TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-24 amending Title 12 of the Orange Municipal Code to revise the responsible department for management of the tree removal program from the Community Services Department to the Public Works Department.
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2. SUMMARY
Proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 04-24 amending Section 12.32.070, 12.32.080, 12.32.090, and 12.32.110 of the Orange Municipal Code related to the tree removal process. These revisions reflect the current City of Orange operations. Management of the tree removal program was transferred from the Community Services Department to the Public Works Department in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Sections 12.32.070, 12.32.080, 12.32.090, and 12.32.110 of the Orange Municipal Code related to tree removal process.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
d: Assure the development of the City occurs in a fashion that maximizes public safety.
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
c: Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department began managing the tree permit removal program on July 1, 2023. This program was transferred from Community Services to Public Works as part of a reorganization of duties between the two departments. Title 12 of the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) still refers to the Community Services Department as the managing department. This update reflects the transfer of the managing department to Public Works.
The following four sections of the OMC are to be updated:
1. 12.32.070 - Criteria for Permits
2. 12.32.080 - Permit Conditions
3. 12.32.090...
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