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Table I-1. Recommendations by Section <br />Chapter Sub- <br />Section Section Title Recommendations <br />1 <br />1.2.1 Budget <br />Explore new potential funding sources to increase the <br />urban forestry budget and reduce funds drawn from <br />the General Fund and Urban Forestry Fund <br />1.2.2 <br />Funding Pleasanton's <br />Future Urban Forest <br />Goals <br />The City should first focus on filling the 1,106 vacant <br />sites in the target neighborhoods along with creating <br />the tree-giveaway program for private residences. The <br />City should also explore opportunities to reduce the <br />number of new tree sites to be created by identifying <br />any undocumented vacant sites that already exist in <br />parks, medians, parkways and rights-of-way. Identify <br />which public tree sites with smaller trees can be <br />replaced with larger canopy tree species, without <br />creating infrastructure conflicts. Create and maintain a <br />standardized system for tracking tree plantings by <br />private residents and businesses. Focus on building <br />relationships with target schools and research funding <br />opportunities like CALFIRE’s Green Schoolyards grant <br />program that may be able to provide resources for tree <br />planting projects, outreach and education in the target <br />neighborhoods. Analyze the success of the initial tree <br />giveaway programs and consider whether creating a <br />new front yard ordinance is needed. Consider whether <br />to reduce the length of the tree establishment program <br />to save additional costs. <br />1.2.3 Staffing <br />Explore the capacity of current positions or create a <br />new Urban Forestry Team that’s overseen by a <br />dedicated Urban Forest Manager (who is a certified <br />arborist) to coordinate with all City departments on <br />implementation of the UFMP and to oversee urban <br />forestry programming, tree care and management, and <br />community engagement efforts including finding and <br />applying for grants, educating the public, and <br />coordinating with non-profits. <br />1.2.4 Annual Tree Service <br />Data <br />Continue to keep current and detailed records on the <br />total number of pruning, plantings, and other services <br />performed by the City each year. <br />1.3.1 Tree Planting <br />Ensure an equal number of replacement trees are <br />planted when City trees are removed <br />Aim to first fill all 1,106 viable vacant sites with trees <br />in target neighborhoods, and continue filling other <br />vacant tree sites as funding allows.