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9 <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> L£�S�4NTON� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> April 19, 2022 <br /> Engineering <br /> TITLE: APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2022, AS ARBOR <br /> DAY IN THE CITY OF PLEASANTON TO MAINTAIN "TREE CITY USA" <br /> DESIGNATION <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The City of Pleasanton proclaims April 30, 2022, as Arbor Day to coincide with National <br /> Arbor Day and to maintain the "Tree City USA" designation awarded by the Arbor Day <br /> Foundation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Approve proclamation recognizing Arbor Day in the City of Pleasanton as April 30, <br /> 2022, to maintain Pleasanton's "Tree City USA" designation. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> There is no financial impact. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> The City successfully applied for the "Tree City USA" designation in December 2016, <br /> and received the designation in February 2017. This year, Pleasanton will celebrate <br /> Arbor Day at the Alviso Adobe with a tree pruning demonstration on April 30. There will <br /> also be other Arbor Day related activities to celebrate. This proclamation is required in <br /> order to maintain the City's designation as a "Tree City USA" city. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> Tree City USA is a nationwide program administered by the Arbor Day Foundation, and <br /> in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, which recognizes cities which are <br /> committed to their urban forest. The program began in 1976 and today more than 3,400 <br /> communities have achieved "Tree City USA" status. This year, the City of Pleasanton <br /> will celebrate Arbor Day on April 30 to coincide with National Arbor Day celebrations. <br /> The event is advertised through the Library and Recreation Department's Activities <br /> Guide, and on the City's website and social media platforms. <br /> Submitted by: Ap rove)by: <br /> by: <br /> Stephen rkpatrick rian Dolan <br /> Director of Engineering Interim City Manager <br /> Attachments: <br /> 1. Proclamation <br />