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Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 20, 2011 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: Crystal Morrow DIRECTOR: Barbara
Powell Administrative Analyst II Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing April 22, 2011 as Arbor Day in the City of Saratoga RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read and present the
proclamation declaring April 22, 2011 as Arbor Day in the City of Saratoga. BACKGROUND: Arbor Day is celebrated throughout the nation to recognize the environmental, economic, and social
benefits of trees. On Friday, April 22, 2011, the City will be celebrating Arbor Day in Foothill Park at 3:30 p.m. The event will include a ceremonial tree planting to reflect the City’s
commitment to preserving Saratoga’s urban canopy, as well as refreshments, free bags of compost, free saplings, and activities for children. The City of Saratoga has been recognized
as a Tree City USA. This award is bestowed to cities that have demonstrated dedication to the preservation of the community’s urban forest. Last fiscal year, the City planted 76 trees
and pruned and treated over 400 trees. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: N/A ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): Implement Council
direction.
Page 2 of 2 ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, this item was properly posted as a City Council agenda item and was included in the packet
made available on the City’s web site in advance of the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is also made available at the Saratoga Branch Library each Monday in advance of the Council
meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Arbor Day Proclamation Attachment B: Arbor Day Event Flyer