Urban Forest Advisory Committee Meeting Livestream 05/28/2026

The City of Encinitas Urban Forest Advisory Committee held a meeting on May 28, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and updating their work plan related to urban forestry management. Key procurement-related discussions included planning for public education and outreach initiatives, such as developing a digital resource hub on the city website and organizing community workshops and urban forest walks. The committee also discussed ongoing responsibilities like updating the city tree species list, tree removal summaries, and pest and disease monitoring, which support the city's climate action plan goals. While no specific contract awards or vendor selections were made, the committee emphasized collaboration with city staff and fire officials to develop defensible space guidelines and tree maintenance recommendations. They approved the proposed work plan with assigned committee members and a June 2026 to June 2027 timeline, noting that the plan would be submitted to city council for approval and might be revised accordingly.