Parks and Recreation Commission - July 22, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Commission met on July 22, 2026, to discuss various agenda items including street tree removal requests, master plan modifications, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions involved the review and voting on street tree removal applications at multiple locations, with motions passed to deny removal of a healthy Queen Palm at 1607 Chino Street and to approve removal of certain trees at 1347 Cliff Drive and 3518 San Jose Lane under specific conditions. The commission also approved modifications to the street tree master plan to add new tree species for planting along South Lumbra and Gutierrez Streets. Updates were provided on capital projects funded through grants and city funds, including repaving and drainage improvements at the golf course maintenance yard, installation of a monument clock funded by a $25,000 grant from the Alweight Foundation via the Park Foundation, and planned accessibility and restroom upgrades at Shoreline Park. The meeting included discussions on grant funding, project prioritization, and ongoing maintenance efforts, with no new contracts awarded but several project updates and budget-related grant acknowledgments noted. The commission also approved leadership roles for the upcoming cycle.