HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5a. Discuss the Future of the Urban Forestry Program
TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF THE URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM
FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7021
Email: awhipple@slocity.org
RECOMMENDATION
Provide feedback and recommendations to staff on the Urban Forestry Program in
advance of the 2023-25 Financial Plan.
COMMITTEE PURVIEW
The Tree Committee’s role is to review the current and future Urban Forestry Program
services and needs and provide feedback to staff.
DISCUSSION
Public Works will be hosting a Study Session with the City Council in January 2023. Staff
will present the results of a recent Organizational Assessment as well as the other
material. The intent of this Study Session is to provide the City Council with a status
update and receive direction on the Urban Forestry Program Planning as the City
prepares the 2023-25 Financial Plan. After a formal discussion with the Tree Committee,
staff will document the Committee’s recommendations and include them in the report.
Meeting Date: 12/5/2022
Item Number: 5a
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
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