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Consulting Services Agreement between City of San Leandro and Last revised 03/16/2022 PlanIT Geo for Trees Master Plan Exhibit A – Page 11 of 17 2. The Consulting Team will analyze the tree and planting site inventory, the priority planting areas, and canopy goals to identify the maintenance, removal, and planting needs. 3. Based on input from the City, the estimated costs and recommended budgets for activities will be prepared as an annual amount and at key intervals (e.g., 5- and 10-year costs). 4. The Consulting Team will conduct benchmarking research of approximately 10 analogous communities to compare funding mechanisms, budgets, and activities that are then cross- examined with industry standards and regional averages (from the 2014 Community Forest Census, Hauer et al. and the 2021 Arbor Day Tree City USA records for California communities). 5. From the research, information gathering, and analysis, the draft and final recommended budgets, funding mechanisms, and revenue sources will be prepared for integration into the Trees Master Plan. Task 3.5 Revisions to City Ordinances or Policy The Consulting Team will identify any recommended changes to the City’s current tree ordinance (Section 5-2 “Street Trees” of San Leandro Municipal Code) or related tree policies. A strong and fair foundation of regulations ensures successful long-term outcomes and impacts from the Trees Master Plan. 1. Existing ordinances and policies will be gathered and reviewed. The Consulting Team will utilize the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Urban Forest Audit, Vibrant Cities Lab’s Community Assessment and Goal Setting Tool, the USFS Sustainable Urban Forest Guide, Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s Urban Forestry Sustainability Standard, ISA’s Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Tree Ordinances, and outcomes from City staff and stakeholder consultations, benchmarking research, and community input. 2. Existing language will be cross-examined with the guidance provided in the resources listed above and recommendations will be developed that align with industry standards and best practices. 3. The draft recommendations will be provided to the City and shared with stakeholders and the public, where applicable, to gather feedback and input. 4. The Consulting Team will meet remotely with the City to discuss the necessary changes and revise the recommendations for a final version to be incorporated into the Trees Master Plan and used as a separate resource for the City to pursue changes. Task 4.1 Tree Planting Implementation The Consulting Team will outline recommendations for setting up a system for planting trees in the priority planting areas, including responsibilities across different groups in the Tree Infrastructure Team. 1. Draft recommendations will be developed based on the characteristics, limitations, opportunities, regulations, and partners of various planting site types within the priority areas. For example, resources and limitations differ among land use types (e.g., residential compared to commercial land use). 2. The Consulting Team will meet (remotely) with the City to refine the recommendations and finalize for use in the Trees Master Plan and implementation efforts led by the City and partners. Task 4.2 Tree Maintenance Implementation The Consulting Team will outline recommendations for tree maintenance, including recommended timelines for pruning, planting/establishment, inspection, tree health monitoring, and support system. The group(s) in the Tree Infrastructure Team to manage each aspect/activity will be identified.