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File Number: 22-215 determine neighborhoods that lack tree canopy or park access and currently experience higher levels of environmental pollution and urban heat. From the data, PlanIT Geo will create maps of priority planting areas for San Leandro and determine goals and estimated timelines for reaching the canopy goals. 2.Outreach Plan PlanIT Geo and team will make recommendations for building community leadership and participation in caring for the trees. These can include educational opportunities, Tree Care academy, community tree planting days, recommended partnerships and programming, and demonstration projects. In addition to the outreach recommendations, PlanIT Geo and team will work with Sustainability staff on conducting outreach on the development of the plan itself. They will employ a variety of different tactics, such as virtual surveys, PilotCity student ambassadors, and tabling at events. 3.Implementation Plan PlanIT Geo and team will write an implementation plan with the following elements: identification of challenges, goals, and principles; tree species recommendations and best management practices; a recommendation for structuring a tree infrastructure team with potential community partners; recommendations on long-term budget for tree planting and maintenance, and potential revenue sources; and recommendations for tree policy revisions. 4.Maintenance Plan PlanIT Geo and team will write a maintenance plan with the following elements: recommendations for setting up a system for planting trees in the priority planting areas; recommendations for tree maintenance, including recommended timelines for pruning, planting/establishment, inspection, tree health monitoring, and support system; recommendations for management of declining trees, including replacement schedule, and tree removal; recommendations for managing growing/rooting space, utility line/structure clearances, sidewalk/hardscape damage, construction damage, and fire hazards at urban/wildland interface; and recommendations for record keeping software. Legal Analysis These agreements were reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form. Fiscal Impacts The CALFIRE Urban Forestry Grant project will be paid for with grant funds of $1,499,400 for the planting of street trees with community partners Common Vision and their project 100K Trees for Humanity with offsetting revenues deposited into account 150-3607. The Trees Master Plan project will cost $200,000, which requires no adjustment to the FY2021-2022 Adjusted Budget, given appropriations as designated in American Rescue Plan Act Account 190-12-819-5190. Budget Authority The CalFire Grant project will require Council appropriation of grant funds to operating account 150-12-035. As part of this project, Sustainability and Public Works staff will provide in-kind labor for grant administration, project management, and tree planting review. No additional City funds or allocations for proposed staff work are required or anticipated for the project. The Trees Master Plan project will require no additional Council appropriation for Fiscal Year Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/27/2022