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May 14, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rick Otto, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director�;��
REVIEW: City Mana r inance ��i�
1. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 11153—A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting
the designation of April 27, 2019 as Arbor Day.
2. SUMMARY
Adoption of Resolution No. 11153 will designate April 27, 2019 as Arbor Day in the City
of Orange.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Resolution No. 11153.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. �
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
. Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
a: Refurbish, maintain, develop and/or expand public use spaces and places.
b: Deliver high quality and safe recreational, social, environmental, educational and
cultural services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City of Orange has been perForming Arbor Day Events for over 30 years. An annual
nbservance of Arbor Day is a requirement for maintaining the City of Orange as a Tree
City USA. The Arbor Day plantings allow us to beautify neighborhoods with the
involvement of the community by planting hundreds of trees. Arbor Day is a fantastic
opportunity to involve the community in the appreciation of trees. The interaction with
community members and trees results in a connection with nature and a caring for
important green infrastructure. This connection oftentimes spreads to other community
members following an event. The direct involvement with this event not only is an
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opportunity to bring the community together, but it instills a sense of ownership and care
for trees. This is especially important with the involvement of the younger volunteers who
often have yet to develop an appreciation for trees prior to such an event.
The observation of Arbor Day and community planting event was held on April 27, 2019.
The community was involved in the planting of 16, 15-gallon Laurus nobilis 'Saratoga'
trees in the cul-de-sac area of 100 E Palmdale Ave. The trees were donated for the event
by West Coast Arborists. Participation in an Arbor Day event is required as part of the
annual certification for Tree City USA.
7. A1�T'ACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 11153
ITEM 2 05/14/2019
RESOLUTION NO. 11153 �
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DESIGNATING
APRIL 27,2019 AS ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS,in 1872,J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees and this special day, called"Arbor Day"
was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in Nebraska. This day is now
observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS,participating in Arbor Day events promotes the development of civic pride,
a sense of community,highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees; and
WHEREAS, trees are living green infrastructure, which produce oxygen, clean the air
of pollutants, sequester carbon, help manage storm water; provide essential habitat for wildlife;
and
WHEREAS,trees in our city increase property values, and enhance economic vitality of
business areas.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange
as follows:
That the foregoing recitals are incorporated in and made part of this resolution by
reference. That the City Council does hereby designate Saturday, Apri127, 2019 as Arbor Day
within the City of Orange.
ADOPTED this day of , 2019
Mark A. Murphy,Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
I,PAMELA COLEMAN,City Clerk of the City of Orange, California,do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2019 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COLJNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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