Council pauses Planning Commission work for Tree Ordinance drafting; accepts Tree City minutes

Feb 26, 2026

The council accepted Tree City Committee minutes, noted Planning Commission cancellation to allow staff time to draft Tree Ordinance next steps, and discussed related appointment procedures.

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Councilor Barb Gregory reported that the Planning Commission meeting was canceled so staff could draft the next steps on a Tree Ordinance. Mayor Pam VanArsdale asked the commission to consider Jacksonville’s approach to tree-removal replacements given wildfire risks and said she will look forward to the commission’s recommendations.

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