
h. Forestry Permit Required:
i. Standards and Specifications for Tree Planting. Trees shall be planted
according to the most recent edition of ANSI A300 Part 6:Tree, Shrub and
Other Woody Plant Maintenance—Standard Practices (Transplanting)
and ISA Best Management Practices Tree Planting.
D. Tree Pruning. Trees planted within any public right-of-way shall be pruned so that any �
branches or foliage projecting over any public street or alley which is the subject of
vehicular traffi�provide a clearance of not less than fifteen (15')feet from the �
pavement.Trees planted within any public right-of-way shall be pruned so that any
branches or foliage projecting over any public sidewalk which is the subject of
pedestrian traffic shall provide a clearance of not less than eight and one-half(8.5')feet
from the pavement or ground.
a. Only an International Society of Arboriculture (fSA) Certified Arborist shall prune
any tree in the public right-of-way. The Manager may waive this requirement if
it can be demonstrated that a person has the required knowledge for pruning
and that person is being supervised by an ISA Certified Arborist. �
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b. Standards and Specifications for Tree Pruning. Trees shall be pruned properly
according to the current edition of ANSI A300 Part 1:Tree, Shrub and Other
Woody Plant Management—Standard Practices (Pruning) and the ISA Best
Management Practices Tree Pruning.
c. Forestry Permit Required. �
d. A permit is not required for pruning trees on private property.
E. Tree Topping Prohibited. Removing live branches from more than forty(40%) percent
of a trees total height and/or removing live branches without respect for branch unions
or branch nodes shall be considered topping. Topping shall be subject to penalities and
fines defined in RMC 1-3.,The Manager shall determine topping within the definition
section of this Ordinance.
a. Tree removal,stump grinding, root removal, renovating the tree site and tree
planting may be required in addition to penalties for tree topping under RMC 1-3
as determined by the City.
F. Tree Removal. Trees within the public right-of-way which are permitted to be cut down
shall be removed with the root and stump grubbed or ground out to a depth of at least
nine (9") inches below surface grade. Surface roots beyond the main stump are to be
removed to a depth of five (5") inches below grade. All wood and debris shall be ,
removed from the site and no wood or debris shall be permitted to remain on the street
or sidewalk at the end of the work day. Holes shall be properly barricaded or
immediately filled to match the existing grade. The site shall be barricaded to protect
the public any time work is in progress. A Forestry Permit to an abutting property
owner to remove a street tree, having a diameter in excess of six(6") inches measured
fifty-four(54") inches from grade, shall be conditioned upon proof of liability insurance
, covering death and personal injury and property loss or damage in the amount of one
million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence. ,
G. Tree Replacement. A replacement tree may be required in the public right-of-way
whenever a tree is removed as determined by the Manager and in accordance with a
planting permit(see section 1.1.40).
H. Construction near Street Trees. Damage to street trees, including their root systems is
prohibited. Construction activity near street trees shall be conducted using only hand
equipment whenever such work will affect the tree, unless authorized in writing by the
Manager. Roots greater than two inches in diameter shall not be servered without prior
approval of the Manager.
a. Sidewalks and Curbing. Sidewalks, paving and impervious surfaces should not be
constructed closer than three feet from the root crown of a tree. Special
engineering methods may be required whenever such surfaces are closer than
three feet as determined by the Manager.
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b. Roots. Root removal and cutting limitations shall be determined by the
Manager. Roots that are permitted to be cut must be cleanly cut so that the
bark and wood of the root are smooth and not jagged, splintered or fractured.
Use of machinery that grabs and pulls roots is prohibited.
c. Mulch. A wood-chip mulch 6 inches thick shall be placed by hand around tree
root systems prior to beginning work within the Tree Protection Zone in
accordance with the most recent version of Best Management Practices
Managing Trees During Construction (International Society of Arboriculture).
d. Tree Protection Zone. Tree roots, branches and trunk shall be protected from
� damage using the appropriate techniques described in Best Management
Practices Managing Trees During Construction (ISA) and as determined by the
. Manager. �
, e. Trenching, Excavations and Directional Boring. Trenching, excavation and
directional boring specifications shall be determined by the Manager and is
dependent upon tree size with reference to the Best Management Practices
Managing Trees During Construction as specified by the Manager.
f. Repairs of Damage. Damage to street trees shall be repaired by the City and the
costs of repairs invoiced to the person or persons causing the damage. Damages
shall be assessed by the Manager using the most recent edition of the Guide for
Plant Apparisal Trunk Formula Method. Where damage is severe,the Manager
may request the removal of the tree in,stead of repair. The person(s) causing the
damage shall pay all costs of removal, including all site renovation costs, the
damages assessed according to the Guide for Plant Appraisal and tree
replacement costs.
