In 2010, the Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) was authorized and established by City Council to help improve the City's urban forestry resources through policy, development, advice, education and fundraising. The Urban Forestry Commission serves as an advisory body to the Department of Public Works and City Council to achieve these goals.
Meeting Information
The UFC meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. in the 5th floor Conference Room of City Hall.
| Meeting Schedule |
|---|
| January 18, 2012 (Wednesday) |
| February 22, 2012 (Wednesday) |
| March 20, 2012 |
| April 17, 2012 |
| May 15, 2012 |
| June 19, 2012 |
| July 17, 2012 |
| August 21, 2012 |
| September 18, 2012 |
| October 16, 2012 |
| November 20, 2012 |
| December 18, 2012 |
Membership Composition
The UFC consists of two non-voting members and nine voting members. Of the nine voting members, three members shall be appointed by the Mayor and six members shall be appointed by the City Council. The two non-voting members shall be the Director of Public Works and the Director of Community Development, or their designees.
The members of the Commission shall represent a range of expertise necessary to fulfill the purpose and duties of the Commission. One member shall be a certified arborist, and one member shall be a registered certified landscape architect. Except for the certified arborist, all voting members shall be residents of the city.
Urban Forestry Commission Members:
- Ms. Andrea Almond (Certified Landscape Architect Member), Chair
- Dr. Elizabeth Barrett
- Ms. Jody Branch
- Mr. Joel Koci (Certified Arborist Member)
- Mr. Andy Mason
- Mr. Luigi Mignardi
- Ms. Karen Townsend
Non-voting members:
- Mr. James Jackson, Director, Department of Public Works
- Mr. Mark Olinger, Department of Planning and Development Review Director
