§ 2.39.040. Duties

[A. When requested by the city council, the commission will advise the planning commission and/or city council on general policy matters related to the following:]

1. Air quality, including transportation alternatives, stationary sources and mobile sources;

2. Waste management, including municipal solid waste management and compliance with AB 939, and hazard and toxic waste management;

3. Water quality, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, watershed protection; stormwater discharge and

4. Flora and fauna, including habitat and species diversity, wildlife protection, and protection of trees;

5. Resources, including water conservation and energy conservation, green space and scenic beauty;

6. Public education programs and events, regarding such topic areas as listed and regarding other appropriate environmental issues.

B. As the tree board, the commission will also be responsible for the following:

1. The commission is to consider and propose recommendations for the adoption of the Urban Forestry Master Plan and to make recommendations to carry out the policies and goals of the plan pursuant to the California Urban Forestry Act of 1978, California Public Resources Code Section 4799.06 et seq., including making recommendations for updates to the plan;

2. Continued education for the care and welfare of trees;

3. At the request of city council, the commission shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work.

(Ord. 2005-206 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 97-119 § 2 (part), 1997)

(Ord. No. 2014-309, § 5 , 2-12-2014)