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The Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board met on January 21, 2026. The Commission voted unanimously to forward a statement to City Council enthusiastically supporting the updated draft Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan and recommending Council adopt the Plan with a commitment to allocate resources for current and future phases and to assign or hire a dedicated staff coordinator or consultant for implementation. The December 10, 2025 minutes were approved (3 yes, 2 abstain). Joe Mitchner was elected Chair and Sandy Sommer elected Vice Chair. Staff provided updates on the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan next steps and a Nexus Study for Parkland Fees; a request was made for a future update to the Heritage Tree Ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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