CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the Urban Forestry Commission; adding three new members; and amending Sections 3.72.020 and 3.72.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, the Urban Forestry Commission was created by Ordinance 123052 in 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Commission currently has nine highly technical members and a Get Engaged young adult; and
WHEREAS, the Commission would benefit from environmental justice, public health, and community and neighborhood perspectives; and
WHEREAS, these new perspectives would complement the highly technical expertise in the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the three new positions would help increase diversity among Commission members encouraging inclusion of underrepresented communities; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 3.72.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124671, is amended as follows:
3.72.020 Membership
A. The Commission is comprised of ((ten)) 13 members:
1. A wildlife biologist, preferably with expertise in ornithology (Position ((#))1);
2. An urban ecologist, preferably with expertise in the field of restoration ecology (Position ((#))2);
3. A representative of a local, state, or federal natural resource agency or an accredited university (Position ((#))3);
4. A hydrologist or similar professional, preferably with expertise in the study of natural drainage, climate or air quality, or a combination thereof (Position ((#))4);
5. An arborist, with one or more of the following qualifications:
a. Board Certification as a Master Arborist or Municipal Specialist from the International Society of Arboriculture; or
b. Certification by the American Society of Consulting Arborists; or
c. Background and experience in Tree Risk Assessment from a credentiali...
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