Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission recommends tree protection ordinance

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes, reviewed the proposed Tree Protection Ordinance and Resource Guide, and voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve the ordinance with specified adjustments. Adjustments include added flexibility for replacement planting on private property, adding valley oak, California bay laurel, cottonwood, and black walnut to the list of Protected Trees, and establishing specific in‑lieu fees by tier to support urban forest planting. The Commission also reviewed its Workplan; no specific workplan actions were recorded in the minutes.