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- Program NR-31: Water Quality Improvement. Require the integration of water quality protection/improvement techniques (e.g., use of vegetated swales or landscaping for water drainage along streets and for expansive parking lots) for new development. As feasible, incorporate water quality techniques when completing street improvements. The project’s underground parking spans a majority of the site, making drainage into native soil infeasible. However the project otherwise complies with state and city requirements for stormwater management. Goal NR-9: Maintain, enhance, and increase the number of trees on both public and private property to provide the maximum benefits of improved air quality, compensate for carbon dioxide production, reduce stormwater runoff, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. - Policy NR-9.1: Preserve, maintain, and expand the number of trees in Redwood City’s urban forest, on both public and private property. The project would remove 22 existing trees, including 8 street trees and replace them with 32 new street trees and 10 trees within the new central courtyard. - Policy NR-9.2: Require new trees to be planted and/or plant new trees in sufficient number, as identified on a site by site basis, on sites designated as sensitive receptors (i.e. schools or hospitals) that are in close proximity to industry, heavily traveled freeways and roads, and other similar pollution sources in order to mitigate air pollution. The project increases the amount of street trees from 8 to 32, aligning all of the street frontages and the sidewalk adjacent to the AT&T parking lot on Franklin. The trees promote active use of the sidewalks for public benefit and help to offset heat and air pollution. - Policy NR-9.3: Select appropriate trees for Redwood City, focusing especially on native and landmark tree types. The project’s street trees are consistent with the City’s established street tree program. Additionally, Native and/or adapted non‐invasive trees, shrubs, and vines would be used for podium level (courtyard) and rooftop terrace (pool) landscaped areas. The landscape would emphasize water efficient irrigation in compliance with City regulations. - Program NR-41: Tree Protection and Preservation Enforcement. Continue to enforce all ordinances pertaining to tree protection and preservation including the Street Tree Ordinance and Tree Preservation Ordinance. 8.A. - Page 82