I. Sanitary Sewers Clogged with Tree Roots. Abutting property owners shall be
responsible for cleaning and repairing sanitary sewer lateral lines which are clogged with
_ the roots of street trees. The abutting property owner,when performing any work
within the Tree Protection Zone of a healthy tree,shall take such measures as directed
by the Manager to protect trees from injury and damage, up to and including tunneling
or directional boring (see Section 3-1-50-G above).
J. Notice of Street Tree Planting or Removal. Whenever the City proposes the planting or
removal of a tree,two (2) weeks advance written notice will be provided to the owner
of record of the parcel of land or property adjacent to the land on which such tree
stands or will stand. Said written notice shall advise that written, detailed objections
may be sent or served upon the Manager within said two (2)week period. Said.notice
shall specify in detail the street, avenue or boulevard from which trees are proposed to
be removed or planted and the general nature and character of the changes and
� improvements contemplated. After reviewing any written objections which may be
submitted, the Manager will advise the owner of record of the parcel of land adjacent to
the land on which the tree stands or will stand, in writing, of the final decision regarding
the tree. No prior notices by the City are required for the pruning of living trees or for
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the removal of dead or dangerous trees. The absence of a timely notice shall not render
any work perforrned invalid.
K. Appeal.
The final written order of the Manager may be appealed to the Tree Board upon written
notice of appeal to the Manager, served or postmarked within ten (10) days of the final
decision. Appeal will be heard at the next scheduled meeting of the Tree Board,
provided that the notice of appeal is received by the City at least seven (7) days prior to
the next scheduled meeting of the Board. The Tree Board shall make the final decision
for or against the appeal.
1.1.60. PUBLIC NUISANCE—PRIVATE PREMISES
A. Notice to Abate Public Nuisance. Whenever the City shall find that any tree or part ,
thereof growing or located upon private property is a public nuisance,the owner of
record shall be notified in writing that the nuisance must be abated as directed in the
notice within the time specified,which shall not be less than thirty(30) days, unless the
Manager shall determine that immediate action is necessary to preserve the public
health,safety and welfare in which event a lesser period of time for abatement shall be
provided. .
Notice shall be served on the owner of record of said parcel identifying those conditions
which constitute a public nuisance and demanding abatement by a time certain in the
manner and to the extent prescribed by said notice. Service shall be in the manner
provided for service of a Summons in the Circuit Court or by Delivery Confirmation
Receipt,the order may be served by posting it on the main entrance of the building or
structure, if any, or where no building or structure is present, by posting a sign on each
side of said lot, and by publishing as a Class One (1) Notice, under Washington Statutes.
A. Failure to Abate. If said owner fails to remedy or improve the condition complained of
in accordance with the written notice furnished by the City,then said City shall, after the
expiration of the period specified in the written notice, cause said nuisance to be
abated.
B. Abatement by City. The abatement may be by City personnel or by a contractual
agreement with others entered into with the City.
C. Hearing. The owner, upon written request to the City, served and postmarked during
the notice period, shall be granted a hearing before the Tree Board.Where possible,
said hearing should be within ten (10) days following the request therefor. Said hearing
shall give the owner the opportunity to contest the existence of facts sufficient to form
the basis for the finding of a public nuisance as herein described. Following the hearing,
a written statement of the findings of the Tree Board shall be sent by regular mail to the
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owner at the address given by the owner at said hearing.The City may,for good cause,
extend the period of time for abatement of the nuisance.
