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City Council / Tree Commission Joint Meeting Agenda - Monday, November 14, 2016

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Comments Prepared by the Tree Commission (November 14, 2016)

MEETING AGENDA

7:30 PM
1. Introductions (10 minutes)

7:40 PM
2. Role of the Tree Commission (15 minutes)

  • What improvements can be put in place to help the Tree Commission do its work?
  • Discussion of opportunities to increase transparency, communication, and documentation.
  • Should the role of the Tree Commission be expanded?

7:55 PM
3. Role of the Urban Forest Manager (new title for the City Arborist) (15 minutes)

  • Responsibilities and Expectations

8:10 PM
4. Priorities for the City (20 minutes)

  • Discussion of opportunities for outreach and education.
  • Tree Commission recommendation to devote more resources and attention to maintaining current canopy and caring for newly planted tree replacements.

8:30 PM
5. Discussion of Issues Related to Pepco, WSSC, and other Public Utility Projects (15 minutes)

8:45 PM
6. Tree Ordinance (15 minutes)

  • How's it working overall?
  • Should there be a process for appeals other than appeals of tree permit decisions?
  • Should there be a process for hardship appeals?

9:00 PM
ADJOURN

*All times are estimated.