Urban Forest Advisory Committee Live Stream 03/26/2026

The City of Encinitas Urban Forest Advisory Committee held a meeting on March 26, 2026, primarily focused on discussing and approving their 2026 work plan. Key procurement-related discussions included exploring incentive programs to support the city's native plant ordinance, potentially involving contract growing of native tree species such as toyon. The committee considered outreach efforts, including tree planting initiatives for public and private properties, and discussed coordination with local growers like Native West. They also planned to develop a schedule for recurring annual items such as tree species list updates, tree removal summaries, and canopy reporting to better track urban forestry progress. Additionally, the committee approved the formation of a subcommittee to present the 2025 work plan accomplishments to the city council and elected a new vice chair. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were detailed, but the discussions indicated future procurement activities related to native plant incentives and urban forestry management.