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Committee tables proposal to split parks superintendent and city forester roles until May 26
Summary
Committee members agreed to table an order to separate the parks superintendent and city forester positions and asked the solicitor to provide draft ordinance language by May 26 so changes can proceed during the upcoming budget cycle.
The committee considered a proposal to separate the combined parks superintendent and city forester position and voted to table the item until the committee’s May 26 meeting while the law department prepares ordinance language.
Chair Meg McGath said the combined role “is not currently supported by ordinance” and that staff and union discussions are ongoing. City Solicitor Michael Beset said he could draft ordinance language for the forester and advise whether a separate parks-superintendent ordinance is required. Committee members noted budget-cycle timing and union sign-off; the solicitor agreed to return a draft for committee review by May 26.
What happens next: The item was tabled to May 26 to allow the law department to draft proposed ordinance language clarifying appointment and reporting lines for the forester and the proposed parks superintendent.
