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Encinitas council keeps UFAC, orders tree-species list and studies hiring an urban-forester
Summary
After extended debate, the Encinitas City Council voted 4–1 to keep the Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC) active for one year, direct it to prioritize an updated tree species master list, and ask staff to evaluate converting contracted arborist services into an in-house urban-forester/arborist position.
Encinitas City Council voted to continue the Urban Forest Advisory Committee for about one year, directing the committee to produce measurable goals with a top priority of updating the city's tree species master list and asking staff to study whether an in-house urban-forester/arborist position should replace current consultant services.
The decision followed a presentation from UFAC chair Brad Lefkowitz on the committee's 2024 accomplishments and a staff overview of an AI-assisted review of UFAC meeting minutes. Council members…
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