YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA PACKET 02142024

Page 4 of 5 generations that will be around to enjoy the improvements to our urban forest as the trees mature. See Attachment 2 for the link to the youth survey. The survey will be open through mid-March and staff would like your input on how to get the youth of Pleasanton to participate in the second survey. The City Council will be meeting on March 5 to receive an update on the UFMP and review the draft resolution to amend the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Over the coming months, staff will be working with the UFMP consultant to: • Finalize tree inventory: February – March • Create the first draft of the canopy cover analysis: February – March • Develop the first draft of the UFMP: March – July • Provide additional public outreach: August – September • Adopt UFMP: November/December As the City progresses with the UFMP, staff will be looking for future events to obtain input from younger generations on the draft master plan. A significant challenge that we are facing is to educate the public about the importance of our urban forest and why we should be protecting trees and planning for the future. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY The creation of the UFMP was specified under the CAP 2.0 action items. The urban forestry goal of the CAP 2.0 is to increase tree canopy and native habitat to reduce and store carbon emissions, reduce the impacts of climate change, and create a healthier environment. Modification to the City’s Municipal Code was specified in the CAP 2.0 to require climate-adapted plantings, facilitate tree planting throughout the city, and discourage tree removal. The public outreach regarding the UFMP and tree preservation ordinance update will help educate the community about the importance of the urban forest. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Creation of the UFMP and the amendment to the Municipal Code's tree preservation chapter advances the ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Investing in our Environment, Strategy 6 - Continue to implement priority items from the CAP 2.0 and lead by example on environmental sustainability. The amended Municipal Code will provide more clarity regarding tree removal penalties and costs, which provides a funding mechanism for tree planting projects and will help maintain the fiscal sustainability of the forest. The UFMP and the amended Ordinance should lead to staff efficiency, investments in our environment's health, and help protect the City from extreme weather events and climate change. The benefits of our healthy urban forest will serve residents for generations to come.