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LAFCO approves study of citywide tree maintenance, aims to build on Urban Forestry Council work
Summary
The Local Agency Formation Commission authorized an LAFCO-led study to examine how tree maintenance and landscaping are coordinated across the City and County of San Francisco, with Phase 1 research estimated at 4–5 months and a follow-up report to guide future jurisdictional decisions.
The Local Agency Formation Commission voted without objection to authorize a study into how tree maintenance and general landscaping are coordinated across the City and County of San Francisco.
Jason Fried, LAFCO executive officer, told commissioners the work plan would examine multiple departments’ roles, conduct interviews, and review how other jurisdictions handle similar overlaps. "Phase 1 will take about 4 to 5 months to do," Fried said, adding the estimate reflected part-time effort and potential competing workload on related Community Choice Aggregation work.
Commissioners emphasized that the study should build on existing material from the Urban Forestry Council, including planning documents extending to 2030. Chair John Avalos said the report should be useful to incoming LAFCO members and the Board of Supervisors as future membership changes.
Commissioner David Campos moved the authorization; Commissioner Cynthia Pollock seconded the motion and it was taken without objection. Fried said the work would culminate in a written report and that LAFCO would later decide whether further action was warranted.
Next steps: staff will proceed with Phase 1 research and provide a written report to the commission; the timeline for Phase 2 or any implementation would depend on the findings.