D. Appeal. The writte,n order of the City,where a hearing has been held, may be appealed
to the Parks Commission upon written request to the City, served or postmarked within
ten (10) days of the date of said written order. Where possible, said appeal should be
heard at the next scheduled meeting of the Parks Commission, provided that the
request for review is received by the City at least seven (7) days prior to the next
scheduled meeting of the Commission.
E. Special Assessment. Following abatement of said public nuisance,the Manager shall bill
� the owner for the cost of abatement. If such bill is not paid within thirty(30) days, said
bill shall be processed as a special assessment against said property.
F. Emergency Procedure. The above specified notice procedure does not apply when
circumstances arise which require immediate action to protect the public from
imminent harms, such as sickness, disease or personal injury. In determining imminent
harm,there must be a balancing of the rights of the landowner to notice and appeal
procedures with the right of the public to be protected from a risk of harm which could
be avoided by prompt action. However,where possible,the landowner should be given
a notice prior to City abatement action.The above regulations shall otherwise apply,
except for the notice and appeal procedures,which shall be as herein stated.
1.1.70. PERMIT REVOCATION
Any Permit granted under authority of this Ordinance may be revoked by the Manager for
cause upon ten (10) days advance,written notice and an opportunity to be heard.The
revocation of any Permit may be appealed to the Tree Board within ten (10) days of receipt of
written notice of revocation.
1.1.80. NO GUARANTEE, WARRANTY OR CAUSES OF ACTION CREATED
This Ordinance is not intended to guarantee or to expressly or impliedly warrant to any person
that this Ordinance will accomplish its intended purpose, especially in regard to private trees,
and no causes of action are intended to be created or vested in any person either against the
City or against any other party.
1.1.90. INJURY TO TREES PROHIBITED
A. No person, upon public property, shall:
1. Injure, destroy,damage, mutilate, deface or commit any act which will prevent
the growth or cause the death of any tree.
2. Secure, attach,fasten, nail or run through any rope, cable,wire, sign or fixture
to, around or through any tree.
3. Deposit, place or permit the deposit of any toxic or hazardous substance on or
about any tree.
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4. Excavate or disturb the ground within the Tree Protection Zone of any tree
without a permit.
5. Perform any work within the dripline of any tree without taking measures as
directed by the City to protect the tree from injury and damage, up to and � -
including tunneling or boring.
6. Remove any guard, stake or other protective device or close or obstruct any
open space about the base of a tree designed to permit access of air,water or
fertilizer.
7. Perform any other act contrary to this Ordinance.
1.1.110. ENFORCEMENT •
This Chapter shall be enforced by the Manager and designees thereof.
Any City Department which observes a violation of this Chapter shall bring said violations to the
attention of the Manager.
1.1.120. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
Until the provisions of this Chapter, including the conditions on any Permits issued thereunder,
have been fully met, the City shall withhold issuance of any Land Use Permit, Building Permit,�
Certifi.cate of Occupancy or inspection required under the current City Building Code or issue
stop orders for any land development involving tree removal.
1.1.130. APPEALS
Any person aggrieved by the administration or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions
of this Chapter,who is not in violation of this Ordinance, may appeal to the Parks Commission
within fifteen (15)working days of receiving notice of such administration or interpretation,
which, after a hearing,with notice to the appellant, may reverse, affirm or modify, in whole or
in part, the order, requirement, decision or determination of the Manager, and to that end shall
have all the powers of the Manager. The notice of appeal shall be filed with the Parks
Commission.
1.1.140. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
The City may specially assess any property for work performed by or at the dirction os the City,
where any work is done on such property in the lawn park area abutting such property to
secure compliance with the Ordinance, under circumstances where the property owner has
been notified of the�work to be performed and has failed to timely perform the work. The
special assessment shall include a seventy-five ($75) dollar adrriinistrative fee.
1.1.150. PENALTY
Any person who by himself/herself or by his/her agent or employee, shall violate any of the
provisions of this Chapter, shall, upon conviction, pay a forfeiture of not less than Twenty-five
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($25.00) Dollars and not more than One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, and in default of
payment thereof, be imprisoned in the County Jail for a period not to exceed ninety(90) days.A
separate offense shall be deemed to have been committed on every day on which a violation
occurs or continues.
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